When pondering how long *Life is Strange: Double Exposure* takes to complete, you should consider how much you plan to think about your choices and how thorough you want to be in your exploration.
While it may not be the longest game you’ll play this year, there’s certainly a lot to do, and the time it takes can vary based on your level of engagement. The game’s setting in snowy Vermont captures a beautiful sense of time and place, and players can easily immerse themselves in the expansive environment of Caledon University.
Below, you’ll find insights on how long it typically takes to finish *Life is Strange: Double Exposure* depending on different playing styles.
How long does it take to beat *Life is Strange: Double Exposure*?
Typically, a playthrough of *Life is Strange: Double Exposure* lasts between 12 to 14 hours. This estimate assumes you aren’t spending too much time exploring, checking out dialogue choices, or diving deep into parallel worlds searching for Easter eggs.
If you aim for a more thorough experience, expect to invest about 20 to 25 hours as you deliberate over your choices and hunt for all the Polaroid locations in the game. The hidden content can reveal new dialogue paths and, of course, you’ll get to compare your decisions at the end of each chapter with those of other players.
There’s no single way to approach the game, but figuring out aspects like where to hide the bottle cap in the game or how to investigate the Cow Skull will certainly add to your playtime. Personally, diving into the completionist route not only extended my playtime significantly but also let me reconnect with Max Caulfield nearly a decade after our last adventure. If you bought the Ultimate Edition of the game, you’ll also unlock some exclusive content featuring the Exposure cat, although this doesn’t significantly impact the total duration.
Once you finish the game, you can revisit scenes to gather collectibles and experiment with different choices to see their effects or restart scenes entirely to explore the various story branches.
Be sure to check out our review of *Life is Strange: Double Exposure* to learn our thoughts on the overall experience.