Les développeurs de Life is Strange dévoilent Lost Records : Bloom & Rage

The launch of Tape 1 by Don't Nod marks a compelling return to form for the acclaimed studio behind Life is Strange, blending heartfelt storytelling with the creeping dread of unresolved pasts. Set against the nostalgic haze of the mid-90s, the game follows a group of friends whose bond shattered during a fateful summer in 1995—only to be reignited decades later by unsettling memories and uncanny events.

With the first volume, Bloom, now live, players step into a hauntingly vivid world that evokes the emotional depth of It, the psychological tension of Yellowjackets, and the coming-of-age horror of I Know What You Did Last Summer. The story unfolds through a nonlinear narrative, where choices matter, secrets unravel, and the line between memory and nightmare blurs.

The delayed release of Tape 2 – Rage (now confirmed for April 15) reflects Don't Nod’s commitment to quality—prioritizing emotional resonance and narrative precision over rushed delivery. This extra development time allowed the team to deepen character arcs, sharpen the game’s eerie atmosphere, and ensure a more impactful payoff.

Critically, Tape 1 has made a strong impression. With a 74/100 aggregate score on OpenCritic, the game stands as a promising debut in a new franchise. Reviewers have praised its atmospheric craftsmanship, authentic character dynamics, and the way it weaves melancholy with suspense. While not universally lauded, the reception underscores a growing consensus: Tape is poised to become a modern narrative thriller standout.

As the summer of 1995 continues to haunt the present, players are invited to uncover what really happened—and whether some truths are better left buried.

Stay tuned for Tape 2: Rage on April 15, and prepare to step back into the past—where the tape never stopped playing.