Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 2: Brave New World

1. Jaybluebird

   Oct 19, 2017

   10

   This second episode was very much worth the wait and gave me something more than I expected. While we all knew this prequel would be groundedThis second episode was very much worth the wait and gave me something more than I expected. While we all knew this prequel would be grounded in the realm of realism, I couldn't help but feel a lot more connected than I expected. The dynamic between Chloe and Rachel starts to heat up all while not even giving Rachel as much screen time as the first episode. But you know what they say, space make the heart grow fonder and thats exactly what happened. This episode drives in the point of consequences very well while also giving you some oddly small but fun mini games to further push the story. With each episode now I can now understand why Chloe was who she was the in first season while also experiencing so much personal turmoil with her. All in all, this episode brought a greater sense of passion and twinkle to relationships of not just Chloe and Rachel but other side characters who I shall not name.… Expand

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2. davidplays3

   Nov 14, 2017

   10

   really good followup to the first chapter in this chapter i felt so connected to the characters and the story it was surreal i couldn't evenreally good followup to the first chapter in this chapter i felt so connected to the characters and the story it was surreal i couldn't even believe how focused i was while playing this chapter and felt super connected to the story and the characters really deserves the score.… Expand

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4. baazinga

   Jan 2, 2018

   10

   "Лучше любых ожиданий"
   Честно сказать, после этой игры поменял свое отношение к людям с нетрадиционной ориентацией. Если раньше на дух не"Лучше любых ожиданий"
   Честно сказать, после этой игры поменял свое отношение к людям с нетрадиционной ориентацией. Если раньше на дух не переносил таких, то сейчас отношусь к этому гораздо лояльнее. Вот настолько качественный продукт получился у ребят из Deck Nine.
   Если вы не успели пройти основную часть - вам повезло. Начните свое прохождение именно с Life is Strange Before the Storm,
   
   Изумительные и идеально подходящие саундтреки. Хлоя раскрывается абсолютно с другой стороны. Красивая картинка и довольно интересная режиссерская работа.
   Возможно, игра кому-то покажется слишком сопливой, да и тема подростковой драмы оставит много сомнений у не самых чувствительных игроков, однако это подано прекрасно и легко, а интерес заставляет тебя выбирать вариант любовных отношений( да, как бы парадоксально для вас это не звучало)
   Кульминационные моменты первых двух эпизодов - что-то из разряда фантастики. Много эмоций, хорошие и нужные саундтреки,в общем, за душу берет так конкретно.
   К сожалению, третий эпизод вышел на порядок менее эмоциональнее, чем предыдущие, из-за чего немного потерял атмосферу всей игры, однако первые два целиком и полностью нивелируют все недочеты и недостатки.… Expand

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5. Aruzo

   Oct 23, 2017

   8

   Chloe strikes again!
   Episode 2 is a good Life is Strange episode, but Ep.1 has more memorable moments.
   I like the Character writing andChloe strikes again!
   Episode 2 is a good Life is Strange episode, but Ep.1 has more memorable moments.
   I like the Character writing and choices in this episode.
   Its a little bit shorter then Ep.1 but i think this is ok.
   
   its a ******* 8/10… Expand

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6. invokethebeast

   Feb 17, 2019

   8

   +- неплохой графон.
   По началу неплохой сюжет, но вот концовка полный отстой. Ноль эмоций.+- неплохой графон.
   По началу неплохой сюжет, но вот концовка полный отстой. Ноль эмоций.

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7. Below_Average

   Oct 20, 2017

   7

   TL;DR ratings at bottom.
   The second episode was, as is often the case, mostly filler leading up to the final episode. Gameplay wise, it isTL;DR ratings at bottom.
   The second episode was, as is often the case, mostly filler leading up to the final episode. Gameplay wise, it is little more than a few search for the item and click X minigames. Luckily the narrative in this episode was much better than the first. I must especially applaud the "theatrical" scene as one of the most creative and effective ways of growing characters that I've ever seen. I was honestly surprised by it, and that is a very rare thing for me nowadays. On the other hand, I kept count of the number of times that a line of dialogue or silly forced choice made me either roll my eyes to the back of my head or cringe, and I came out with three, which for an episode I spent three hours playing isn't too bad, especially considering that I racked up 8 physical reactions in episode one. The "plot twist" at the end wasn't terribly exciting, but fortunately they developed the characters well enough through this episode that it didn't bother me all that much. Though I still don't love the fact that they went with established characters with set storylines, they at least seem to now have a direction and general feel to the plot, which was sorely lacking in episode one. The sound design was again exceptional, with one major asterisk. For the first time the music broke my immersion, rather than deepening it. This is the only time I can remember in the series, outside of an outro, that a song played with no in world source. The strangest thing is that it happened while Chloe sat in a vehicle that had a presumably working radio. It's a small gripe, but with a series that has always paid as much or even more attention to sound design than even narrative, I can't let it slide. Overall this episode was an improvement over the first, but still offered little more than a typical teenage drama, albeit with more believable characters.
   
   TL;DR Ratings
   Gameplay: 2/5
   Graphics: 3.5/5
   Story: 4/5
   Sound: 4.5/5
   Teenage Angst: 6/5
   Overall: 7/10… Expand

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8. midipon

   Jan 11, 2020

   0

   These characters are awful, unlikeable and do not grow. The models are like playdough, the music is unbearable and the story is a bigThese characters are awful, unlikeable and do not grow. The models are like playdough, the music is unbearable and the story is a big nothingburger where you run errands for terrible people and avoid the parents that are trying to steer you away from drugs and alcohol and try to please a manipulative girlfriend. The worst part is Chloe, who has zero redeeming qualities and 50 reasons why anybody over the age of 21 would hate her attitude.… Expand

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