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Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Released On: Aug 31, 2017
77
8.0
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
77
55% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
35% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
77
55% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
35% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
I really couldn't be happier with what we've been given. Deck Nine gets Life is Strange, but more than that, it capitalizes on the material to make it even better. By the end of this first episode, I was not only awe-struck, but a little misty. Completely blown away by the sheer quantity (four hours!) and quality of this first episode, I absolutely cannot wait for the next two installments in this three-episode series. I may know what's going to happen, but it's all about the details. This is more than a love letter — it's a brewing tempest of adolescent insight.
Before the Storm made me care about Chloe and Rachel, giving me backstory into both of their lives before Max comes back. The journey is bittersweet, knowing the tragic events from the first game for both characters. As a prequel, Before the Storm succeeds because it tells its own story that leaves you content, while also connecting to the original game in a meaningful way. Deck Nine may not have a hand in the original, but it made sure to do Chloe and Rachel’s story justice, capturing the essence of Life is Strange while providing plenty of nods to fans.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 717 User Ratings
8.0
72% Positive
518 Ratings
518 Ratings
19% Mixed
136 Ratings
136 Ratings
9% Negative
63 Ratings
63 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 717 User Ratings
8.0
72% Positive
518 Ratings
518 Ratings
19% Mixed
136 Ratings
136 Ratings
9% Negative
63 Ratings
63 Ratings
Life indeed is strange. I was dead certain that Before the Storm simply cannot be good, but it turned out just fine. It’s really well-written, with fleshed out characters and some humor here and there. I applaud the writers for ditching science fiction elements, but I wish BtS was as good a thriller as it is a love story. [03/2018, p.58]
The story and characters in Life is Strange: Before the Storm help to make it a valued addition to the universe. An alluring friendship between the two main characters is the key to its success. It’s just a pity that ineffectual player choice, weak adventure mechanics, and a lacklustre ending prevent it from creating a lifelong bond with the audience.
Due to the different scenario settings, Life is Strange: Before the Storm has to abandon the rewind system which is the most interesting part of the original LiS game. Therefore, this prequel might lack the originality and interactive quality. Luckily, Before the Storm only takes three chapters to tell audience a brilliant story. And the characterization of two different girls Chole and Rachel is impressive. Like the original story, the finale chapter is a mess. But still, Before the Storm is just a simple love story. Maybe most of players will not judge the logical problem as a very serious fault.
Very self-aware of being a prequel to a bestseller, Before the Storm puts fan service and farfetched melodrama above cohesive storytelling, resulting in a superficial and disappointing experience.
Not as good as the first game and LIS 2/3, but still a worthwhile installment to play if you liked the characters of LIS 1.
Showing Chloe and Rachel's relationship regardless of how you play it enhances how you view Chloe's character and drive in the first game immensely. Seeing the characters you are familiar with like Victoria or Nathan before he becomes a lunatic is incredibly interesting from the perspective of a character not named Max Caulfield. The decisions don't feel like they matter nearly as much as the other games.
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Served his purpose answering the questions I asked myself about Chloe during the first game.
This opus isn't as strong emotionally as the first game but I still really liked it overall.
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100%ed this game, and has bad writing, story, and loses what made the original game special. Only buy this after you finish the main game, and only on a big sale.
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Summary Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Aug 31, 2017
Developer:
- Deck Nine Games
Publisher: Square Enix
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