Life is Strange: Before the Storm

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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.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Mar 12, 2018
    90
    Before the Storm is a must-play component of the series and the franchise is something that anyone who enjoys a strong narrative should try out.
  2. IGN Japan
    Jun 26, 2018
    87
    Due to the fact that this is a prequel, the storyline and characters of Life is Strange: Before the Storm feel a bit contrived. Nevertheless, despite these inconsistencies, fans of the original Life is Strange will still be moved by Chloe’s adventure.
  3. Game Informer
    Mar 7, 2018
    83
    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.
  4. Shacknews
    Dec 19, 2017
    80
    Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a beautiful journey through Chloe Price's teenage years. It's a brilliant exploration of what happens when a directionless teenager meets a special person that changes the course of their life forever. It's a journey that explores the themes of loss, love, finding one's self, and whether the road to happiness ultimately lies in truth.
  5. IGN Spain
    Mar 7, 2018
    80
    A prequel that manages to retain almost everything that made the original game something truly special, despite its 'natural' nature and its focus on 'just' feelings.
  6. Video Chums
    Mar 12, 2018
    77
    Life is Strange: Before the Storm delivers on its promise of a captivating story that brings humanity to the idea of presumably senseless teen angst. It's a joy to experience and the gameplay is fun where it can be found. Here's hoping for yet another series of episodes.
  7. USgamer
    Dec 20, 2017
    60
    Despite an uneven final episode, the bond between Chloe and Rachel cements the surprising prequel, sometimes even soaring above the heights of the original game. It still has all the faults of Life Is Strange as a series, but its domestic focus helps it resonate even greater than its successor. If Rachel Amber is the Laura Palmer of Life Is Strange, then Before the Storm is her much-deserved Fire Walk With Me.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 101
  3. Negative: 15 out of 101
  1. dalerhalimov
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    I just love everything about this game: the art style, the music, the characters, the story, just everything! I hope there gonna be anotherI just love everything about this game: the art style, the music, the characters, the story, just everything! I hope there gonna be another chapter about these amazing characters… Expand
  2. Jhonny_Jhonny
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Beautiful story. it was worth playing. It's very dramatic, similar to the previous one.
  4. BananaLuiz
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    Incredible and magical as it should be, charismatic characters, interesting and varied, a wonderful soundtrack and an impressive artIncredible and magical as it should be, charismatic characters, interesting and varied, a wonderful soundtrack and an impressive art direction, the game touches on delicate and controversial subjects with a lot of respect and makes the experience very immersive and magical, looking forward to the next episode… Expand
  5. Menni
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    Capitolo davvero molto interessante per chi ha gradito Life is Strange. La produzione, dato il peso del titolo, non sarà stata facile ma devoCapitolo davvero molto interessante per chi ha gradito Life is Strange. La produzione, dato il peso del titolo, non sarà stata facile ma devo dire che il risultato ha soddisfatto a pieno le mie aspettative… Expand
  6. matheusfox
    May 5, 2023
    7
    I liked so much this game. Know more about the Chloe story is really interesting. The gameplay with the mechanism to argue with other peopleI liked so much this game. Know more about the Chloe story is really interesting. The gameplay with the mechanism to argue with other people is nice. I love all songs that were played. The thing is: I didn't like so much the Episode 3. The First episode is nice, the second is ok, but the third one is the worst. At least the episode is PERFECT. If you haven't played the DLC, please, you must play this!… Expand
  7. LaDix
    Dec 28, 2021
    6
    Just not the same as the first one, not a bad game, but just not as good as the first, music, story, chacaters, choices and the "power" isJust not the same as the first one, not a bad game, but just not as good as the first, music, story, chacaters, choices and the "power" is just not as good.… Expand
  8. malordin
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    Absolutely useless game where all possible and impossible directories are stretched, and where there is no warning that the game will beAbsolutely useless game where all possible and impossible directories are stretched, and where there is no warning that the game will be loaded from the last saved point, 010… Expand

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#100 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#45 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017