Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 1: Awake

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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 a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. Areajugones
    Sep 3, 2017
    90
    Life is Strange: Before the Storm Ep. 1 sets up an intriguing story that lives up to the franchise’s name. Even though its not flawless, the prequel delivers an experience worth living.
  2. NZGamer
    Sep 5, 2017
    85
    Episode 1 succeeds as one of the most poignant stories in episodic gaming. In just a few short hours you’re prone to a cacophony of emotions which all stumble and fumble together into a narrative which feels like it was never written, because it feels plausible. Such is the story’s persuasive power. However this is not a game for those with a grudge against passive experiences. There’s probably even less meaningful interactivity here than usual, and is probably the most film-like episode I’ve played since the genre was resurrected.
  3. DarkZero
    Sep 1, 2017
    80
    Like Chrysalis, Awake once again feels like the beginning of something great. It is referential for sure, it has to be, but it’s never wholly reliant on what came before. This is a markedly assured debut for new developer Deck Nine, who have confidently executed the core elements that made the original so well liked, but also put their own spin on the world to weave a new tale. Before The Storm is set to be a nostalgic trip back to a home away from home that many thought they’d never get to visit again. I’m delighted to once again be part of this world – if only for a little while.
  4. Atomix
    Sep 12, 2017
    80
    Before The Storm fits perfectly with its new protagonist Chloe about the way she sees and feels life. The fact that Deck Nine was able to make something completely different but familiar, at the same time, just makes us want to play the rest of its episodes. The one, big problem we were able to find about it, technically, is that despite changing its graphic engine from Unreal to Unity, the game still struggles to be cohesive.
  5. GameCrate
    Sep 5, 2017
    78
    Life is Strange: Before the Storm's first episode is heavy on atmosphere and emotion, but light on narrative or gameplay. It will appeal to those who loved the heart-wrenching drama of the first game, but could have a hard time attracting any new fans.
  6. 4P.de
    Sep 1, 2017
    75
    Beautifully crafted prequel to the acclaimed adventures that shifts the focus away from the supernatural to the normal problems of teenagers.
  7. Trusted Reviews
    Sep 1, 2017
    60
    Life is Strange: Before the Storm is an underwhelming start to a miniseries that still has plenty of promise. Deck Nine has shown it can create lovable characters and believable drama, yet fails to cohesively implement them into the experience. That being said, things could easily improve from here.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. 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
  2. mfk04
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    I didn't thought this could live up to it's predecessor. But it definitely does, with a great, emotional story, great characters andI didn't thought this could live up to it's predecessor. But it definitely does, with a great, emotional story, great characters and performances, and of course, great soundtrack.… Expand
  4. Steish
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    Deck Nine, you are my love! This is game of the year! This songs, this characters, this design. I can not present any people, who did notDeck Nine, you are my love! This is game of the year! This songs, this characters, this design. I can not present any people, who did not enjoy it. PLAY IT NOW!!!!… Expand
  5. Luc4s_L3on_
    Nov 2, 2017
    9
    This game is fantastic, the feeling that this game transmits to you is incredible, it makes you love the characters as well as the originalThis game is fantastic, the feeling that this game transmits to you is incredible, it makes you love the characters as well as the original "Life is Strange".… Expand
  6. SileSixEcho
    Sep 4, 2017
    9
    It's a great first episode and a worthy prequel. In fact, you would not really know that this is not from the same developper. I enjoyed theIt's a great first episode and a worthy prequel. In fact, you would not really know that this is not from the same developper. I enjoyed the great dialogues, the beautiful music and the possibility to create my own version of Cloe… Expand
  7. gyigyo2
    Oct 21, 2017
    8
    Postitive
    -Great voice acting
    -Amazing Soundtracks -Interesting cutscenes,dialogs -Interesting adventures with Rachel and interesting    Postitive
    -Great voice acting
    -Amazing Soundtracks
    -Interesting cutscenes,dialogs
    -Interesting adventures with Rachel and interesting places
    -Interesting Nightmares/Diary
    -RAVEN is great!
    -Arcadia Bay Radio
    -Chloe

    Negative
    -Boring gameplay
    -Ending was not shocking
    -No plot twist at all
    -Samatha
    -Eliot    … Expand
  8. Partygambler
    Sep 5, 2017
    1
    That Game is a huge disappointment. The Story is boring, the characters dull and sound/music is just the basic standard. I'm alreadyThat Game is a huge disappointment. The Story is boring, the characters dull and sound/music is just the basic standard. I'm already regretting the purchae and won't buy another episodes.… Expand

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