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

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 188 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 130 out of 188
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 188
  3. Negative: 40 out of 188

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  1. BananaLuiz
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    Incredible 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
  2. 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 the great dialogues, the beautiful music and the possibility to create my own version of Cloe
  3. andlz
    Sep 5, 2017
    9
    As a original Life is Strange player I loved the way Deck Nine build the Rachel character because it was very loyal to the description heard on the original game. This sounds simple but one mistake on Rachel's character and the hole franchise could go wrong since she is very important for the plot on both games.
    The soundtrack is awesome as ever and the dynamic between Chloe and Rachel is    As a original Life is Strange player I loved the way Deck Nine build the Rachel character because it was very loyal to the description heard on the original game. This sounds simple but one mistake on Rachel's character and the hole franchise could go wrong since she is very important for the plot on both games.
    The soundtrack is awesome as ever and the dynamic between Chloe and Rachel is good, besides the fast development of their relationship. The story of episode one finishes on a good pace and I can't wait to see what is to come.    … 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 not enjoy it. PLAY IT NOW!!!!
  5. sva9sharpteeth
    Sep 3, 2017
    10
    If you ever turn to this game you will never stop playing. The best thing is that it can really take you away for a whole day. The plot is interesting and characters are well developed.
  6. Gonkongs
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    WHY AM I CRYING?? THIS IS THE BEST GAME I EVER PLAYED AFTER ORIGINAL OF IT! You have to play it, you must do it. This end of episode, help me somebody! 1010
  7. gyigyo2
    Oct 21, 2017
    8
    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
  8. 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 and performances, and of course, great soundtrack.
  9. Aruzo
    Oct 23, 2017
    9
    Playing as Chloe is really nice with her "ability".
    You liked the first LiS? Then you will love this Game.
    And the soundtrack is such AWESOME again.
  10. MihneaCalin
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    Just as touching as the original series, this episode is about the frailty of human interaction, but more than that, it offers a new angle to the butterfly effect scenario - I believe the ones who will make it through to the ending will understand that :) apart from that, its lines are deep, its humor and intertextuality, extremely well done, and the music is just as empathetic as i wasJust as touching as the original series, this episode is about the frailty of human interaction, but more than that, it offers a new angle to the butterfly effect scenario - I believe the ones who will make it through to the ending will understand that :) apart from that, its lines are deep, its humor and intertextuality, extremely well done, and the music is just as empathetic as i was hoping for. Looking forward to the next episode...… Expand
  11. rasuko
    Sep 1, 2017
    10
    Knowing the events in LiS, LiS BtS provide the player with story closure that they needed in terms of understanding the origins of the world of arcadia bay. Not only is the soundrack surprisingly suit its Sequel, LiS you also come to a better understanding of the Main character as the story unravels her "baggage"(HiMYM reference). So far Arcadia bay felt more open and alive in BtS thanKnowing the events in LiS, LiS BtS provide the player with story closure that they needed in terms of understanding the origins of the world of arcadia bay. Not only is the soundrack surprisingly suit its Sequel, LiS you also come to a better understanding of the Main character as the story unravels her "baggage"(HiMYM reference). So far Arcadia bay felt more open and alive in BtS than just being a regular small town in LiS. Looking forward to episode 2's release with enthusiasm and an acceptance to cry as a man.… Expand
  12. 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 original "Life is Strange".
  13. JustLetMeReview
    Sep 2, 2017
    9
    The Story and everything overall is really good! This game is for everybody who played the first one and loved it (like me). I have nothing negative to say about this game. The only thing i don´t like is that the next episode is coming in 8-10 weeks and that is pretty long (for me at least). But overall a perfect prequel to the original! Nice Job Deck Nine.
  14. TheSlyBandit
    Sep 3, 2017
    10
    What a beautiful master piece that makes me want to REEEE right along with Rachel Amber, The story really makes me want to Km/s while listening to the puns and autismo like jokes
  15. Poonishar
    Nov 27, 2017
    9
    Although the core gameplay element of time travel is absent, it's great to be back in Arcadia bay with old characters and dredging up old feelings from the last game. Also a good start to seeing how the events of the first game were set in motion. Can't wait for part 2 and 3. Amazing writing and soundtrack again too.
  16. davidplays3
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    really, really good. When i saw the trailer i wasn't really attracted or convinced about buying this game because the best part of LiS was the rewind and i thought if you couldn't do that it would suck but after i played this i was completely blown away one of the best games i played this year if not the best, really recommend you to buy it did not disappoint me one bit.

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. FANDOM
    Dec 11, 2017
    80
    Even though it feels little more than a setup, it’s still an intricate setup, with a lingering promise of big emotional reward.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 15, 2017
    70
    The sharp dialogue and heartfelt narrative are let down by the shoehorned relationship between the lead characters. Nonetheless, it's a worthy sequel. [Nov 2017, p.78]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 12, 2017
    80
    Studio Deck Nine had the difficult job of fulfilling great expectations and they started in the right direction.
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