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

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. We Got This Covered
    Oct 31, 2017
    70
    A compelling emotional mosaic that's definitely worth seeking out.
  2. GameSpot
    Oct 31, 2017
    70
    Deck Nine has effectively made a story with a predictable conclusion feel engaging, and even hopeful against all odds. Right now, it feels like a blessing that they've let Chloe and Rachel Amber have their simple moment in time; right now, nothing can go wrong, the world is full of possibilities. The storm can wait.
  3. DarkStation
    Oct 24, 2017
    70
    With only one episode left (well, two, if you’ve purchased the Deluxe Edition with an extra episode), the jury is still out about what I feel towards this mini-prequel. There are some really nice character moments in this episode which gives these young people a chance to be themselves and set aside the woes of the world for a minute or two. The episode also reveals a few hooks to hang Life Is Strange, which reaffirms my concerns with how deeply Before The Storm is entrenched in another game’s identity.
  5. Push Square
    Oct 19, 2017
    70
    Brave New World doesn’t give Chloe and Rachel quite enough screen time to shine as brightly as Before the Storm’s first episode, but there are plenty of top-notch moments in this instalment, and the cliffhanger has us eagerly awaiting our next fix of Life Is Strange.
  6. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 19, 2017
    70
    With this second chapter Life is Strange: Before the Storm keeps on delivering an interesting story about Chloe and her relationship with Rachel, through a quite bumpy. There's violence, fear, passion, tough decisions... and still some lovely characters and some great music.
  7. PlayGround.ru
    Oct 31, 2017
    60
    Brave New World is a trivial episode that still doesn't offer any intrigue.
  8. CGMagazine
    Oct 24, 2017
    60
    Brave New World wastes what precious little time Before the Storm has on filler, holding back meaningful developments until the very end.

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Best PS4 Game of 2017

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 133 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 102 out of 133
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 133
  3. Negative: 24 out of 133
  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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. urachka
    Oct 20, 2017
    8
    This is very boring episode, and I’m really sad of this, I very like first ep. of BTS, but this.... ;(
    Boring “missions” , cut-scenes and    This is very boring episode, and I’m really sad of this, I very like first ep. of BTS, but this.... ;(
    Boring “missions” , cut-scenes and dialogues . There’s is only one super cool moment, but I’ll not spoil that, you will understand that when you will play ;)    … Full Review »
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