Life is Strange: Before the Storm

 Xbox One
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 156 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 117 out of 156
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 156
  3. Negative: 18 out of 156
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  1. SuperkenGaming
    Dec 19, 2017
    7
    Life is Strange Before the Storm
    A decent story with not much choice
    Before the storm is a 3 episode long adventure game that tells the story of chloe and Rachel amber The girl that’s missing at the beginning of life I strange The 3 episodes last about 3 hours long and is much more dialog focused.. You play as chloe and she has no special powers Ocasionnaly you get into a battle of    Life is Strange Before the Storm
    A decent story with not much choice
    Before the storm is a 3 episode long adventure game that tells the story of chloe and Rachel amber
    The girl that’s missing at the beginning of life I strange
    The 3 episodes last about 3 hours long and is much more dialog focused..
    You play as chloe and she has no special powers
    Ocasionnaly you get into a battle of words where you have to try and talk your way into or out of a situation…
    you have to pay close attention to what your opponent says and say something back to go along with it in a smooth way…
    Other than that, youre just choosing what you believe is the best response for chloes situation, you can be cold or warm, not much in between
    As youre dealing with your new step dad david, and getting into trouble with Rachel amber…
    There are a few special moments here, but not much…
    Overall I feel there are no real choices of consequence here which is a bit of a let down..
    Making this feel more like an interactive movie than an actual adventure game.
    The first episode I found it hard to care what was going on at all.. despite me crying for chloe in life is strange.. I just didn’t care about her or her relationship with amber at first, the only saving grace being a dungeons and dragons game thrown in there…
    But episode 2 completely changed my opinion of the game and the relationship of these 2 girls…
    Easily my favorite episode where theres a little more adventure type sections of looking for items you need but more importantly theres more bonding, there are more characters, drama, theres a play that for me topped even the dungeons and dragons game…
    The relationship felt alive and real, and then episode 3 comes along and It just disappoints in comparrison….
    It goes by at a snails pace, though there are touching moments with chloes father that really saves it from feeling like an ultimate let down…
    The story telling saves this game, and its middle episode makes the 7 hour journey worth it.
    The delivery of this game is just very inconsistent… filled with great moments as well as moments youll be begging to just be over
    But I cried and I cared,
    And as a game that sets out to tell a story I guess that’s all that really matters
    I give life is strange before the storm
    a 7/10    … Expand
  2. kvnd
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    Deck Nine absolutely nailed the look and atmosphere of Life is Strange but unfortunately they fell short on the story side. The graphics have improved with better facial animations and lip syncing, and the music by Daughter fits the game perfectly. The plot is very rushed and nonsensical at times and it unfortunately ends on a bit of a disappointing note in episode 3. The first twoDeck Nine absolutely nailed the look and atmosphere of Life is Strange but unfortunately they fell short on the story side. The graphics have improved with better facial animations and lip syncing, and the music by Daughter fits the game perfectly. The plot is very rushed and nonsensical at times and it unfortunately ends on a bit of a disappointing note in episode 3. The first two episodes were still pretty solid though and if you're a fan of Life is Strange, this prequel is still worth playing through.… Expand
  3. maVSmo
    Jan 29, 2020
    7
    Inferior ao original, mas mantem o nível, nada a reclamar, é bom ver a "evolução" da chloe.
  4. tom974
    Nov 1, 2021
    7
    Considering it completes the background story of the first opus, this is nice. Though playing Chloe Price seems more lively at first (rebel/ impulsive character), it feels overall kinda empty, mainly because the absence of "power", and by extension the lack of real choices. It is more like an interactive mini movie where the interaction side is minimalist. It is interesting if you wannaConsidering it completes the background story of the first opus, this is nice. Though playing Chloe Price seems more lively at first (rebel/ impulsive character), it feels overall kinda empty, mainly because the absence of "power", and by extension the lack of real choices. It is more like an interactive mini movie where the interaction side is minimalist. It is interesting if you wanna know more about Rachel Amber, otherwise I couldn't say it's a must play. The artistic direction is quite the same as the first opus, nice.… Expand
  5. bearface98
    Dec 2, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chloe Price can certainly be hard to deal with and will certainly remind you of that rebellious emotionally immature teenager you went to high school with. But she is a great character with duality and flaws who is greatly emotionally damaged. So the fact that Decknine made her the main character of the Life is strange prequel was actually quite brilliant. Sure they could have stuck with Max and did some trivial of her moving to Arcadia and such the month before the events of the original game. But that would have been too safe and not as fun. Going with the side character who most of the fans loved from the original as I said before was a smart choice, but this game dives into more than just the aftermath of a teenager losing their father. It has to bring to life the character described as Rachel Amber, when learning more about the missing girl from the original game you start this is the most coolest and wonderful person ever. Which is not easy task. But I'd have to say Decknine did fairly well with the character. Her and Chloe sort of come together as two lonely individuals seeking purpose. They do give each other some level of comfort. But I think it's up to the player to decide if these 2 are really good for each other? The way this game tackles the theme of loneliness is simply incredible. The game really helps you understand why Chloe is emotionally damaged It also doesn't force you to love Chloe or Rachel for that matter. Chloe is not necessarily a good person, she's not necessarily a bad person either. Just somewhere in the middle and I love that in a character. Decknine made sure you couldn't just be nice all the time because that wouldn't fit her character at all, the most you can do is just be somewhat tolerant of people she doesn't like. Overall I think it's a good coming of age story that does a great job of capturing loneliness and heartbreak. Although the final chapter is a bit lacking and the game has a moment where a person is drugged and is kind of meant to be a "funny" scene but I think its done in poor taste. Although it could be a nod to the original. But I was satisfied with the ending of the game its so happy and joyful with Rachel and Chloe running around town having fun and then Decknine breaks our heart and reminds us of the fate of Rachel as we come crashing down back to reality with Rachel's phone blowing up in the dark room as you hear photographs being taken. It left me feeling hopeless and sad. But what Decknine did was really bring her to life and see what a cool person she was and to not just think of her as a tragedy. Overall I'd give it a moderate 7/10.… Expand

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Worth Playing
    Jul 31, 2018
    89
    In spite of its faults, Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a fantastic follow-up to an already great game. It improves upon the formula of the original title while offering a fascinating look into two of the series' most captivating characters. Beautiful, charming, and devastating, Before the Storm is a must-play for fans of the series and a phenomenal way to tide players over until the release of Life is Strange 2.
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  2. GameSpot
    Apr 18, 2018
    80
    It's rare that a prequel truly works, where a story can captivate despite the audience knowing what's coming and where the path will lead. Life Is Strange: Before The Storm is one of those exceptional stories because it draws you in on its own terms. The only problem: You know it's building you up just to break your heart.
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  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.
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