Life is Strange: Before the Storm (2017)
- Developer
- Deck Nine, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
- Publisher
- Square Enix, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 37,806 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 13 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A poignant, slow-burn walk through adolescent turmoil and budding friendship, heavy with melancholy and quiet everyday moments.
atmosphericemotionalcharacter-drivenbittersweetintrospectivechoice-driventeen dramamelancholic
What players say
Players love getting to know Chloe before Max returned, especially her bond with Rachel, though many find it less impactful than the first game. The soundtrack by Daughter is a highlight, and the ending is emotionally devastating for some. Replacements like the talkback mechanic are divisive.
Screenshots
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