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.
80
Life indeed is strange. I was dead certain that Before the Storm simply cannot be good, but it turned out just fine. It’s really well-written, with fleshed out characters and some humor here and there. I applaud the writers for ditching science fiction elements, but I wish BtS was as good a thriller as it is a love story. [03/2018, p.58]
80
Deck Nine have finished off Life is Strange in sterling fashion. Saying farewell to Arcadia Bay with Before the Storm is sad, but the best farewells usually are.
5
dużo niedoróbek, ale brak takiego totalnego zbłaźnienia jak w oryginale po sam koniec. bardziej równa, ale nudniejsza i mniej klimatu
9
风暴前夕.....除了第三章有点太过紧凑与脑补之外其他还是近乎完 美,太难走出去了。第一章和特别篇是最佳,很难过,无法表达了。And no man is an island, oh this I know.
7
The prequel was wonderful in my opinion. This game and Life Is Strange 1 are the only canon, in my opinion.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Released On:
Aug 31, 2017
Metascore
Generally Favorable
77
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
77
58% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
37% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Sep 11, 2017
92
I really couldn't be happier with what we've been given. Deck Nine gets Life is Strange, but more than that, it capitalizes on the material to make it even better. By the end of this first episode, I was not only awe-struck, but a little misty. Completely blown away by the sheer quantity (four hours!) and quality of this first episode, I absolutely cannot wait for the next two installments in this three-episode series. I may know what's going to happen, but it's all about the details. This is more than a love letter — it's a brewing tempest of adolescent insight.
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.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
70% Positive
722 Ratings
722 Ratings
22% Mixed
231 Ratings
231 Ratings
8% Negative
85 Ratings
85 Ratings
Apr 5, 2026
10
Eine sehr emotionale Story komponiert mi einem unfassbar guten Soundtrack.
Chloe Price ist mein Lieblings Charakter aller Zeiten was gaming betrifft.
Ich fühle komplett mit ihr mit, so etwas habe ich noch in keinem Spiel erlebt.
Ich bekomme von Life is Strange einfach nicht genug,die Spiele sind einzigartig.
Apr 13, 2024
10
This game nails what it wants to be and is suprisingly just as good, if not better (?) than the normal Life is Strange.
Apr 3, 2018
80
Life indeed is strange. I was dead certain that Before the Storm simply cannot be good, but it turned out just fine. It’s really well-written, with fleshed out characters and some humor here and there. I applaud the writers for ditching science fiction elements, but I wish BtS was as good a thriller as it is a love story. [03/2018, p.58]
Jan 2, 2018
72
The story and characters in Life is Strange: Before the Storm help to make it a valued addition to the universe. An alluring friendship between the two main characters is the key to its success. It’s just a pity that ineffectual player choice, weak adventure mechanics, and a lacklustre ending prevent it from creating a lifelong bond with the audience.
Jan 21, 2018
70
Due to the different scenario settings, Life is Strange: Before the Storm has to abandon the rewind system which is the most interesting part of the original LiS game. Therefore, this prequel might lack the originality and interactive quality. Luckily, Before the Storm only takes three chapters to tell audience a brilliant story. And the characterization of two different girls Chole and Rachel is impressive. Like the original story, the finale chapter is a mess. But still, Before the Storm is just a simple love story. Maybe most of players will not judge the logical problem as a very serious fault.
Jan 29, 2018
40
Very self-aware of being a prequel to a bestseller, Before the Storm puts fan service and farfetched melodrama above cohesive storytelling, resulting in a superficial and disappointing experience.
Feb 23, 2026
7
The prequel was wonderful in my opinion. This game and Life Is Strange 1 are the only canon, in my opinion.
May 11, 2022
4
Game started promising but the forced romance, cringe dialogs and bad writing (especially ep.3) becomes unbearable fast. Though bonus episode Farewell were heartwarming for me, it was nice to see Max and Chloe as a kids
SummaryLife 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 dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date:Aug 31, 2017
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