Life is Strange: Before the Storm out now for macOS and Linux.
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Reviews & Accolades
“Life is Strange Before the Storm is Brilliant“ - Eurogamer
“near-flawless end to the impactful, heartfelt prequel” 5/5 - Windows Central
“It has real promise” - Rock Paper Shotgun
"a worthwhile prequel that expands on its universe" 4/5 Trusted Reviews
"Outstanding character performances" - GameRevolution
"a truly memorable experience." 4/5 - Express
"Funny, touching, and irresistibly earnest" 8/10 - Metro
Bonus Episode 'Farewell' out now
Experience Max and Chloe’s childhood friendship in Farewell the bonus episode to Life is Strange Before the Storm. Ashly Burch and Hannah Telle reprise their roles in an emotional and nostalgic trip down memory lane.
'Farewell' Bonus Episode is available as part of the Deluxe Edition of Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Complete Season Out Now!
Digital Deluxe Edition
Deluxe Edition contains:
The main game (Episodes 1-3)
Bonus Episode: ‘Farewell’ - play one last time as a young Max Caulfield in a special bonus episode...
Exclusive New Mixtape Mode – Design your own playlist from the Life is Strange licensed soundtrack and listen to it alongside a cinematic scene from the game.
Exclusive outfit pack - Change up Chloe's look with three new complete outfits. Includes Punk Doe, Hawt Dawg Man & Illuminati outfits.
The bonus episode ‘Farewell’ will release after Life is Strange: Before the Storm Episode 3
About the Game
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part; standalone adventure set three years before the first game in the BAFTA award-winning franchise.
You play as sixteen-year old Chloe Price who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a beautiful and popular girl destined for success.
When Rachel learns a secret about her family that threatens to destroy her world, it is her newfound friendship with Chloe that gives her the strength to carry on.
No longer alone the girls must confront each other's demons and together, find a way to overcome them.
KEY FEATURES:
Choice and consequence driven narrative adventure
Multiple endings depending on the choices you make
‘Backtalk’ - A risk/reward conversation mode that allows Chloe to use her barbed tongue to provoke or get her way
Make your mark on the world with witty tags and drawings
Choose Chloe’s outfit and see how people react to your look
Distinct Licensed indie soundtrack & original score by Daughter
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User Reviews
Very Positive
77 user reviews
92%
Positive
User #085127english
4 hrs at review
Recommended
Of course. I played the whole series of LIS games a long time ago on ps5. Very good game and so relatable to things I been through, a lot likee real life. Very deep. A lot to learn too. Chloe is my favorite yeah! lis 2 is my favorite its just really cozy but so sad with a lot of great graphics and potential.
User #136461english
11 hrs at review
Recommended
don't play this series unless you're ok with crying like a baby
User #622110english
39 hrs at review
Recommended
BEST GAME EVER
User #189486english
9 hrs at review
Recommended
gay
User #745404english
16 hrs at review
Recommended
I get that people don't like the gimmick of this one, and over all I think it could be better... but that's not really a thing you think much about once you finish the game. Over all this is a strong life is strange, and really wish I could have played this game before the fist one so the end could hit ever harder. But that's the downfall of any prequel.
User #832593english
11 hrs at review
Recommended
This was a good addition to the first game, even if not as much of a classic. I'm glad we got to learn more about Rachel.
User #275256english
11 hrs at review
Not Recommended
I played this years and years after the first game. Maybe I need to replay the first game again, but man, I do not remember the writing and voice acting being this bad or robotic.
It has some nice moments, and does a good job establishing some of the relationships from the first game. I think that's where I had the most fun. Especially seeing the relationship between Chloe and Frank.
The backtalk system is okay, and fits the character well.
I just played through it because of how much I enjoyed the first game. I don't regret playing through it, but I would not spend more than $5 on this game in good conscience. The best part of the game is the bonus Farewell episode, which managed to affect me emotionally in parts like the first game did. They did a great job with it.
User #360212english
19 hrs at review
Not Recommended
should you purchase LIS:BTS or LIS:BTS remastered? the remastered version is full of bugs, but the original version never goes on sale. your choice.
gameplay wise, there is only 1 ending, which your choices throughout the game does not affect. nothing you do matter in this game, just like in Life Is Strange 1 (minor spoilers: it has 2 big endings, which aren't influenced by your choices at all)
User #183898english
14 hrs at review
Recommended
life is depressing.
User #515309english
14 hrs at review
Recommended
Would absolutely recommend this game (and it's bonus chapter) for anyone that wants more of the setting, characters and story seen in Life Is Strange 1
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System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 or above (64-bit Operating System Required)
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 14 GB available space
Additional Notes: Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported.
Minimum
Minimum:
OS: macOS 10.13.5
Processor: 2.0Ghz Intel Core i5
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 1GB Nvidia 650M, 2GB AMD Radeon R9 M290, Intel Iris 5100 or better (see notes for more details).
Storage: 28 GB available space
Additional Notes:The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar.
* All Mac Minis since Late 2014
* All 13” MacBook Pros released since 2013
* All 15" MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 with a 1GB graphics card or better (1)
* All 21.5” iMacs released since Late 2013
* All 27” iMacs released since Late 2013 (2)
* All 27" iMac Pro's
* All Mac Pros released since Late 2013
1. Mid 2015 models with an AMD Radeon R9 M370X are not supported.
2. Late 2012 models with Nvidia 675 or Nvidia 680 graphics are also supported.
——— The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support.
* All Mac Mini's since Late 2012
* All Macbooks released since Early 2015
* All Macbook Airs released since Mid 2012
* All 13" Macbook Pros released since Mid 2012
* All 21.5” iMacs released since Early 2013
——— Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match or better all elements of the listed system requirements. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website.
* Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release.
FAQ
How much does Life is Strange: Before the Storm cost?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm costs $16.99.
What are the system requirements for Life is Strange: Before the Storm?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 or above (64-bit Operating System Required) Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz) Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 14 GB available space Additional Notes: Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported. Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz) Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 14 GB available space Additional Notes: Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported.
What platforms is Life is Strange: Before the Storm available on?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Life is Strange: Before the Storm worth buying?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm has 92% positive reviews from 77 players. Metacritic score: 77/100.
When was Life is Strange: Before the Storm released?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm was released on Aug 31, 2017.
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