Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Life Is Strange: Before the Storm is an episodic graphic adventure video game developed by Deck Nine and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary]]. Its three episodes were released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in late 2017. It is the second entry in the Life Is Strange series, set as a prequel to the original game. In September 2018, it was ported to Linux and macOS and later that month to Android and iOS. A remastered version of the game was released as part of the Life Is Strange Remastered Collection in February 2022.

Plot
The game focuses on a 16-year-old Chloe Price and her relationship with schoolmate Rachel Amber.

Why This Game Is Largely Amazing Before The Storm

 * 1) Great storytelling for a Square Enix game, which is considered to be the best of all Square Enix games.
 * 2) Nice use of comedy, drama, and romance.
 * 3) Nicely done and beautifully composed soundtrack by composer Daughters.
 * 4) Beautiful graphics that uses an art style that of a watercolor palette making it look as if the world was a painting.
 * 5) Perfect representation of LGBT people, as Chloe and Rachel share an amazing relationship which fits the characterization very well.
 * 6) The remaster improved the graphics and textures and makes the characters a lot more expressive.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) There are only 3 Episodes instead of 5 Episodes
 * 2) The Original Voice Actors like Ashly Burch and Nik Shriner did not get to reprise their roles due to the SAG-Aftra Strike, however, Hannah Telle and Ashly Burch were able to reprise their roles for the Bonus Episode Farewell once the Strike was resolved.
 * 3) The tone is inconsistent as it'll have a serious moment in one scene only to transition to a scene with a lighter tone that has no bearing on the plot at all.
 * 4) Some unlikable characters, like James Amber, Eliot Hampden & Damon Merrick.
 * 5) While the graphics look nice it makes a lot of things like look off given the low textures.
 * 6) Terrible VA work, especially compared to the original game.

Reception
The game was met with generally favourable reviews, according to Metacritic. Critics praised the characters, themes, and story, but criticised plotholes, the main relationship, and the impact of players' decisions near the end of the game.

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