Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Before the Storm is an impactful prequel that accomplishes something very different than the original Life is Strange.

Intelligent and enriching, this is a preview worth playing.

A streamlined peep at the events which build up to Life is Strange. Emotionally satisfying, but sometimes clunky.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a brilliantly crafted prequel series that does well to highlight just how integral Rachel Amber is to the whole series' overarching story.

Between lighthearted and somber moments, Before the Storm shows the complexity of life and how our loved ones help us get by

As someone who has played too many gun toting dudes, I'm delighted to see a game built around a dynamic young woman who can get a junkyard truck running, act as an emergency stand-in for Ariel in the "Tempest," and solve a mystery, all while growing up. I look forward to seeing where the series goes next.

Have you played Life is Strange: Before the Storm? Let's talk about that ending. Spoilers for both Life is Strange games ahead.

Farewell is a short but sweet episode that allows fans to celebrate the beauty of Life is Strange as the series moves on without Chloe and Max.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a beautiful journey through Chloe Price's teenage years. It's a brilliant exploration of what happens when a directionless teenager meets a special person that changes the course of their life forever. It's a journey that explores the themes of loss, love, finding one's self, and whether the road to happiness ultimately lies in truth.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a powerful series that blends in touches of the supernatural while telling a grounded narrative.