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Is Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Narrative adventure players who want a character-focused prequel
- Players who prefer stories shaped by choices and multiple endings
- Fans of Chloe and Rachel who want their earlier relationship explored
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-heavy action or extensive mechanical challenges
- Those looking for a fast-paced experience rather than a story-led adventure
- Players who do not want a prequel centered on Chloe and Rachel
Our take on Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered
Rather than centering progression on combat or exploration, this adventure places interpersonal conflict and player choice at the core. Its structure follows Chloe and Rachel’s developing friendship, with decisions shaping events and endings instead of a conventional action-driven campaign.
What is Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered?
Set three years before Life is Strange, this narrative adventure follows sixteen-year-old Chloe Price as she forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber.
After Rachel discovers a family secret that threatens her world, the two confront their personal struggles together. Player choices shape the story and can lead to multiple endings. This remastered edition updates visuals across characters and environments, with engine, lighting, and gameplay puzzle improvements. It includes previously released Deluxe Content: Chloe outfits and the Farewell bonus episode. The game features a licensed soundtrack and original scores.
How Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered plays
- 01Choice-based story
- Player decisions influence events and can lead to multiple endings.
- 02Remastered presentation
- Character and environment visuals receive updates alongside engine and lighting changes.
- 03Puzzle updates
- The gameplay puzzles have been revised for this edition.
- 04Deluxe content
- Included extras consist of Chloe outfits and the Farewell bonus episode.
- 05Licensed soundtrack
- The game combines a licensed soundtrack with original scores.
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Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered: platforms & release
Is Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered worth it?
It is worth it if: narrative adventure players who want a character-focused prequel. Skip it if: players seeking combat-heavy action or extensive mechanical challenges.
Where can I download Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered on?
Windows only.
