Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered

About

Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered is a narrative-driven adventure that explores the bond between two high school girls. You follow Chloe Price, a sharp-tongued outsider, and Rachel Amber, a privileged student, as their friendship deepens amid family struggles and personal crises. Dialogue choices shape their relationship, with consequences that ripple into the events of the main Life is Strange game. The remastered version sharpens visuals and animations, giving new clarity to tense conversations and quiet moments. The game stands out for its raw, character-focused storytelling. Chloe and Rachel’s dynamic feels authentic, balancing humor and heartbreak in equal measure. With a 90% Metacritic score, it’s praised for its emotional impact and layered writing. Updated environments and lighting enhance the 2017 original without overhauling its core, making it accessible to newcomers while rewarding returning players. Available on multiple platforms, it’s a concise but powerful prequel that lingers long after the credits.

Storyline

Set three years before ‘Life is Strange’, 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.