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Life is Strange: Before the Storm |OT| Hella Walk with Me
- Thread starter JehutyRunner
- Start date
I feel like "
walk with me" would've worked just as well as the OT title, since it's the first thing that happens in episode one.
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So far, so good. Only gripe this far is Chloe's voice isn't as on-point as before, there's definitely a difference, and the dead stare in her eyes as your press LT when having the camera facing her face is hilarious.
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So far, so good. Only gripe this far is Chloe's voice isn't as on-point as before, there's definitely a difference, and the dead stare in her eyes as your press LT when having the camera facing her face is hilarious.
Vegetable Lasagna
Member
Just had a conversation with a friend discussing our theories. Kind of changed my perception of what I just played. Hopefully people put some thought into what this episode teaches you before rushing to a judgement on its quality. I kind of can't wait for Episode 2.
Vegetable Lasagna
Member
Sorry. I'm aware. Just pointing out that there's an apparent difference in delivery (Background: I haven't played LiS since the last episode, haven't replayed, barely any trailers for this prequel, only news about the unfortunate strike). Most of the time it's really, really hard to tell.
I should probably have framed it differently in hindsight:
Considering that Ashly got caught up in the strike, the team did a really good job in casting a replacement, and the replacement is immediately a good fit for "Chloe", even though the lines are sometimes delivered with a bit too much "teen angst", which I felt was more natural in the original TiS.
Part of it, in my early impressions, I guess, might be just me over-analyzing the motive behind how this story will tie in to the original: Spoilers from the first hour following -
I personally am not entirely comfortable in acting a certain way toward David or Chloe's mom, but I'm not sure yet that my personal actions, which would fit better in a "Max type of character" are going to translate well into the progression here.
Still haven't formed a final opinion, but I liked the original, and was on the fence between buying this or just wathching a YouTube LP, and I'm glad I bought it.
semiconscious
Member
will buy when done. & on sale 
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...I'm really intrigued by the two remaining episodes, but can't help but think the devs are treading on very thin ice when it comes to
Playing it so far has been like walking on a soft carpet full of hidden nails I always expect them to go too far in some spots. Let's hope it sticks the landing.
Rachel presumably having superpowers. Retroactively explaining Max's powers or hamfisting a connection between Rachel and the story of the original is what I'm most worried about. Rachel being the catalyst of all later events would only lessen the impact of LiS, in my opinion.
Playing it so far has been like walking on a soft carpet full of hidden nails I always expect them to go too far in some spots. Let's hope it sticks the landing.
StormBrute
Member
The spoilered is my main concern as well.
Obviously Rachel has always played a big part in the story of LiS with her absence, but I really like the mystery of Max's powers and the storm as something kinda godly and unknowable. I don't want Rachel's powers to diminish that in any way by making everything in LiS's story revolve around her.
I'm really hoping they handle it well, because so far I am enjoying the game a lot.
Necron
Member
Sounds like Storyforge aligned really well with Life is Strange. Apart from tech, the writing seemed strong in this first episode. The dialogue seemed fitting and natural given the circumstances, for the most part. The whole section at the
junkyard (incl. the dream sequence)
One of the highlights of this episode, really. I didn't think that sequence would go on for that long (even expected a fade to black) but it actually did the whole thing and I was impressed afterward.
Looking at the statistics
many didn't know to put money into Joyce's purse... me neither, unfortunately. Did I really miss this or did I just not get a prompt?!
Some general comments:
Upon announcement of Before the Storm, I didn't think a game starring Chloe was all that relevant due to seeing so much already. However, the first episode already nicely showcases the relationship that was there with Rachel Ambers and reveals missing pieces that were alluded to but never really explained in the first game. I'm glad in hindsight for fleshing out the backstory of both Chloe and Rachel especially; it makes the events that followed them all the more tragic and meaningful.
Nice OT! I'm excited to participate in discussion as all 3 episodes are released, since I only discovered LiS when Ep. 4 was already out.
Despite being a huge LiS fan, I was super skeptical about BtS when it was announced - wasn't sure how a prequel would fit in with the story and was gutted to hear that Ashly wouldn't be able to reprise her role.
But I've played through the first 2 chapters and it's been really damn good so far. Deck Nine and the new actress have nailed Chloe's voice and personality - love her mannerisms/animations in particular, they're just dripping with sarcasm and disdain at points, haha. Eager to dig into the rest during the weekend.
Despite being a huge LiS fan, I was super skeptical about BtS when it was announced - wasn't sure how a prequel would fit in with the story and was gutted to hear that Ashly wouldn't be able to reprise her role.
But I've played through the first 2 chapters and it's been really damn good so far. Deck Nine and the new actress have nailed Chloe's voice and personality - love her mannerisms/animations in particular, they're just dripping with sarcasm and disdain at points, haha. Eager to dig into the rest during the weekend.
It says the same for me! I thought I was the only one
Rosa Lilium
Neo Member
On steamcharts.com, it looks like Before the Storm has gotten pretty close to the peak of the original Life is Strange.
Before the Storm:
http://steamcharts.com/app/554620
Life of Strange S1:
http://steamcharts.com/app/319630
This is despite the fact that Before the Storm hasn't yet added the people who will binge play it once it's all released.
After having played it myself, the most surprising take it is how much playing Before the Storm was like playing Life is Strange. If Dontnod had wanted to make this game, it seems like it would probably be very similar to what we actually got.
Another thought I have is there is going to be players who complete Before the Storm first and then go on to complete season one so I wonder how that will change what choices they make in S1.
Before the Storm:
http://steamcharts.com/app/554620
Life of Strange S1:
http://steamcharts.com/app/319630
This is despite the fact that Before the Storm hasn't yet added the people who will binge play it once it's all released.
After having played it myself, the most surprising take it is how much playing Before the Storm was like playing Life is Strange. If Dontnod had wanted to make this game, it seems like it would probably be very similar to what we actually got.
Another thought I have is there is going to be players who complete Before the Storm first and then go on to complete season one so I wonder how that will change what choices they make in S1.
esmith08734
Member
Do you need to play the original first?
Great to hear this seems to have turned out well. Life is Strange is a game I loved, but I wasn't sure what to expect from this after hearing another developer was making it. Also think it'll be weird to hear Chloe not being voiced by Ashly Burch, but sounds like a new VA does a pretty good job. Looking forward to checking it out.
ChoklitCow
Member
It hurts me to see this game out without Burch. Absolutely loved the first. Was one of my fave games that year. Just can't bring myself to support things like this.
PinkCrayon
Member
Went into this with mild expectations and was very impressed. Chloe's new VA does a good job. Highlights are definitely the concert,
and the final scene.
You should.
the D&D campaign
You should.
Rosa Lilium
Neo Member
Not based on episode 1. However, people won't fully know till all three episodes and the bonus episode are released. Still, Deck Nine says that they're trying to make it so it doesn't matter what order you do it in:
Haven't gotten to the end yet to see the statistics but if you're like me
you spent your stolen money paying back Frank and buying weed in the beginning so you wouldn't have it to put in Joyce's purse.
MontyBrown
Banned
But only 2 pages on GAF. Odd.
I liked it. Started off weak but got a lot better.
I liked it. Started off weak but got a lot better.
Yeah, I'm surprised this thread is so slow. I thought a lot of people here were really into Life is Strange.
But then again, I can't say I really care for Before the Storm either. We've only bought it, because my gf wants to play it. Personally, I can't shake the feeling of a fan fiction off of me.
I'm so happy this is doing well. I felt like I had to tell everyone that played games to check out the first one.
Terareflection
Member
This was awesome. So glad to be back with these characters and their world.
I'm waiting until all of the episodes are released, just like I did with the first one. You're not gonna get me to suffer the waits between each one.
I just finished the episode. Thinking back to the original game I remember
that people wondered if Rachel had powers herself and that accounted for her having such an impact on everyone's lives. Everyone described her as "special". I don't know if Before the Storm explicitly showing that Rachel has powers diminishes the impact of LiS. It's hard to say without playing through the whole thing!
IMO a lot of the fun was had between episodes speculating with reddit and gaf what would happen in the next one, but I totally get wanting to wait for the whole thing to play through it all at once.
Chaserjoey
Member
The spoiler and review threads went off before the OT thread was made.
WhereAreMahDragonz
Banned
This game is stressing me out because I can't use my time wizard powers and undo my choices
Bedameister
Member
Yeah, I really enjoyed it. Especially
the whole scrap yard scene was amazing.
The part with the car was incredible
The part with the car was incredible
This is a known display issue on our side that we're looking in to - If you purchased the Deluxe and still see this, rest assured - You do indeed have the Deluxe and all it's contents (Outfits in Chloe's Room, Mixtape Mode in the Extras Menu, Farewell coming later).
Can you please prod the dev team about adding proper 21:9 support? They confirmed support during the AMA but the game is just pillarboxed 16:9. Thanks.
JehutyRunner
Banned
To add to that, no one claimed an OT for the game in the OT coordination thread. So that's why there was no OT posted at launch. I only claimed it once realised and put together something a bit bare bones. Give it some time yet for it to pick up.
Necron
Member
Hard to say based on a singular episode that's approx. 2.5 hours long but it's good so far (even to those that didn't like Chloe all that much, I'd say). The animations (and lip-sync) are definitely better than before.
I'd say the main focus is on the characters themselves (i.e. Chloe and Rachel) but there is an overarching plot, one I'm imagining will explain several events leading into Life is Strange.
Episode 1 is pretty nice. I kinda like that you don't get to immediately undo the "wrong" choices that you have made. I'll stick with them, until the end and then I will do an other playthrough with different choices.
I'll do the remaining Graffiti's in the Collector Mode and then it's waiting time for the next episode(s).
I'll do the remaining Graffiti's in the Collector Mode and then it's waiting time for the next episode(s).
JehutyRunner
Banned
In terms of feels, the controls are a bit stiffer than I remember. But looking worse? Nah. If anything, it looks better. Animations and lip syncing that plagued the first LiS is gone.
Thanks for that, I tweeted praise but also asked him if it was a
reference/inspired by the last Freaks & Geeks episode, Discos and Dragons.
My favorite part of the ep.
It's mostly about two characters getting to know eachother. I'm guessing that it'll expand to a more involved story in later eps, but I wouldn't mind it just being a series of vignettes about Chloe and Rachel. It doesn't have the supernatural element of LiS, and I feel like that's an asset more than anything. Feels even more like a slice of life.
There is one optional segment that adds quite a bit of time, but no one should skip it. You can also waste a lot of time by inspecting everything and talking to everyone. My playtime was definitely 3+ hours.
nightmare-slain
Gold Member
are episodes longer? i've seen people mention it can take up to 3 hours. maybe my memory is going but i don't remember LiS being that long per episode. i swear it was like 40-60 minutes.
JehutyRunner
Banned
Nah, every episode of LiS 1 was never in the hour long ball park. The first three were around an hour-and-a-half to two hours with episodes four and five being around two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half hours long.
As for episode one of Before the Storm, I finished it in roughly two-and-a-half hours.
nightmare-slain
Gold Member
WhereAreMahDragonz
Banned
a thought:
(spoilers for the end of episode 1)
(spoilers for the end of episode 1)
How the hell did Rachel's scream cause a gust of wind to appear out of nowhere? Is it possible that she, like Max, has some kind of weird ability? We never got an explanation of how Max got her powers and I wonder if there aren't more people like her out there. I mean, I'm certain there are, or maybe I'm reading into this too much and the wind was just for dramatic flair, but I dunno. Food for thought.
TheSuperSakura
Member
I encountered a problem with collector mode. When I went back to find the last graffiti (which was early in the game) it erased my later choices. So I had to play through the episode again :/
But that's what the Collector Mode is for. It shouldn't overwrite your choices?
Bedameister
Member
PeterVenkman
Member
I only just heard Daughter composed all this music for the game, and it has me super stoked. Love when collaborations like this happen.