Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 2: Brave New World Reviews
A rather flawed follow-up to a fantastic first episode. There's plenty here to like, but it loses its momentum due to some weak writing and stiff animation that felt as if the episode was released too early. The relationship between Rachel and Chloe is the most interesting thing in this episode and it makes it easier to stick with it even with the dialogue being sub par in places.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm continues to surprise with one of the best episodes of the entire series. There are unexpected moments and the ending leaves the player eagering to see what's coming next in the third and final chapter.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 2: Brave New World offers the same feeling as the previous versions of this series but it also has a unique feeling too. great characterization, introduces Chloe better that ever and makes the Rachel a lovely character. so if you like the story driven games, don't miss Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 2.
Review in Persian | Read full review
One of the best episodes of the entire Life is Strange franchise to date, Brave New World is a captivating episode full of heartwarming moments and top-notch writing.
The second and penultimate episode of Life Is Strange: Before The Storm heats things up in more ways than one.
An honest insight into the tragedy of loss and growth in youth.
Although it might not be as strong as Episode One, it builds in confidence and understands exactly what we want out of this story. Sad, happy, heartwarming and heartbreaking, Episode Two is an emotional experience.
So far, Before the Storm is maturing nicely.
With only one episode left, Brave New World has sucked us in and left us salivating for the final episode.
The standard of this second episode feels like a traditional Act Two. It’s not quite as good as the first, and is hopefully sitting here just to bridge the gap that is leading to an exciting final third.
Brave New World wastes what precious little time Before the Storm has on filler, holding back meaningful developments until the very end.
It's another fantastically told tale of teenage drama, family and friendship, and developer Deck Nine has once again proved itself worthy of delivering a package that more than lives up to Dontnod's original vision.
Sadly, the second episode of Life is Strange: Before the Storm does not raise the bar in terms of quality. The developer can't keep up with the original game. It's a real shame, because despite all of the flaws, there are some elements players loved the predecessor for.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Just like any other Life is Strange episode, this one ends with a great stinger.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
We still have a third, final episode of this story, but after the first two chapters, we can confidently say that we'll be more touched and fascinated by a bright ending than upset and disappointed.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Life is Strange: Before the Storm has reached it's climax via the latest episode, "Brave New World". You'll encounter every single of your expectations up to now, a melodramatic story with a startling ending and a genuine friendship between the girls, "Brave New World" goes beyond your expectations and you'll definitely enjoy every single moment of it. I just wonder if we'd be allowed to make an alternative ending or not, time will answer that.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Life is Strange: Before the Storm Episode 2 is an emotional ride between two different worlds that are more alike than they seem and will have you grasping for more.
Even though the second episode is mostly focused on its characters rather than incidents, it is a compelling lead-in to the impending finale all the same.
The second episode of Life is Strange: Before The Storm digs deep into the emotional tale behind Chloe and Rachel and made me want to see them succeed. Interactions with other characters can feel unimportant despite context, but many of these choices feel like they will actually hold consequence and are more believable than the first episode. Frustrating fetch quests interrupt what is ultimately an engaging story which leaves me needing to know what's coming next.
This is an excellent episode. The bond between Chloe and Rachel grows, while the big finale awaits for us.
Review in Turkish | Read full review