Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 2: Brave New World Reviews
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
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.
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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.
…in its narrative, which let's face it is the bedrock of the experience in Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Deck Nine continues to nail it in Brave New World.
The second episode of Life Is Strange: Before the Storm focuses more on the relationship between Chloe and her friend Rachel, and manages to interest you and your emotions towards the two girls and the desire to know their fate in the events of the third episode. The episode also contains a set of fateful decisions that you must take, which are expected to have a significant impact on upcoming events.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
The only thing Life is Strange: Before the Storm Episode 2 confirms is that in the advent of the new generations, the only things that (should) matter are me, myself, and I. Do whatever feels right and screw everyone else. Such a lovely, all-inclusive and accepting message to impart to the youth. This message is most certainly not for an "old fart" like moi.
Life is Strange, it always has been, but just like life, don't let this pass you by.
Chloe Price's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day goes to some fascinating places in this middle chapter.
Life Is Strange: Before The Storm — Episode 2: Brave New World is a compelling emotional mosaic that's definitely worth seeking out.
A powerful central relationship, an enigmatic plot, and terrific writing all elevate Before the Storm above the original series. This is fantastic adventure gaming, and some of the best writing in games at the moment, held back only by slightly shallow mechanics.
As it’s own story, it works well and does really showcase a great range of emotions in a developing and presumably pivotal relationship. But none of it matters. We know how it ends. With one episode to go, a series that prides itself on the ability to manipulate time is somehow running out.
Overall, while Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a great game; it feels that it falls short to its predecessor. But nonetheless, it's still a great game on its own and if you want a game that makes you feel as if you're playing one of those teenage drama shows that you see on television, then buy it and enjoy going through the life in Arcadia bay once more.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 2: Brave New World, has certainly picked up the season for me, and elevating it on par with the original season. I must now patiently wait for the next episode!
Where Awake did a great job reacquainting Life is Strange players to the harsh reality in Arcadia Bay, Brave New World does as great a job making us care for Chloe again while also giving people another look at characters that seemed like different people in the original game.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Brave New World is a emotional roller-coaster, but in a good way. Strong character development and genuine twists that make for a solid sophomore entry in this three-part prequel.
Episode 2 really aims to build on the story set out in the first episode. There’s not as much gameplay as in previous episodes, this does bring you back to the reality that this is, in essence, a visual novel but also allows the story to be developed in a fitting manner.
Brave New World keeps on telling the events "before the storm" on Arcadia Bay in a puerile way, exceeding in talking about drugs and homosexuality without going deep in the facts. Let's hope for a change in the next, last episode of the series.
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The short in-game timeline and having to build the world inside the established Life is Strange canon would probably be too much for most devs to handle yet Deck Nine has built amazing characters and relationships inside their own little bubble in Arcadia Bay
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Episode 2: Brave New World showed me what Deck Nine is capable of in terms of storytelling and character growth. Also, the game's choice system is well thought out and represented a wide variety of possibilities for many types of players. Lastly, after finishing Brave New World, I'd like to add that the worries I originally had for the rest of the series drifted away as Chloe and myself looked towards the future Episodes.
Episode 2 does a great job with its storytelling and powerful emotional scenes but Before The Strom yet lacks an intriguing gameplay and unfortunately outside of Chloe-Rachel relationship, everything seems dull and shallow.
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