Life is Strange Before the Storm. (ENG)

Overview

All actions and their consequences are described here ATTENTION SPOILERS

Life is Strange Before the Storm. The meaning of the game, and the essence !

Who is Rachel amber?
As we know from Life Is Strange, Rachel amber is the girl Chloe started spending a lot of time with after Chloe’s father died in a car accident and her best friend (Max) moved to Seattle. It is also known that Rachel went to Blackwell Academy with Max and Chloe, and that she and Chloe dreamed of saving up money and leaving Arcadia Bay.

But on April 22, 2013, Rachel amber disappeared without a trace. The name Rachel Amber is a very sad pun, referring to the American concept of AMBER Alert, a General alarm on the occasion of a child abduction, which appeared after the abduction and murder of a Texas girl named amber Hagerman.

Traces of Rachel in the five episodes of the original are found everywhere — she is on flyers that Chloe put up all over the city after the disappearance of her friend, her clothes still hang in Chloe’s closet, her bracelet is worn on the wrist by drug dealer Frank Bowers, which the game is dedicated to the whole story line… But personally, for a number of very sad reasons, we never met. Rachel is absent from LIS and for dramatic reasons: she’s in everything, including clothing sizes, an ersatz replacement for max during Her absence. Against the background of a live Maxine, a live Rachel would look very pale. For the same reasons, Max will not appear in the main episodes of Before the Storm.

The plot of Before the Storm has something to do with Rachel’s family — with the secrets of her parents, about which LIS did not say anything.

Why is Chloe so angry?
Chloe’s favorite person in life, her father William Price, died in a car accident in 2008 — two years before the events of Before the Storm. Soon, Max’s best friend moved to Seattle, and Chloe’s mom, Joyce Price, married David Madsen, a war veteran (either in Iraq or Afghanistan) who works as a security guard at Blackwell Academy.

In the course of all these events, Chloe turned from a charming red-haired sheep girl into a punk rocker with a short blue haircut, addicted to alcohol, Smoking and drugs. At the beginning of the prequel, Chloe had not yet managed to get blue hair. Obviously, the repainting procedure will be one of the key events of Before the Storm — it’s something like the moment when Bruce Wayne tries on the Batman costume for the first time. And I wouldn’t be surprised if Rachel was actively involved in the repainting process.

Why Before the Storm is a prequel?
If without spoilers-after the events of Life Is Strange, a sequel with Chloe in the title role would be very difficult to do, because either the main character or the locality in which all the action takes place would be absent.

Making a new game about Max would also be completely pointless — LIS says everything that can be said about Maxine (and even more). In addition, the mystery of Chloe and Rachel’s relationship and the General atmosphere of mystery surrounding everything related to Rachel amber’s personal and family life are the few things that the creators of the original game did not have time to highlight in the main storyline or side sources of information scattered throughout the five episodes of Life Is Strange.

Why does Chloe sound different than in LIS?
Ashley birch, who so famously voiced Chloe in Life Is Strange, was unable to take part in Before the Storm due to a strike by the voice actors of the SAG-AFTRA unions. Along with her, the character is voiced by actress Rihanna DeVries, with whom Chloe Price’s motion capture was written in the original game. Burch herself acted as a “creative consultant” when writing the script.

Episode 1-The Awaken

Chapter 1 / Episode 1-The Awaken

After a short cut scene, you will be able to control your character. Go ahead (this is the only way). Now the game will present you with the default controls and game mechanics

After that, you will see the venue of the concert. You can look around and use the Look option on some items to find out the heroine’s thoughts. Talking to the bouncer allows you to make progress in the story (talk Option).

After an unsuccessful conversation, you should approach and look at the motorcycle that is nearby, this opens a new dialog option. Then you have to talk to the bouncer again. After selecting let me enter, you now start a so-called Back talk call. You have to pay attention to what the other person is saying and give the right answers – you can use arguments or try to insult them.

The empty circles seen in the image above indicate the number of” points ” you need to get to win. After the conversation, you can go inside.

Now, you have to approach the car and release the handbrake. The car slides down and the t-shirt salesman gets out. He won’t see you take the shirt. At this point, you can also steal a lot of money. This is the first decision that will have consequences in subsequent parts of the game.

Then you should head to the bar and turn into the next corridor. Use the Push Through option on dancing people. After a short scene, you should talk to Damon.

Next you have to go to a man named Frank, he is sitting on a sofa next to the stairs. Talk to him. You can buy marijuana from him, and this moment is considered another decision. However, if you didn’t steal money from the t-shirt seller, you won’t be able to buy it. After that, you have to go upstairs. When the scene is over, you should talk to Damon again. Soon, Rachel will appear on the screen. This is the moment when you make your first important choice in the game, which will affect future events. After the next scene, you will finish this Chapter.

You start in the heroine’s room. You can look around, but her mother, named Joyce, will soon call Chloe for Breakfast. Before you go down, you should change your clothes. You can do this by going to the box shown in the picture. Then, you have to find your phone. You should go to your mother’s bedroom and use the phone. Follow the sound and go to the bathroom. Take your phone. After that, Joyce ask Chloe to take her wallet. Go back to the bedroom.

Take your wallet. Then you can look at the ring, this will open an additional conversation option. The mother will now ask you to also bring her phone. You should look around the room, because there are two solutions – in the closet, next to the table with the ring, you can find family photos of Chloe. You can take it and place it on the top of the drawer. Next to the bed you can find a book with life tips, you can read it.

When you go down, you have to place Joyce’s wallet on the table shown in the picture above. After that, you should go to the kitchen and talk to your mother. During the conversation, you will have to make another important choice. After the conversation, you need to take the keys of David. They are in the ashtray on top of the drawer next to the table where you left your wallet. Now you can go to the door and go outside. You meet David in front of the house. He asks you to bring him a wrench from the Toolbox. It is located in the garage next to the house. Give David the key and talk to him. When you get in the car, David will start his speech. After the conversation, you go to school.

During the trip, you will participate in Chloe’s dream. If you want to finish it, you have to look in your purse. When you Wake up, you should have another short conversation with David. Eliot will talk to you outside the school. He asks you to go together. This is another decision that has consequences in later parts of the game. After the conversation, you can also talk to Creak, the security guard. Skip will invite you to listen to his band’s song. This decision will have an impact on future events.

Your task is to find Steph. She sits next to the table, to the right of where you start exploring the place. During the conversation, Steph and Mikey will ask you to participate in the game. You can play with them to the end or not-this is another decision in the game.

After the RPG session, you should go to school. There you see a conflict between drew and Nathan , you can join, and if you do, you must take part in another ” skirmish”.

After an argument with drew, you should go to school. Now the action takes place at the rehearsal of the school theater, where you can meet Rachel again. You are asked a question that will affect future events.

Then you have to find Rachel’s belt. It is in the bag shown in the picture above. When you take it, go to the locker room. You leave this place after the cut scene.

During the trip, you will have a conversation with Rachel. You can also participate in the game. After the game, there will be a conversation with Rachel. After the conversation, one more decision has to be made. You can listen to music with Rachel or alone. After listening to the music, you need to make a different decision. It’s about getting off the train you’re on right now.

Now you go to the Park. Rachel wanted to use the viewfinder, but it turned out to be broken, and” ate ” the coin. We need to find a way to get this coin back. Talk to Rachel.

Go to the right of where the viewfinder is located. Go to the bench shown in the picture and Unscrew the sign. Take this item to the viewfinder and use the Pre Open option. You get the coin back.

Together with Rachel, keep an eye on the people who are in the Park. Use the mouse to find new targets, and then watch them with the Look option. The next task is to steal the wine. To start this action, you must use the Swipe option on the wine. This leads to another backtalk. After that, you will move to another location.

When you get to the garbage dump, you will have to talk to Rachel again. After a short conversation, make the last important choice in this episode.

Chloe will be angry. In order to make progress in the story, you must smash nearby objects.

You’re back in Chloe’s dream. This time, look at the wine, the mannequin, and the poster. After each action, the story will continue.

you meet Rachel again. The girls will have another conversation. After that, watch a short cut scene to complete the first episode of Life Is Strange: Before the Storm.

Episode 2 – brave new world (1)

This Chapter provides a detailed step-by-step guide for the first part of the second episode of Life Is Strange: Before the Storm. The passage consists of two parts-the school and the Parking lot. School You start the second episode in the principal’s office. There’s a conversation going on about Chloe and Rachel’s behavior. Rachel takes the blame. You can confirm her version of events or tell the truth. During a conversation with the principal, you can make an important decision. The circles in the image represent the number of” points ” you must get to win. The answers that will lead you to victory are marked orange. After the conversation with the Director, there will be a short conversation with Joyce. Then you will have a different dialog choice. You can take the blame, or you can stick to Rachel’s version of events. Chloe’s mother will meet Rachel’s parents. Once it’s over, the main character will be taken to her locker by a bodyguard. You can take a photo of the cat from the locker and hide it (take). Other items can be discarded (trash). Among them there is a book on chemistry, mathematics and more. Once you finish checking the locker, you will be taken to the bathroom. There Chloe will draw graffiti. Then she will leave the school. Parking After school you will reach the Parking lot. Here you can check out the surrounding area. You will also find a place where you can draw graffiti. In the middle of the Parking lot, you will meet Eliot. He’ll be right next to his car. You can talk to him. He’ll hug you when he finds out you’ve been kicked out of school. You can opt out or agree. Later in the conversation, he will ask you to go with him to the performance. Once again, you can opt out or agree. David and Joyce will be waiting in the Parking lot. You should talk to your mother. Chloe argues with her mother and David before leaving. Empty your pockets or refuse.

This part describes the events that take place at the junkyard, where Chloe goes after arguing with Joyce and David. Car As soon as you get to the dump, Chloe will pull the battery out of the old car. You will need to look for another one. During the search, you can go up to the boat. In order to do this, first you have to try climbing it (CLIMB). The attempt will not be successful. Before the next approach, you need to select a pallet AND move it (PROP UP). Once the pallet is installed, try to climb the boat again. There you can make graffiti or climb higher (cabin). As soon as you do, the scene with Chloe’s monologue will begin. Then you can leave the boat (go down). There’s a radio behind the boat. You can pick it up and turn it on. Chloe will put it on the window. Behind the boat is a box next to the old barrels. Open it. Inside you will find a figurine. Take it. Behind the school bus, you’ll find a white pickup truck. Remove the battery from it. First, select the hood and try to open it (OPEN). After a failed attempt, you must go to the place with the driver’s door. Select pull, and then lock. Once you’ve done that, pull out the battery. Go back to the first car. Insert the battery into it and get into the car. Chloe uses a screwdriver to start the car. Inside the car, check the damaged seat, floor and lamp. Place the figurine you found on the front panel. Leave the car. Take the pirate flag from the boat. Go back to where Chloe left the radio. Behind the wall, next to the seat is a Christmas decoration. Chloe will Unscrew one lantern (take it). Go to the white pickup truck. Find the windshield wiper here. Take it. Return with all these items to the car. Place the windshield wiper on the floor, the flag on the seat, and screw the light bulb from the decoration into the place for the top lamp. Chloe will sit and enjoy the car. The phone rings – it’s Frank. Father Then the game is saved and you will regain control when Chloe is sitting next to her father. You can view her father’s and marshmallows (we’ll see). There is a marshmallow between Chloe and her father. Pierce the marshmallows with a stick. Start roasting marshmallows and then talk to your father (talk). As soon as the conversation was over, Chloe would Wake up. Meeting with Rachel Chloe wakes up, when it comes to Rachel. The girl will ask Chloe if she can go inside. A conversation will begin there. During the conversation, Rachel decides that she will become Chloe’s therapist. The girl will share her problems. You can talk about 3 topics. If you select “David”, three more options will appear. After the first choice, you can tell Rachel that it’s her turn now, or you can talk about other topics. You can ask her about three things. If you select a game, new dialog options will be available. After this conversation, Rachel will leave the car and leave some things. Chloe will move with them to create a “shelter”. Once Rachel is gone, Chloe will go to the shelter to set things up. There you can draw graffiti on the right wall. On the left side of the entrance is a tapestry. Hang it up. There is a dartboard at the front door. Hang also. The last thing you need to do in the shelter is change your clothes. You can choose from clothing items that I have received from Rachel. If you have a collector’s edition, you can also choose clothes from the main version of the game. After leaving the shelter, Chloe will go to Frank.

This Chapter consists of two parts – a conversation with Frank and a fragment at school. In this Chapter, Chloe goes to Frank and runs an errand for him. When you enter the trailer, Frank will ask you to bring him a notebook, which can be found in the bedroom. On the way there, you can draw graffiti on Frank’s shopping list, and you can try taking some drugs. Frank will notice it and tell you not to do it. When you open the bedroom door, there will be-this is the little Pompidou (the dog from the first game). Frank’s notebook is on his bed. Take it and go back to Frank. As soon as you give him the item, the conversation will begin. During the conversation with Frank, you will have a choice. This will affect the story. After the discussion is over, Frank will give you the girl’s name and tell you what to do. Once the discussion was over, Frank would take Chloe to Blackwell Academy. Blackwell Academy-dialogues with people Frank will take Chloe to Blackwell Academy so she can run an errand for him. In the new area, you can draw graffiti. There are two people in front of the hostel. The first one sitting on the bench is Steph, you can talk to her. Steph will ask you about Rachel. This choice may affect the rest of the game. You can also talk to Evan. He will try to take a picture of the bird. As soon as you finish talking to Evan, go to the utility room next to the school. There you will find Samuel. You can also talk to him. After selecting the Eliot option, you will have new dialog options to choose from. Blackwell Academy-Dorm entrance After finishing the conversation, try to enter the Dorm. The door will be locked. In order to get the keys, you must first go back to Samuel’s utility room and see the items. They are near the door, on the left side. Take a look at them. You can’t pick them up yet. You must find a way to lure Samuel out of the room. To do this, you need to break the sprinkler. You can’t do that while Evan is around. First you have to scare the bird away. Scare it away four times and it will fly away. As soon as Evan leaves, smash the sprinkler. This will force Samuel to leave his room. Go back to this room and get the keys. You can also draw graffiti. Go back to the Dorm door. Skip will open the door and the conversation will begin. During the conversation with him, you will have a choice. This will affect the story. Answers that will lead you to victory: Women’s business. You’ll lose your job. Wells doesn’t respect you. A friend? Ha. You just looked at my Tits! Skip will leave angry and you will be able to go inside

to be continued

Episode 2 – brave new world (2)

The fourth Chapter consists of two parts – the Dorm and the play. Dorm Once you enter the common, you can enter 2 rooms. 105 is Eliot’s room, you can search it. There you will find information about the fact that he was checking Chloe on the Internet. 110 is drew’s room. Once you reach the door, you can open it or knock on it. If you choose the second option, make sure that no one is inside. Enter the room. You can check the items inside. On the right side of the entrance is a box. It’s locked. Code 1227. If you don’t enter it correctly 3 times, Steph will give it to you. Inside you will find money. As soon as you take the cash and try to leave the room, Mikey will go inside. Drew will also enter the room. He will run away from the dealer. He will ask you to stay with Mikey and not open the door, no matter what happens. Soon after he leaves, you will hear him being beaten. An important choice will begin. If you choose to stay with Mikey in the room, you will only leave the room after the dealer leaves. If you leave the money, Chloe will promise not to tell anyone what happened and leave. An important choice: Stay with Mikey or give the money away. After leaving the hostel, you will get behind the scenes of the performance. Rachel will be waiting for you in the girl’s tent. Before you go to her, you can talk to people in the area. Hayden stands by the tree. You can talk to him. Another person preparing for the performance is Dana. You can try to talk to her (talk), but she will be busy practicing. Samantha is standing next to the men’s tent. You can talk to her. She’ll calm you down because she’s listening to Nathan’s conversation with his father. You can also eavesdrop on it by selecting listen. When Prescott finishes talking, they’ll notice you. When you’re done, go to the girls ‘ tent. The situation inside will depend on the first important choice. If you don’t run into the Director, you’ll run into Victoria preparing for the role. She’ll start a conversation with you. Meanwhile, Rachel will come. During the conversation with Victoria, you will have a choice. Correct answers during an argument (Backtalk): Lost my mind. Dramatic irony. The best talent. Victoria decides not to participate in the play. She would tell the Director. Chloe and Rachel will go with her. The teacher will agree to have Rachel play the lead role. Rachel will also make sure that Chloe was replaced by another actress. However, if you were arguing with the Director in the tent, you will encounter Victoria adding something to Rachel’s tea. You can check what Victoria added. Chloe’s friend will be here in a minute. Victoria will want Rachel to have tea. You can decide what to do with her tea. When Chloe gets the part, she will be taken to the girl’s tent. There you can read your lines. Then you can draw graffiti on the mirror. Then you can leave the locker room. The play will begin. As soon as the time comes, Rachel will call you on stage. Go to her and start a conversation. To move the story forward, you have to sit on the box. As soon as Rachel finishes her dialogue, stand up and talk to her. Enter the design that simulates a boat and say your line. Rachel will take your hand and lead you to the center of the stage. Rachel will begin to change their lines and to improvise. Once your part is over, leave the scene. The performance will continue, and as soon as it is over, the actors will say goodbye to the audience. As soon as it’s over, Chloe and Rachel will go to the empty road.

In the fifth Chapter, you will find the passage of two fragments: Chloe and Rachel’s walks, as well as actions in Rachel’s house. This Chapter describes the final parts of the episode. After the game, Chloe goes for a walk with Rachel. If you choose “parents”, you will have two options to choose from. Once the conversation was over, Rachel would ask where Chloe was going to take her. The next decision is an important choice. After this choice, Rachel will take Chloe to her home. Rachel’s house Rachel will take Chloe to her home. They would try to get up quietly, but Rachel’s father would stop them. Rachel will come upstairs, and you will be forced to put things on the table. To get started, you have to go to Rachel’s mother and talk to her. You can draw graffiti on the refrigerator. Take the dishes in the drawer near the sink, on the left side of the window. Set the dishes on the table in the dining room. Once that’s done, go back to Rachel’s mother and ask her what’s next? You should ask Rachel’s father what he wants to drink. Go to him and start a conversation. Once the conversation is over, go back to Rachel’s mom and tell her that her husband wants a drink. There’s a laptop next to my father. You can check it out. This action will affect the gameplay. Go to the glass box after talking to Rachel’s mother. It can be found in the dining room. Open it and take a glass. Put it on the table. Go back to Rachel’s mother and ask her what else you can do. She’ll tell you to light the candles. Go to the table and light the candles. Dinner will begin. During lunch, Rachel’s parents will start a conversation. During the conversation, you will have to make a choice that will affect the story. Correct answers during a backtalk: Gratitude? What a privilege. Responsible, like my father? Shed some light. Incognito attacks? The answers above will be available if you check Rachel’s father’s laptop. If you choose not to argue, you will have a different choice. No matter what you choose, c Rachel will be enough. Her father will try to calm her down. An argument at Rachel’s house and her father’s confession will end this episode.

end of episode 2

Episode 3-Hell is empty

This Chapter contains a guide to the first Chapter of the third episode of Life Is Strange: Before the Storm. It consists of two parts – Rachel’s house and a conversation with Chloe’s father.

Rachel’s house the Last episode begins at Rachel’s house. There you can listen to a conversation about Rachel’s biological mother. After that, you need to go to the viewfinder and select connect. In this part, you have to look at the objects that will appear. Thanks to this, Rachel’s father will tell the story. After this conversation, Rachel goes to her room. Chloe needs to talk to Rachel’s father. Then talk to her mother. Now you need to go to Rachel’s room, talk to her. But before that, you can check out her room. You can remove the flashlight from the emergency kit. Put a night light on it and turn it on. In addition, you can find a notebook that is lying on the table. You can draw graffiti on it. Second place on the map that hangs on the wall.

This Chapter takes place in Chloe’s house and in a junkyard. Chloe’s house Get to Chloe’s house and talk to Frank. After that, you can search for items that are in the room. Do this and then leave the room. Go to the bathroom. There you can find David’s items. Your towel is on the bottom shelf in the closet under the mirror. Take it and go take a shower. After that, Chloe paints her blue bangs and heads to her room. There, you can choose her clothes and make graffiti on the class photo. Then go to your mother. Joyce and David are in the kitchen. David tells you a story about his time in the army. After that, you get a choice. Chloe now goes to the garage and collects tools. This part of the second Chapter takes place in a landfill. Chloe is trying to fix the car. Check every detail. Take a screwdriver and use it on one of the parts. Then take the pliers and use them on the battery post. After that you have to take the key and use it on the drive belt. Finally, blow out the fuel filter. Chloe fixes the car and then drives it around the dump. Rachel joins her. They then meet Frank and his friend. Damon attacks Chloe. Rachel defends her friend and pushes him back. This time, Damon will attack Rachel. He stabs her in the arm with a knife. Chloe takes her to the hospital. Meanwhile, Frank fights with Damon.

This Chapter contains takes place in a hospital. Here you can also find places of graffiti. Chloe will take Rachel to the hospital. Her parents also come there. Rachel’s father wants to talk to Chloe. After that, you should talk to Steph. Then you can visit Rachel. There is a broken vending machine in the hallway. You have to slap it several times to get the candy. Drew is in the hallway. Depending on your choice, you can meet drew or his brother in the second episode. The older brother won’t talk to you, but the younger one will. Now you can go to Rachel. After that, drew will talk to you. You can talk to Rachel’s mother before entering Rachel’s room. Rachel Talk to everyone and then enter Rachel’s room. Her father is there, too. He leaves so the girls can talk. Rachel asks Chloe to find her birth mother and gives her the code to her father’s office – 0722. Corridor After leaving Rachel, you will encounter Eliot.

During this Chapter you must search the office of the father of Rachel. Here you can also find places of graffiti. Their more detailed description can be found in the graffiti section. Chloe goes to the office and searches through things to find information about Rachel’s mother. The first thing you will see is the statue. There’s a key inside it. You can use this key to open a locked drawer in the Desk. Here you can find the box with the phone. The phone has messages that were sent from an unknown number. It probably belongs to Damon. You should write a message. The box also contains Sera’s letters to Rachel and James. You can draw graffiti on the second box. In the boxes near the door, you can find items that belonged to criminals. Take a picture and grab your gloves. Burn them and take another picture for the drug dealer. After that, you should look at the map. You have to align the hints. Check the files. Then you should check the crime report. After that, you have to blame Thunder. Chloe writes a message to the drug dealer. There’s a hole in the drawer, hidden behind the books. There you can find the Money, Take it and take a picture of it. Damon will send you a picture of Sera. After that, Elliot will show up at Rachel’s house. Here you have to make a choice that will affect the plot. The circles shown in the picture show how many “points” you need to win. The dialog lines below will help you win. Here, in amber’s house? I feel threatened please Help me. I wish I could leave.

During this Chapter, you need to talk to Chloe’s father, find Sera, and talk to Rachel. Here you can also find places of graffiti. Their more detailed description can be found in the graffiti section. A description of important choices can be found in the Chapter “Important choices”. Talking to Chloe’s father Chloe is looking for Rachel’s biological mother. She decides to stop. The girl looks at the burned trees. Chloe’s father appears and starts talking to her. Investigation Chloe gets to Frank’s trailer. She notices the bloodstains and then enters a nearby shed – the one where the group was at the beginning of the first episode. The knife was stuck in one of the pillars. Take it. Damon and Sera are in the building. Go inside and start a conversation. Damon punches Chloe and knocks the knife out of her hand. He then gives Sera an injection. Frank appears and punches Damon. Then you talk to Sera. She’s asking you to lie to Rachel. Sera wants to leave. Chloe returns to the hospital, where she meets Rachel. Her parents are in the room. Here you have to make an important choice. You can tell Rachel the truth or lie.