Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered
Last updated: 2026-02-13
- Strong narrative and emotional character bonds.
- Improved graphics, animations, and soundtrack.
- Enjoyable experience for fans of the original.
- Subtitle synchronization and audio problems present.
- Criticized remaster quality and visual bugs.
- Lip-sync issues and inconsistent original series elements.
Emotions
The remastered version of the game has been widely criticized for its numerous technical issues, including bugs, performance problems, and audio/visual glitches that significantly detract from the gameplay experience. Additionally, players have expressed dissatisfaction with the story, citing inconsistencies, poor character development, and a lack of emotional connection to the characters, leading to an overall sense of disappointment.
Players are frustrated by the persistent technical issues in the remastered version, such as bugs, glitches, and audio problems that disrupt the gameplay experience. The presence of unresolved story elements and dialogue issues further exacerbates this frustration, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the game.
The emotional impact of the story and its characters, particularly the tragic elements and difficult choices, evokes a strong sense of sadness among players. The anticipation of future events and the reminder of characters' fates contribute to this emotional response.
Players find joy in the emotional and moving story, as well as the authentic character relationships, particularly between Chloe and Rachel. The game's strong focus on relationships, intense atmosphere, and the overall emotional delivery contribute to a positive and enjoyable experience.
The deep emotional connection to the characters and their relationships, along with the game's story and music, fosters a sense of love among players. This emotional attachment is further strengthened by the game's artistic expression and the loyalty of its characters.
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 49%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 51%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 65%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 35%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 595
- Negative points
- 542
- Gameplay points
- 172
- Perf. points
- 181
- Rec. points
- 126
- Misc points
- 1
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Character depth and development
| The game provides significant depth to Chloe's character, exploring her vulnerability, loneliness, and motivations. Players feel they understand Chloe better after playing the game. | 62% |
Strong narrative and storytelling
| The game features a well-written and emotionally appealing story with complex and beautiful storytelling. Players appreciate the strong narrative and the emotional depth of the story. | 41% |
Emotional bond between Chloe and Rachel
| The relationship between Chloe and Rachel is a central focus of the game, described as real, emotional, and deeply moving. Players enjoy the development of their bond. | 40% |
Rachel Amber's character development
| Players appreciate getting to know Rachel Amber better, describing her as a charismatic and beloved character. The game provides more insight into her personality and story. | 33% |
Improved graphics and animations
| The game has improved graphics, lighting, facial expressions, and animations, making characters more expressive and enhancing the visual quality. | 29% |
Excellent soundtrack
| The game features a highly praised soundtrack with beautiful and terrific music. Players appreciate the strong and excellent choice of music. | 26% |
Enjoyable overall experience
| Players enjoyed the game overall, finding it to be a really great game with enjoyable gameplay and story. | 19% |
Good for fans of the original game
| The game is recommended for fans of the original, providing more context and supplementing the original game well. | 18% |
Solid prequel
| The game is praised as a solid and great prequel to the original, with a strong story. | 13% |
Immersive and accurate dialogue
| The game features immersive and accurate dialogue, with some hilarious moments. | 12% |