Life Is Strange: Before the Storm is an episodic adventure series consisting of three episodes released over time. For PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the episodes can be purchased separately, while on PC, the full season is available.
The game is set three years before the events of the first game, Life Is Strange , and follows Chloe Price, a teenager who lives in Arcadia Bay. The story focuses on her unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a popular girl who seems to be the opposite of the rebellious Chloe.
The gameplay is identical to the first game, with the player guiding Chloe through different environments and solving small environment-based puzzles. The game emphasizes developing a story and the conversations between characters, with certain choices and actions having consequences that influence the story.
Chloe has access to a new backtalking mechanic, where conversation puzzle systems can be used to advance the story. This involves choosing correct answers within a timer, reflecting on words to pick a comeback, or gathering clues for additional dialogue options.