# Life is Strange: Before Storm

> Choice-based narrative game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1293250289](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1293250289)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1293250289`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SQUARE ENIX
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (1,173 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-14
- **First published:** 2018-09-21
- **Size:** 1.32 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/life-is-strange-before-storm/id1293250289)
- **Website:** [https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com/](https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://weblet.square-enix.com/geojmp.php?d=DOCUMENTS&l=privacy](https://weblet.square-enix.com/geojmp.php?d=DOCUMENTS&l=privacy)

## Description

**Life is Strange: Before the Storm** is a choice-based narrative adventure following Chloe Price and Rachel Amber as they navigate secrets and friendship. Your decisions drive the story, leading to multiple endings, the unique Backtalk dialogue mechanic, and opportunities to express yourself with witty tags, outfits, and drawings set to a distinct indie soundtrack.

This page highlights the game's core features, immersive storytelling, and the emotional journey that fans of the Life is Strange series will recognize.

## Rankings

- #57,900 — Overall

## Review summary

Players praise the game’s strong Life is Strange story and franchise appeal, but the mobile port is plagued by bugs, clunky controls, and progression/purchase issues. The narrative remains a highlight for fans, yet stability and port polish are lacking, making it easy to enjoy the story while being frustrated by technical and purchasing problems.

### Pros

- Engaging Life is Strange story with a strong focus on Chloe and Rachel, appealing to fans of the series.
- Beloved LiS franchise charm and emotional storytelling shine through the narrative.
- Atmosphere and visual feel are appealing and capture the LiS vibe for many players.
- Mobile access to episodes provides convenient, on-the-go ways to experience the series.

### Cons

- Frequent glitches and bugs affect graphics, animations, audio, and overall stability.
- Poor mobile controls (tap-to-move) with no joystick or customizable options, and limited controller support.
- Port feels rushed with less polish than the original, indicating uneven development attention.
- Progression-breaking bugs (notably during truck repair/fuel filter interactions) can block gameplay.
- Purchase/restoration issues (in-app purchase failures, not unlocking full season, refund/help problems) hinder access to content.

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