# Life is Strange: Before Storm — Choice-based narrative game

> Choice-based narrative adventure game with branching storylines and character customization. (iPhone/iPad app by SQUARE ENIX.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-is-strange-before-storm/id1293250289 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 1,170 App Store ratings · 360 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-is-strange-before-storm/id1293250289/reviews.md

## What is Life is Strange?

"** Supported Devices: OS: Xcode 14.3 supported devices, iOS 12 or higher. All devices starting from iPhone X. **

Life is Strange: Before the Storm features Chloe Price a 16 year-old rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a beautiful and popular girl destined for success. When Rachel’s world is turned upside down by a family secret it takes their newfound alliance to give each other the strength to overcome their demons. 

- Choice and consequence driven narrative adventure
- Multiple endings depending on the choices you make
- ‘Backtalk’ - A risk/reward conversation mode that allows Chloe to use her barbed tongue to provoke or get her way
- Make your mark on the world with witty tags and drawings
- Choose Chloe’s outfit and see how people react to your look
- Distinct Licensed indie soundtrack & original score by Daughter"

## Key features

- Choice and consequence driven narrative
- Multiple endings
- Risk/reward conversation mode
- Witty tags and drawings
- Outfit customization
- Licensed indie soundtrack

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Episode 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Episode 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Episode 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Episode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass  Episode 1-3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass  2-4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass  Episode 3-4 | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Life is Strange?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great story and characters
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Engaging gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls and navigation
- 🚧 Unpolished mobile port
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Characters disappearing or glitching during scenes
- Crashes and freezes, especially in later episodes
- Inability to progress due to game-breaking bugs
- Graphical issues like distorted textures and animations

**Most requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve camera and movement controls
- Optimize performance and stability
- Provide more free content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 360)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-is-strange-before-storm/id1293250289/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fans of Life is Strange

*2026-08-19, version 1.1.1*

Please No Money    only Free please

### 2/5 — ??

*2026-08-17, version 1.1.1*

Weird controls, unlike the other life is strange games you have to pay for the episode or you get a really short demo, mental I just wanna see amberprice

### 4/5 — its a good ahh game

*2026-08-10, version 1.1.1*

ive played life is strange, LIS before the storm and LIS 2 they are all fun i just wish you didnt have to pay for episodes bc im broke but i love watching jay kubz scouts play

 it

### 5/5 — Eu amo

*2026-08-06*

fazer grafite em todos os lugares que tem a opção de fazer

### 5/5 — controls

*2026-08-02, version 1.1.1*

could you possibly make it playable with a ps4 controller? 

i find the movement controls difficult to use and would appreciate if i could play it with my ps4 controller because i am on mobile, this is my favourite game and when i play games i definitely prefer to be able to use my ps4 controller i find it much easier and since i can play life is strange with my ps4 controller i would find life is strange before storm so much easier to play with it, i personally love this game with my whole heart, i know you probably won’t see this but i want to be able to play my favourite game with my way of playing games, so if you do see this, please make it playable with ps4 controllers 

much love

### 2/5 — I like the storyline just glitching and gameplay not the best

*2026-07-18, version 1.1.1*

You can only move by tapping to the place you want to go which is a bit hard to play and it is a bit hard to move the screen around. The characters are glitching i.e. in the floor or just not being in the scene at all.

### 1/5 — Not worth it, Trust me.

*2026-06-25, version 1.1.1*

Now dont get me wrong I love life is strange especially before the storm, It has characters which u can relate to, and choices that actually matter not like most “choice based” games where ur choices dont actually matter, It has mid writing, I purchased every episode and I had to replay the entire game about 1-2 times because it kept crashing and lagging, Not worth it Also the storage is really bad and huge, I recommend just watching someone else play it, Please don’t waste ur money on this.

### 4/5 — Glitchy

*2026-06-14, version 1.1.1*

I love this game so much it’s amazing and the storyline and information you get on Chloe’s past and about Rachel is so good but it is so glitchy characters will either glitch and be in the wrong spot it they will just completely disappear this is my fav game so I really hope it gets fixed

### 1/5 — I would like to buy it, but until  I see  good reviews I will not

*2026-06-09, version 1.1.1*

Fix your games everybody says bugs and glitches man please this is my favorite game

### 1/5 — Difficult to operate

*2026-06-05, version 1.1.1*

The game looks good, but the anti-human operating system made me give it up. The person who designed the operating system had better let him experience the game completely！

## Frequently asked questions about Life is Strange

### What is Life is Strange: Before the Storm about?

This is a choice-based narrative adventure game focusing on the relationship between Chloe Price, a rebellious teenager, and Rachel Amber. Players make decisions that influence the story's progression and lead to different outcomes.

### What are the key gameplay features?

Key features include a choice and consequence driven narrative, multiple endings based on player decisions, a unique 'Backtalk' conversation mode for strategic dialogue, the ability to leave tags and drawings, and outfit customization for Chloe.

### How much does the game cost?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This suggests that additional content or features may be available for purchase within the app.

### What devices is Life is Strange: Before the Storm compatible with?

The game supports iOS 12 or higher and is compatible with devices starting from iPhone X. It also requires Xcode 14.3 supported devices.

### What kind of experience can I expect from this game?

You can expect an emotionally driven story with a focus on character development and relationships. The game emphasizes player agency through its branching narrative and interactive dialogue systems, complemented by an original soundtrack.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2024-02-14

"Support added for newer OS versions and device models. Various fixes and optimizations for newer devices. Social media integrations have been removed.

Let us know what you like and what we can do even better at ""support.eu.square-enix.com"".

"

### 1.0.3 — 2018-09-28

Fixed Issues

### 1.0 — 2018-09-19

No release notes.

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