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Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Don't Nod, +1 more

•Mar 6, 2017•

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+3

7.8

10 hrs

Main Story

12 hrs

Story + Sides

13 hrs

Everything

12 hrs

All Styles

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Life is Strange Before the Storm Guide

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Summary

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three-part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game.

Content Rating

Violence, Sexual Themes, Blood, Strong Language, Use of Drugs, Use of Alcohol

Developers

Don't Nod, Deck Nine Games

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Life is Strange

Features

Steam Deck Playable

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Mar 6, 2017

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