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Life is Strange Community Thread: Arcadia Baes
- Thread starter Pirate Bae
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As soon as I finish my second playthrough I'd like to jump start a detailed discussion about how the power of Max really works.
I'm sorry, but Max, over the course of the entire game, never really went back to her original timeline. I need to wrap up Episode 5, so I can make my full conclusion.
Ooh, I wanna post my pointless episode rankings. I won't include Farewell since it doesn't seem fair to compare it to full episodes. I actually enjoyed every episode of LiS and BtS. I'm also one of those weirdos that likes BtS more (I even like episode 3).
1. Brave New World: The Tempest scenes up until the end of the episode is the peak of the series for me.
2. Dark Room: An emotional roller coaster with the alternate timeline stuff, finding Rachel, and the amazing ending.
3. Awake: I loved the character and relationship driven nature of this episode. Also, the scene with Chloe finding William's car is phenomenal.
4. Chaos Theory: The pool scene and morning after is top tier. "I dare you to kiss me."
5. Out of Time: Groundhog Day-esque stuff in the diner was really fun. The ending with Kate was quite moving.
6. Hell is Empty: Suffers somewhat from being rushed/pacing issues, but there are some great sequences: the opening in Rachel's bedroom, the junkyard, Chloe dying her hair, etc.
7. Polarized: Not a wholly satisfying wrap-up, but there were some really creative visuals and horror-esque sequences. The Bay ending is very well directed and as hard to watch as it should be.
8. Chrysalis: Some really awkward dialogue that greatly improved in future episodes. Still did a solid job of setting up the core characters and mystery. Also, the opening title card scene with "To All of You" was amazing and was when I knew that the series had potential.
Again, I don't think any of the episodes are bad and sincerely enjoyed all of them.
1. Brave New World: The Tempest scenes up until the end of the episode is the peak of the series for me.
2. Dark Room: An emotional roller coaster with the alternate timeline stuff, finding Rachel, and the amazing ending.
3. Awake: I loved the character and relationship driven nature of this episode. Also, the scene with Chloe finding William's car is phenomenal.
4. Chaos Theory: The pool scene and morning after is top tier. "I dare you to kiss me."
5. Out of Time: Groundhog Day-esque stuff in the diner was really fun. The ending with Kate was quite moving.
6. Hell is Empty: Suffers somewhat from being rushed/pacing issues, but there are some great sequences: the opening in Rachel's bedroom, the junkyard, Chloe dying her hair, etc.
7. Polarized: Not a wholly satisfying wrap-up, but there were some really creative visuals and horror-esque sequences. The Bay ending is very well directed and as hard to watch as it should be.
8. Chrysalis: Some really awkward dialogue that greatly improved in future episodes. Still did a solid job of setting up the core characters and mystery. Also, the opening title card scene with "To All of You" was amazing and was when I knew that the series had potential.
Again, I don't think any of the episodes are bad and sincerely enjoyed all of them.
The raven shirt is pretty cool too. Was thinking of getting it as well, but I thought 3 was enough for now. :D
Definitely Hawt Dawg Man, because that design just works well. Basically a flip of a coin between the other two.Ok, I've found 3 LiS shirts that I want to get, but I'm only going to buy 2 of them. Which ones should I get?
Episode 3 and 4 of Life is Strange are probably my favourite. The cliffhanger leading into 4 was heartbreaking, followed up by the beginning of ep4 which wrecked me.
I don't think a game hae ever elicited ae much emotion from me as ep4 did.
I don't think a game hae ever elicited ae much emotion from me as ep4 did.
Anyone know if the Insert Coin store is actually going to re-stock sizes once the preorder period is over? Everything except for like XS and XXL sold out of preorders almost immediately in most of the designs I wanted.
Having finished both LiS and BtS last month, I really want to replay LiS to see the story again. Such a powerful experience.
I'll probably finish Far Cry 5 first then do a replay of LiS to get the remaining trophies.
I'll probably finish Far Cry 5 first then do a replay of LiS to get the remaining trophies.
Ashly Burch's work in Ep 4 is legit up there as some of the best voice work in all of gaming imo. Just devastating stuff.
Unfortunately, I have no idea. The only time I've ever used them was for a T-shirt and some socks for one of my younger brother's birthday. For my gaming-inspired tees, I've always tended to go for something like Qwertee, but I don't think I've ever seen a Life Is Strange design there :(
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Bumping from an older post, but I've been browsing through this thread since I haven't read the thread in it's entirety.
I had no idea that this was going to be THE day (I missed the photo too), so I just kept postponing it until the very end hoping that both of them would have the best final day ever. Then Joyce walked in with the police officer and I realized that I lost my chance to say it now, and I cried.
The funeral came and I cried more. And then there was the cassette player with Max's message, and I started bawling like a child. Fuck :(
The funeral came and I cried more. And then there was the cassette player with Max's message, and I started bawling like a child. Fuck :(
Having finished BTS, I feel like a lot of my problems stem from the voice actor switch. It took me an episode and a half to get used to everyone sounding off. What I do think it deserves credit for is playing really well with the limitations of being a prequel. The tragic cloud that overshadows all the main characters is absolutely utilized to its fullest, and it makes stuff like David and Chloe talking past each other all the more tragic, because there was a real meaningful relationship that could have cultivated, and didn't.
Nah clearly one of you is Max and one is Rachel. I was about to say sort it out amongst the two of you, but you do already have the Max avatar...
Wasnt a fan of Before the Storm's soundtrack initially but Ive really started enjoying it the more I listen to it on spotify.
Through the Cellar Door
Taking You There
Burn it Down
Black Flies
All tracks I really like.
Through the Cellar Door
Taking You There
Burn it Down
Black Flies
All tracks I really like.
Don't be taking my post out of context now. I meant compared to the Life is Strange soundtrack which I liked right away.
You are not alone.
As for episdoe break down, A Brave New World, Chaos Theory and Farewell are just too good.
Episode 3 and Farewell. :(
Damn it I can't understand what is doing so well this series to destroy me everytime.
I think I liked what BTS was trying to do more than the end result.
LiS themed playlist is ready to go on my Prime Music app. Weather started to get good. Soon I'll leave the house with my earbuds playing "To All of You".
I can't wait for the end of my second playthrough :'(
The OST of BTS is just brilliant. Glad it introduced me to Daughter, and many more bands.
Finished my second run of LiS.
Took some shots with the freecam.
Pirates of Arcadia Bay by Bram's Videogame Imaging, on Flickr
Didn't even notice the carvings on the tree stump before.
Beauty In A Storm by Bram's Videogame Imaging, on Flickr
Finished my second run of LiS.
Sacrificed Chloe the first way round. Felt bad for days. Then played BTS and really started realising all the shit she's gone through. Losing her father, losing her best friend, losing Rachel,... No way I could sacrifice her again. She deserves to be happy. :(
Took some shots with the freecam.
Pirates of Arcadia Bay by Bram's Videogame Imaging, on Flickr
Didn't even notice the carvings on the tree stump before.
Beauty In A Storm by Bram's Videogame Imaging, on Flickr
Thx! I love the first shot as well
It basically represents the innocence of Max and Chloe on the left, and on the right how they've lost all that innocence after all they've gone through, but they still have each other at the end.
Just that you know, there is a PSN theme with that background and music that you get with the digital deluxe edition and it's fucking awesome. I sometimes put on my PS4 just to listen to it.
The preorder was worth just for it. Can't believe I now turn my PS4 on and it has Daughter's music. It's also pretty relaxing.
Yep, it's a known bug for many here. There was a thread on it.
Yep. But I actually like the title screen from LiS even more. I'd kill for a PSN Theme of LiS
Oh yes. It's fantastic. But we'll have to wait for LiS2 for another good PSN Theme with that music. And I'll say it again: I hope that Jonathan Morali comes back for the next game. He's an amazing composer. And that'd mean some good Syd Matters songs would be included.
Finished Before the Storm today all in one sitting as it was on sale and never got around to it last year, and yes at the end I cried a little. It's a very special game and I wish I everything could be kept special forever. I wish Chloe and Rachel could live in the moment after the show where
and are so happy. Or even after the entire thing, where Chloe picks her up from school. They look so happy. And it'll vanish too. We all know it and it hurts. It's a very special experience that I will not forget. It's amazing that when I first ever played Life is Strange when it first came out, I hated Chloe as a character.
Now, here we are. I love her and I love Rachel.
they first kiss
Now, here we are. I love her and I love Rachel.
I chose to tell Rachel the truth. I remembered when we were in bed and she said that I was one of the only people in the world who she could trust, and I couldn't get it out of my mind. She might lose a dad, she may not. But I think the point is, everyone does bad shit. You adapt, there's no such thing as perfection. You learn to live with your scars. And I am sure she would have.
Wait, what? Do all digital deluxe purchases include the theme?
I'm actually not sure. I myself only found out I actually have it a few month ago. Why don't you check out your themes if you have it.
Can you buy the theme separately on PSN? Cause I might actually be up for that.
Just checked. I dont have it and there's no themes for sale either.
One thing that bothers me with the additional detail presented by BTS reframing the first game is that Rachel comes off way worse
It feels like with the first game the original intent was that Chloe and Amber didn't have a physical relationship (although Chloe certainly had feelings for her). While the theme of Chloe not really looking at others' inner lives can still follow in light of that info, Rachel's relationship in light of how much she freaks out at her dad for possibly having an affair seems disjointed and out of character. I guess a lot can happen in two years.
having a relationship with Frank the same time she was with Chloe.