First Time Playing Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 1 (Awake)

[@shinokagess]

a little tip, when you are in Chloe's dreams with her father, always try to open the diary, things change when you are in them

[@Ladco77]

This is important. The dream journal is unique in each dream and you can only see it while dreaming.

[@caio9420]

😮😮😮 i didn't know thattt

[@dan290786]

And i bet she still doesn’t do it because she either doesn’t read comments or ignores. Its such a shame and i hate being mean but its frustrating

[@mikeyvah03]

The thing that is absolutely crushing me is that in the junkyard Chloe says "f*ck off Rachel", "f*ck you David", but when it's about Max she just says "f*ck cameras"... 😭😭

[@hanaahmed7039]

She loves her so much 😭

[@retex9966]

Daughter(the band that composed music for this game) became my favourite music band of all time when after completing LIS:BTS I started listening to the soundtrack. I think their music fits perfectly with Chloe's personality and I think it beats the first game in terms of soundtrack even though i thought nothing will ever beat this.

[@draekon8995]

Same, I love the album for this game

[@icantthinkofaname2417]

I ordered the reissue of the vinyl as soon as it was available

[@majertibor4412]

Rachel's voice is so amazing! Her voice actor did a very good job.

[@Morphitrix]

This Chloe isn't voices by Ashly Burch unfortunately. This VA is good too but Ashly Burch is god tier. It's like replacing Jennifer Hale with someone else for FemShep

[@majertibor4412]

@@Morphitrix I agree. But in the bonus episode, Ashley plays again.

[@dan290786]

@@Morphitrixits because their was an actors/writers strike at the time and she and other actors couldn’t return

[@draekon8995]

please play the bonus episode of max and chloe as kids if you can, it really adds to the story (but it will make you cry)

[@Emmalition]

Noted!!

[@neptune2807]

FINALLYYYY i found u through ur life is strange series and i literally love you

[@Emmalition]

omg I am honoured

[@shinokagess]

Yesssss, I was so excited to see the gameplay of Before the Storm, I can't wait for you to learn a little about Rachel and Chloe's past and of course seeing you get emotional in different moments of this wonderful game, this series is going to be incredible

[@Emmalition]

I’m so excited 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@sebatrix]

THE NO HESITATION ON THE CHOICES IS INSANE, LOVING THE CONFIDENCE

[@Turkeyfoot1990]

Man, i don't think I've ever seen anyone lose to David before, so that's new! And lost to the pickners? All these new scenes! Honestly happy to see you embrace Chloe's personality so well. Most playthroughs try and play this game like they're still controlling Max. So, about early statement about hoping the first episode would be gentle introduction? Yeah, no.

[@Killion130]

So excited for this playthrough!! Also girl your hair looks gorgeous!!

[@Emmalition]

Omg thank u so much !!!

[@1wayroad935]

I wish that there was a full game that was just that D&D section. Just playing as a character who is playing a campaign with a unique narrative which crosses between in-game and around the table.

[@phenexlee]

Aw man, your feelings while playing this game bring me back to my first play through. This game makes me feel like a teen again, and really captures that teen crush vibe. As someone in their mid thirties, I appreciate the nostalgic vibes so much. Can't wait to watch this playthrough!!

[@zel932]

My favorite part about the junkyard scene is something the developers themselves pointed out- we don’t know that the car Chloe finds was actually the one her dad died in, but it doesn’t matter, because in that moment it is to Chloe. I love this game so much since I played it when I was Chloe’s age. It does a great job of putting you in the teenage mindset; not everything has to actually be out to get you for it to feel that way. Also let me say how glad I am that you’re playing the original and not the remaster!!! it’s just classic. looking forward to the rest of the series

[@dan290786]

They make it clear that the car she finds is her dad’s car. The one she sleeps in yeah? You see it wrecked and shes crying calling out for her dad. Its very obvious

[@dan290786]

Chloe also must know what her dad’s car looked like

[@Paehrin]

I like how this game begins and you're like "Hell yeah, let's play the badass Chloe and fuck the world !" And by the end, the game reminds you real fast how damaged she is behind her facade. I really enjoyed that prequel, I hope you will too ! I really liked you reaction to this first episode, this was great !

[@joshuawanakamik290]

this game hits home for me!!! cant say much cuz it will spoil but...this game is my fav amongst the entire life is strange series for sure!!.. Love the soundtrack and the vibes.

[@UncleMilo]

As always, the Life is Strange Games encourage you to go slow and luxuriate in the details. I'm glad you're taking the time to read the journal entries and sit in the "zen moments"

[@mersarultmit5577]

I remember watching livestreams of the voice actors just talk about stuff and the game and future things...the va for rachel is just as captivating as her character irl if not, better...was so fun watching them just talk about life and what they're upto...just a hang session with the life is strange cast

[@ayakak3014]

i hooe you’ll play lis2 after its an emotional rollercoaster!

[@UncleMilo]

You skipped the 2nd page of choices. You'd have seen some of the things you missed (like talking with Skip and listening to his cool demo for his band) You also didn't look at the bios as they popped up. Glad you played the DnD game with Steph! (And Steph is AWESOME!) That moment of the music building up and Rachel screaming her frikkin' heart out always gets me. It is so incredibly emotional.

[@AmberLily7342]

OMG yes yes yes, been waiting for this! And praise be to waterproof mascara 🙌😂 hope you enjoy playing this one

[@Emmalition]

Hahaha thank you!! I hope you enjoy the playthrough!! Get the waterproof mascara out quick!

[@merManc]

Great to see you playing this one too. Phenomenal game. The D&D part is one of my favourite moments in all of gaming. So much fun.

[@meritmeryl]

If I'm correct, "Daughter" writes a majority, if not, all of the music in this game specifically. Her song "Flaws" that plays at 2:17:38, whenever I hear it, I can't help but get emotional and/or cry, because I can't forget Rachel's screams.

[@emily_ylime]

So excited to see you play through this. Loved the first game, but this one really hits (especially knowing what their futures hold). Rachel is such a well developed character.

[@roadtojason.theythem]

so excited for you to play this one! i think the original soundtrack is the best in the series honestly. Daughter did a great job. i listen to it all the time

[@Emmalition]

It’s incredible so far. I feel so lucky to experience it!

[@Morphitrix]

Hey Emma I don't know if you need to hear this...I have this nagging sense that you are worried or anxious about being "boring" when you're reading through long journal entries. I know in the first game you felt at first like it was a lot to go through in one big chunk. First of all it's not like that for me personally and I'd venture a guess that it's not like that for the vast majority of people watching. But if that doesn't help here's some hopefully positive, specific feedback: I liked it when you interjected with your own thoughts here and there to break up the reading of passages. Even small comments like "she's got a way with words, hasn't she?" at 8:41 helps keep the feel of a let's play rather than an audio book. Anything that comes to mind is going to be something we'd probably enjoy hearing as the audience... if it reminds you of something from the first game, if it makes you wonder what's happening with a certain character in this part of the timeline (prequel), just any little comments that are your own. Again I don't know if you're bothered by it at all, but just in case, I thought I'd throw that out there in case it may be helpful. Enjoy the rest of the LP, I'll be watching!

[@maniacal1870]

I never thought the original LiS soundtrack would be topped, but this game...holy crap. Every song a banger, perfectly framing the moment.

[@DayBlueberry-F]

Don't forget that each review screen with your choices has a "next" button at the bottom right side to see more choices! Like the choice of "Did you leave money in Joyce's purse" And I was in tears the moment the menu screen started. I'm now fully bawling my eyes after the last scene of Rachel screaming, I have never not cried when that scene happens and I'm happy I never not will I hope you enjoy this beautiful game

[@shakabrah1201]

oh man im so excited for this gameplay!!! I feel like no one ever plays before the storm.

[@Emmalition]

I’m locked in and ready to go!

[@thulani196]

CAMPING HERE FOR THE NEXT 2 Hours, 30 Minutes! I love this Game!! This franchise introduced me to Indie/Folk music and its been my favorite genre since then.

[@MugenMundoTM]

I'm so happy that you are proceeding with the series, always pay atention in the side characters haha, they may appear in upcoming games... just sayin I love your work and your passion towards these games, please keep it up!

[@dan290786]

She doesn’t, she just rushes through the game

[@saforia1827]

Ayyyy so excited for this, didn't think you'd be playing another lis game so soon! It would be great if you manage to finish this in time for life is strange: double exposure to comes out. But would love to see a play through of true colours too ❤️.

[@Elfhoh]

Really excited to watch this play through

[@StarFlare6TL]

Why do I love this franchise so much? It just tears me apart every time. So glad we can experience it with you. ❤

[@Ladco77]

When Chloe is smashing stuff in the junkyard - the camera always gets me. Everything she smashes that reminds her of something: Mannequin - F*ck off, Rachel Toolbox - F*ck you, David Camera - F*ck cameras As sad and angry and hurt as she is, she still can't bring herself to curse Max, so it's just "f*ck cameras." She's infatuated with Rachel, but she is already totally in love with Max. She just hasn't realized it yet.

[@Maplemaple31]

@@Ladco77 I don’t think she was in love with Max, she just loves her too much because they were best friends from CHILDHOOD (put yourself in that situation and reflect). She’s blindly in love with Rachel, she was her first crush and love. Later on in life she may develop romantic feelings for Max and stay with her if you choose so.

[@xlulinax]

So excited for this play-through!! The soundtrack is made by one of my favourite bands: Daughter.

[@RustyRagesRegularly]

Hell yeah finally Before the Storm!!! I’m soooo excited for this Playthrough. Edit: This might be a hot take??… I honestly think the soundtrack for LiS: Before the Storm is better than the main game. Edit 2: So sadly because this was happening during the strike all the actors from the main game had to be replaced with soundalikes. But this is where Nick Apostilides he plays Frank in BtS (Leon Kennedy RE2R and RE4R) got his break into the industry and what led to him being cast as Leon.

[@flico.schroeders]

Raaaaaa, I've been waiting for this gameplay for what feels like a year now, love your content :3

[@JadenExiled]

I cried when i seen that Title screen so many happy memories and but so much sadness memories too but i wouldn't have it any other way

[@peeks7165]

I had just started replaying the LiS series in anticipation for double exposure in October, this upload is just in time! You should totally play double exposure when that comes out!

[@callamastia]

so glad this isn’t the remaster

[@feeamerie5011]

This is sooo my favourite of the series - really think you’ll love it 🫶

[@hannalkkei]

Omg! Another Life is Strange playthrough!! So excited😍Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

[@d_eexe]

yippee, looking forward to this series. i always find this game so tragic, already knowing how it all ends with max and chloe in the junkyard...

[@Mohawk97]

So glad you mentioned about the soundtrack in the beginning. So the song that was playing at the Firewalk show, that one is called "Are You Ready For Me?" by Pretty Vicious, a really cool Welsh Punk band, which reminds me a lot of The Hives and a little Arctic Monkeys... Tho i do hear a tad bit of the Kasabian sound too. The second song playing in Chloe's room is called "No Below" by Speedy Ortiz. It's really cool how they really brought out the Indie and Punk aesthetics to fit Chloe's personality, also i died when you said to the skeevy douchebag "fuck off Travis shit Barker!" hahaha!

[@kcgamerr]

omg so exicted for this playthrough this such good game loved your last one

[@aliandkay1930]

"she's so mad at me, I kinda like it though..." at 1:53:02 made me giggle xD

[@jaives]

not forcing you to do it, but if you want the full chloe experience and dialogue, always do a Backtalk challenge. And just remember that the mini-game is a a word association challenge which is something a lot of playthroughs can't figure out.

[@notthatricky7328]

Also this might be my favourite game sound track of the whole series so far,introduced me to Daughter they’re awesome

[@ariadna9212]

What breaks my heart the most is the fact that by the end of the first game Chloe dies without knowing what happened to Rachel, not knowing that so many people loved her and cared for her and not reconciling with Max😩 This epilogue to the story always felt like rubbing it all in 😩 good luck Emma 💕 emotionally- we’ll all help you get through this haha ❤

[@Celle233]

I just finished watching your Life is strange playtrough after looking for someone who played it for the first time. Now I subscribed and am up to date for your LiS before the storm playthrough :D

[@haileerolofson9495]

ooh im so glad you're playing this! i actually have yet to play this one myself I'm excited to watch you go through it

[@kyote]

Remember, only you can prevent forest fires.

[@IAmSpartacus468]

Really loving the playthrough so far! And no need to apologize for anything either

[@LukePotentier]

Commenting at the very start just to say I’m buzzing you’re continuing this series. It’s been ages since I played this particular game though, I can barely remember what happened lol

[@hanaahmed7039]

Jeez I just finished your playthrough of the first game now, I knew you would pick sacrificing Chloe, you were so moral throughout the game ( except for not saving Alyssa 3 times lol ) and seem like such a nice person ❤ I'll watch this when I wake up cause I binged the last 2 episodes Hope you watched the other ending for curiosity

[@alexhilt]

Where is the last episode of the first game? I just can't find it :(

[@uhoh2307]

Gab didnt have playthrough for bts, and i csnt stomach Sean, and im jonestly glad. Happy to see you have all the other games, AND DREDGE!! Fuxk yeah

[@luvleyjae]

Soundtrack in this game is 75% the band daughters they made an ep for the game

[@luvleyjae]

Yay we’re back with the lis series

[@onemoreturn]

I'm so glad that you're continuing with LIS, Emma. Yeah, Kasabian is pretty good. I love that there is a whole game about Chloe, she was pretty cool in the first one. And Chloe having the power of shit talking the opponent into submission is so hilarious. Not sure about Rachel, kind of stuck up, we'll see. Hey, how do they pronounce Leicester in Alabama? Likey-sister.

[@ZephyrAlphaOne]

Hey, thanks for not censoring the soundtrack :D I understand people do that sometimes because of copyright, but this soundtrack's worth it lol

[@nikkimckay860]

@Emmalition. hello nice to see you again its been a while sense iv watched 1 of your playthroughs sense your last life is strange playthroughs what I really enjoyed watching now its very exciting to see you have got and started playing life is strange before the storm I have only ever played a little bit of this game as I don t own this game but I have life is strange so looking forward to watching you play this game and hearing your commentary and reactions and options on this game once you have got more deeper into the story p.s these games are destined to make you do a lot of thinking and in my option crying 🙂❤

[@Sam-il1pl]

Yeesss so glad you're playing this!! I hope you play the bonus Farewell episode as well with young Chloe and Max :')

[@dan290786]

But she just rushes through everything so whats the point? Honestly the amount of important stuff she missed really kills watching the play through for me

[@Reneg4deVakarian]

I'm a simple man. I see the main menu and hear The Right Way Around by Daughter, I cry inconsolably

[@jacobrosa6410]

You gonna love it also Steph is played by Katy bentz I thought you like that fact

[@andydyer6591]

The band playing Firewalk is a real punk band from the UK (can’t remember where exactly) called Pretty Vicious. :)

[@Oloviye]

Omg I'm so excited for this!! 💙

[@mersarultmit5577]

wow! I kid you not, I wasn't this nerdy to play DnD but, watching one of the best sitcoms ever (The Big Bang Theory) and one of the best netflix series ever (Stranger Things) got me interested in DnD (I still don't play sadly) 😅 also Steph is a baddie...love her character even more in Life Is Strange: True Colors. So glad you love DnD, Emma...so cool

[@nikoXsprinkles]

YES I have been so hype for you to continue this series

[@alenafraskova6903]

Another amazing episode :) I wonder who's the lady in the end, I thought it's Rachel but then you were asking who is it and yeah I am not sure, maybe her mum? We will see....in the next episode :D

[@notthatricky7328]

Had to laugh you saying this is heavy knowing it was just about to get even worse 10 seconds later when Chloe was going to find her dads car 😂 another great play through

[@sanvalentine23]

Omg Emma!!! are you intending to play the other life is strange games? because I hella love your vibe and input!

[@AlexandruCarjan]

Check your phone regularly, you will get more context about Max and Chloe and what Chloe said about Max in the first game

[@haydengilmore4417]

Hey Emma!! Just a heads up KZbin blocked part 2 and 3 of this series which really sucks because I was really looking forward to watching my favorite gamer play my favorite game series 😞❤️

[@kayluvsmusic1121]

YEEEEEESSSSS!!! IM SO EXCITED TO WATCH U PLAY THIS I GOT A TATTOO FOR THIS GAME I LOVE IT

[@1thenatural1]

49:45 I found it hard to be mean to David knowing what I know about the original game and how he kind of redeemed himself.

[@nikkimckay860]

😭😭when Chloe see s her dads broken crashed car in the junk yard heart breaking

[@lilzachary74]

Yayyyy, I'm so glad you're playing the other games in the franchise!!!! If you're going to play them all, be warned, on the sadness scale you have True Colors < Before The Storm < Life is Strange < Life is strange 2

[@ItsKNL]

I agree, but what is to you that makes it the most sad? Like I find LIS2 to be lowkey devastating, and not in the sense that it's a tear jerker, but in that it makes you feel emotionally drained. The problem is that you have to be tuned in. A lot of people tend to reject, avoid, or cope because it's an inconvenient tale that doesn't care about your values or sense of entertainment.

[@kayluvsmusic1121]

@@ItsKNLi feel like they all made me feel emotionally drained after, except true colors😭😭 especially lone wolf lis2 😭🥲

[@physicaltip]

wow you just saved my boring night

[@Cloudroth]

This is going to be fun!

[@DuffbagYT]

Strange and funky fresh

[@mersarultmit5577]

1:16:46 emma. if people found that boring...then they know how to click off, or skip/skim past scenes they find "boring"...and yes, I found it extremely interesting and FUN ASL so no skip or skim from me😊

[@lucalbrecht1477]

I really enjoy your playthrough, but I've noticed that in many areas where you can freely explore, you tend to miss about 90% of the content. It’s a bit unfortunate, though it was somewhat similar in the first game, so I’ve gotten used to it by now. Still, it’s a shame because there’s so much more to discover. For example, in Chloe's room and the outside area before the school where you played D&D, there were so many more people to talk to and a lot more to explore. These aren't just small details either-there are actual conversations and dialogues that can affect and change situations in later episodes. There's a ton of side content in the game, but just like in the first game, you ended up missing most of it, which is unfortunate.

[@dan290786]

Ive been trying to find a comment here that confirms this. Thank you. Yes i decided to stop watching because she just kept rushing through and it seems like she doesn’t read or listen to the comments about it. Sad to see shes still doing it by this game. Honestly i dont see why she bothers? You miss out on so much info/back story of the game etc unless you look at every single thing and talk to everyone

[@dan290786]

And i see she hasn’t acknowledged your comment either

[@lucalbrecht1477]

@@dan290786 yea I get you, unfortunately most good playthroughs I know were thy look at everything are German. But with English ones at this point I'm not even expecting it anymore, but I can recommend @Walenz

[@lucalbrecht1477]

​@@dan290786 the only good ones I know, that look at everything are German, but I can recommend walenz she's pretty good 👍 ( previous comment got deleted for some reason)

[@Tamakii-ri7rh]

FINALLY EMMA! IT'S ABOUT TIME!

[@UncleMilo]

YAY! Welcome back to the LiS world!! WOO!

[@Emmalition]

Thank you!!! I feel at home

[@rlskymind]

This episode was hella good.

[@AlexandruCarjan]

Nice

[@nikkimckay860]

@Emmalition. can I just say I absolutely love your tatoo s on your arms very nice designs and I think you are very pretty too and interesting to watch and I do like your game choices 👍

[@MiddletonPlays]

Let's go!!! So happy to see more LIS content from you!😆

[@Emmalition]

Let’s gooooo!!!

[@MiddletonPlays]

@@Emmalition And yes I did notice your top!😄

[@zXSleeZy]

Yay been waiting for this! :)

[@lucalbrecht1477]

You cold have done something at the party with the T-shirt vendor , wich would have hade positive/negative remefications on later episodes.

[@hello_213]

You gotta play life is strange 2 after this!!!

[@KingMasey]

@@hello_213 definitely!!

[@dumahim]

This is the PS5 version, right? I replayed the remastered version a few months ago and my subtitles were consistently stopping early. The glitch the cracked me up was in the outro when Joyce brought a beer out to David working on his car out in the street. There was a copy of David's car in the driveway.

[@JUNO_1145]

AAAAAAA SHE’S BACK YESS ❤❤❤

[@zXSleeZy]

Question why do you often look on your other screen so often? Do you also stream at the same time?

[@chloeloe8629]

Omg yes

[@paparoxo3606]

Telltale's Walkind Dead: Final Season?

[@josi4samo]

hey I am asking nicely, I never get respond but u intended to continue the walking dead??? u stop before getting into the best season and it's been months and u don't give us a explanation ☹️

[@wennie6749]

buying a waterproof mascara for Life is Strange IS A MOOD you don't get it

[@joeford6592]

Awesome video

[@AllieOk]

You like Kasabian? Oh, you're in for a treat once you play LiS True Colors