First Time Playing Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 3 ENDING (Hell Is Empty)

[@Ladco77]

I love it so much when Chloe fixes the truck. It's the only time we see her genuinely happy and pleased with herself.

[@spinningredchair8092]

Now that you're at the end, there's a theory going around. It's a doozy so buckle up. Back in episode 1 of before the storm, we see Rachel kick over a trash can that's on fire and cause a forest fire to start. Only the interesting thing is that when she screams, the wind kicks up and spread the fire faster. The theory is that Rachel Amber had some sort of powers, control over the elements, but its dependent on her emotional state. Now fast forward to life is strange 1, and Max gains the power to manipulate time, only her doing so triggers visions of a tornado wiping out Arcadia Bay. Max is under the impression that it was HER doing. Her messing with time causes the storm. The theory says otherwise. The theory goes like this. Rachel has powers, Max has powers. Rachel Amber gets kidnapped by Jefferson, tortured, pictures whatever. This emotional terror causes a storm, unlike any other to brew and set its collision course on Arcadia Bay. Fast forward to Max, shes seeing visions of the future. Not a future she created, but just THE future. She believes that sacrificing Chloe will save Arcadia Bay and shes right, but for the wrong reasons. Max not using her powers didn't stop the storm. Jefferson getting caught stopped the storm. and if you Sacrifice Chloe, Jefferson gets caught sooner, before the storm is on a path of no return. If Max could have just found a way to catch Jefferson sooner, both Arcadia Bay and Chloe could have been saved.

[@domiiinik4320]

There is one flaw Rachel wasn't kidnapped by Jefferson, she went willingly, because she had an affair with him, but then Nathan freaked out, overdosed her and killed her in the process

[@Gary_M]

Rachel is the fire. When Rachel was unconscious in the hospital the fire suddenly went out. You can overhear the firefighters talking about it in the hospital. Little known fact: if you find an old car in the junkyard and can get it running, it's yours to keep! No registration or license plates necessary.😄

[@yqc4762]

A fact that I find *FASCINATING* is that after Damon's death, Frank adopts many of his personality traits. For example, in BTS we see how he gets nervous when Damon threatens Chloe and Rachel with a knife, however a couple of years later he does the same thing with Max and Chloe. It's as if killing his friend had marked him in such a way that part of Damon still lives on in him years later :(

[@RustyRagesRegularly]

Welllll technically this isn’t the end cause of the bonus episode! So we still have that to look forward to.

[@UncleMilo]

Just as a reminder (if you even need one) Next up is the bonus one-episode "Farewell" and then your next item in the Life is Strange Journey is "The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit" That is also a one-shot and leads you toward Life is Strange 2. Captain Spirit will be your first game away from Arcadia Bay and new characters and new stories!

[@shinokagess]

We finally come to the end of this beautiful and moving story, it's incredible how Before the Storm manages to be as good as the original game, it's so nice to see how everything between Chloe and Rachel started and how their relationship evolved and matured , but seeing all this, seeing how much Chloe came to love her and knowing how their story ends... it destroys my heart, but I still love and will take these two games with me, I hope you play them the DLC for this game is also just as good, but good, thank you very much for this incredible and emotional experience, accompanying you during this journey was wonderful, thank you for the videos and more Life is Strange to come 🎉🦋

[@draekon8995]

I feel like this game makes me appreciate Chloe so much more as a character in the first game. It gives such a good perspective on her outlook and her background and it kinda explains why she is the way that she is. It makes the first game so much more impactful for me

[@lalalazarus]

Thanks again for leaving the music in, I love this soundtrack ❤

[@konyoutube9]

Amazing playthrough of an amazing game. Just a reminder that BTS does have a bonus episode that sort of puts a bow on everything. Excited for the next one!

[@slimp4ever]

man i wish there was a button to forget all that happened in the games and relive it with your playthroughs. Your lis journey is incredible to wathc and i cant wait for you to play the rest. also cant wait for the new lis game that is coming

[@mersarultmit5577]

RIGHT!? FOR REAL FOR REAL!? but instead I watched it first from Hollow & Miniminterclips....ugggggh.. like, dgmw their playthroughs are crispy and nice looking but, THIS! THIS IS DIFFERENT LEVELS OF UNDERSTANDING & VERY, VERY INTERESTING TO SEE...THAT HOW MUCH THIS RELATES TO EMMA

[@UncleMilo]

To answer one thing you said at the end: If Mikey DOESN'T get hurt, you don't play the DnD game in the hospital room. Drew would be the injured one and in that case, there's a funny little bit where you can spar with Drew for his hospital pudding.

[@hanaahmed7039]

That part gave me second hand embarrassment and I regretted choosing that 😂

[@starsanctuaries]

praying that you play the bonus chapter and the other life is strange games! id say every life is strange game has a different feel to it but theyre all amazing!

[@astroknight8832]

I've really enjoyed reliving these Life Is Strange 1 games again through your channel, it's gotten me really excited for the upcoming release of Double Exposure. Fingers crossed it says true to the quality these previous games set for it.

[@mersarultmit5577]

hey, emma...fun fact you know the "convincing kissing scene" well, instead of kissing rachel...choose the bracelet...skip to when you talk to rachel's mom for the final goodbye...instead of saying "i'll take care of her" give her the bracelet...then tell rachel EVERYTHING in the hospital...you will get a surprising ending...trust me...this would've made you happy because 'someone' shows up at the lighthouse🤭 oops hope I didn't spoil it

[@mersarultmit5577]

WOW I'M SURPRISED YOU SUCCEEDED TO BRING THE POLICE OVER TO THE HOUSE IN ONE TAKE!😂😂😂😂 I FAILED THAT OVER & OVER BUT I GOT THERE IN THE END

[@nateaurand1601]

You might as well wait a few weeks and play the newest Life Is Strange game, coming out late October. It continues Max's story. It's called Double Exposure. The other games are independent storylines that have very little (nearly nothing) to do with the LIS games you have played thus far.

[@wennie6749]

I seriously hope she plays it as soon as it comes out

[@Jeremiah_Garcia]

2:15:48 when you play the bonus episode i hope you notice chloe saying this in the episode.

[@mersarultmit5577]

she didn't notice😢😅

[@flaxx2551]

2:42:36 so to tell you I decided to tell Rachel the truth, because for me her father needed to face the consequences of his actions and knowing that now Rachel already knew who her real mother was it was to late to hide the truth and in my ending Rachel met her mother finally (I said in my ending because I don’t know how but if you do a specific thing Rachel’s mom will appear at the lighthouse, but it’s not something that everyone has in the end)

[@everliotv]

I love your Life Is Strange gameplays. And I don’t know if anybody said this already, but before playing LIS 2 you should play The Awesome Adventures Of Captain Spirit, I really love how it connects to the second game, there in the same universe. It is really short, so it should only take one episode

[@ZombieALX]

Yes please continue these games. You're in for more surprises

[@Sam-il1pl]

I've seen so many playthroughs of the Life is Strange games over the years and yours has become one of my absolute favorites. I can tell that you love the world and the vibes as much as I do, plus I think we can both relate to the strong sense of nostalgia and girlhood that these games just ooze. I hope you play the rest of the LiS games, although I don't think the rest come close to the Arcadia Bay squad. This story and these characters are just so special.

[@bettercake4930]

Hey Emma! You should play the bonus episode here, It's one of the best in the series. Also do you have plans to play the newest Life is Strange coming out in October? Max is the protagonist again and I personally cannot wait for its release!

[@mikeburke8772]

53:20 the thing about David here is…he’s trying. Deck Nine really tried to give him a redemption arc (of sorts - it’s a prequel so it’s more like predemption, I guess?) and I think they succeeded. Looking at season one David through the context of the prequel version of him makes you understand that he tried, and he was actually making some progress with Chloe.

[@rlskymind]

I'm not crying, you're crying. 😭 Life is made up of many beautiful moments. And people. And weird coincidences. Or at least, that's what I'll remember. Life is Strange.

[@DayBlueberry-F]

Knowing what you know now plus everything that happens in Life is Strange 1, we can piece together what is going on with Frank and Rachel. Sadly as a way to feel escape, Rachel gets addicted to drugs the same as her mother did, and in order to keep getting her drugs she started to sleep with Frank. This then turned into a 1 sided relationship where Frank loved her but she only used him for the drugs. It seriously makes my heart ache knowing all that Rachel experiences, and wish so badly that 1 of the many universes where she got her happy ending was the universe we played in, Rachel Chloe and Max all being together and seeing the world would be so amazing! Since this is the story of different realities then that means that world is real and technically canon, I just wish it was like that for every world! I creid so much throughout your journey playing these games for the first time and im so glad you've loved these stories too, I hope you enjoy all of the rest to come as well and can't wait to ball my eyes out non stop again as well! Also when it comes to the final choice, I myself couldn't bring myself to lie to Rachel, everything started with her father lying to her for years, I couldn't let Chloe do the same to her after everything, not now that she finally had someone to lean on, not now that she had Chloe

[@kjh23gk]

Maybe, but I can't see Rachel getting addicted to hard drugs. I think she did actually like Frank. Sometimes opposites attract, and we never really get to know Rachel properly. We see her through the eyes of Chloe, who is infatuated with her (as we all are 😁). Rachel's character is more complex that we will ever know. Alternatively, she used Frank (and Chloe, Mark, Nathan) as a means to eventually escape Arcadia bay. Sadly possible. 😔

[@alto1MO]

Really love watching your Life Is Strange playthroughs so far. I hope you get through all of them in time. It really is a great series. My fingers are crossed that the new game in October is just as great as all the previous LiS games.

[@ilseizi]

Will you be playing LIS True Colors? Steph is in that game as well. And LIS double exposure ofc when it releases :)

[@Magnezium7]

No spoilies

[@ilseizi]

@Magnezium7 Hardly a spoiler if it's in the trailers. Not like it's spoiling the story. Just a fun cameo.

[@jacobrosa6410]

Awesome video Steph wanting apice of Damon lol Katy bentz did great as Steph and DND pt two is always fun

[@nikoXsprinkles]

I am LOVING this series and I can’t wait until you hit true colors

[@Ladco77]

"Frank, what did you do?" He killed Damon. You can only play tabletop with Mikey if he ends up in the hospital. If you make different choices when Damon is beating Drew, Drew ends up in the hospital instead and playing tabletop isn't an option .

[@ItsCrossbow]

Will you be doing Life IS Strange true colours it’s amazing and will you be doing the new life is strange double exposure when it’s out?

[@DaveLH]

I really hope she plays "True Colors" if only because of its overall less dark tone and more upbeat ending.

[@dragonlord6522]

doing the D&D thing she said something very similar to whatt she says at the end of the first game when she's trying to convince Max to sacrifice her

[@vaportrail85]

Bonus episode when? Have tissues on standby. 😀

[@KozyLore]

I've been enjoying your playthroughs SO MUCH, This one included!! I would love for you to play LIS2!! Also if you have already answered this then just ignore this but do you plan on finishing The Walking Dead game? Its one of my fav playthroughs on your channel!! If not thats ok i was just confused on the stop of uploads for it is all. Hope you have a great rest of your day!!!

[@1thenatural1]

2:47:45 I heard this song and found out about Wolf Alice from the game when it came out! Now I have all their albums! lol

[@notthatricky7328]

Another great life is strange play through loved it,this might be my favourite soundtrack of the series,there’s also a comic series that follows on from the first game that has a lot of characters from both these games it’s really good,there’s 6 volumes

[@drillmansi22]

Hope you gonna play LiS2 and true colors

[@Turkeyfoot1990]

The fact that I've seen people unironically side with, and defend Elliot is just wild to me.

[@UncleMilo]

How?

[@Turkeyfoot1990]

@@UncleMilo Most of the arguments I've seen are centered around Rachel in the base game, and how she ditches Chloe for Frank, and how Elliot was technically correct in most of his criticisms. Obviously, all of that is quite a bit more complicated than surface level, but incels are gonna incel.

[@creepyboy6593]

Such a cool game & series Emma! I actually bought the limited edition with art book, soundtrack & extras!😊 LIS 2 is great too!😊 Haven’t played LIS True Colors yet!😢Hope you play them all Emma!😊❤

[@Paehrin]

I really enjoyed your playthrough of LiS and BtS. You had could insight, and I loved listening to what you think of the situations you're thrown into. I really hope you play the bonus episode for BtS, I don't think I heard you mentioned it, but it's really worth playing. I can't say I hope to see you play the other LiS games since... well... they are still sitting in my library haha, I need to get in the mood to play them. But I do hope you do, I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy them, and that's what matters !

[@Iamhannah129]

I LOVE LiS, and watching you experience this incredible series has been awesome. That final shot of the phone ringing.... omg chills and so many tears. These games changed my life. I'm looking forward to you hopefully playing LiS 2! Also, please tell me you're planning on playing the last season of TWD? That's how I found your channel and binged the whole thing so I'm hoping you will be playing the final season

[@AmberLily7342]

Thanks as always for keeping the music, and so glad you're loving these games, also love how quick and easy an option the gay parts are 😂 but it's evil how they left us on here 😭

[@UncleMilo]

Wow! I never saw Drew as Duurgaron! He was the Gnome Bard in my playthrough!

[@Sleepster1999]

Love the series and the music is so good and brings tears to my eyes gets me every time 👍

[@jdkiiski]

1:23:16 DARK SOULS! 1:31:25 How have I never experience this? So playing this differently next time 1:40:10 That is so Dark Souls 2:20:23 YAS! Never got that outcome, but good going! 2:50:02 I don't think it's an option if you listen to Drew at the dorms because I have never seen that 2:51:41 Yeah, I had very similar feelings - something about this experience hit home for me 2:56:20 YAS! MORE LIFE IS STRANGE PLEASE!

[@UncleMilo]

Here is my theory based on a lot of things. Over the three years, we see that Chloe has become more hostile and more bitter than she was here. I think the fact that Rachel still has strong bonds with Blackwell and the popular crowd might be a rift between her and Chloe (look how Chloe got when you stopped for a second to talk to Kate - I have a feeling Rachel wouldn't be as patient with Chloe as Max was if Chloe constantly shat over the people she hung out with at Blackwell). I think over the three years, Rachel became a much bigger drug user and was much more openly sexual and probably slept around - I base this belief because I know the original Life is Strange took a lot of inspiration from Twin Peaks and Rachel has some connection with Laura Palmer from that show - the popular school girl and cheerleader who had a shockingly secret decadent life of drugs and sex) I think that since Frank was a provider for drugs for the Vortex Club and that Frank knew anything about Rachel's mom... Rachel spent more time with Frank than just being a drug mule for him and that her relationship started with him (probably turning into that more serious relationship when she was 18) However... I think her letter to Chloe about the new person in her life was about Mr. Jefferson. Jefferson talked about how much she liked posing for him and I doubt he's lying about that. Also we hear that Rachel had sex with Jefferson (which I think IS true again based on the letter she left for Chloe) Nathan was the one who lusted after Rachel and accidentally killed her. I think Rachel wanted to appear one way in school, one way to Chloe, one way to Frank, but went down darker paths she never wanted to admit or show to anyone else. That's my theory that I can't really back up with anything solid. I'll can point at certain events in the two games and I can talk about Twin Peaks... but it's just my own personal presumptions.

[@twtw2401]

I'm gonna replay all the games until the new release and I'm gonna go with my own new order. I'll be playing Before the Storm before Episode 4 of the main game just to wreck myself even more during it..

[@peeks7165]

Loved watching your playthrough. I've always personally thought at the ending that telling the truth was better because everyone Rachel cared about lied to her, at one point she tells Chloe "you're the only one I trust now". I think the theme of lying was motif throughout the whole game starting with the 2 truths 1 lie game, in which Rachel is very good at percieving lies. Plus I feel like its kinda out of character for Chloe to lie to her. But it was a tough decision for me

[@UncleMilo]

I'm not sure what's going on there. In my playthrough, Nathan apologized to Samantha in the hospital room. Something about getting ice-cream and she was hit by a biker.

[@ttimti8286]

There are three different versions of the hospital dialogue: 1. If you successfully defend Nathan against Drew and ask Samantha to help Nathan, you hear Nathan bringing Samantha some ice cream (your version and the best one). 2. If you don’t defend Nathan or lose the clash with Drew but still ask Samantha to help Nathan, you get the version with the parents, as in the video. 3. If you don’t defend him or lose and you choose any option other than asking Samantha to help Nathan, then you hear Mr. Prescott and Nathan's psychiatrist talking. This will also affect the ending scene under the tree :)

[@joeford6592]

Awesome video

[@lookatmyright]

Now that I've matured, not telling Rachel the truth sounds selfless and right this time.

[@onemoreturn]

Why did they had to end it in the dark room? That sucks so much ass.

[@zel932]

this game is so special ❤ thx for playing it!! any plans to do the walking dead season 4? i’ve been hyped for it since i found your channel from s1e2!

[@IAmSpartacus468]

Such an amazing game, Deck Nine did such an amazing job taking over the series from Don't Nod. Impeccable writing, beautiful visuals, really compelling characters. Only complaint is it makes my head hurt so... yeah

[@Emmalition]

Totally agree. A stunningly written glorious game that gives me tension headaches

[@FlavioKaza]

Life is Strange 2 es una locura. Tienes que seguir en ese título.

[@flico.schroeders]

Love this series. The extra episode might be what has made me cry the hardest in the last 5 years, hope you play it.

[@liimerenceee]

LIFE IS STRANGE 2!! i’m so excited 😭😭

[@Kellison1722]

I stuck up for Nathan in episode 1(I know he's an asshole in the first game) and I didnt get Sam in the hospital. So I think it has something to do with that.

[@MiddletonPlays]

I loved your playthrough of this game so much! I honestly like this game more than the 1st one which I know isn't a popular opinion! I can't wait to see you play the bonus episode 'Farewell' and then onto Life Is Strange 2!😁

[@Emmalition]

Honestly im in 2 minds about it because i think I loved it more too… sounds like a plan! Bonus episode sounds brilliant

[@TownsendReddish]

@@Emmalition Oh yeah i would definitely give farewell a play because it’s a good wrap up for both season one and this one, don’t worry if you wanna play other games before diving right into 2, no need to rush it out and emotionally i would get drained lol Nice to see you playing this game! Haven’t played it in a long while but the first season will always have a place in my heart

[@thepig6054]

When are you doing the final season of the telltale ?walking dead

[@joshuajevans8824]

@@Emmalition "farewell" The bonus episode is one of my fave episodes in the entire series. BTW if you are moving on to LIS2, be a ware. in release order thair was an episode that came out after "Farwell" and before LIS2 episode 1 "rode's" called the Awesome adventures of Captain spirit. it can be played before "rode's" or after Roads, but needs to be played before episode 2 "Rules" as "Rules" uses you're save data from Captain spirit. The game will tell you at the start of the episode if you do or do not have the data. Captain spirit is free btw, and an excellent episode!

[@sunnysimmons]

cool

[@borgerborgersen372]

There is actually a chance to unite Rachel with Sera if you told Rachel the truth. That is if you gave Sera back Rachel's bracelet. However, it would be at the expense of Rachel's farher James. So no true happy ending is possible. Both endings have positive and negative sides. You will love Life is Strange 2 which is the story of Sean and Daniel. Bring your napkins, you will need them 😉 That story has many decisive choices and at least 4 different endings. This is probably the Life is Strange story with the deepest emotional impact. I loved Life is Strange True Colors too. The story is about Alex and her brother Gabe. Steph has a major role in the story too. It's a bit different, but definitely a great story. It's more recent so the graphics is much better. The game will take you on an emotional ride just like others. Life is Strange Double Exposure will be out in a month and will continue Max'es story. The graphics is gorgeous and the shown game videos indicate a compelling story. Max is an adult in this game. The story is about recent events, but Max will be affected by what happened in LIS1.

[@physicaltip]

I was hoping she would tell Rachel the truth 😭

[@hello_213]

after playing the bonus episode please play life is strange 2! 😁😁😁

[@chrisharts5625]

On mines she seen her mom

[@kandismon]

I love that they decided to pour more salt into all of our wounds by reminding us once again at the very end what's in store for Rachel after BTS as if it's not something always at the back of our minds when we see her and Chloe together anyway 😭😭😭 Chloe and Rachel are two of my all time favourite characters and I love their relationship so so much, I don't think I'll ever get over their story. Thank you for playing this Emma, and I'd definitely love to see more LiS from you 💜💜💜

[@Emmalition]

They’re absolutely wonderful together, i can’t even bear to think about what happens to Rachel… after all they had planned. It’s absolutely gut-wrenching. Thank you for watching and crying with me!

[@DaveLH]

@@Emmalition : If it helps, the LiS graphic novel series makes it canon that there is a parallel reality where Chloe and Rachel actually did run away to Los Angeles and are now very happy together.

[@vantinaknd]

OH my goood, when I played the game and saw that this was the last scene, I bawled my eyes out. I love this game so much

[@lxyal7s]

Everybody keep ur mouth SHUT about who’s in true colours, I need emma to go in as blind as possible LMFAO

[@shadowgaze]

Someone spoiled it already in the last part i think but hopefully she didnt see

[@lxyal7s]

@@shadowgaze DAMMIT (praying she didn’t just cause it’ll be HILARIOUS seeing her reaction)

[@kiselweasel]

I think it's difficult to even buy True Colors on Steam or Playstation without the screenshots on the store page spoiling this.

[@FiveNightsatFreddys-1-c9u]

Cool video but pls let the characters finishing the lines 😭

[@zXSleeZy]

Rachel has been lied to her entire life, and even said that she only had chloe to trust left. And yet you made chloe lie to her. Seems like you didn't get the memo that it's bad to lie. Congrats on being the first lp that lied to her though... Her dad is insane and you helped to protect him baffles me. He's corrupt and should be in jail for what he's done. Anyhow looking forward to farewell episode, and possibly lis2 if you decide to go with that.

[@makeazy]

37:56 😭😭💀💀

[@smokydogy]

nice hair

[@Mr_Flibble716]

Loved your playthrough and hope you continue the series. Your wrap-up at the end of each episode are great, 'cause even though I'm watching you play the game it's funny how much I miss all the nuance's the game has to offer. So thank you.

[@Emmalition]

Thank you for watching along, I’m happy to try and consolidate thoughts - glad you find it useful!

[@vmm_ally]

Now you must play life is strange 2

[@UncleMilo]

Well... she's gotta play "Farewell" and "The Awesome Adventure of Captain Spirit" first. :D

[@AllieOk]

I forgot how great this game is because it's my least favourite out of the whole series (the other ones are just too good), thank you for playing it and reminding me!

[@Emmalition]

Aww im so glad you enjoyed it! Happy to help remind

[@chrisharts5625]

Now play life is strange 2 and life is strange True colors

[@stefanbertrams876]

@@chrisharts5625 true colors is my fav of this two

[@maniacal1870]

Elliot is a gross control freak, but having played the first game, you can't say he's wrong about Rachel. Everything he says about her turns out to be 100% true.

[@AlexandruCarjan]

Too bad you chose the dumb kiss last episode. If you would have chosen the correct and smart answer which was the bracelet, at the end at the light house Rachel would have met her mother

[@ItsCrossbow]

23:25 this is crazy 😂 how close Rachel and Nathan were yet in the first game we find out Nathan accidentally killed Rachel via overdose

[@nikkimckay860]

@Emmalition.the last life is strange after the storm is so dark and emotional and very intense between Chloe and Rachel and Rachel s dad and her real mother such a beautiful game and very sad too❤😢