First Time Playing Life is Strange - Part 1 Blind Playthrough

[@Emmalition]

Hey guys! Welcome to this first playthrough of Life is Strange I've wanted to play this for SO LONG and so many of you have requested it over the years!! As is tradition, this video has been copyright claimed and from the sounds of talking to other creators the whole series might be. If you want to support the series & enjoy it, please check out Patreon as I'm going to be using this lots more and providing early access to the videos! www.patreon.com/emmalition/

[@purpleclaws202]

Friendly reminder when you rewind time you erase conversations and actions as well. When you rewinded you erased your conversation with poor Kate Marsh. Make sure you dont do mistakes such as missing conversations or you will have extreme consequences

[@adipramana7]

“I would grass on Nathan so fast” immediately chooses to grass on Nathan as soon as the option pop up. That’s someone committed to their word

[@MrSarcasm101]

I think there's a slight delay between the game and Emma. ;)

[@Emmalition]

Thank you I really am

[@nikkimckay860]

Reading max journal helps you to get to know max better and her personality

[@Emmalition]

I’ll have a sit down with it !

[@nikkimckay860]

@@Emmalition cool Emma looking forward to watching you play more life is strange series 😊

[@tigrispanthera5496]

help i never read it, she wrote too much

[@nikkimckay860]

@@tigrispanthera5496 hello yes I can understand this there is a lot to read and find out about max in her journal takes time to read it

[@clash5j]

Yeah, Emma, this is really a game that the more you put into it the more you will get. Definitely interact with everything and talk to everyone. You missed your introductions to a few characters. They might be "B" characters, but getting to know them is what will make Arcadia Bay and Blackwell Academy seem like a real lived in place

[@mehim2893]

Am I the only one that can't even hear music from this game without tearing up?

[@BRUXXUS]

All these years later, and that title screen music still hits hard.

[@kazehazeee]

fr, the main menu music always give me chills every time i hear it

[@fakeyourdomo]

no!! obstacles makes me cry so hard every single time 😭

[@kayluvsmusic1121]

bro obstacles from this game and the right way around from bts 😭😭😭 then idk if it has a name but the song that plays when daniel and sean are on the bus in ep 1 of lis2 😭😭

[@NyMyers64]

As you realized at the end, look at everything you can. Many times you need to be in a certain area for the highlight to come up so it helps to walk all around a room. Gathering all the knowledge you can is a big help in the game. Also, yeah, the game is definitely not your friend with the copyrighted music but it's really part of the games overall atmosphere. Anyways, enough from me - hope you enjoy the game, Emma!

[@AtelierOfWeebs]

Also the photos aren't that easy to come by, some of them require a very specific combination of things to do in order for them to appear

[@johnmulhern7740]

I know you don't mean to be speedrunning this. You're speedrunning this. Life Is Strange is a novella. It pays out emotionally to the level you put in. When you play this again (you will; an addict recognizes his own. ;-) ) be fearless in poking your nose *everywhere*, read EVERYTHING (bulletin boards, balled-up wads of paper thrown at classmates, post-it notes) and talk to EVERYONE. "LOOK" first. ALWAYS. Gaining Max's insights into a person or thing before engaging yields *treasure*. But realize that this entire franchise is built of SAD, from which its beauty chiefly comes. As Bruce Wayne will always have a toe in *that alley* a piece of my heart will always rest in Arcadia Bay. No regrets.

[@cherriicreamz]

so is this a a speed run or story mode only im skimming it's not a story run NOT A SO CALLED FIRST TIME viewers be aware

[@Halovex]

Emma is about to deep dive American culture. This should be fun.

[@puferphish]

NO LITERALLY 😭😭❤️❤️i love it and here for it

[@mehim2893]

Emma's about to cry her glasses off. lol

[@Emmalition]

I’m nervous hahaha

[@mehim2893]

@@Emmalition Don't be, you'll do great and remember this story/game forever. I just saw your Kate save. Good job, you everyday hero you.

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

@SunnyCho-jj3ti Mwah...the French...

[@josi4samo]

it's nice to you read the journal in the begging of the episode since you don't really know where will the ep end, and you can only read while playing, not in the menu, and yes we will enjoy you reading because is part of the game

[@timmovits]

This game is so dear to my heart, guess im an angsty teen girl on the inside, glad to see you playing it. The game DESTROYS me everytime i play it, but i keep going back for some reason.

[@clash5j]

Wow, first time playthroughs of this game are always so much fun! I'll be watching The journal helps you to get more of a feel for Max's personality, other people in Arcadia Bay and useful background info. However, it's pretty extensive. If you do plan on reading the journal, do it regularly because it's very easy to get way behind

[@Dindonmasker]

i watched people play this game like 30 times over the years! It's so good!!

[@RickLeMon]

I've probably played it five or six times myself, and watched countless reactions to it. There are some things you don't notice unless you watch a lot of playthroughs. Like the dialog choices can really affect how people feel about various characters. Like, I absolutely hate Warren. I took an immediate dislike to him from the first conversation, and the more I play, the less and less I liked him. Had I chose different options, would I feel differently about him?

[@loup-hole]

I love how this game combines dark secrets and trauma with *chill vibes* Thanks Emma for playing this! I am not patient enough for story driven games so I really enjoy watching you play!

[@fotballfrek]

I think I’ve never clicked so fast at a video before. I love that you are playing this game, Emma! Hope you enjoy it and play all the episodes 😊

[@fiona6653]

Not to be dramatic but life is strange and life is strange before the storm both changed my life. They’re so wonderfully made and realistic to how school / teenage years are here in America. I’ve cried many times during each game

[@coco.bean27]

same here ❤️‍🩹

[@mbennyboy1664]

Sooooo excited because this game is amazing and such a vibe! Please please please take it slow and interact with eveything because it helps build the characters and world so much. There was a lot that you missed just in this one episode. Can’t wait to see the rest!

[@McCallaFilms]

Agreed. She definitely speedran this first episode. Missed about 50% of the content. Hope she takes it a bit slower in the coming episodes, so that she gets the prober rewards from the game, as well as giving herself a better foundation to make the best decisions. Information is key.

[@josi4samo]

chloe and rachel are my favorite characters from life is strange :)

[@AtelierOfWeebs]

22:30 i love how everyone forgets Kate was there the first time they play, ignoring her has catastrophic consequences, but the first time we take a lot of things for granted. I love this game

[@Ladco77]

A note on the game mechanic: When you have a big choice (like staying hidden in the closet or stepping in), the game will prompt you before you leave the area. That's your warning that you can still rewind and re-do that action if you're not sure that's the choice your want. Once you leave the area, the decision is locked in.

[@mehdigeek]

so glad you played this and not the horrendous remaster

[@UncleMilo]

You should take time to look at stuff and read stuff. One thing I love about ALL the Life is Strange games is that they encourage you to slow down and luxuriate in the details of the game.

[@CristhianRR]

15:08 The song is called "to all of you" by Syd Matters, from the first moment I heard it in the video game, I loved the song and now I listen to it as a regular song

[@smv1990]

Let’s gooo, Emma! I can’t wait for this series. As someone else said, the more you put into this game, the more you get back. Taking your time and interacting with everything will truly enhance the experience you get. Keep it going!

[@ChrisDixon__]

I'm excited to go on this journey of _Life is Strange_ again. I'm happy you're entering this world completely blind. I don't know how to accurately describe it, but the choice of art style & color tones has a nostalgic feel and warmth of a good friend memories. Your'e already appreciating the soundtrack, story, aesthetic, vibe, commentary, characters, and emotionally invested. You're the perfect person for this 💜

[@awesomoose7822]

I just played this a few days ago, happy to see I’m not the only one enjoying the story for the first time in 2024

[@mylife1221]

YESSSSS OH MY GOOOOOD! i am SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!!! i will say, you missed quite a lot in this episode because you were so deadset on your main objectives. if you take your time and interact with everything, it'll shape up your game better. it's a bit like TWD in that regard, but even more so. it's easy to miss a lot, just like the interaction with alyssa at 56:14

[@dan290786]

Does she actually take her time in later episodes? Because if she doesn’t i’m not sure i can watch the rest. Its so important to explore in this game and not rush!

[@Halovex]

Blackwell Academy appears to be a private prep school, basically a venue for rich kids to go to private high school and get a free foot in the door for top colleges. A lot of these take in ‘underprivileged’ students with scholarships, which is what Max appears to be. If that answers her question around 30:35

[@Shad0wmoses]

watching you play this precious game made me smile. i feel like alot of younger people will cringe at this type of game cuz its like whiny angsty "tumblr"girl. but i played this game as an adult in my mid 20's and i absolutely loved it. it reminds me so much of that cozy vibe of twin peaks and i got fairly attached to several of the characters especially Max. i usually dont have much patience for "walking" simulators but this game holds a special place for me.

[@hallohello3981]

The ending is always giving me chills even after seven years

[@josi4samo]

and you can also read the infos about the characters 8:12 it's important to know a little bit of them and we will enjoy, life is strange you don't have to but it's much more enjoyable to read all theses stuff, don't rush

[@Riddler0603]

I'm not sure, if you know this, but you're supposed to actually explore the environments and interact with everything you can, to find out more about places, characters and events. That's how half the story is being told in this game. It's definitely not the right way to just following the given objectives as directly as possible.

[@EddieLove]

This game is a hidden gem 💎 in the gaming industry. I remember randomly downloading this game from the PlayStation store because I was bored and looking for other free games to play back in like 2016/2017 I think it was. And wow I absolutely loved it, one of my favorite games ever, and I had never even heard of it. Sacrificing Chloe is by far the best ending imo, has more impact and makes it worth while.

[@megaxind16]

Huge respect that you choose to include the music on.

[@lunarose698]

This game has made its way into my top ten 5 games of all times. Its heavy but great at the same time

[@ssssantos304]

unfortunate how little you looked around but its okay because that means the replay will just be better than the first playthrough! i hope the next video has more looking around

[@AtelierOfWeebs]

1. Life is strange 2. Life is strange before the storm (a little prequel) 3. Captain Spirit (the introduction to LS2) 4. Life is strange 2 5. Life is strange 3 True colors Un case you wondered

[@danielgianfriddo6399]

@@AtelierOfWeebs should I play captain spirit before or after life is strange 2?

[@AtelierOfWeebs]

@danielgianfriddo6399 yep, you could play it after, but it's better if you don't know who the characters are

[@GRANDTHEFTBATO]

This game and it’s indie soundtrack just takes me back to when I was just finishing senior year in high school and here I am years later alway get so emotional whenever I see the game and hear the music in it knowing those years are long gone and just can’t believe it’s been that long since the game came out

[@cr942]

Oh wow I’m here early. You’re in for a wild ride! I played this years ago and I didn’t have any idea of what the game entailed and I missed a lot. Like others have mentioned take your time and explore extensively it really helps build up the characters and enriches the story.

[@mothe4th275]

I'm very happy to see playing this game! And I love you emma, but it does kinda hurt watching you miss so many things and rushing towards your "objective" withiout looking around lol. and please read the journal. looking forward to the next video

[@Johno3998]

I haven't played this game in years, it's so good to see it here!

[@josi4samo]

emma read the first 10 pages of the her journal! it's important, there you knew a little bit of her and chloe relationship, do it the next episode ok?

[@geoffeep]

This game is so unique and fantastic, really blew me away! Excited to watch you play through it :)

[@meowid2647]

I like the way you explain and react to the game Life is strange in detail, because some people don't really care about the other characters in the game. You have new subscribers now!

[@thelixhere]

Im glad to see now people playing the original lis, ever since deck nine brought her back, its cool to see the attention it brought to the original, you are in for a very big ride, this game has stuck with me for years now and im glad it has

[@ashe666]

I have never been more excited for a playthrough. This game means a lot to me. I hope you love it ❤

[@MohammadrezaDH2001]

OMG I did not expect this but I love it and am excited

[@draekon8995]

"can we throw something at people?" lmfao

[@chloeloe8629]

So happy to see you play this life is strange is one of my favorites

[@josi4samo]

is so funny cause i finished playing " life is strange before the storm " that is the next game you should play after finish this

[@RickLeMon]

Before the Storm is my favorite, too. I'm probably the only person who really liked the post-credits scene. Maybe 'like' isn't the right word, but I'm probably getting dangerously close to spoilers, so I'll leave it at that

[@xkrstfx]

the music is amazing, i have an entire playlist

[@astro_x3188]

Life is Strange is one of my most favorite franchises and I'm SOO excited for you to get into it! Thank you Emma! 💕

[@TheDestroyer2679]

And the journey begins Can't wait for your awesome reactions 😁 Also u deserve more subscribers

[@AmeliaBrown]

I am SO excited to watch you play this!! 🩷😊

[@iRival20]

If there’s one game I wish I can forget so I can replay it again, it’s this. So good, not to mention the soundtrack is amazing

[@thulani196]

Wholesome video as usual Emma...How I wish this was a Live Stream!

[@giorgonade]

I never clicked a video so fast, The Walking Dead was my first game ever and therefore nostalgic but Life is Strange has been my hyperfixation since the very first episode came out, I love all the games This game will change your life, this action will have consequences 🌀🦋

[@aniloraKOfficial]

Emma just hating Victoria and bullying Mr. Jefferson is the thing i needed today

[@donnybuoy]

This game is American culture as seen through the eyes of the French 😂 It’s very exaggerated and the slang is used so inappropriately, but it’s all the more endearing for it, lol! Super excited for you to experience it!

[@JoshWall79]

I really love that you are starting this. Definitely is up your alley!

[@cinnamoncoffeecake]

you should play life is strange before the storm because watching chloe remind max of how much she ignored her re minds me of the text messages shown in the game P.S lis 2 is pretty great too

[@zel932]

YAYYYY i’m SO glad you’re playing this! and the original, too! ❤❤ + i really appreciate you not turning off the music, it adds so much to these games. hope you enjoy!

[@purpleclaws202]

Friendly reminder when you rewind time you erase conversations and actions as well. When you rewinded you erased your conversation with poor Kate Marsh. Make sure you dont do mistakes such as missing conversations or you will have extreme consequences

[@xBloodXGusherx]

Man... You chose an AMAZING time to pick up this game! I bought this game back in 2015 and I only decided to play it back in 2021. I'm here for the wild ride!

[@StarFlare6TL]

This whole franchise is absolutely bonkers and the most emotional journeys you could ever take in a game.

[@kandismon]

ohmygosh this is the best day of my life, i can't wait for you to experience this game, i have such a soft spot for it!! 😭💜

[@MiddletonPlays]

One of my favourite game franchises! Loved your 1st part!😆

[@Tamakii-ri7rh]

Im Subscribing! just because you are playing one of the best story game with the best visual, drama, and musicality. I've been obsessed with this game ever since it came out

[@regis387]

so much fun watching this again - it's been a long time :)

[@Epialesvibes]

Thank youuu for being nice to Victoria 😭

[@MrSarcasm101]

Plasma is retro but it looks great, it just raises the temperature in your room to tropical degrees Celius.

[@JimmyJ1983]

Its a brilliant series you'll enjoy it ❤❤

[@jadamiller7485]

I just realized how cringe Victoria's friends throwing a paper ball at her was. Like, imagine. "Hur hur hur, it'd be so funny to throw this at her! She looked at us! Eeh hee hee! We're so clever!" Like, genuinely laughable how they thought they ate with that. I'm starting to understand DinoBunny.

[@ThePomoAa]

I'm hyped AF. Life is Strange is such a staple in modern gaming. But yeah, prepare to cry.

[@Sarah-pb2ov]

The BEST game ever!! I love love love life is strange❤

[@lucalbrecht1477]

Especially in Chloe's house and in the schoolyard. You missed a lot of content that would have had consequences for further episodes.

[@regect90]

There's so much to read and interact with! Proceeds to do neither 😂

[@melissaisloud7404]

I subscribed as soon as she laughed at Kate getting bullied. 🤣 That laugh is going to have a butterfly effect for later episodes. 😝 When she said “Come on, brah” before the “Shaka brah” moment I knew I’d made the right choice subscribing.

[@SaturnEdits96]

So glad you play the original and not the remaster version

[@dan290786]

It’s way better than the remaster

[@squarebarrel]

Love this game. 10 years ago I bought this game on a whim because I was bored of whatever I was playing at the time. No spoilers but you will ball your eyes out.

[@arabellas70s]

you can spend as much time as you'd like exploring the environment and snooping around, btw, it's actually beneficial if you want to get more lore and information. hope you enjoy the game :')

[@lucalbrecht1477]

I can never understand people that don't have the patience to listen to the full dialogue. Like they clicked on something to hear their main characters thoughts about it, but then they don't have the patience to hear the thoughts about it so why did they click on it in the first first place if they didn't want to hear it? I'm so confused. This is just the type of game where the character's thoughts are not just one small sentence. But that's unique and special about this game.

[@ThobyJukes]

after watching this and the Before the Storm playthrough twice, im dying by "will this game make me cry?"😂

[@ema-yd4zh]

FINALLY omg!! so excited to see you experience this masterpiece🫶🏼

[@callamastia]

i always love watching a new LiS playthrough 😄

[@DebbyFlandes]

please part 2!! I just discovered you and this was amazing!! pls part too adn3 finish the game please!!!

[@Emmalition]

Edited today! Sorry for the delay - my game corrupted and had to rebuild my ps5 database!

[@DebbyFlandes]

@@Emmalition i just subscribed!! Love your video can’t wait to see more!! 🤍 also is this the remastered version you’re playing?

[@shadowgaze]

⁠@@DebbyFlandesshe’s playing the original version

[@AllieOk]

I was waiting for a new The Walking Dead video but I'm equally happy to have a Life Is Strange video 💫

[@Cerebrus000]

SOOOO Happy you're doing lis!

[@diplocephalus]

Oh this game is good GOOD!!. I'm so happy to see you going after another great story right after TWD

[@jessymunoz7102]

Came from your bloodborne series and I just have to say I love your attitude and vibe! Hope you go far :))

[@just-gaming213]

Such an amazing game, I'm looking forward to this.

[@ilseizi]

Hope you play the prequel "Life is strange before the storm" and the sequel when it comes out "life is strange double exposure".

[@alenafraskova6903]

It was great, I hope you will continue playing as I am hooked on the story :))

[@TrippleBPlays]

I look forward to watching you ecxperience this game for the first time. The Life Is Strange games is one of my favorite series. I look forward to Life Is Strange: Double Exposure in October. I hope you enjoy the other 4 Chapters.

[@GentM2015]

I would love to see you play Last of Us 2. I feel like you would enjoy it.

[@NerdyGamerReacts]

Niceto see new people discovering this game series, after tou finish2 this game, please play Before The Storm, as it is a prequel, but you get the context from playing life is Strange first, as well as true colors, both excellent games in the LIS2 universe, I subbed, looking forward to seeing more. 😃

[@deathinc]

at least 90% of the game is interacting with stuff around you. you're missing out if you skip it.

[@dan290786]

Not sure Emma reads all the comments

[@stanwright4110]

People wonder if video games can be art, and this game is the answer that yes they are. There are parts of this game where I had to take a break because it was so intense.

[@petrusjnaude7279]

Probably the algorithm at work, but it's a strange coincidence that this showed up in my feed a few days after watching the reveal trailer for the upcoming Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, which has you playing as Max again.

[@scotiej]

I know it's been a month already but I appreciate how you noticed Chloe is more than a little troubled. A lot of players/fans tend to side with Chloe because they like her, not realizing how she's got some serious emotional issues that have been left to fester since her dad died. So she clings to any person who has trouble telling her no and immediately rejects anyone with a backbone because she's scared to death of facing her grief and loss.

[@Oloviye]

This was very enjoyable i hope you continue playing 💙😊