This game is rated ESRB: Mature 17+ for Blood, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, Sexual Themes, Violence and Strong Language.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm – Episode 1: Awake is the opening chapter of a three-part standalone adventure developed by Deck Nine, released in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Set three years before the events of the original Life is Strange, the game centers on Chloe Price, a rebellious teenager whose life shifts when she forms an unexpected friendship with Rachel Amber. Part of the BAFTA award-winning franchise, this entry charts new narrative territory by focusing on characters and relationships that predate the first game's timeline. Gameplay follows the adventure genre's familiar emphasis on story, dialogue, and choice-driven interaction, with the evolving bond between Chloe and Rachel serving as the dramatic core. The episode establishes the foundation for the broader arc that will unfold across the remaining two installments.
