Episode 1 is just $2.99, which introduces the concept of time travel in the game, as well as sets up the characters and the central plot: finding a missing girl. You’ll guide the time traveling Max, her partner in crime (and time) Chloe, on a search for Rachel, Chloe’s “friend.” During the journey you’ll confront tough questions about love, family, drugs, bullying, depression, life, and even death.
After episode 1 gets you hooked, get episodes 2-5 for $8.99, or just download episode 2 for 99¢. Episode 2 is where you really start to stretch your legs with time travel, as well as realize there are dire consequences for your actions.
I just finished playing the prequel, Life is Strange Before the Storm, which was a fantastic prequel worthy of the original. Now I’m ready to go back to the original… and then replay Before the Storm again. Really, it’s just an endless cycle at this point. You’ll either love or hate me (or both) for getting you into this game, but that’s a risk I’m willing to take!