If you would like to see a trailer, Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMxetvCzTcQ
I have been so excited for this episode of Life Is Strange. The trailer made me want to see it even more! So in this episode, Chloe and Max's friendship definitely blossoms in this episode and the gameplay and exploration of Max's powers deepens.
(Spoilers! for those who haven't played the first or second episode, you have been warned)
So at the end of the first episode, Max opens up to Chloe and tells her about her new found powers and the terrible tornado which destroys their town and how this tornado is meant to arrive within days. Upon knowing this information, Chloe would like some proof (As any person would) of Max's abilities.
Max starts by telling Chloe what she has in her pockets. Of course, she purposely fails to start with so Chloe would then empty her pockets so Max could get a good look. Max then rewinds and tells Chloe what she has in her pockets, down to the tiny details. For example, what the key ring was on her keys and how many cigarettes she had in her packet. As predicted, Chloe is blown away but isn't fully convinced. For Max's next trick, she would predict the future in the next coming moments in the diner.
She, again, watches all the events happen and once they have, she then rewinds and tells Chloe what was going to happen. She predicts that a mug will break, an officer would get an emergency call and his partner would drive off without him, a small fight would break out but Chloe's mum broke it up and then finally, a cockroach would craw on the jukebox and cause it to break.
Chloe is flabbergasted, and then "Pledges allegiance to Max and all the powers she holds". This is just one of the main events that is going on. But, unfortunately, Kate is going through a particularly rough patch as the abuse she is getting from the viral video begins to pile on top of her and Max can't help but want to live up to the 'superhero' she has become. Max tries really hard to keep Kate happy and is also trying to gather evidence against Nathan Prescott who Kate claimed drugged her the night the viral video was filmed.
Chloe wants to hang out and bond with Max. They head to 'Chloe's special place' and Chloe decides that she wants to shoot her gun at some bottles for some teen fun. They chill and fire a few rounds with Max's powers to help Chloe guide the shots she takes. This over use of Max's powers leads her to collapse. They discovered that Max's powers do have a limit and she does inflict damage on herself if she over uses her powers.
She quickly recovers and wakes up laying down on Chloe's lap, almost cradling her. This does show that Chloe's sensitive side is coming out a lot more around Max. Once a few more shots are fired, a stranger to Max comes out of the forest. Chloe knows him as Frank. He speaks about how Chloe owes him money. Things get a lot more dangerous when Chloe notices that Frank is wearing Rachel's bracelet and demands that he explains how he got it. Frank then pulls out a knife to threaten Chloe. Max then gathers her courage and points the gun at Frank and tells him to back off.
There are then two choices to make one is to shoot Frank but there are no bullets in the gun from the previous sessions. Frank gets angry at the fact Max tried to shoot him and states "I won't forget you girly..." Frank leaves and Chloe hugs Max, thanking her for standing up for her. If you choose not to shoot Frank. Then Frank makes his way over mocking Max and then takes the gun from her. He then states "I will keep the gun as interest while I wait for my money, Okay Chloe?" Frank leaves and Chloe gets annoyed at Max for "Basically, handing Frank her gun!"
With a finishing line from Chloe she states (For either choice you make) "Don't worry about it Max, Let's split, my special place don't feel too special anymore..." The best friends leave and they walk along the tracks talking and chatting. Chloe (Depending on your choice) states how she liked having the gun or she likes having the gun. Max holds Chloe's hand and replies with "Chloe, you have me to protect you now." This was adorable and a very cute moment between old friends that are becoming best friends once again.
This is when things take another turn for the worst. Chloe gets her foot stuck on the train tracks and the train was coming fast. Max uses her powers to save Chloe's life just in time. Chloe throws herself at Max and says "You saved my life again Max! We have hella bonded for life over this!" This was an incredible bonding moment between Chloe and Max.
As time goes on we get to the massive situation involving Kate. She has had enough. The bullying from Victoria and Nathan and the humiliation from the viral video had pushed her over her limit. Max returns to the school exhausted from the time travel usage and is then alerted to a situation happening at the girls dorm and everyone was gathering to check it out. To Max's horror she arrives just in time to see Kate leap off the top of the girls dorm to her death. Max tries to be "An Everyday Hero." She tries to rewind time but each time she tries to rewind she can only go back to just before Kate jumps which doesn't give her enough time to reach Kate.
She gathers her last bit of strength to pause time so she could make it to the roof. She reaches the top, nose bleeding and on the verge of passing out just to call out to Kate. She turns around teary eyed and barely holding on. You can save Kate but she can also commit suicide. From what you did in the past, it can either hinder or help your situation. (They mean it when they say "This event will have consequences") They then finish the episode with the investigation as to why Kate is driven to suicide and then a strange and unexpected eclipse and a cuddle from Warren. (Possible romance that might blossom between the two nerds)
Review
This episode blew me away and, again, left me wanting more! I cannot wait for the third episode which there was a taster for at the end of episode 2 which also looked extremely amazing and interesting.
I really hope each episode gets better and better which is all I can expect from what has already been shown. It is an amazing game and is unique in it's own way, which keeps everyone wanting more.
If you have a chance to play it then I highly recommend it and it definitely is a must buy or must watch depending on how you are going through the series.
Thanks for reading my review and hope you enjoyed it.
Happy Gaming!
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