![]() ![]() Play Chloe, Max’s old friend who became a rebellious troublemaker, brings us closer to the mystery of Rachel Amber, a fellow student who’s been missing for a concerning amount of time. After all, Max has other problems (and closer friends) to worry about, too. Still, I would understand why a player may not pick up on these subtle, quiet elements of Kate’s story, and prioritize other characters and choices instead. Hints of drugs, mental illness, and potential sexual abuse make for a nasty combo. I did everything in my power to support Kate because Life is Strange creates brutal situations that made me want to. In Episode 2, which is ultimately her story, Kate’s position as the school’s least-liked student grows into something more dramatic. The figure at the front of this is Kate Marsh, a devout Catholic with no memory of certain humiliating events that have gone viral. ![]() All of this feeds back into a likable, relatable protagonist I continue to enjoy playing. Characters that didn’t work before now have more meaningful time in the spotlight, and they have a huge effect on Max’s future. For the first time, I’m interested in character arcs and mysteries that aren’t directly about Max Caulfield. The writing and character performances remain problematic, but the humanity hidden beneath the awkward delivery of out-of-place lines bursts free in Episode 2. Play I criticized Life is Strange: Episode 1 - Chrysalis, for failing to create convincing, compelling characters, and developer Dontnod has almost entirely rectified this issue in Out of Time. ![]()
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