Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a narrative-driven adventure game set in the Life is Strange universe. Released in 2017 for Xbox One and other platforms, the game serves as a prequel to the original Life is Strange series. Developed by Deck Nine and published by Square Enix, players control Chloe Price, a rebellious teenager who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a popular girl with a secret. As the story unfolds, players make decisions that affect the narrative and character interactions. The game is celebrated for its emotional storytelling and choice-driven mechanics within the adventure genre.