Life is Strange - Episode 1

Life is Strange - Episode 1 is a choice-driven narrative adventure where a unique time-rewind power lets you reshape moments and consequences. Play as photography student Max Caulfield as she returns to Arcadia Bay and uncovers a dark mystery entwined with her best friend Chloe and the town. Explore classrooms, dorms, and backstreets, solve environmental puzzles, and alter decisions to change conversations, scenes, and outcomes. Cinematic storytelling, authentic dialogue, and an atmospheric indie soundtrack create an emotional coming-of-age journey with lasting impact. Begin the season with Episode 1 and set the path that will echo through the episodes to come.

Explore Arcadia Bay, inspect objects, and read clues to learn about characters and the world. Talk to classmates, teachers, and locals, choosing dialogue options that reflect your intentions. Rewind time to test different choices, fix mistakes, and solve cause-and-effect puzzles. Collect key items and optional photo opportunities to unlock journal entries and achievements. Make critical decisions during tense moments, knowing consequences can be immediate or delayed. Review your journal, texts, and objective reminders to track relationships and plan your next move.