Buy it if you like
- Story: 173 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 47 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 45 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Interface: 55 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 36 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Performance: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 5k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
42% of themes are praise33% are divided25% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
173 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
While I don't personally think it's as good as the first game, and there's no rewind superpower, it's still a very good story with emotional appeal.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
47 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
While the original 2017 release was already celebrated for its emotional storytelling and nuanced performances, the remastered version seeks to refine and modernize the experience through enhanced visuals, improved character animations, and updated lighting.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
45 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay in Before the Storm remains faithful to the original design, emphasizing dialogue choices, exploration, and emotional decision-making over traditional action mechanics.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
35 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The visuals look great, and the soundtrack perfectly captures the mood — emotional, calm, and sometimes heartbreaking.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Character models are sharper and more expressive, facial animations more detailed, and the lighting system creates a richer sense of atmosphere.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story173 reviews
Graphics47 reviews
Gameplay45 reviews
Audio35 reviews
Characters15 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls100% still recommend
Difficulty100% still recommend
Linux compatibility75% still recommend
Optimization100% still recommend
Players complain
Interface78% still recommend
Bugs81% still recommend
Performance86% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$39.99
The lowest we've tracked is $7.99.
6 points recordedtoday · $39.99
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