
Fish (Mentioned) - The fisherman mentions that there are no edible fish left in Arcadia Bay.Local Birds - Dead birds are seen in the backyard of the Madsen household.Lisa the Plant (Determinant) - Lisa might be found drowned or dehydrated depending on Max's earlier choices to water her twice or not watering her at all in the last two episodes.See here for diary entries and messages from this episode.
A new rewind power presents itself to Max, and its use has devastating consequences. As they make headway, Chloe discovers that even those close to her have secrets. Cassidy and Finn essentially live without rules and jump on freighters, which Sean finds an attractive idea.Max Caulfield and her "partner in crime", Chloe Price, start an investigation into the mysteries surrounding Blackwell students Kate Marsh and Rachel Amber.The fact that Stephen took nearly a decade to build his model train set may be a reference to Daniel's age (9), and therefore allude to a parent's long journey to lay the foundation for his child's future.
Both Sean and Karen intended to escape the Reynolds' home and their rules via train. Training his powers allow Daniel to grow and develop, but they are repressed for his safety. Trains (and training) represent freedom and change in the context of the episode. It may also allude to Claire's overly strict house rules, which Sean and Daniel struggle under and eventually break in order to find more information about their mother. It may allude to Sean's rules regarding keeping Daniel's power a secret, which is brought into question over the course of the episode. The title "Rules" has two meanings within the context of the episode. There are nine achievements the player can earn on Steam, PlayStation or Xbox for finding collectibles or drawing something. GameSpot rated the episode as "great" with a score of 8/10. Destructoid rated the episode as "good" with a score of 7/10. Steam user-reviews are "mostly positive" out of 115 reviews. "The decision-making mechanic does not overwrite the nuanced motivations and personalities of the characters." Key points of criticism were the under-utilization of interesting newly-introduced characters, (.). GameSpot praised the episode for its strong attention to detail in environments, engrossing writing and heartfelt performances. Death with Dignity - Sufjan Stevens (Instrumental, played over several scenes involving Chris Eriksen)Įpisode 2 received generally favorable to average reviews. I Found A Way - First Aid Kit (Covered by Cassidy at the Christmas market, played over ending scene). Wolf (Played during montage as Sean and Daniel traverse towards Beaver Creek) Licensed Soundtrack Main article: Soundtrack (Life is Strange 2) If Sean chooses not to step forward and intervene, Daniel will snap the cougar's neck with his powers in a fit of rage. Cougar (Determinant) - Upon finding the cougar that killed Mushroom, Daniel will telekinetically ensnare it. Mushroom - After being let outside while Sean and Daniel prepare to leave for Beaver Creek, Mushroom is attacked and dragged away from the abandoned house by a wild cougar. Will Daniel keep his power concealed or break the rules in a time of need?" Checkpoints As Daniel gradually falls ill, Sean’s concern for his younger brother increases and decides the pair of them must make their way to their distant grandparent’s house to recover and seek shelter.ĭuring their stay, they encounter next-door neighbor Chris, a young boy the same age as Daniel who believes he is a super-hero by the name of Captain Spirit.Īs Daniel and Chris begin to form a friendship, Sean insists on Daniel following a set of rules around his power.
"The two brothers continue their journey on the road into the winter months & struggle against the cold.