Life Is Strange: Before The Storm - Everything We Know So Far
8. New Game Mechanics
To coincide with Before the Storm's new protagonist, a couple of new gameplay mechanics exclusive to Chloe have been revealed.
The main one is called "Backtalk", a risk/reward speech check-esque mechanic that will be utilized in the game's dialogue sections. So, when Chloe needs to provoke whoever she's talking to in one way or another, get her way, or simply get out of a sticky situation, you will have to chance to do so using your wits.
In addition, a new graffiti mechanic, which allows Chloe to tag various, specific spots around Arcadia Bay, has also been confirmed. And, true to form for the series, you'll be able to choose exactly what she writes.
Exactly how important this mechanic will be is still vague, but if nothing else, it will likely tie into Life Is Strange's omnipresent theme of the "Butterfly Effect".