Complete Life is Strange: Double Exposure Chapter 1: Still Life walkthrough, including polaroid collectible locations and trophy tips.
Walkthrough
- 1In the 'Out of the Gutter' scene, Max and Safi break into a condemned bowling alley. Move a fallen shelf to enter the bar area.
- 2Examine objects in the bar area. Take a picture of the bottles on the table, then a picture of a stain on the wall that looks like a face.
- 3Examine graffiti on the ground for a dynamic conversation choice.
- 4Head to the bowling lanes and take a photo. Follow the path to a tarp area and explore.
- 5Find a bowling alley plushie. Take an optional photo of the shoe rack.
- 6Pull the tarp to reveal a model of the solar system.
- 7Use the shoe rack to climb to a landing, walk up the stairs, and head for the door at the end of the hallway.
- 8Examine items in the birthday room. Look at Neblus model and take a photo.
- 9Climb down the ladder to end the chapter with a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically), solidifying Max and Safi's friendship.
Snapshot list:
- Bottles at bar (unmissable)
- Stain on the Wall (optional/story related)
- Bowling lane (part of the story)
- Shoe Rack (Optional)
- Model (Story)
Scene A Drink to Remember (1 polaroid collectible)
- Arrive at the Turtle bar. Talk with Safi and Amanda. Answer Amanda's questions as you wish.
- Safi will ask about your relationship with the blue-haired girl and the ending of Life is Strange 1. Respond to her questions about your interest in Amanda.
- You have free roam (the open-world mode where you move and play without an active mission) of the bar. Your phone will unlock with Messages and a social media app.
- Talk to Reggie and Diamond near the murals.
- Examine upside-down paintings around the bar. Turn them around after examining a sign near the stage that says 'no touching the art'.
- Examine the staff recommends to learn more about Amanda's interests.
- Find a polaroid collectible near the door by the fireplace.
- Examine the worst pickup board near Amanda.
- Talk to Safi and Reggie for dialogue options.
- Examine the bartaps for another talk option with Amanda.
- Talk to Amanda. Reggie will knock over a glass, requiring you to pick it up while Amanda deals with something in the back.
- Return to Amanda. Use Safi to win the pick line challenge, or use Reggie or Max's original line for a funny scene.
- For the Misery Cult fan question, tell Amanda if you heard them or not.
- Make a beer recommendation for more 'Amanda spunk'.
- Ask to hang out; Amanda will ask if it's a friend or date thing.
- Moses arrives and invites Max and Safi to watch a meteor shower at the observatory.
Polaroid Collectibles:
- 1. By the door near the fireplace area.
Trophies/Achievements:
- Art Restoration - Fixed all the paintings.
Scene Things are Looking up (1 Polaroid collectible)
- Arrive at the Observatory. Max and friends discuss hypothetical apocalypse scenarios.
- Choose a cup to drink from: Nerdy, Actually vodka, or Toilet wine mug.
- Explore the hub. Look at the telescope near Moses for a Moment of Calm.
- Take a photo of Safi. Talk to her, but she won't reveal good news yet.
- Take a snapshot of Moses and talk to him. He gives you a bottle cap to hide.
- Choose where to hide the bottle cap: inside the snowball pile near Safi, the cigarette pack near Safi, her bag, or her favorite candy. Hiding it in the candy wins the game.
- You can choose whether Safi tells you her secret.
- Max and Moses talk about Safi.
- Max takes a picture of the landscape and gets a headache.
- Max is at the observatory entrance, listening to music.
- Explore the entrance by looking at the statue.
- Head down the path. Find a polaroid collectible to your right before arriving at another statue.
- Head to the statue for a scene.
- Follow the path to Safi to start the mystery.
Polaroid Collectible:
- 2. Photo is found near the statue for a cutscene.
Trophies/Achievements:
- Putting the “Cap in Caper” - Successfully slipped Safi the bottle cap.
Scene Max’s house
- Max puts photos on her wall and searches for a specific photo dependent on a previous choice.
- Receive a text from Amanda, who is coming over.
- Go to Max's dresser and select an outfit.
- Explore the bedroom: examine the computer, photo wall, acceptance letter, photography award, poetry books, and posters.
- Head downstairs into the kitchen. Look at the card on the island, the pan on the stove, the to-do list on the fridge, and the hot sauce bottle.
- Go downstairs through the door labeled 'Arrested Developments' to check out Max's Dark Room.
Tips
- In order to get the 'Frame Fatale' or 'Bay or Bae' trophy, a second playthrough is required.
- Taking optional photos can contribute to achievements like 'Art Restoration'.
- Choosing the candy to hide the bottle cap is the winning option for the 'Putting the “Cap in Caper”' trophy.
- Pay attention to dialogue choices, as they can affect relationships and unlock specific scenes or photos.
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