![]() ![]() Then, he is surrounded by several dynamic and heartbreaking LGBTQ characters throughout the past two episodes. Players were given the option of a bisexual main character, but also a strongly compelling character to boot. ![]() Climb back down off the back of the truck and enter the truck through the now open door to drive away. We suggest you play the episode first and then return for your second run if you accidentally miss out on the gay romance (like this writer/gaymer did). Image via Dontnod & Square Enix Warning: Spoilers for Life is Strange 2’s Episode 3 found below. Climb up into the back of the truck and force open the rearview window, then unlock the doors. by Devin Randall Finn and Sean / Screenshot. Use the screwdriver to puncture the tyres on the car. With one episode left in Life is Strange 2, we can rest easy knowing that the game gave us everything we could have wanted in terms of LGBTQ representation. Find all optional collectibles in Episode 3. Sean and Jacob in Life is Strange 2 Episode 4: “Faith” / Image via Dontnod & SquareEnix Life is Strange 2 & LGBTQ Characters And with this episode being highly political and critical of religious extremism, its addition is appreciated.Īnd again, the addition of another LGBTQ character after the surplus of characters in the last episode shows just how much Life is Strange is supportive of queer perspectives. Certainly, the story of religious intolerance of LGBTQ people and conversion therapy is a topical one. This was a surprise character reveal and development that left me touched and pleasantly surprised. And the following, “Does she know about the boy?” was bursting with bi exposure and acceptance. A “as long as you’re happy” never felt so sweet. What followed was a short but sweet scene when the father expressed his surprise but overall acceptance and love of Sean. Being totally committed to playing Sean as bisexual, I decided to admit having past feelings for the girl.īut then, I was happy to see a dialogue option to confess to kissing a boy. ![]() In this much needed restful moment, Sean imagines his father bringing up a former crush with a girl. One dream sequence in the episode sees Sean imagining a road trip with his deceased father. All of this helps to make Sean a compelling and heartbreakingly passionate main character to watch, follow, and play as.īut on top of that, the game stayed committed to giving players the option of portraying Sean as bisexual. He is a growing man dealing with being homeless, being without family, and being the target of violence in an increasingly racist country. While I initially thought that the premise of the game was brotherhood and making sure to raise your brother right, the real focus ended up being the triumphs and failures of a teen thrust into terrible situations.ĭue to the large lack of little brother Daniel in this episode, the game had the time to really spotlight how great of a character Sean is. First, Sean Diaz came through this episode as the hero and main draw for Life is Strange 2. ![]()
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