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Chapter 1: Still Life
Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Chapter 1: Still Life

Complete Life is Strange: Double Exposure Chapter 1: Still Life walkthrough, including polaroid collectible locations and trophy tips.

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Complete Life is Strange: Double Exposure Chapter 1: Still Life walkthrough, including polaroid collectible locations and trophy tips.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In the 'Out of the Gutter' scene, Max and Safi break into a condemned bowling alley. Move a fallen shelf to enter the bar area.
  2. 2
    Examine 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.
  3. 3
    Examine graffiti on the ground for a dynamic conversation choice.
  4. 4
    Head to the bowling lanes and take a photo. Follow the path to a tarp area and explore.
  5. 5
    Find a bowling alley plushie. Take an optional photo of the shoe rack.
  6. 6
    Pull the tarp to reveal a model of the solar system.
  7. 7
    Use the shoe rack to climb to a landing, walk up the stairs, and head for the door at the end of the hallway.
  8. 8
    Examine items in the birthday room. Look at Neblus model and take a photo.
  9. 9
    Climb 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)

  1. Arrive at the Turtle bar. Talk with Safi and Amanda. Answer Amanda's questions as you wish.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Talk to Reggie and Diamond near the murals.
  5. Examine upside-down paintings around the bar. Turn them around after examining a sign near the stage that says 'no touching the art'.
  6. Examine the staff recommends to learn more about Amanda's interests.
  7. Find a polaroid collectible near the door by the fireplace.
  8. Examine the worst pickup board near Amanda.
  9. Talk to Safi and Reggie for dialogue options.
  10. Examine the bartaps for another talk option with Amanda.
  11. Talk to Amanda. Reggie will knock over a glass, requiring you to pick it up while Amanda deals with something in the back.
  12. Return to Amanda. Use Safi to win the pick line challenge, or use Reggie or Max's original line for a funny scene.
  13. For the Misery Cult fan question, tell Amanda if you heard them or not.
  14. Make a beer recommendation for more 'Amanda spunk'.
  15. Ask to hang out; Amanda will ask if it's a friend or date thing.
  16. 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)

  1. Arrive at the Observatory. Max and friends discuss hypothetical apocalypse scenarios.
  2. Choose a cup to drink from: Nerdy, Actually vodka, or Toilet wine mug.
  3. Explore the hub. Look at the telescope near Moses for a Moment of Calm.
  4. Take a photo of Safi. Talk to her, but she won't reveal good news yet.
  5. Take a snapshot of Moses and talk to him. He gives you a bottle cap to hide.
  6. 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.
  7. You can choose whether Safi tells you her secret.
  8. Max and Moses talk about Safi.
  9. Max takes a picture of the landscape and gets a headache.
  10. Max is at the observatory entrance, listening to music.
  11. Explore the entrance by looking at the statue.
  12. Head down the path. Find a polaroid collectible to your right before arriving at another statue.
  13. Head to the statue for a scene.
  14. 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

  1. Max puts photos on her wall and searches for a specific photo dependent on a previous choice.
  2. Receive a text from Amanda, who is coming over.
  3. Go to Max's dresser and select an outfit.
  4. Explore the bedroom: examine the computer, photo wall, acceptance letter, photography award, poetry books, and posters.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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