Romance 101 – Life is Strange: Double Exposure Romance Guide

Life is Strange – but so is Max’s love life!

Chapter 3 in Life is Strange: Double Exposure brings players to a romantic crossroads, where they can choose between two captivating love interests – Vinh and Amanda – or take a different path altogether, choosing to date both or neither.

Double the Exposure, Double the Love!

Haha… Get it?

*clears throat* Anyways, here are all your options for finding love in Life is Strange: Double Exposure.

1. Life is Strange: Double Exposure Romance Guide

Life is Strange: Double Exposure’s achievement list features four challenges for the heart:

• A Nice Girl Who Runs a Bar (Romance Amanda)
• Only Eyes for the Bad Boy (Romance Vinh)
• It’s Complicated (Romance both Amanda and Vinh)
• Romantically Disentangled (Romance neither Amanda nor Vinh)

To help you unlock these achievements, we’ll break down the process of romancing each love interest.

In Chapter 3 of Life is Strange Double Exposure, to romance Amanda, kiss her when prompted during the final conversation after the make-believe date (living world). Choose “Kiss Vinh” during the “Smash or Pass” game (dead world) to romance Vinh. If you want to date neither, simply choose not to kiss either.

i. A Nice Girl Who Runs a Bar

To Romance Amanda, follow these steps:

• Switch to the Living World using Max’s Pulse ability.
• Initiate a conversation with Amanda at the bar, leading to a playful, imaginary date.
• After the imaginary date, Amanda will guide Max to the cozy sofas near the fireplace.
• During the following heartfelt conversation, choose to kiss Amanda to begin a romantic relationship.

ii. Only Eyes for the Bad Boy

To Romance Vinh, follow these steps:

• Enter the Snapping Turtle and shift into the Dead World using Max’s Pulse ability.
• Find Vinh at the bar, nursing a whiskey bottle. Engage with him and join him for a chat.
• Choose your dialogue options carefully, as this conversation will set the tone for your relationship.
• Play the “Smash or Pass” game, choosing “Kiss Vinh” when prompted.

iii. It’s Complicated

To unlock the third romance achievement in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, revisit Chapter 3 via the Chapter Select menu by selecting “Spin” and then “Nobody Wants to Drink Alone.”

• Conveniently, both Amanda and Vinh’s romances unfold within the Snapping Turtle.
• You’ll have to jump between the living and dead worlds to romance them both.
• However, pursuing both romances simultaneously will prevent you from unlocking their individual achievements.
• You’ll need to complete the chapter at least four times to earn all four achievements.

iv. Romantically Disentangled

If you don’t want to date either Amanda or Vinh in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, here’s what to do:

• Make neutral or platonic choices.
• Ignore romantic prompts.

Life is Strange – but so is Max’s love life, so which path did you choose? Did you Vinh his heart? Or did you find brew-tiful romance with Amanda?

Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below, and don’t forget to check out our other Life is Strange guides and content!

2. About Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Life is Strange: Double Exposure brings back Max Caulfield, the protagonist from the first title, Life is Strange. Max is all set to attend Caledon University. However, life is usually as it seems. Max must jump back and forth between two timelines to solve yet another supernatural mystery.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure is developed by Deck Nine Games and published by Square Enix. It was launched on October 29th, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.