Life is Strange: True Colors

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  1. TheHappyPup
    Sep 15, 2021
    10
    Very good game, the only problem I have with it is that the story is short.
  2. TudorPopescu
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    The most impressive part of this game is the facial animations of the characters. I found myself actually looking and reading the emotions on characters' faces. Gotta love that motion capture. The graphics have also improved significantly since Life is Strange 2, True Colors looks absolutely gorgeous.

    The characters themselves are another strong part, especially Steph and Ryan. The game    The most impressive part of this game is the facial animations of the characters. I found myself actually looking and reading the emotions on characters' faces. Gotta love that motion capture. The graphics have also improved significantly since Life is Strange 2, True Colors looks absolutely gorgeous.

    The characters themselves are another strong part, especially Steph and Ryan. The game feels very short though, I wanted to spend more time with them. The main story is kind of uneventful and short, but the characters definitely carry this game.

    I also want to praise the game for its rich options in the Accessibility menu, especially the option for having more reaction time for the time-based decisions. The most frustrating thing about these games is having a too little time for reacting, not being able to fully read and understand the options, then the timer runs out and the game automatically picks an option for me. Screw that, the whole point of these games is making the decisions yourself. And this is a franchise with supernatural abilities, so don't tell me it is actually "realistic" that in certain scenarios you should have a limited reaction time.

    If you liked any of the other Life is Strange games, you will like this, too!    … Expand
  3. ItGeraltOfRivia
    Sep 29, 2021
    9
    С удовольствием прохожу игру, хорошая картинка, красивые персонажи, норм сюжет, изучаю все что есть в игре, есть конечно к чему придраться но все таки вместо этого я лучше наслажусь игрой, слава богу здесь нету ничего сверх плохого. Да и в целом, игр в данном жанре не так и много выходит, из-за чего вдвойне приятней играть.С удовольствием прохожу игру, хорошая картинка, красивые персонажи, норм сюжет, изучаю все что есть в игре, есть конечно к чему придраться но все таки вместо этого я лучше наслажусь игрой, слава богу здесь нету ничего сверх плохого. Да и в целом, игр в данном жанре не так и много выходит, из-за чего вдвойне приятней играть.
  4. Raverin
    Feb 28, 2022
    8
    If you like this series, then it's a great game for you and you won't regret it, a very good emotional ride from which you will have diverse feelings, well-written characters, a beautiful town and especially very fun, prepare your handkerchiefs and hurray to play.
  5. r03vg
    Dec 25, 2021
    9
    Слегка наивный сюжет, но может именно этого нам и не хватает среди серых будней?
  6. DylanColino
    Jan 7, 2022
    8
    Buena historia, muy inspirada en el Life is Strange original

    Arrancando por el tema graficos, me parece excelente el trabajo que hicieron con este juego, es impresionante lo bien que mejoro y las animaciones faciales son una delicia, esto ultimo lo critique mucho en las ediciones anteriores, por suerte en este juego nos trajeron unas animaciones muy bien hechas, tengo mucho hype por el    Buena historia, muy inspirada en el Life is Strange original

    Arrancando por el tema graficos, me parece excelente el trabajo que hicieron con este juego, es impresionante lo bien que mejoro y las animaciones faciales son una delicia, esto ultimo lo critique mucho en las ediciones anteriores, por suerte en este juego nos trajeron unas animaciones muy bien hechas, tengo mucho hype por el Life is Strange Remastered.

    Mantiene la misma jugabilidad que en ediciones anteriores pero con un gran enfoque en el RPG, siendo uno de los capitulos casi 100% exclusivo de un juego RPG que para mi no aporta nada a la historia, se me hizo muy aburrido y poco interesante.

    La historia esta muy buena, no es la mejor, pero es interesante el desarrollo de esta, está inspirada en el Life is Strange original pero con un resultado malo, es decir, no me genero ningun factor sorpresa, no puedo entrar en detalles sin dar spoilers por lo que es mejor que lo experimentes por tu propia cuenta.    … Expand
  7. xSirKotelx
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Well ... after finishing the game I think it is one of the best games I have played, brilliant story, brilliant soundtrack and nice mini-games, well-written characters, admittedly, the game takes quite a long time, but I think it is worth "suffering" to see a really well written story.
    I heartily recommend :)
  8. Mohammadof
    Sep 12, 2021
    8
    Soundtrack: AWSOME
    Story: Quite good ( It has some unnecessary and boring moments )
    Soundtracks, visuals, and characters create a great atmosphere.
    Powers were much more fun to use than I initially expected.
    I rate it Life is strange 1 > True Colors > Before the Storm > Life is strange 2.
  9. Warrior897
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Good story except a few weird things. Great characters. Enough affect to the story but could be better
  10. Okknil
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    made me cry and loved it , this game is wonderful , I can feel the emotions of Alex
  11. sweedsarentppl
    Mar 9, 2022
    8
    Very interesting game where super power is empathy. Everyone feels real and natural and the dialog keeps you engaged. This is the best life is strange game. Play this one.
  12. espitto
    Sep 13, 2021
    8
    Great game, the not very compelling story, however, does not exceed the previous titles.
  13. philzlz
    Dec 4, 2021
    8
    There was something relaxing about the whole game, I am a sucker for small American towns in movies and series, mix that with the state of Colorado and you get a beautiful setting. While I thought the plot twist was pretty lame and could be seen a mile away, I somehow liked the characters. I had some great evenings with this game and found some cool tracks through it on Youtube music. ItThere was something relaxing about the whole game, I am a sucker for small American towns in movies and series, mix that with the state of Colorado and you get a beautiful setting. While I thought the plot twist was pretty lame and could be seen a mile away, I somehow liked the characters. I had some great evenings with this game and found some cool tracks through it on Youtube music. It just had this relaxing effect on me that is hard to put into words. While I think the first Life is Strange is a better game, I really liked the animations in this one. The facial animations (smiles especially) and eye movement expressed the characters emotions quiet well. The town could have been bigger, the space in which you can move is pretty small.… Expand
  14. lautaropw
    Oct 7, 2021
    8
    Very good story interactive game, truly on top animations for this gen.
    Totally fell in love with all the characters, and has its up and downs like only LiS does It.
    Only negative thing I have to say Is that maybe the ending was a bit rushed, all that set-up resolved in such little time, but apart from that is truly a great expierence. Really looking forward to the next installment in    Very good story interactive game, truly on top animations for this gen.
    Totally fell in love with all the characters, and has its up and downs like only LiS does It.
    Only negative thing I have to say Is that maybe the ending was a bit rushed, all that set-up resolved in such little time, but apart from that is truly a great expierence.
    Really looking forward to the next installment in this series (and the Steph DLC).    … Expand
  15. Jonnyrosa
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    The game is excellent, the art direction is amazing, the graphic evolution and the story very immersive.
  16. Kiska_Adventure
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    Nice Game, Nice Gameplay, Nice Characters, Nice History, Nice Graphics!!!!!
  17. CrazyMrLahey
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    This game is fantastic. If you liked life is strange, you'll like this game.
  18. LowSoldier20
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    Life is strange true colors is an amazing game. I honestly didn't expect it to be what it was from all the trailers, the cover etc. I am a person who judges games from their cover which make me not eager to try new games and this was a reminder not to just a book by its cover. It reminded me of the the first life is strange while giving me something new. It manages to improve considerablyLife is strange true colors is an amazing game. I honestly didn't expect it to be what it was from all the trailers, the cover etc. I am a person who judges games from their cover which make me not eager to try new games and this was a reminder not to just a book by its cover. It reminded me of the the first life is strange while giving me something new. It manages to improve considerably on the the aspects that made life I strange an amazing game. It's has decitiona that actually affects the game no matter now minor they are. The graphics, the acting, the direction and oh the facial expressions and movement of the mouth is impressive. It made me feel in a way that only the first life is strange was able to make me feel.… Expand
  19. Acromio
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    The story is engaging, if a bit basic, but the characters and their interactions with the protagonist, Alex, keep True Colors interesting from start to finish.

    The game always tackles its themes of emotional trauma and healing tastefully, without beating the player over the head with them. Deck Nine picked the best elements from the series's previous instalments and used them to    The story is engaging, if a bit basic, but the characters and their interactions with the protagonist, Alex, keep True Colors interesting from start to finish.

    The game always tackles its themes of emotional trauma and healing tastefully, without beating the player over the head with them.

    Deck Nine picked the best elements from the series's previous instalments and used them to create one of the most interesting and refined adventure games on the market.    … Expand
  20. TheTrashBoi
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    An immense improvement over Life is Strange 2, bravo Deck Nine! The game is a bit pricey though and the game is shorter than previous mainline entries so I do recommend buying this on sale though. I loved Alex’s story so much and I can’t wait to see what Deck Nine do next in the future.
  21. maddiplomat
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    I was pleasantly surprised with True Colors, I found myself very immersed in the story. Alex is an amazing protagonist and her powers were much more fun to use than I initially expected. This is my second favorite LiS game of all time. I rate it LiS 1 > True Colors > LiS: Before the Storm > LiS 2. Overall it is very well done, the only downside is that it is a bit shorter than the previousI was pleasantly surprised with True Colors, I found myself very immersed in the story. Alex is an amazing protagonist and her powers were much more fun to use than I initially expected. This is my second favorite LiS game of all time. I rate it LiS 1 > True Colors > LiS: Before the Storm > LiS 2. Overall it is very well done, the only downside is that it is a bit shorter than the previous games, as I completed it in about 11 hours. Still highly recommended!
    P.S. If anyone is wondering about performance. I played this game on a GTX 1660 Super OC Edition. I played at 3840x2160 resolution, with all settings to Very High, except: 1) no ray tracing, 2) shadows set to High, and 3) resolution scaling set to 80%. Under these conditions, I averaged at around 45-50 FPS.    … Expand
  22. WaffleH
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    I just haven't felt this much emotional finishing a up a game in a really long time, and that's exactly what I expect from a Life is Strange game. This is just a massive improvement on the second installment in the series and, although the first game is yet to be dethroned, True Colors didn't stand far behind at all.

    The game is shorter than its predecessors, and as murder mysteries go,    I just haven't felt this much emotional finishing a up a game in a really long time, and that's exactly what I expect from a Life is Strange game. This is just a massive improvement on the second installment in the series and, although the first game is yet to be dethroned, True Colors didn't stand far behind at all.

    The game is shorter than its predecessors, and as murder mysteries go, the plot is lacking a bit. Also gameplaywise it does not improve at all from the previous games and can be boring at times when looking for everything that world has to offer.

    But apart from those few negative points, I think that this game offers a really special experience. The soundtrack is just beautiful and varied, portraying perfectly the setting and mood of every scene. It was really the core of the most emotional scenes in the game, along with the fantastic performances for each and every character, specially from Erika Mori as the protagonist Alex. What I didn't expect would make such a huge difference is the improvement to the facial expressions. The characters and the interactions between them feel so real and it's possible to actually tell exactly how they're feeling without even listening to the dialogue. Regarding the characters themselves, this is as great as expected from a Life is Strange game. Alex is such a sympathetic, fun and relatable protagonist to play as, and the game allows us to really explore the lives of the other characters and feel for them as they accompany Alex throughout this journey.

    All of this adds up to create this beautiful and heart touching experience that I'm sure won't get out of my head anytime soon and that I strongly recommend for every LiS fan out there.    … Expand
  23. DeathKillerNOR
    Oct 5, 2021
    8
    {Personal Experience: Personal Experience}
    10/10 - Fantastic.
    [I am happy that i played this game, and have some good experiences from this game. The supernatural abilities are heavily focused on this game like the previous Life is Strange games. The story is good, and the graphics look fantastic in 1440p. The dialogue throughout the game is great, and the cutscenes are well made.    {Personal Experience: Personal Experience}
    10/10 - Fantastic.
    [I am happy that i played this game, and have some good experiences from this game.
    The supernatural abilities are heavily focused on this game like the previous Life is Strange games.
    The story is good, and the graphics look fantastic in 1440p.
    The dialogue throughout the game is great, and the cutscenes are well made.
    The Objectives is straight forward but it won't lead your hand to the objective like most games.
    It does not have a multiplayer/Co-Op mode.
    And during my PlayThrough, i encountered no bugs or performance bugs.
    It got some re-playability because of the choice, but the story is more or less, a set story.]

    {GamePlay: World/Level Design, Quests/Missions/Objectives, Difficulity (Deffault/Normal), Co-Op/Multiplayer Aspects}
    6/10 - Average.

    {Narrative: Dialogue, Cutscenes}
    9/10 - Great.

    {Visuals: Graphics, Motion Capture/Voice-Sync}
    9/10 - Great.

    {Technical: Bugs, Performance}
    10/10 - Fantastic.

    {Story: The Story}
    7/10 – Good.

    {Replayability: Replayability (Alternate Endings, Secrets, Multiplayer, etc)}
    5/10 – Bad.

    "8/10 – Great.
    These games leave me with something to remember them by, ideas for single-player or multiplayer, clever characters and writing,
    noteworthy graphics and sound, or some combination thereof.
    I recommend getting this game."
    ~DeathKillerNOR~

    ⚠️ IN MY OPINION ⚠️    … Expand
  24. AxaliaN
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    I loved the story and the characters. It ended too soon for me, I want to spend more time in the world of Alex Chen. The music is awesome as ever, it really helps set the mood. Instant buy for me.
  25. Nyri0
    Dec 4, 2021
    9
    All the small details bring Haven to life, and there are a lot of great moments that make up for some weaknesses in the scenario. The work on Alex's power (visuals, sound, and writing) really sells it. I liked every minute of this game.
  26. Dariya
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    Loved the game! Memorable characters, story, amazing graphics! One of the best series!
  27. Goku130
    Sep 12, 2021
    8
    the probleme with this game is that is very very short like wtf even the first life is strange is way longer than this game here
  28. Nurel
    Sep 23, 2021
    8
    Actually a pretty good narrative game.
    Definitely better than LiS 2, but unfortunately not has great and cool, like Life is Strange 1.

    It's surely a step in the right direction.
    They just need to build up from here, and improve the unique qualities of a cool narrative.
  29. layam74
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    As always, a great story, an amazing cool game environment and a cool passage of this story. Everything is at the highest level in this product of this series of games!
  30. xNAMx10
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    AMAZING GAME, Life is Strange 2 is still better but it doesnt take away from how amazing this game is! I LOVE the characters so much especially Alex and Ryan!
  31. lessacebola
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    INCRÍVEL! Eu não tava botando muita fé nesse Life is Strange porque Tell me Why e Twin Mirror decepcionaram um pouco. Não que esses dois jogos sejam ruins, mas eu esperava muito mais deles.

    Porém Life is Strange: True Colors é incrível. Trilha sonora e direção de arte perfeitas como sempre; a história do jogo é muito boa; e dessa vez, eles acertaram em cheio no poder da personagem    INCRÍVEL! Eu não tava botando muita fé nesse Life is Strange porque Tell me Why e Twin Mirror decepcionaram um pouco. Não que esses dois jogos sejam ruins, mas eu esperava muito mais deles.

    Porém Life is Strange: True Colors é incrível. Trilha sonora e direção de arte perfeitas como sempre; a história do jogo é muito boa; e dessa vez, eles acertaram em cheio no poder da personagem principal. Ainda por cima o jogo fala sobre temas como ansiedade, a dor do luto e até temas políticos.

    Esse Life is Strange conseguiu se igualar ao nível do primeiro. Parabéns a toda equipe que fez o jogo.    … Expand
  32. PancakesKatsumi
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    It's good.

    As someone who didn't like Life is Strange 2, this was a nice switch up. This time around, politics aren't shoved down your throat which is nice, not that there isn't any politics. Just that they are few in between. What I noticed is that there was a lot of charterer's whos animations seemed wonky at times. Which sucked since it occurred pretty often. I ended up giving    It's good.

    As someone who didn't like Life is Strange 2, this was a nice switch up. This time around, politics aren't shoved down your throat which is nice, not that there isn't any politics. Just that they are few in between.

    What I noticed is that there was a lot of charterer's whos animations seemed wonky at times. Which sucked since it occurred pretty often.

    I ended up giving it a 8, instead of the 7 ish which I think fits the game more since it didn't include DRM which is nice.    … Expand
  33. Chubac
    Oct 25, 2021
    8
    Great and compelling story. Probably the strongest in the series. Loved it!
  34. RendyP
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    I give this game a 10 out of 10 because it has very nice flag of T.eth. The game has excellent animation, good music.
  35. SpectreZero
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    Wow, I like true colors way way better than the previous game. Kudos to the devs who did a great job developing this game. 10/10 for me
  36. ProbablyMachi
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    Never knew game could break me at the end so much that i couldn't hold my tears. I honestly think this game is the best Life Is Strange and one of the best games i ever played.
  37. RIPtheWitcher
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    The game is good. Story is awesome and characters are good written.
  38. ShadowofZexa
    Apr 15, 2022
    9
    Life is Strange True Colors is one of the greatest games I've played in a very very long time. The characters, story and graphics are phenomenal. Alex is easily the best Life Is Strange protagonist ever and it's not even a contest her story and connection to the other characters in this game is absolutely top notch this game comes highly recommended from me. The only minor downside I canLife is Strange True Colors is one of the greatest games I've played in a very very long time. The characters, story and graphics are phenomenal. Alex is easily the best Life Is Strange protagonist ever and it's not even a contest her story and connection to the other characters in this game is absolutely top notch this game comes highly recommended from me. The only minor downside I can think of is that the world locks you into but either than that it's an amazing game… Expand
  39. TheMegaGodz
    Jan 20, 2022
    8
    Given Deck Nine's previous history with LiS, I was a bit wary going into this one, but they've definitely redeemed themselves. Good story with great plot twists, phenomenal cast of characters, & and a top tier soundtrack.

    Definitely recommend to Life is Strange fans or anyone interested.
  40. kezzyhko
    Oct 12, 2022
    8
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  41. Tuetenhenkel
    Apr 25, 2022
    8
    I liked most of the characters from True Colors from the start. Even if one or the other cliché was served here, I found the characters written interesting and I enjoyed following their stories.
    The main story itself is neither particularly innovative nor offers many surprises. Still, I liked the way the story was told and it makes you think about it even after you've finished. It changes    I liked most of the characters from True Colors from the start. Even if one or the other cliché was served here, I found the characters written interesting and I enjoyed following their stories.
    The main story itself is neither particularly innovative nor offers many surprises. Still, I liked the way the story was told and it makes you think about it even after you've finished. It changes from sad to happy situations without exaggerating them.

    Unfortunately, there are hardly any decision-making options and if there are any, they have little effect, but that didn't bother me personally.

    As usual in Life is Strange, you spend most of your time walking around, talking to other people and listening to monologues about things. The last one could have been shortened to a more bearable level for my taste. At least it gives you a bit more context sometimes.

    If you don't like games like this, which focus very much on the story and offer hardly any gameplay, you won't be happy with True Colors. Otherwise, I can highly recommend the game because it was a wonderful gaming experience for me, which deals with difficult topics in an unobtrusive way and still leaves you with hope and a good feeling.    … Expand
  42. CnPx98
    May 10, 2022
    8
    This game is really underrated. I thought the story was amazing and because of the interactions I focused even more then I would whilst watching TV which made it even better. I really loved all the characters and found them all interesting. The game can be slow at times but even during them moments I never lost interest because the story still was moving forward at a good pace.

    A couple    This game is really underrated. I thought the story was amazing and because of the interactions I focused even more then I would whilst watching TV which made it even better. I really loved all the characters and found them all interesting. The game can be slow at times but even during them moments I never lost interest because the story still was moving forward at a good pace.

    A couple of things that I didn't like was that the game was way to easy. I know it focusing on Story telling but still would have been nice if on the odd occasion something challenged you like QTEs (Quick time events) or some harder puzzles. A couple missions were kind of detective sort of thing but they were mostly self explanatory.
    Another thing that was frustrating but not really an issue with the actual gameplay. For some reason when I 1st installed the game it kept crashing after completing chapter 1 and loading chapter 2. I tried verifying files (Xbox App) and that didn't fix the issue. When I reinstalled it was fine thou. Mite have been a corrupt file or something. It was saying something about a UE4 siren but no error code.
    Another thing to note was that throughout the hole game I was getting random screen tearing during cutscenes. I tried messing about with video settings but nothing solved the problem. Apparently it is just an issue with the game. Its annoying thou cos the game has been out half a year and this should be fixed.

    Overall the game is amazing and I really enjoyed it. If you enjoy slow pace story games then you should give it a go!    … Expand
  43. Ciocolici
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Life is Strange: True Colors, a game I've been eagerly anticipating, truly lived up to my expectations. As a long-time fan of LiS, I was curious to see how Deck Nine would handle this installment, given their previous work on Before the Storm, which, while decent, was just a prequel with an existing storyline. However, True Colors presented a completely original tale from start to finish,Life is Strange: True Colors, a game I've been eagerly anticipating, truly lived up to my expectations. As a long-time fan of LiS, I was curious to see how Deck Nine would handle this installment, given their previous work on Before the Storm, which, while decent, was just a prequel with an existing storyline. However, True Colors presented a completely original tale from start to finish, and boy, did they deliver excellently.

    The gameplay remains familiar, but with intriguing new features and gameplay elements tied to the protagonist's unique power, adding a fresh twist. The choices I made felt relevant, and I relished the various options I had throughout the game. The graphics are generally fantastic, but there was one gripe that broke my immersion - witnessing sudden changes in texture quality when new objects or scenes appeared. Additionally, there were occasional instances of unexpected FPS drops that lingered for entire scenes, albeit these were rare occurrences, happening maybe three or four times in the entire game. Despite these minor issues, I must commend the breathtaking scenery and the phenomenal OST. The soundtrack, in particular, was truly outstanding, capturing that classic LiS essence. The visuals might not reach the level of DontNod's previous works, but they were still stunning, and the facial animations were incredibly impressive, surpassing my expectations even after seeing them in the trailers. Can you believe it's still LiS?

    Now, onto the heart of it - this game screams Life is Strange through and through. It radiates more LiS vibes than LiS 2 ever did, and Alex, the main character, is simply the cutest, most lovable character the series has seen so far. The supporting cast is equally well-crafted and captivating. While it may not have outdone the brilliance of the first LiS, I found myself emotionally invested in Alex's story right from the first chapter (now chapters instead of episodes). Her heartrending backstory evokes empathy early on, which is a definite plus. I did sense that Life is Strange and LiS 2 were more expansive in some ways - not just gameplay or story-wise, but in terms of the world they built. True Colors felt somewhat smaller in comparison, though I still adored the story and its universe and couldn't help but make some comparisons throughout my playthrough. There were moments where I felt the final episode could have been handled better, though it wasn't bad by any means; it just had room for improvement in certain aspects, in my opinion.

    In conclusion, I absolutely loved Life is Strange: True Colors. It successfully encompassed everything that makes LiS special - it was great, melancholic, intense, and captivating all at once. It captured those emotional highs and lows I've come to associate with the series, leaving me thoroughly engrossed in the story. While I personally enjoyed it more than LiS 2, it still couldn't dethrone the original LiS from its throne (no comparison with BtS or Captain, as that wouldn't be fair). More LiS games, please! I can't get enough of this world, and I eagerly await any new installments that may come our way.    … Expand
  44. AgentLvi
    Jun 18, 2023
    8
    Great game. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
  45. 638356
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing storytelling game. Please produce more games like this!! I only wish there was an options setting to make the interactive objects less noticable (i.e. make those white borders disappear) so that the world looks more natural and discovering those items would be more rewarding.
  46. Colbykae
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
    Life Is Strange: True Colors is a beautiful and fantastically touching game about home and isolation. Although it has the major flaw of not being content creator friendly with many songs being licensed, that should not take away from the heartfelt story of Life Is Strange: True Colors. This was a breath of fresh air in the world of choice-based games, making you feel that you have more ofLife Is Strange: True Colors is a beautiful and fantastically touching game about home and isolation. Although it has the major flaw of not being content creator friendly with many songs being licensed, that should not take away from the heartfelt story of Life Is Strange: True Colors. This was a breath of fresh air in the world of choice-based games, making you feel that you have more of an impact on the story than some other choice-based titles. The stunning visuals and the absolutely touching story that had me feel emotions like no other game has made me even more gripped to the Life Is Strange universe.… Expand
  47. basic123
    Mar 10, 2023
    9
    Personally I liked True Colors more than the second game while the original game stay my favourite. Good story overall combinened with legit gameplay and graphics.
  48. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    8/10.......................................................................
  49. AmberAnk2000
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Love this game so much that first played it was my favorite game in series. I don't hate it now, but I still got love this game.
  50. Harlequinreal
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Muito bom isso aí simplesmente sensacional bom do começo ao fim, tem uma Partes parada mas outra q por serem bem carregada emocionalmente prendem sua atenção de uma forma sem igual
  51. KinimodYunmi
    Mar 11, 2023
    8
    Dieser Teil zerreißt einen emotional leider nicht so extrem bzw. überhaupt als in Life is Strange und Life is Strange Before the Storm. Auch die "holy sh*t" Momente, die es zumindest noch in Life is Strange 2 gab, gibt es nicht mehr. Man hat leider auch das Gefühl, dass jede Entscheidung recht egal ist, da es in normalen Dialogen kaum was ausmacht und die EINE "große Entscheidung" derDieser Teil zerreißt einen emotional leider nicht so extrem bzw. überhaupt als in Life is Strange und Life is Strange Before the Storm. Auch die "holy sh*t" Momente, die es zumindest noch in Life is Strange 2 gab, gibt es nicht mehr. Man hat leider auch das Gefühl, dass jede Entscheidung recht egal ist, da es in normalen Dialogen kaum was ausmacht und die EINE "große Entscheidung" der Episode ist jetzt auch nichts weltbewegendes, die Story geht trotzdem ihren Weg, man kann dadurch nichts verhindern. Wenn man sich die Entscheidungen, wie üblich am Ende einer jeden Episode durchließt, merkt man das. Man hat lediglich die Wahl einer Person was zu erzählen oder nicht. Das juckt die Story aber nicht die Bohne, bis auf an einer Stelle, die aber auch total optional ist, danach setz die feste, unabänderbare Story wieder ein.

    Es ist kein klassisches LiS, wie wir es gewohnt sind. Die schockierenden Momente, in denen man sich denkt, oh nein, das darf doch nicht wahr sein gibt es nicht, man wird emotional nur sehr gering mitgenommen und die zwei Stellen mit einer, ich sag mal Offenbarung von der Story des Spiels her, kann man sich sogar denken. Hier wurde sich darauf fokussiert mehr Gameplay einzubauen, anstatt eine extreme Story zu schreiben.

    Die Story ist trotzdem schön und da ich das Spiel ein Wochenende lang genießen konnte, vor allem durch die klassische Life is Strange Musik, die immer sehr gut zur Atmosphäre gepasst hat, kann ich dem Spiel einfach keinen Daumen runter geben und freuen mich schon auf das Steph-DLC, in die ich mich auch wieder direkt verliebt habe.    … Expand
  52. eyyoemrecan
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    As someone who has played and liked all of the Life Is Strange series, I really liked this game, and it is one of the best games for me in the series.

Awards & Rankings

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#65 Best PC Game of 2021
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#32 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Jan 3, 2022
    80
    Life Is Strange: True Colors paints a pretty picture, creating a story you’ll really want to invest in, with only a slow plot point or two distracting from what is otherwise a great work of art.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Nov 19, 2021
    67
    True Colors is the most “alive” Life is Strange so far thanks to a technological leap, but it lacks spark and tries to compensate for it by referencing or imitating the original game.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 22, 2021
    85
    With Dontnod, there’s always a small town and the death of a friend to get the story rolling. But this time around, characters, plot and setting are far more developed than in previous games. [Issue#255, p.62]
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