Life is Strange: True Colors

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  • Summary: A bold new era of the award-winning Life is Strange begins, with an all-new playable lead character and a thrilling mystery to solve!

    Alex Chen has long suppressed her 'curse': the supernatural ability to experience, absorb and manipulate the strong emotions of others, which she sees as    A bold new era of the award-winning Life is Strange begins, with an all-new playable lead character and a thrilling mystery to solve!

    Alex Chen has long suppressed her 'curse': the supernatural ability to experience, absorb and manipulate the strong emotions of others, which she sees as blazing, colored auras.

    When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her volatile power to find the truth and uncover the dark secrets buried by a small town.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 67
  3. Negative: 1 out of 67
  1. App Trigger
    Sep 8, 2021
    100
    It is rare when I find a game that tries to capture real people and nails it so well. Every aspect of Life is Strange: True Colors — from the dialogue to the characters to the paths they took — is real and vivid, and I fell in love with all of it almost immediately. If the ending doesn’t get people talking for the next several months, we’ve failed as a society because the entire final two chapters were impossible to look and walk away from. The game is an absolute gem and shouldn’t be overlooked.
  2. GameByte
    Sep 8, 2021
    90
    When Alex experiences joy for the first time, a warm golden glow emanates from the characters, sparkling and twisting into the laughter-filled air. Life Is Strange: True Colors fills my heart with the same sensation. Then breaks it in the most bittersweet way I could imagine. Alex’s story is a colourful tapestry, stitched together with the gossamer thread of what it means to be human. It’s a glimmering, supernatural journey that reminds you life really is… weird.
  3. Shindig
    Oct 26, 2021
    90
    The end result is a remarkable, powerful game. Life is Strange: True Colors stays true to the series’ roots, using supernatural twists and an underlying mystery as the backdrop for a story that’s focused on the quiet beauty of everyday life and the connections that form between people. Within that, it carves its own path with a moving exploration of the power of empathy and the importance of finding a place to call home.
  4. Everyeye.it
    Sep 8, 2021
    80
    Life is Strange: True Colors is the largest and most ambitious chapter in the Square-Enix series, but it does not reach the narrative depth of the previous chapters.
  5. Cubed3
    Sep 27, 2021
    80
    Life is Strange: True Colors is a complete title that will take around nine to ten hours to finish. This might prove a bit steep for the price, but the pacing and character work do well to make this story worth the time. The colourful visuals compliment Alex's power, but there are a few rough patches along the way. Despite the soundtrack of original and licensed songs blending into the world, the Live Stream mode is half baked and should be revisited in the future because as a shared experience; this game shines with complexion.
  6. Video Chums
    Sep 8, 2021
    76
    Life is Strange: True Colors presents a tale of empathy as you witness a town struggle to deal with a tragic event. I enjoyed my time in Haven, especially when seeing the world through the eyes of different characters and the ending presented an interesting twist. However, it's all over quickly and the mystery-solving portion is lackluster but it's an ultimately rewarding experience.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Sep 8, 2021
    40
    True Colors doesn’t show the world in a new light so much as it slaps an Instagram filter over it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 71
  3. Negative: 13 out of 71
  1. KAIGIi
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Great game, great characters, great protagonist, great soundtrack. I didn't like LiS 2 but this one is one of the bests. There at top withGreat game, great characters, great protagonist, great soundtrack. I didn't like LiS 2 but this one is one of the bests. There at top with LiS and BtS. Deck Nine did a great job with this one and True Colors is incredible!!! I love this game!!!… Expand
  2. TopToddy
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    For me, this was a solid return to form after the misfire that LiS 2 is. Alex as the new main protagonist is a real winner, as was the singleFor me, this was a solid return to form after the misfire that LiS 2 is. Alex as the new main protagonist is a real winner, as was the single location and consistent cast of characters.

    I'd probably rate it an 8.5/10 or 9/10 but I'm bumping it up to a full 10 to combat all the stupid review bombing.    … Expand
  4. kieranallan0074
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    Life is Strange: True Colors was a fantastic thrill ride. A journey like no other. Had me grinning from ear to ear and then bawling my eyesLife is Strange: True Colors was a fantastic thrill ride. A journey like no other. Had me grinning from ear to ear and then bawling my eyes out. The visuals, story and characters were all flawless and I cannot wait to see what come next!… Expand
  5. LasseRon
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    Great story and characters. If you liked the previous Life is Strange games you'll love this. It has some issues running properly and theGreat story and characters. If you liked the previous Life is Strange games you'll love this. It has some issues running properly and the framerate drops quite a lot especially in outdoor areas. But still would recommend this if you want a good story game.… Expand
  6. tomason
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    Hasta ahora el más flojito de la saga. No es mal juego, es bastante chill y pasé un buen rato jugandolo, pero a la historia le faltó fuerza yHasta ahora el más flojito de la saga. No es mal juego, es bastante chill y pasé un buen rato jugandolo, pero a la historia le faltó fuerza y momentos memorables e interesantes. Más viniendo de una historia tan intensa como la de LiS 2. Algo que no me gustó es que en PS5 para jugar a 60fps se le baje la resolución a 1080p. Creo que se podría haber equilibrado mejor eso con una resolución dinámica. La música como siempre es muy buena.… Expand
  7. Sety
    Sep 12, 2021
    7
    I love reading other peoples minds. It’s fun and Spring Haven and it’s mystery were compelling. It still felt like it’s a shadow of the firstI love reading other peoples minds. It’s fun and Spring Haven and it’s mystery were compelling. It still felt like it’s a shadow of the first life is strange game. Because it wasn’t released per episode, it also felt like the openings and endings per game were dry and not too emotionally impacting. Guess it’s because they decided not to play music or keep the endings per episode too long, but it lost a cinematic style in my opinion that previous LIS games were amazing at having. The dream sequence really hit home with me. I’m Asian, so I also think that Alex really portrayed what my household was like.… Expand
  8. Janklootvandam
    Apr 21, 2022
    0
    Life is Cringe and Soy: True Colors . I'm not an empath and I guess I'll never will be. If you like woke cringy nonsense like this you shouldLife is Cringe and Soy: True Colors . I'm not an empath and I guess I'll never will be. If you like woke cringy nonsense like this you should definitely buy. I don't know what type of audience likes these types of games but it is obviously one with inferior genetics and intelligence.… Expand

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