Life is Strange: True Colors

 PlayStation 5
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 231 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 140 out of 231
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 231
  3. Negative: 50 out of 231
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Explicit1
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    F_ck China and their moronic people review bombing this amazing game.
  2. 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 eyes out. The visuals, story and characters were all flawless and I cannot wait to see what come next!
  3. Elzechrus
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    Fck this Chinese review bombing. This is a great game. Love your Tibet elsewhere.
  4. hamoonbeigi
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    This game is great in terms of story, music, gameplay and I recommend all gamers to try it
  5. 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!
  6. TheTrashBoi
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    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.
  7. 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 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.
  8. doncsoo
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    Pros:
    - Amazing story with great twists
    - The characters never felt this alive in a LiS game, they are booming with personality - Great graphics - Alex's power is one of the best, compared to Max's and Daniel's power Cons: - Some story consequences felt weird - Expected it to be a bit longer - Should have been optimized more - PS5 DualSense features should have been more widely    Pros:
    - Amazing story with great twists
    - The characters never felt this alive in a LiS game, they are booming with personality
    - Great graphics
    - Alex's power is one of the best, compared to Max's and Daniel's power
    Cons:
    - Some story consequences felt weird
    - Expected it to be a bit longer
    - Should have been optimized more
    - PS5 DualSense features should have been more widely used

    I really enjoyed this entry from Deck Nine. I hope they continue to make story-driven games. :D    … Expand
  9. Jay_Rosie
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    The Best Life IS Strange game. I was not expecting to like this as much as 1 or 2 but overall it's a much better game. The story and the characters are well written and no one seems cringy like previous games. The voice acting on every character is great. Not one person was weak.
  10. LaDix
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Like another one review said "A return to form for the Life is Strange series, True Colours story, characters, music and setting are stunning and full of feeling. The fact that this time around you get all five episodes in one means you can play the game at your own pace, binge all five episodes if you like, nothing stopping you here." I feel complaty the same it is a good return to theLike another one review said "A return to form for the Life is Strange series, True Colours story, characters, music and setting are stunning and full of feeling. The fact that this time around you get all five episodes in one means you can play the game at your own pace, binge all five episodes if you like, nothing stopping you here." I feel complaty the same it is a good return to the life is strange series and the music is pretty good if you into punk rock… Expand
  11. onemorelevel_1
    Sep 12, 2021
    8
    A LONG WAITED GAME
    I’m a huge fan of Life Is Strange -series. I don’t think they are just video games, but fully realized concepts of humanity and what it means to be a human with superpowers. In the first game the main character had a superpower of rewind time and change happenings, it also changed so many other things and unbalanced the whole balance on nature, bringing chaos. Life Is    A LONG WAITED GAME
    I’m a huge fan of Life Is Strange -series. I don’t think they are just video games, but fully realized concepts of humanity and what it means to be a human with superpowers. In the first game the main character had a superpower of rewind time and change happenings, it also changed so many other things and unbalanced the whole balance on nature, bringing chaos. Life Is Strange: True Colors’s main character have also a superpower, this time to feel and affect other people’s emotions.

    A SUPERWOMAN
    The main character Alex are old enough to leave the foster care and goes after his brother who lives in peaceful town Haven. They haven’t seen each other for years. Everything goes wrong when Alex’s brother dies in an accident that could’ve been avoided. That’s when her superpower of feeling other’s emotions comes in handy, as she tried to uncover why he was killed.

    GAMEPLAY, STORY, GRAPHICS
    The gameplay is rather simple in True Colors and the main thing is to interact with other people and use your power. That’s also when all the most important decisions comes that’ll have long and unchangeable consequences and in the end of the game it all ravels into one. Everything you do and don’t do in Haven have consequences. For example, I didn’t interact with everyone and in the end I had to pay for that.

    What makes the gameplay easier is the fact that this time the game are released as whole and not episodically in every three (or so) months. It was much easier to play and remember all the interactions and characters this time. That episodically released previous games was my biggest problem with the games, because it was so hard to remember all the decision I’ve made previously.

    Story-wise the plot was good, even though I could tell many events beforehand. True Colors is very much re-playable, trying to get your best ending. I got my ending as I wanted for the first time around.

    Graphically the game looks nice. It have much updated look compared to the other games of the saga.

    THE VERDICT
    Life Is Strange: True Colors is yet another good Life Is Strange game. What is the best part is the fact the game is released as whole. The game is approx. 8 hours long.    … Expand
  12. Luahanseng
    Oct 19, 2021
    8
    Completed in Platinum Trophy : October 19, 2021
    Playtime : 8 hours
    This is one of the most satisfying, immersive and realistic game-feel i ever played. and the protagonist is my biggest crush in a video game. very satisfying NPCs and side characters, and narrative. This is so far, the best character facial acting i ever played yet. overall it is very addicting. Now it has some huge    Completed in Platinum Trophy : October 19, 2021
    Playtime : 8 hours

    This is one of the most satisfying, immersive and realistic game-feel i ever played. and the protagonist is my biggest crush in a video game. very satisfying NPCs and side characters, and narrative. This is so far, the best character facial acting i ever played yet. overall it is very addicting. Now it has some huge drawbacks if it wasn't for the following, this game is a masterpiece!

    Huge drawbacks :
    1. Ending - the story is one of the most satisfying if it wasn't of the ending how the creators decide to go about it. The idea is to make it based on the players major decisions in the game. the idea is great but the execution in the end is bad. very disappointing.

    2. The game is very short - considering i platinumed the game, i never felt this longing for more in a game right after i platinumed it. not in a good way, but because it is waay too short. you could probably finish the game in less than 5 hours

    3. how come they cant run it in 60 fps it is not like the game is powerful. DISAPPOINTING.

    now this game is an easy 10 if it wasn't for the 3 items i mentioned. damn!    … Expand
  13. Welkinz
    Dec 20, 2021
    8
    It tells an interesting story, shows loveable characters, and it is immersive. The game didn't really provide a huge space for player to explore, yet I did enjoy every corner that was displayed in the game. I think it was an enjoyable 10 hour interactive story experience.
  14. Jonnyrosa
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    O jogo está excelente, direção de arte incrível, a evolução gráfica e a história muito envolvente.
  15. Duncs12345
    Oct 1, 2022
    8
    Life is Strange: True Colors was a touching experience. The storyline, script and voice acting excelled the game. I thoroughly enjoyed the decision based aspect and the way the game explored on emotions. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a deeper gaming experience.
  16. 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 the framerate drops quite a lot especially in outdoor areas. But still would recommend this if you want a good story game.
  17. MaorGadol
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    I gave this game 10 points. Let me tell you why. Although the story started slowly and maybe kind of boring for some players, the end of chapter 1 was quite emotional. Next chapters got much more interesting and worth playing. In my opinion, it's a good, emotional and beautiful addition to the Life Is Strange series. I don't regret that I pre-ordered it.
  18. knightly
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    i loved this game. it's been a life lesson .it's helped me with issues .just absolutely loved it felt like it saved my life so to say
  19. Elite_Destroyer
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    Jeu absolument magnifique. Le doublage en français est vraiment de qualité, on a Adeline Chetail qui joue ellie et qui est vraiment parfaite pour le rôle de Steph. La doubleuse de Alex et des autres personnes est aussi top. Honnêtement je n'ai jamais vu un aussi bon doublage dans un jeu depuis un bon moment. Les personnages sont attachants et l'histoire vraiment sympa. Les graphismes sontJeu absolument magnifique. Le doublage en français est vraiment de qualité, on a Adeline Chetail qui joue ellie et qui est vraiment parfaite pour le rôle de Steph. La doubleuse de Alex et des autres personnes est aussi top. Honnêtement je n'ai jamais vu un aussi bon doublage dans un jeu depuis un bon moment. Les personnages sont attachants et l'histoire vraiment sympa. Les graphismes sont jolis et ont été très améliorés par rapport au deux autre Life is strange. Bien que je regrette qu'il y ait des temps de chargements sur next gen et qu'on ait pas de la 4k60 fps qui serait très possible pour ce genre de jeux. En tout cas, j'ai adoré l'expérience, jaimerais tellement revoir les personnages… Expand
  20. Bato
    Apr 30, 2022
    8
    Story: 8/10
    Gameplay: 6/10
    Graphics: 7/10
    Enjoyability: 9/10
    Overall: 8/10
  21. defstm
    Sep 26, 2021
    8
    Not a good game, but a special one.

    The story does not have too much to offer, it's simple, not very complicated, the choices do not matter a lot. This game does not compare to the original LIS, but it's way better than the second one. As a comparison the first game being the largest black hole in the universe this is just an ant and the second one a grain of sand. It's an example of    Not a good game, but a special one.

    The story does not have too much to offer, it's simple, not very complicated, the choices do not matter a lot. This game does not compare to the original LIS, but it's way better than the second one. As a comparison the first game being the largest black hole in the universe this is just an ant and the second one a grain of sand.

    It's an example of how good music can make a game that is not as well thought in the matter of storytelling and mechanics, to be good. If the game didn't have the awesome soundtrack it would be a 4/10, not an 8/10. The soundtrack is awesome, the zen moments are an awesome idea, a thing that I was doing since I started gaming it's now supported and encouraged by developers. I found myself sit 15 minutes or more in a zen moment just watching the beautiful graphics and feeling the song.

    But still, the soundtrack isn't as good as the first game, but it's still very good. But I was expecting way more, given that Alex is intro music. And music being the central theme that revolves through the game. In the first game that was the photography and in the second drawing. So I think we deserved more attention to the music. We received less music than in the first game.

    For the story, I don't know how you can miss this bad, with the background being so perfect, lonely, and peaceful town, Alex the protagonist that is a newcomer and is awaiting to see the mysteries that the town can offer. It could be much better, anyone can think of something better. So I must assume that they did that on purpose, the story is so simple on purpose, like a manifest that things aren't always so complicated and complex. I respect the writers' decision, the game didn't make me burst into tears like in the first list, but it didn't make me wish that it ends faster like the second one.

    The graphics are awesome, the eyes of the characters are so cool, like how the move, respecting the classic lis art style, is so beautiful. The town the Main Street, the road, omg just fills you with an ease and peaceful emotion.

    Another thing that I noticed, playing this on the ps5. Is the dualsense missed opportunities. The game has dual sense support, but it's not there in all of the cases that it could be. I mean it isn't hard to feel on a playthrough where that feedback is missing and you are wondering why so easy to find those spots.

    I think biggest the problem with this game is that the first one exists, the game is worth playing and buying, one of the best games of this year, but when you compare it with Life Is Strange, the original, you even can't compare, the masterpiece of gaming and storytelling it's hella light-years away from True Colors.    … Expand
  22. bearface98
    Dec 2, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the release of controversial Life is Strange 2, the weakest game in the series. Life is Strange True Colors is a return to form. With a beautiful setting and a world that feels alive. After playing this you might want to move to a small mountain town like Haven minus the controversial business practices. The game has a good cast and solid writing that really let's you care about almost everybody. This game somewhat similar to the original is a murder mystery mixed with the supernatural, romance, comedy, drama and a plotwist towards the end that nearly mirrors the original. One thing this game really improves on is the graphics while maintaining the same art style which is great to hear from any Life is Strange fan, this game uses Mo cap which is great because one issue it previously struggled from was the lack of emotion on characters faces. Another big improvement are the romantic options, previously in the games one romantic option would not compare to another in likability or be focused on much compared to the other(IE Finn for likability, IE Warren Graham for lack of attention) but this game really stepped it up both romantic options have great qualities and a great deal of focus from the narrative. Overall this game is pretty solid what is does suffer from is a bit of a lackluster and abrupt final chapter, the actual ending is good but the final chapter itself is really all over the place, which takes it down a few notches for me. Overall I'm feeling a light 8/10 on this game, really being the only game that comes somewhat close to the original.… Expand
  23. Nintenderek
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    This is a great game. The gameplay itself is fun (if you are into telltale like games) and there's also plenty to explore between making dialogue choices. The characters are interesting and I find myself attached to nearly all of them in some way or another. The story is also good and leaves enough mystery and suspense to keep you going. It is a bit like a telltale type game and thoseThis is a great game. The gameplay itself is fun (if you are into telltale like games) and there's also plenty to explore between making dialogue choices. The characters are interesting and I find myself attached to nearly all of them in some way or another. The story is also good and leaves enough mystery and suspense to keep you going. It is a bit like a telltale type game and those certainly aren't for everyone, making this game difficult to recommend to just anyone and while the game is fun, there's nothing particular special about it in comparison to others of these types of games. The new power for this installment of Life is Strange is certainly more interesting than LiS2 but not quite as interesting as the time travel stuff in LiS1. Personally, if this is your first Life is Strange game, I think you would be better off picking up the Remastered Collection of the first two games that is available on Playstation, Switch, Xbox and PC. The first game is 100 percent better than this one. That being said, if you did enjoy that one, you'll probably enjoy this one and this would be very much worth picking up at that point.… Expand
  24. maartenla
    Jun 5, 2022
    8
    Pros
    - Well written story.
    - Very well developed main and side characters - Haven is the best decor of all LiS games thus far. - The 'empath' function is fun to use, and the controller gives nice haptic feedback (trigger resistance, rumbling) when using. - The Ray traced shadows really added something to the game. Cons - The game is not well optimized for the ps5, unfortunately. - Stutter    Pros
    - Well written story.
    - Very well developed main and side characters
    - Haven is the best decor of all LiS games thus far.
    - The 'empath' function is fun to use, and the controller gives nice haptic feedback (trigger resistance, rumbling) when using.
    - The Ray traced shadows really added something to the game.

    Cons
    - The game is not well optimized for the ps5, unfortunately.
    - Stutter issues when panning the camera are still present however, this is not a deal breaker imo.
    - I found the low res visuals at 1080p pretty distracting, so I sticked to 4K30 instead.
    - Very 'in your face' chromatic aberration - no option to turn it off either - which I found to be discracting from time to time.

    All in all, I would definitely recommend this game.    … Expand
  25. Ps5-reviews
    Sep 13, 2021
    8
    Life Is Strange True Colors talks about the story of Alex Chein a girl who has the power to see people's emotions. The girl moves to Colorado with her brother but a tragedy will upset her adventure. Among the pros of the game, the dialogue choices that influence the story certainly stand out depending on the decision made.As previously mentioned Alex can see people's emotions and thisLife Is Strange True Colors talks about the story of Alex Chein a girl who has the power to see people's emotions. The girl moves to Colorado with her brother but a tragedy will upset her adventure. Among the pros of the game, the dialogue choices that influence the story certainly stand out depending on the decision made.As previously mentioned Alex can see people's emotions and this mechanic is well developed.You will be able to see auras around people that depending on the color represent a different emotion.Graphically and artistically the game really has me polite with its cartoon graphics and sweet views of Colorado. Another strong point of the offer are the interactable objects. However the game has some weaknesses such as the plot and characters (apart from alex) and the last flaw is that the content creators will have to turn off copyrighted music so you can see scenes where maybe characters are dancing without music… Expand
  26. 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 with LiS and BtS. Deck Nine did a great job with this one and True Colors is incredible!!! I love this game!!!
  27. Ceyrielle
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Certes le jeu est chère, il est assez court, mais qu'elle claque.
    Déjà il est entièrement et magistralement doublé en français, il est très jolis et les personnages sont très bien écrit.
    Des émotions a la pelle pour ce titre. Des émotion que l'on ressent en meme temp que l'héroïne. Un LiS mémorable a ne surtout pas manquer, qui nous fait vite oublier la catastrophe qu'était l'épisode    Certes le jeu est chère, il est assez court, mais qu'elle claque.
    Déjà il est entièrement et magistralement doublé en français, il est très jolis et les personnages sont très bien écrit.
    Des émotions a la pelle pour ce titre.
    Des émotion que l'on ressent en meme temp que l'héroïne.
    Un LiS mémorable a ne surtout pas manquer, qui nous fait vite oublier la catastrophe qu'était l'épisode 2.    … Expand
  28. solostand
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Was going with high expectations, but they were exceeded. 10/10 in my book. Gorgeous visuals, awesome writing and a lot of clever and touching moments. I've enjoyed every entry in LiS so far, but this one is a whole another level.
  29. CrazyMrLahey
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    This game is fantastic. Ignore the Chinese clowns review bombing it. They can't even get their country in order after killing millions of people around the world. If you liked life is strange, you'll like this game.
  30. ElenaFever
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    A beautiful game, full of details and sensations. I do not know if at the height of the first, which set a precedent, but it is very close.

    It had been a long time since I enjoyed playing that much.
  31. WaynophPlays
    Sep 13, 2021
    8
    A return to form for the Life is Strange series, True Colours story, characters, music and setting are stunning and full of feeling. The fact that this time around you get all five episodes in one means you can play the game at your own pace, binge all five episodes if you like, nothing stopping you here.
    There are a few bugs and frame rate issues which will hopefully be patched but they    A return to form for the Life is Strange series, True Colours story, characters, music and setting are stunning and full of feeling. The fact that this time around you get all five episodes in one means you can play the game at your own pace, binge all five episodes if you like, nothing stopping you here.
    There are a few bugs and frame rate issues which will hopefully be patched but they are nothing game breaking to take away from the immersion. Well worth a play through.    … Expand
  32. PasteyLP
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    Absolutely loved this game. The music, the atmosphere, the characters. Perfect
  33. DarisW
    May 11, 2022
    8
    The characters more mature than in the other instalments of franchise, Alex is pretty decent protagonist and the romantic options both seems nice. Don't think that superpower is dumb, there are some strong and creative moments build around it (Elinor's fear, Charlotte's anger) The one big gripe - strange facial animations but overall game was enjoyable
  34. DangerDave1409
    Feb 15, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First things first: Yes it isn't as good as part I or part II. However, I really loved the game with the new type of superpower, the emotionally challenging Alex and the story. I loved the rpg mini game and the little insights you can get through memories. I loved the ending very much, especially chapter 5. The music was amazing too so I wasn't disappointed at all.… Expand
  35. ProphetNanosuit
    Jan 28, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Classical life is strange experience. Even though at the very early of the game one of the best characters dies, it gets more interesting in the next episodes. The character Alex is one of a kind you get connected with her until the end. So much worth it all the way to the platinum, the only con is that the game is too expensive otherwise beautiful experience for any adult … Expand
  36. 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.
  37. alirezaporshe
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    i just finished it on ps5 , i like it , and you know story is good graphics is fine MUSIC IS PEREFCT and there are moments in game that will be with you, if you like this genre of games, play it, u wont regret it.t
  38. 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.
  39. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    i love this game its just sit into my heart with this music characters and atmosphere
  40. HippiHemuli
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    If you liked other Life is strange games i think you gonna like this too. Good story and characters, gameplay was good but graphics could be little better.

    Story: 8.5/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Graphics: 7.5/10
    Animation: 8.5/10
  41. lazyssj
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Recommend this game.

    The third installment in the LIS franchise, which I do really enjoy and it holds up the standards of predecessors. Artistically, it a similar art style to the previous games while looking even better than the first games. The game runs stable at 30 fps, and while 30 fps might seem low for a PS5 games, fps does not matter as much in these interactive movie style    Recommend this game.

    The third installment in the LIS franchise, which I do really enjoy and it holds up the standards of predecessors. Artistically, it a similar art style to the previous games while looking even better than the first games. The game runs stable at 30 fps, and while 30 fps might seem low for a PS5 games, fps does not matter as much in these interactive movie style games as it does in other games. Alex Chen is a well-acted protagonist that is likable with an interesting backstory and the emotion-based powers are an interesting tool to navigate situations. The story unfolds nicely with some twists and turns throughouts. The two love interest options, Ryan and Steph are probably the most likeable love interests in the entire franchise (Yes even Chloe and Rachel).    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

33
#33 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
36
#36 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 67
  3. Negative: 1 out of 67
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 19, 2022
    70
    Life Is Strange drifted away from exciting teenage stories towards serious narratives commenting on our reality. Alex’s ability elevated interactions to a new level but its potential feels unrealized. The game is also short and the story only livens up by the end of it. [12/2021, p.46]
  2. The Loadout
    Oct 29, 2021
    90
    Life is Strange: True Colors sets a new bar for the series. Deck Nine does a stellar job of exploring painful topics that evoke true emotion both in-game and out, using its cast of well-written characters and set pieces, all packaged within a gorgeous environment and a beautiful soundscape.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »