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: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. TheXboxHub
    Sep 8, 2021
    100
    I’ve been pretty much bowled over by Life is Strange: True Colors - the story, characters, and themes have really managed to strike a chord. Others might find the tone and writing not to their taste and that's fine, but I don't think anyone can deny that the team behind it have progressed their art form and game-making skills in a positive direction with this latest addition to the franchise. Long may it continue.
  2. SomosXbox
    Sep 8, 2021
    90
    Life is Strange: True Colors isn't perfect, but it's exactly what fans of the franchise needed. Deck Nine has hit the mark and has taken command of the saga with a powerful story and a protagonist to remember.
  3. IGN Portugal
    Sep 17, 2021
    90
    Life is Strange: True Colors is a “must-play” for all those that played the first title and felt that something was missing in the second. It’s a game of landmark events, strong emotions and tough decisions. Be prepared to meet Haven Springs and unravel the secret that hides within the city and that conceals the death of so many other characters. Having the risk of becoming one more death, Alex does not give up on bringing justice and truth to all those that accompany her, including you.
  4. XboxAddict
    Sep 15, 2021
    85
    Life Is Strange: True Colors has kept me more emotionally invested in any Life Is Strange Story since I played the original. Consistent writing for both main and side characters, a compelling, well paced story as well as dialogue choices that have actual consequences over the course of the five chapters, True Colors may just be the best entry into the Life Is Strange series.
  5. TrueAchievements
    Sep 8, 2021
    80
    With its emotional gut-punching story, memorable and wonderfully crafted characters, and a beautifully designed setting that immerses you deeply into its world, Life is Strange: True Colors is a superb entry into the Life is Strange series. While the game's conclusion does come just slightly too quickly, and some technical issues spoil the show, you won't regret experiencing Alex Chen's story. Simply put, Life is Strange: True Colors is a must-play.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 8, 2021
    80
    Life is Strange: True Colors may sadly dim towards the end, but it’s worth checking out alone just to experience Haven Springs, with its gorgeous scenery, terrific cast of characters both major and minor, and an intriguing mystery that requires quite a bit of fun gameplay.
  7. XGN
    Sep 8, 2021
    70
    Life is Strange: True Colors is another good installment in the series. However, there are some flaws. The setting is far too small and you will find yourself visiting the same locations time after time. Next to that, there are some flaws in the story. Although the writing is good, the game loses focus once in a while and lets you LARP instead of looking for clues. Overall it's just a good popcorn game, but not more than that.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 48
  3. Negative: 9 out of 48
  1. AlexForx
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    After a bad LiS 2, the Life Is Strange saga is back! Good characters and good story. I love it.
  2. Helmahomie
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Silently sat on the couch, watched the credits while the tears wouldn't stop coming. Not because of a possible particular sad ending orSilently sat on the couch, watched the credits while the tears wouldn't stop coming. Not because of a possible particular sad ending or something, but because i couldn't spent more time in this wonderful world that feels like home.… Expand
  4. 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 ofThis 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. the game runs very well on ps5 and series x.… Expand
  5. slaine130177
    Jul 4, 2022
    7
    Life is Strange true Colors est techniquement meilleur que ses ainés. Les décors fourmillent de détails, les couleurs sont vives et bienLife is Strange true Colors est techniquement meilleur que ses ainés. Les décors fourmillent de détails, les couleurs sont vives et bien choisis et le modèle graphique des personnages a pris en qualité (même s'il reste encore beaucoup de travail). Le Ray Tracing n'apporte pas grand chose si ce n'est des teintes plus chaudes et naturelles à l'environnement général.
    Pour le reste, le jeu est trop lisse, trop court, et surtout l'utilisation des pouvoirs est beaucoup trop sous exploité. Quand le jeu se termine après un scénario très prévisible, on se dit qu'on venait à peine d'effleurer ce que les développeurs auraient pu faire des capacités de notre héroïne.

    C'est vraiment dommage. On aurait vraiment aimé allez plus loin dans l'interaction avec les personnages de ce village, avoir beaucoup plus de choix et d'impacts. Bref, ça manque de profondeur.

    Un bon jeu narratif, moins marquant que Life is Strange personnellement et vite oubliable.    … Expand
  6. ChunkDump
    Jul 8, 2022
    6
    had mixed feelings about this game. not the fact that Alex has badass powers but the fact that the rest of the characters surrounding her werehad mixed feelings about this game. not the fact that Alex has badass powers but the fact that the rest of the characters surrounding her were kind of bland/generic and a little predictable. Emphasis on the words "KIND OF" as in there was a few moments she has with each character that felt intimate and personal letting the player get to know them a bit, but not memorable in the slightest. hell i had to google the cast while typing this review. the game is visually great with even better facial expressions ill give it that. thank god i had gamepass or i would of never played this game and the only reason i gave this s**t a chance was because im a fan of the first three games. unless you're a big fan of the series like myself then play it of course...if not? id play something else and wait for a major price drop.… Expand
  7. hdp-plata
    Mar 26, 2023
    5
    I loved the first two "Life is Strange". This third episode remains pleasant but clearly lacks rhythm, I found the time very long severalI loved the first two "Life is Strange". This third episode remains pleasant but clearly lacks rhythm, I found the time very long several times. It's also a shame not to have 60 fps on new gen.… Expand
  8. katieelizabeth
    Sep 16, 2021
    0
    A game like Life is Strange: True Colors should be running at a solid locked 60 fps at max PC settings on Series X. If it's not possible toA game like Life is Strange: True Colors should be running at a solid locked 60 fps at max PC settings on Series X. If it's not possible to achieve this lock with Ray Tracing, then a non-RT option should made available at a 60 fps. Unfortuantely, the Series X version is locked to 30 fps, which is absolutely bizarre, and it can't even hold that in open areas.

    The developer claims a 30 fps lock was intentional for a "cinematic experience", but I call BS on this. The PC version runs at 60 fps or higher with less powerful hardware. One person was getting up to 100fps with a GTX 1080 Ti, which is inferior compared to what the Series X is running. If the "Cinematic experience" was so integral to the aesthetics of the gameplay, then why wasn't the PC locked to 30 fps as well?

    Frankly, this is just a terribly optimized game and there's no valid reason why this shouldn't run at 60 fps at high graphical fidelity when all but a handful of Series S|X games are hitting 1440p or 2160p at 60 fps since the console's launch.

    Nobody should buy Life is Strange: True Colors on Series X until the developer fixes this. When you pay full price for a game, you expect it to run well and this game doesn't, regardless of its narrative or gameplay qualities. It's inexcusable.    … Expand

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