Life is Strange: True Colors Reviews
The newest iteration of Life Is Strange has a lot of love to give but just doesn't know where to put it.
Alex Chen’s journey is a good one and the five chapters provide a concise, slick story that gets the job done without much fuss. Unfortunately this also exemplifies how often certain areas are reused and the relatively simple choices given to players. Thankfully, True Colors dazzles its flaws with a vibrant, enjoyable adventure that’s well worth checking out
Life is strange: True colors is a quiet, nice and beautiful experience that will also spend hours exploring the small city of Haven, building relationships and making memories with its inhabitants.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Life of Strange: True Colors was probably the best of the entries. The game only suffered from being tied to two locations with smaller exploration options, but overall provided the best storytelling and new side content of the series. I would have liked to see more side quests and collectibles, but overall Alex Chen is the most relatable character and has the strongest story of all the previous characters in the franchise.
True Colors takes advantage of the new generation platforms to present the best looking Life is Strange game yet, and as a result the player feels more connected to the characters and the overall story telling quality also improves. But other than this, the latest Deck Nine's game doesnt have much more to offer.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Life Is Strange: True Colors is a work whose experience is recommended to all lovers of the Life Is Strange series, fans of story-driven games and fans of drama stories.
Review in Persian | Read full review
It's all cozy but rote, which is a shame because the series has been bolder in the past. Walking away from it, I'm impressed at how much I cared for the cast, for example, and am also keenly aware of the fact that while I liked them, I will largely forget who they are because I've done this before and will likely do it again somewhere else in a few years. Life is Strange may sell itself on comfort, and True Colors may be the one most emblematic of this, but I wonder if the series itself has become too comfortable for its own good.
If you had any fears, rest assured: the Life is Strange license is in good hands, even if True Colors is clearly imperfect. The game shines on some points but disappoints on others.
Review in French | Read full review
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.
Life is Strange: True Colors had the potential and momentum to expand and improve the franchise. Sadly, True Colors feels like an average to mediocre title in the beloved Life is Strange franchise. With strong and unique characters and relationships, the overarching story does not live up to expectations. What does the player gain from solving the mystery plaguing the small town; the knowledge that they caused a ripple or wave in the pond of corporate corruption? Other than revenge and seeking justice, the protagonist is left asking “what’s next?” The feel-good moment is finding out the truth, and deciding on a future that provides further exploration. Despite easy-to-use controls, emotional voice acting, and a great soundtrack, the graphics, and limited outcomes hold the game back. The game’s replayability is enhanced by the community choice feature and some alternate story paths.
Life is Strange: True Colors is like a play in which the player takes the role of director to control events without leading the scene.
Life is Strange: True Colors is Deck Nine’s best work to date and I’d place it just behind the original brace of games. It’s more streamlined, has no “fail” states, and doesn’t delve quite as deeply into the supporting cast, but the story is compelling.
Life is Strange: True Colours features what really matters in a Life is Strange game: a likeable protagonist and a brilliant setting. It’s also received a massive visual upgrade this time around, which really makes the town of Haven Springs feel cosy, somewhere you want to spend your time.
Life is Strange: True Colors is a fantastic, grounded narrative wrapped up in a video game that’s too afraid to be a video game and give players the precise agency that makes the medium limitless.
With an impactful story, fleshed-out characters, and some of the best writing the series has seen so far, Life Is Strange: True Colors is a triumphant success. The main story’s twist leaves something to be desired, as it’s a bit predictable and by-the-numbers, but it is bolstered by the other parts of the carefully woven narrative package. All of these strengths show that the franchise is clearly in good hands with Deck Nine, as the studio is pushing the series into a great new direction.
There’s a fair bit of texture popping in and out of scenes, load times can be quite long and sometimes the game can jar between cut-scenes. At worst that is a real distraction, however the story remains gripping enough that it never really ruins things for the player.
If you enjoyed previous versions of this series, be sure to enjoy Alex's story at Haven Spring. Playing with a good story that fits the narrative rhythm and the paid and attractive characters, and the choices they have tangible, can satisfy fans of adventure games and ultimately become a memorable experience.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Life is Strange: True Colors is a high quality storytelling experience. The game doesn't focus on the action, but rather on telling a story. Very well developed characters as well as a mysterious plot pushes us to keep playing until the end. The game has a few technical flaws, but that won't stop you from enjoying Alex's story.
Review in French | Read full review
Life is Strange: True Colors is defined by well-written characters and a great presentation, but the plot suffers from a sluggish pace and a weak ending.