Underneath that friendly surface layer, however, there are unique human beings, each with their own complex emotions: ambitions, desires, worries, and regrets. The locals are super friendly, each with their own unique little quirks that make them likable enough, or in the instances of some, just purely intriguing, resulting in me frequently checking in with them throughout the course of the game. The mining town of Haven Springs is a tranquil little place, teeming with vibrant flowers and quaint little shops like a record store, flower shop, and of course, in true Colorado fashion, a dispensary. In its opening chapter, True Colors can feel a little slow going at times. Things soon take a turn for the worst, however, as Gabe is killed in mysterious circumstances, and so Alex dons her best Sherlock Holmes cap and gets to work investigating the seedy underbelly of Haven Springs. She’s an empath, if you will, and following a rather tumultuous childhood which saw her and her old brother Gabe separated for eight years, she’s finally able to leave the care home she was placed in to go and live with him in Haven Springs.Īll seems fine and dandy as the two reunite, he introduces her to her new digs - his old flat as he’s now living with his girlfriend Charlotte and her son Ethan –, they air rock out to a Kings of Leon number in one of the most heartwarming scenes in the game and dot around town as Gabe introduces his sister to the locals. That can be family members, or a random stranger passing in the street. Life Is Strange: True Colors follows the story of Alex Chen, a teenage girl who’s been gifted - or cursed with, as she would say - the ability to read, feel, and extract the inner emotions of those in close proximity to her. I’ve already gone over the game’s opening chapter in my hands-on preview, but for those that didn’t read it, I’ll give you a quick briefer.
#STRANGE BUT TRUE GAME SERIES#
Deck Nine has crafted quite possibly the best game in the series with a far more gripping story than its immediate predecessor, Life Is Strange 2. Now having played all five episodes of Life Is Strange: True Colors, I’d go as far as to say that the apprentice has become the master. Having released the prequel spin-off Life Is Strange: Before the Storm back in 2018, the studio proved itself as more than capable of nailing that indie Life Is Strange aesthetic and everything that encompasses. She’s the coolest nerd you’ll ever meet, and has passion in bucket loads for the things she loves, which could include Alex, if you were so inclined to date her.Life Is Strange: True Colors comes from the talented team over at Deck Nine. Steph, on the other hand, is a rock goddess, radio geek, and a LARPing genius. Deck Nine takes time to show you how he’s good with his dad and the kids of the town, and that he really wants to take care of Alex if you’ll allow him. Ryan is a kind, bird-watching, outdoorsy type with a smile that makes you swoon. Ryan and Steph are both potential matches on your journey. The tragedy will make you gloomy, but there's also romance in the air in Haven Springs. But I was glad to have known him I was glad to have met and loved Gabe before he passed away. You wish you could ask for his advice, characters reflect on how he could have helped them, and some of them even wish Alex had died rather than Gabe. You miss him, the town misses him, and you feel his absence for the remainder of your adventure. Your mind swims at all you could have done differently to prevent such a devastating loss, but of course it's unavoidable. The marketing and even the Steam page prepare you for his death, but it's still sudden and almost random. The characters and relationships of Life is Strange: True Colors are so good that the death of Alex’s older brother Gabe early in the game hits hard. And it’s not like I got much of a chance to make new friends my own age in 2021, did I? From laughing about old pranks to supporting you when you’re down, the cast all succeed in painting a picture of old and new friendships perfectly.
Their jokes and friendly rapport reminded me of going to parties and sitting down with a group of people you don’t know yet. Although she is undeniably the star of the show, Han Soto as Gabe, Eric Emery as Ryan, and the return of Katy Bentz as Steph pulls the story together wonderfully. Alex is played by Erika Mori, who went on to be nominated for a Game Award and a Golden Joystick. What carries the game through, though, are the performances.
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