Life is Strange: True Colors

Life is Strange: True Colors

September 10, 2021

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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! Pre-order Life Is Strange: True Colors now to receive 4 additional in-game outfits for Alex. Alex Chen has long suppressed her &s;curse&s;: the supernatural ability to experience, …

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Sep 2021
80.0 /100

"With Life is Strange: True Colors, Deck Nine has recreated with faithfulness the "Dontnod formula", so if you are looking for a story about the weight of emotions, putting the spotlight on the things that matters and with lots of …"

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Andrew Kiya Siliconera Sep 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

93.0

"Who knows; you might just find someone that shares those feelings with you."

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Billy Givens Game Informer Sep 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Life Is Strange: True Colors represents the best the franchise has ever been, and provides a perfect jumping-on point for newcomers."

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Brittni Finley Game Rant Sep 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

84.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

96.0

"Life is Strange: True Colors demonstrates Deck Nine and protagonist Alex Chen&s;s empathetic powers through its skillful storytelling and characters."

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Cade Onder Screen Rant Sep 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

93.0

"Life is Strange: True Colors creates a world that players will want to be in, and a story that needs to be seen to the end. Despite the small scale of Haven and its unnerving issues, True Colors plausibly allows …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Sep 2021
90.0 /100

"Life is Strange: True Colors is a powerful story of loss, love, and overcoming the things that hold you back. The empathy abilities add depth, and Alex is one of the best characters Life is Strange has ever seen."

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Davide Mancini IGN Italy Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Life is Strange: True Colors is a lovely tale about empathy, self-acceptance and humanity. Probability it&s;s not the most original or neither the neatest one, but it&s;s something that we probably need these days."

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David Oña IGN Spain Sep 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

62.0

"Life is Strange: True Colors is a game that constantly aims higher, but never really takes off. Neither the power, nor the story, nor the environment are up to its greatest virtue, which is none other than Alex Chen, its …"

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Dean Takahashi GamesBeat Sep 2021
80.0 /100

"While Alex’s story didn’t have the most action in it, it was full of emotion and it was a story worth telling. I give this one five stars out of five when it comes to its narrative, but I drop …"

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Diego Perez Attack of the Fanboy Sep 2021
80.0 /100

"True Colors is a big step up for the series and shows that Life is Strange is in good hands with Deck Nine."

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Eugene Sowah Daily Mirror Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Life Is Strange: True Colors is an amazing entry into the series, featuring the best location and characters to date. Even though the Nintendo Switch version is visually inferior to other versions, this doesn&s;t sully the experience at all, as …"

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Heather Wald GamesRadar+ Sep 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Life is Strange: Colors effectively leads you through an emotionally impactful story with strong character development through the power of empathy"

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Jade King TheGamer Sep 2021
100.0 /100

"True Colors makes each moment matter as it forms the identity of a woman I came to care for and relate to in ways that few games have managed to achieve. This brings me back to the sibling bond between …"

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Jennifer Locke Windows Central Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Life is Strange: True Colors struggles to justify some of its earlier chapters, but makes up for it with strong characters and a fun LARP session to mix up the gameplay. Though it doesn&s;t quite live up to the mystery …"

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Jess Lee Digital Spy Sep 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"True Colors makes an extremely strong case for the best Life Is Strange game yet, with an affecting story that tackles themes such as loss and belonging and featuring the series&s; most likeable protagonist to date in Alex Chen. The …"

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Josh Wise VideoGamer Sep 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"True Colors is the best game in the series since Before the Storm, and it will satisfy your narrative craving for a time."

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Justin Clark Slant Magazine Sep 2021
70.0 /100

"The newest iteration of Life Is Strange has a lot of love to give but just doesn&s;t know where to put it."

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Keza MacDonald Guardian Sep 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

57.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

68.0

"Interactive possibilities make this dorky tale about a small-town psychic musician strangely absorbing"

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Kimberley Wallace Game Informer Sep 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Life is Strange: True Colors is a powerful adventure, full of twists and thoughtful yet heartbreaking subject matter. You&s;ll root for Alex Chen, and feel good about helping shape her path forward"

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Kyle LeClair Hardcore Gamer Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Life is Strange: True Colors may sadly dim towards the end, but it&s;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 …"

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Michael Huber Easy Allies Sep 2021
80.0 /100

"Life is Strange: True Colors is an exceptional addition to the series, lead by the unforgettable Alex Chen."

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Noelle Warner Destructoid Sep 2021
90.0 /100

"Sure, parts of Life is Strange: True Colors are really bleak, but ultimately it’s an uplifting, heartfelt story about what it means to find your own version of home. It tells that story in a way that feels perfectly sincere, …"

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Sep 2021
80.0 /100

"Life is Strange: True Colors is the best game in the series so far, without a doubt. The town of Haven Springs is full of excellent characters, with Alex Chen herself being one of the best protagonists we&s;ve seen in …"

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Omar Salah IGN Middle East Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"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."

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Otto Kratky DualShockers Sep 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Heartfelt and poignant, the only thing Life is Strange: True Colors trips over is its own words."

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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

88.0

"Outside of a few flaws, True Colors is the peak of the Life is Strange series to date."

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Paul Sullivan COGconnected Sep 2021
92.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

95.0

"Set in an idyllic town, amongst the harmony of nature, Life is Strange: True Colors might appear to be an escapist fantasy. But it has something to say. Subtly, and most importantly effectively, it reflects its characters and themes onto …"

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Rachael Fiddis DualShockers Sep 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

95.0

"At the end of each chapter, Life is Strange: True Colors follows the same procedure as its predecessors in allowing you to compare your choices with other players and to find out exactly where your, and your friends, morals lie …"

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Rachel Watts PC Gamer Sep 2021
86.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

70.0

"Visually gorgeous and emotionally raw, True Colors is an incredible continuation of the Life is Strange series."

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Reuben Mount TheSixthAxis Sep 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

90.0

"Life Is Strange: True Colors is an incredible new addition to the series. It brings perhaps the most likeable protagonist yet, the absolutely gorgeous Haven Springs, and an excellent supporting cast together for an intensely emotional but hopeful tale. With …"

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Rob Gordon Screen Rant Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Overall, Life Is Strange: True Colors is such a good quality story that its technical shortcomings can be forgiven. This isn’t the best platform for the game, and players who really care about a top quality graphical experience will likely …"

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Sean Carey TrueAchievements Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

92.0

"Simply put, Life is Strange: True Colors is a must-play."

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Taylor Lyles IGN Sep 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

95.0

"Life is Strange: True Colors is an emotional rollercoaster that highlights everything that makes the series great."

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Tomas Franzese DualShockers Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"True Colors features an engaging story with relatable characters — and a superpower that’s far cooler than you’d expect."

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Tom Phillips Eurogamer Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Beautiful and brilliant, if a little safe, Deck Nine&s;s new Life is Strange story stands alongside the series&s; best."

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Ty Galiz-Rowe Game Informer Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"If you liked previous entries in the Life is Strange series, you&s;ll probably enjoy this one. It&s;s a tighter, cleaner take on the formula, but at its heart, it&s;s still the balance of magic and mundane that’s become signature to …"

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