Life is Strange: True Colors has received reviews and critics are calling it one of the best entries in the series, thanks to its new strengths.
The game continues the supernatural anthology series with a new hero and special powers. Hero Alex Chen's powers focus heavily on people's emotions and empathy, rather than having the ability to manipulate time or other traditional superpowers.
Unlike previous games in the series, the game will not be episodic and will instead be released as a single core game. The game still has five chapters, so there are inherent breaking points built into the story, but it's up to players to tell the whole story. He won't have to wait months to play. It looks like this has worked in favor of the game as well as Life is Strange: True Colors.
The game currently has a score of 82 on Metacritic, which is pretty impressive. Comparatively, the first Life is Strange has 85 and its sequel has 78. While not everyone will get a chance to play the game at launch as the Nintendo Switch version of True Colors has been delayed, critics are making the game seem worth the wait. The first group of reviews cites unique powers, compelling characters and a versatile storyline as key elements that help the game shine. That said, here's what the critics have to say about the game:
Taylor Lyles – 9/10 – IGN
“Life is Strange: True Colors is a great game with a great story at a solid pace, and unlike previous games in the series, it made me feel like every choice I made mattered.”
Rachel Watts – 86/100 – PC Gamer
“Visually gorgeous and emotionally pure, True Colors is an incredible sequel to the Life is Strange series.”
Brittni Finley – 4.5/5 – Game Rant
“Life is Strange: True Colors builds on what the first episode did well, and does it even better. No game in the series has ever reached such levels of catharsis, and by the end of the game, players will be heartbroken to leave the perfectly beautiful town of Haven Springs.”
The developer probably seems like the best fit for the franchise, as some critics have noted that Deck Nine has done a better job with the series than Dontnod. As of now, nothing can be said about what the future holds for the series beyond a remaster of the first game, but Life is Strange: True Colors, apparently based on these initial reviews, making people want more.