1. Life Is Strange: True Colors
Best Life Is Strange Games, Ranked
Alex Chen’s trip to Haven Springs, Colorado stole our hearts, as the empath teen embarked on an investigation into her brother’s mysterious death in Life Is Strange: True Colors.
With solid writing and an interesting, varied cast of characters, True Colors steals the top spot from the clutches of its predecessors, largely in part thanks to Alex’s power adding a whole new dynamic to the gameplay and narrative in ways that previous protagonists’ powers didn’t. We’re looking primarily at you, backtalk!
Being able to read the deep-seated emotions of the characters around her, Alex is able to open up new dialog options and probe them on troubling issues. This allows players to get a deeper insight into the inner workings and motives of the citizens of Haven Springs, and the various dynamics at play throughout the town.
True Colors also benefits from a visual upgrade, which helps bring the vibrant colors of Haven Springs to life. Add on top of that improved, subtle facial animations that help give conversations and social interactions a more authentic, natural feel and it’s safe to say it’s the most immersive game in the series.
The whole thing’s rounded out with a soundtrack that never misses a beat. Angus & Julia Stone’s original soundtrack punctuates Alex’s ‘zen’ moments, while tracks from the likes of Kings of Leon, mxmtoon, and Novo Amor ensure True Colors sticks to the series’ beloved indie vibe.
