Life is Strange: True Colors
Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.
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September 9, 2021
4 years and 328 days ago
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Very Positive16,786 reviews88.8%
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13 itemsAbout the Game
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!
Alex Chen has long suppressed her 'curse': the supernatural ability to experience, absorb and manipulate the strong emotions of others, which she sees as blazing, colored auras.
When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her volatile power to find the truth – and uncover the dark secrets buried by a small town.
THE TRUTH WILL HURT
Discover the shocking secrets behind your brother’s death in an emotional roller-coaster of an adventure.
FEEL EVERYTHING
Change fate and change lives with the psychic power of Empathy.
FORGE DEEP RELATIONSHIPS
Build trust with the townsfolk – and embrace friendship or romance with Ryan and Steph.
A TRULY PERSONAL STORY
Make tough decisions and choose your own future. Freely roam the streets, stores, and hidden spaces of Haven Springs and meet unforgettable characters.
FIND YOUR VOICE
And decide Alex's style, with up to 24 outfits in your wardrobe.
EXCLUSIVE SOUNDTRACK
Original score by Angus & Julia Stone, new tracks by mxmtoon and Novo Amor, and extensive licensed songs including Radiohead, Phoebe Bridgers, Gabrielle Aplin, and more.
