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Life is Strange: True Colors

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2021

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Quick resume

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.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Adventure

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    Pros

    • Emotional and immersive story
    • Well-developed characters
    • Beautiful visuals and soundtrack
    • Meaningful player choices
    • Engaging small town setting

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Limited gameplay challenge
    • Some players find price high for content
    • Choices have subtle rather than major impact
    • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative features

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have control over choices that affect relationships and story nuances, with freedom to explore the town and interact with characters."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay is easy and accessible, focusing on narrative and emotional interaction rather than technical skill or challenge."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements; the game is single-player and story-driven without leaderboards or PvP."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report multiple playthroughs to explore different choices and endings, indicating attachment and replay interest."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can explore, uncover memories, and influence relationships, with some outfit customization and choice-driven narrative."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Interactions emphasize empathy and mutual understanding rather than control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong emotional immersion and narrative engagement provide an escape from real life through story and atmosphere."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and emotional connection rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different dialogue choices and explore alternate endings, experimenting with narrative outcomes."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore the small town of Haven Springs, interact with NPCs, and discover memories and side stories."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character outfit customization and expressive dialogue choices allow personal expression within the narrative."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Supernatural empathic powers provide a fictional element, though grounded in realistic emotional themes."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Strong sense of community and relationships with characters, though experienced solo."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop understanding of characters and story, with some personal reflection and emotional growth."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of narrative adventure games, no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention on story and dialogue; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      4

      "Emotional connections and deep relationships with characters foster feelings of closeness and empathy."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Players guide Alex's decisions and influence others, but no formal leadership or group management."

    • Progression
      2

      "Narrative progression and relationship development serve as primary advancement rather than item collection."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Calm pacing, beautiful visuals, and emotional storytelling create a relaxing and immersive experience."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable soundtrack and expressive visuals provide sensory pleasure and emotional stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal narrative experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with complex characters, emotional plot, and meaningful choices."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some decision making and dialogue choices require thought, but minimal complex problem solving."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Emotional tension and mystery provide some suspense, but gameplay is low risk and controlled."

    • Value
      0

      "Mixed opinions on price versus content length; generally recommended on sale for better value."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; emphasis on empathy and emotional interaction."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable, low-risk narrative environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026