Life is Strange: True Colors - Ultimate Edition (2021)

Like all the games in the series, True Colors has a large focus on music and art. Some of the best moments of the games are when you can sit in the space, reflect on inner thoughts, and just sit quiet for a bit with a great piece of music and lovely surroundings. And the surroundings of Haven are even more beautiful. This picturesque little town is a great backdrop for what is another great Life is Strange game.

As far as powers goes, Alex was given a pretty cool one and it was really fun gameplay wise. I wasn't fond of the departure in LiS 2 where you weren't playing the one with powers. It just didn't feel the same. Rather than finding photos to take or places to sit and draw, Alex collects memories from objects you can find around Haven. It's a nice twist, though it would have been nice to see some tie-in to Alex's music as well, which seemed to take more of a backseat than previous installments that made the character's art a bigger piece of them. It was there, but just not as much. Perhaps allowing Alex to play in different hidden spots around Haven? I dunno. It just felt like a missed opportunity.

Story wise, this is as impactful as any of the others. There are up's and down's, mysteries and plot twists. It hits hard when it needs to and gives the player time to breathe and explore in other places. You'll build relationships with characters that feel meaningful. Choices impact the storyline in both big and small ways - sometimes creating ripples that aren't seen until chapters later. All in all, it's what you would expect of this series.

If you're a fan of the series, then this is a no-brainer must-have game. Can't wait to go back to explore Haven some more.