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Choice-based games are always fun for players who wish to test their decision-making abilities, where each choice will lead to a different result. The vast world of Life is Strange challenges players to quickly make these decisions, where some outcomes can only be granted to those who are quick-witted. All this may be overwhelming, especially for those who are unfamiliar with the genre. With that in mind, here are some tips beginners should know when diving into True Colors.
7 Know How To Replay Episodes
Life is Strange: True Colors has six endings in total. If the ending turns out unsatisfying, there’s a quick way to change the outcome. To do so, head to the title screen and choose chapters. Afterward, players can pick the part they want to redo. It’s also possible to choose a specific scene from each chapter. Some scenes will show how many achievements it contains, and how many have been collected.
From here, gamers can replay from a certain point and change the decisions that they made in the first playthrough. Keep in mind that players should keep track of decisions that were made and their consequences. A gameplay summary at the end of each episode will help with that.
6 Understand Alex’s Past
When making an important decision, players need to remember Alex’s character and her relationships. Thus, it is crucial to be aware of Alex’s history. Some clues can be discovered by reading Alex’s phone, digging her journal, or talking to the people around her.
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By searching through her phone and reading old messages, players can get a good grasp of Alex’s personality. As for the journal, Alex writes information about NPCs she meets, along with their powerful emotions. Digging into Alex’s past can help players avoid unwanted outcomes.
5 Use The Major Choice Prompt At Player Discretion
When activating the Major Choice Prompt, the game will tell players how a choice would affect the story. An option like that can be described as a double-edged sword. On one hand, it makes the game much easier and less stressful for new players. On the other hand, it takes away the tension that comes with the fear of making bad choices and the satisfaction of making the right ones.
Players can find this option by heading to the game’s settings. While this option may affect the thrill of the game, it’s an excellent feature for achievement and trophy hunters.
4 Not Only Major Choices Are Important
Unfortunately, players tend to focus on major choices and ignore the rest. This is a big mistake, because small choices do have an impact on the story. By choosing to help the Haven Springs citizens, Alex will boost her relationship with them. In the end, this will help the player achieve a good ending.
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Helping the NPCs is not always included in the big decisions. Some small and insignificant choices like starting an idle conversation can help players immensely. Keep in mind, thoughm that some discussions can only be triggered after using Alex’s power to read their emotions.
3 There Are Consequence Of Each Choice
In every Life Is Strange game, important decisions must be made to proceed with the story. True Colors is no different. Whether it’s positive or negative, every choice (major or not), can affect Alex’s story.
Major decisions will not only affect the story, but also influence Alex’s behavior. The protagonist has the power to share the burden of her friends. While this helps the people around her, the same can’t be said for Alex. Thus, players should think thoroughly before picking any choice, especially the crucial ones.
2 Exploring Conversations
Conversations are a must in this genre. Along the way, players will get a mission to speak with one of Haven Springs’ citizens. During this time, Alex will have several responses to choose from, some of which will be unrelated to the main objective. Players can also come across underlined choices that will only appear if they read the character’s aura using Alex’s power.
While straying from the main objective may seem like a waste of time, exploring the conversation will allow Alex to gain an in-depth understanding of Haven Springs and its inhabitants. This way, she can create a stronger bond with the citizens, making it easier to achieve a good ending.
1 Exploring The World
Above all, the top tip for beginners is to explore the world thoroughly. Sometimes, players can be too focused on the main quest that they forget to explore the setting from top to bottom.
There are many secrets hidden in the world that can be easily overlooked. Players need to stay attentive and search every nook and cranny, whether it’s in Alex’s apartment, the streets, the flower shop, and even the record store. Failure to investigate everything can cause Alex to miss some major decisions throughout the story.
Life is Strange: True Colors is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and will release later for Switch.
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