Life is Strange: True Colors

Foreword
Deck Nine is the developer here instead of DONTNOD, however, Before The Storm was their first Life is Strange game so they were not really unfamiliar with the genre and the series when they started developing True Colors. They were also responsible for the remastered versions of the first game and its prequel.
The developer has recently been accused of fostering a very toxic place of work. There are numerous articles out there detailing this. It is a sad thing but given the controversies related to Blizzard it was expected that such news would come out about other developer companies. I put this aside when starting True Colors and I tried to see it as a work of art created by several talented people.
A spin-off with Alex Chen
I often see references to this game as a spin-off but it might as well be called Life is Strange 3. In part 2 we had new protagonists and here it is just the same. Steph (from Before The Storm) is now a major character so by re-introducing her we can see this one takes place in the same universe. The title is great, though, and it also hints at Alex's special ability.
In these games the protagonist always has a power. Call it a superhuman ability but the story focuses on how they try to live their life with it and also to conceal the ability so don't expect Professor Xavier showing up in the end taking away our hero to a special school. Alex is just out of the orphanage and wants to spend some time at her brother's place in Haven Springs. Her special skill is quite amazing: she can sense what emotions others feel and given the circumstances she can alter them (e.g. take away their fear or anger) to solve a problematic situation.
A personal and detective story
As usual the story is about self-discovery but following the events of chapter 1 Alex sets out to investigate the local corporation that gives jobs to a lot of folks as the biggest employer. Steph and Ryan will be there to assist her. There are some other interesting characters and locations, too. My favourite was Jed, the owner of Black Lanters which is the local bar and restaurant and Alex lives upstairs and works there as a waitress.
A not so strange gameplay
Gameplay remains identical to previous games. With Alex we interact with objects and talk to people. An icon in the upper-left corner often appears when picking dialogue options meaning we said something that will have consequences later on. At key moments a major decision has to be made - here the game stops and allows us to think before proceeding. These moments can determine what happens in the finale and overall we have several endings available.
When outside we are free to explore Haven Springs. Alex also receives messages on her phone and can check new posts or comments in the local social media hub. Our objective can always be checked when pressing TAB, however, it's worth investigating everything before moving forward with our main task. Achievements are mostly related to collectibles - with Alex we can check objects and applying our ability we can read what emotions they have. By doing so we have access (we hear) past conversations between townsfolk.
We have two romance options and at the end of every chapter we get statistical feedback on the decision making we did. Comparison is available with our friends or with the rest of the gamers. Since all actionable, key moments are included here this screen is particularly important to tell you in case you missed out something crucial. But don't worry: selecting a previous chapter after a successful walkthrough will be an option. This feature is something that characterised Telltale Games.
Graphics and soundtrack
Both are great. I took a lot of screenshots. We have certainly come a long way since the first LiS game. Just look at how Steph looks now. Facial expressions and voice acting are both superb. The soundtrack has always been good in the series. Now, we have Steph who works in the local record store. What more do we need? Once again we have the option to sit down and just enjoy the moment. It can be at the docks, in the park at the bonfire or at home on the sofa. You can hear some relaxing music and the camera starts panning around. There's also an arcade machine Alex can use!
Summary
Of all the 3 games I believe this is the shortest. But given the choices you have multiple playthroughs can be done. This episode is more on the emotional side of things; for me it is comparable to episode 1. Teen angst will be a returning theme as well as references to the LGBT community. If you have issues with these then this game is not for you otherwise if you liked previous episodes True Colors is highly recommended. We have a short (unnecessary) DLC for Steph (who lacks any "special" ability) and Alex has multiple outfits we may use at the start of each chapter. True Colors is a great game that can easily be referred to as Life is Strange 3.

First off, I will say this game is much too short for its price. Not that its short length is a bad thing but this game came out three years and the fact it is still a full-price game is a little ridiculous. I recommend getting this game on a big sale or even cheaper through key reseller sites. Despite its short length, I very much enjoyed playing through True Colors. Everything about the game just felt more likable and less "cringe" compared to the first Life is Strange. Graphically, it looks great, and I do love the OST for the game. Another gripe I do have is that the last chapter felt... rushed... It felt like they ran out of time and wanted everything to be resolved right then and there. Overall, 8/10! GET IT ON SALE!!!

I always smile when I see the name life is strange. Is it possible for a game to affect me so much?
For my friends who haven't played before, I want to share my experience with you. This game challenges all your emotions and again, it is life is strange and a strong and beautiful story line,the music used for the game is really beautiful and really conveys the feeling
I hope it's not the last life is strange, I'm really waiting for the next one, thank you i love it :)))

Life is strange It proved to us how beautiful a game can be sometimes and how close to life it can be
Life is strange Prove to us that sometimes things happen that we may not want but we have to fight against them
Life is strange It proved to us that we are all like an actor and we have to play our role well
Life is strange proved to us to always smile even when the situation is not the way we want it to be <3
It was beautiful Game <3

Life is Strange True Colors is the third installation of the Life is Strange series. Much like the previous games, its artwork and story is god-tier and so addicting. The characters here are pleasant and likable. Some moments in this game really caught me off guard and adds to the unpredictability in this game. The Life is Strange series is similar to the Telltale series and they just do a wondrous job at storytelling that none other can do. Definitely recommended!

I was genuinely amazed by the game and, to be honest, I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. Despite the majority opinions that this installment lacked the depth and impact of its predecessors, I discovered it to be my absolute favorite in the series. It even had the ability of securing a spot on my list of top games that i treasure and say that had an impact on me. Its profound impact on me ensures that I'll undoubtedly revisit and replay it countless times in the years to come and I would recommend for people to try.

I'd give this gave a solid 7.5/10. It's 'good' and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it, it's pretty to look at, the characters are likeable, great soundtrack with some good tunes, and plenty of genuine heartfelt moments; but I wish there was 'more' of it. More time to get to know these characters (especially Steph and Ryan), more time to expand on the community of Haven Springs, more to the investigation, and more just 'life' stuff, I know some criticise the "Monsters and Mortals" chapter for not being relevant to the main plot but I think the story needed a bit more 'fluff' like that chapter to really build a bond with the other main characters and that's part of why I think it's one of the best chapters - it's just fun. Throughout the game there were texts exchanged to show that over the course of 'between the chapters' life was happening, but I would have preferred to play through some of it as opposed to being told that it happened.
As it stands, I still really enjoyed the game and found it a delightful play and on a good sale I'd recommend it to fans of this genre.