An outstanding, well-executed, encapsulating addition to the franchise.
A definite recommendation for anyone looking for something to get lost in. And maybe shed a tear or two.

Deck Nine have brought their best foot forward in bringing Alex Chen, Haven Springs, and all it's residents to such an immersive stage. It's clear how much time, effort, and budget can affect the outcome of something; and Deck Nine did not fall short in the slightest.

LiS has always had a killer soundtrack since the first game, and they continue to shine in True Colors. Such a fantastic ensemble of songs really help seat you deep into the heart of the world they built, and engross you in the situations you find yourself in. Another LiS game, another x amount of time spent just sitting and enjoying the wonderful soundtrack. I "sat" everywhere I could, and stayed as long as I was able to, just to finish a song. Truly blissful.

The animations have got to be the biggest, and most needed improvement since LiS 1. With gradual improvements every release from the franchise, it was clear that more budget = better quality. It makes me stoked for the remaster. Something so small as watching a character's eyes dart around when they're feeling nervous or scared, to seeing the anger build up inside them and pour its way out through a character's facial expression is awe-inspiring to say the least. Everything felt so natural; so real. Albeit facial animations weren't the only thing that they focused on, characters moved and interacted with one another so seamlessly. In games were a character's emotions are at the forefront, I'm more than happy to say that Deck Nine really hit the nail on the head with how the brought those emotions to the stage.

Alex Chen has to be one of my favorite characters they've introduced. Her powers, at first, seemed something I wouldn't care too much about. I mean, Max controls time, Daniel is telekinetic, and Alex can... read people's emotions? Needless to say, the way they incorporated her powers was relieving to say the least. I didn't expect to be so impacted by having to understand, and at times control, other people's emotions. But it was the simple act of digging deeper into others to help them understanding their demons is what really set Alex apart in my mind. Also making her effectively able to read minds, so definitely not as bad as I thought at first.

True Colors has within it an amazing, enveloping story that was a joy to discover. It was something so real and natural, but estranged and mystical all at the same time. Deck Nine did a fantastic job at creating and telling Alex's story through Haven Springs and the cast of characters she interacts with. In every LiS game, there's always a crucial message with real life connections to discover and experience. In Alex's case, with being orphaned, living through the foster care system, wanting so desperately to find what it's like to call something "home", and to discover what it's like to belong to a family. Alex's story is one I'll never forget.

True Colors is beautiful, thoughtful, engaging, and mesmerizing to experience and enjoy. I can't wait to see what's next for the franchise!

An outstanding, well-executed, encapsulating addition to the franchise. A definite recommendation for anyone looking for something to get lost in. And maybe shed a tear or two. Deck Nine have brought their best foot forward in bringing Alex Chen, Haven Springs, and all it's residents to such an immersive stage. It's clear how much time, effort, and budget can affect the outcome of something; and Deck Nine did not fall short in the slightest. LiS has always had a killer soundtrack since the first game, and they continue to shine in True Colors. Such a fantastic ensemble of songs really help seat you deep into the heart of the world they built, and engross you in the situations you find yourself in. Another LiS game, another x amount of time spent just sitting and enjoying the wonderful soundtrack. I "sat" everywhere I could, and stayed as long as I was able to, just to finish a song. Truly blissful. The animations have got to be the biggest, and most needed improvement since LiS 1. With gradual improvements every release from the franchise, it was clear that more budget = better quality. It makes me stoked for the remaster. Something so small as watching a character's eyes dart around when they're feeling nervous or scared, to seeing the anger build up inside them and pour its way out through a character's facial expression is awe-inspiring to say the least. Everything felt so natural; so real. Albeit facial animations weren't the only thing that they focused on, characters moved and interacted with one another so seamlessly. In games were a character's emotions are at the forefront, I'm more than happy to say that Deck Nine really hit the nail on the head with how the brought those emotions to the stage. Alex Chen has to be one of my favorite characters they've introduced. Her powers, at first, seemed something I wouldn't care too much about. I mean, Max controls time, Daniel is telekinetic, and Alex can... read people's emotions? Needless to say, the way they incorporated her powers was relieving to say the least. I didn't expect to be so impacted by having to understand, and at times control, other people's emotions. But it was the simple act of digging deeper into others to help them understanding their demons is what really set Alex apart in my mind. Also making her effectively able to read minds, so definitely not as bad as I thought at first. True Colors has within it an amazing, enveloping story that was a joy to discover. It was something so real and natural, but estranged and mystical all at the same time. Deck Nine did a fantastic job at creating and telling Alex's story through Haven Springs and the cast of characters she interacts with. In every LiS game, there's always a crucial message with real life connections to discover and experience. In Alex's case, with being orphaned, living through the foster care system, wanting so desperately to find what it's like to call something "home", and to discover what it's like to belong to a family. Alex's story is one I'll never forget. True Colors is beautiful, thoughtful, engaging, and mesmerizing to experience and enjoy. I can't wait to see what's next for the franchise!