Narrative adventure in which a Chinese American young woman (voice of Erika Mori) accepts her brother’s (voice of Han Soto) offer to come live with him in a Colorado mining town, only to have him die in a mysterious accident shortly after the move. As she comes to terms with her loss, she must also find her place within her new community, a process aided by the fact that she is endowed with a supernatural sense of empathy that allows her to see colorful auras around people representing their current emotional state. Meanwhile, she also investigates the suspicious incident that killed her sibling. The game inspires reflection on how bereavement and pain can coexist with love and healing and both the protagonist and some of those around her set a good example of courage and perseverance. The story also explores the proper balance between community support and self-reliance. So it’s a shame that morally unacceptable options are offered to players that make this title unsuitable for children and will likely alienate many mature gamers as well. Playable on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Google Stadia and Windows. Violence resulting in bloody graphics, psychic elements, a benign view of homosexual acts, drug-related content, occasional rough and crude language and sexual references. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III — adults. The Entertainment Software Rating Board rating is M — mature.
Life Is Strange: True Colors
