History Awesome / LifeIsStrangeTrueColors

* Despite the bittersweetness of forgiving Jed, the option to condemn him serves as a [[GoodIsNotSoft thunderous moment]] [[KickTheSonOfABitch for Alex]]. It should be noted that his choices led to the death of Gabe and her father John, on top of the fact he was willing to kill Alex to keep his actions a secret. It's also implied that he was fine with Typhon stalking and threatening Steph and Ryan, the latter of whom is ''his own son''.

** A meta example: how the game handles this choice. While other narrative-driven games might've punished the player for condemning Jed rather than forgiving, ''True Colors'' instead paints both options as equally valid reactions, with neither being painted as being more moral or justified than the other.
* The scene with Steph just before Alex goes upstairs to reflect on whether or not to leave Haven. She says outright that she wants to be with Alex anywhere she goes, even if they just stay in Haven. To prove her commitment, she tears her bus ticket in half.
** A meta moment for the franchise as a whole. In the previous games, the gay romance options would result in either [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrange an entire town getting destroyed]] or a case of BuryYourGays, [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrangeBeforeTheStorm an inevitable case of Bury Your Gays]], or [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrange2 the gay couple being forced to live in isolation in a heavily bitter]] BittersweetEnding. However, there's no catch to either ending if Alex has romanced Steph. They simply get to be with each other and [[EarnYourHappyEnding be happy]].

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[[caption-width-right:350:[[BadassBoast "I know who you are.]] [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech I've seen the worst parts of you."]] ]]

** A meta moment for the franchise as a whole. In the previous games, the gay romance options would result in either [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrange an entire town getting destroyed]] or a case of BuryYourGays, [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrangeBeforeTheStorm an inevitable case of Bury Your Gays]], or [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrange2 the gay couple being forced to live in isolation in a heavily bitter]] BittersweetEnding. However, there's no catch to either ending if Alex has romanced Steph. They simply get to be with each other and [[EarnYourHappyEnding be happy]].
* The end of the LARP in Chapter Three: Thanks to Alex tapping into Ethan's joy, the FinalBoss is a full-on [=JRPG=]-style fight sequence, complete with health meters and audio/visual effects.

* [[GoldenEnding Getting everyone to side with Alex during the council meeting.]] Regardless of the fact that they've known her for a short amount of time, they point out her current state and demand she at least get a chance to truly give her side of the story.

** On a small but significant note that doubles as SugarWiki/{{heartwarming|Moments}}, in the ending where Alex chooses to leave Haven, everyone who believed in her will show up to see her off, thus proving she'll always have a welcoming home in Haven Springs.

* If Alex refuses to go along with Mac's attempt to pin the blame on Gabe for his injuries, she'll call him out for starting it while bluntly admitting that it was her that beat the crap out of Mac. Riley simply responds that Mac had it coming before dumping him.
* Alex's entire goal after chapter 2. Rather than take the dubious circumstances of Gabe's death lightly, she decides to go after Typhon, a global company, to expose them of their crimes. Better yet? She causes enough worry for them to actively try and shut her down numerous times, up to and including threatening her with jail time. Depending on the player choices, Alex can outright rebuke this threat.
* Despite having been shot and taken an incredibly nasty fall down the mineshaft, Alex still manages to escape and make it to the council meeting to expose the truth. Talk about [[TheDeterminator being a tough cookie]].

* Getting everyone to side with Alex during the council meeting. Regardless of the fact that they've known her for a short amount of time, they point out her current state and demand she at least get a chance to truly give her side of the story.

** Doubly so for Deputy Pike. For years, he's been afraid to act against Typhon's domineering position as the main employer in Haven Springs. If Alex removes this fear, he gladly calls out Diane for all of her bullshit and for trying to impede an investigation into Gabe's death.
** If Eleanor stands up for Alex, Diane will step in to say that there's no proof of her claims. [[ShutUpHannibal Eleanor will bluntly acknowledge her before reiterating it's what she thinks is right.]]
** Any complaints about the empathy game mechanic are almost certain to fall flat when Alex releases a small shockwave to unveil Jed's conflicted emotional state. She then proceeds to ''tear his entire reasoning and logic apart'', pointing out how much hurt he's caused due to his own selfishness.

** Look closely at her reaction when Alex first makes the accusation. ''She's furious towards Jed and Diane''. It's clear from that moment on that Steph is willing to side with Alex no matter what.
* Despite the bittersweetness of forgiving Jed, the option to condemn him serves as a [[GoodIsNotSoft thunderous moment]] [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech for Alex.]] It should be noted that it was his choices that led to the death of Gabe and her father John, and on top of the fact he was willing to kill Alex to keep his actions a secret. It's also implied that he was fine with Typhon stalking and threatening Steph and Ryan, the latter of whom is ''his own son''.
** A meta example: how the game handles this choice. While other narrative-driven games might've punished the player for [[spoiler:condemning Jed rather than forgiving]], ''True Colors'' instead paints both options as equally valid reactions, with neither being painted as being more moral or justified than the other.
* The scene with Steph just before Alex goes upstairs [[spoiler:to reflect on whether or not to leave Haven.]] She says outright that she wants to be with Alex anywhere she goes, even if they just stay in Haven. To prove her commitment, she tears her bus ticket in half.
** A meta moment for the franchise as a whole. In the previous games, the gay romance options would either result in [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrange an entire town getting destroyed]] or a case of BuryYourGays, [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrangeBeforeTheStorm an inevitable case of Bury Your Gays]], or [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrange2 the gay couple being forced to live in isolation in a heavily bitter]] BittersweetEnding. However, there's no catch to either ending if Alex has romanced Steph. They simply get to be with each other and [[EarnYourHappyEnding be happy]].
* The end of the LARP in Chapter 3: Thanks to Alex tapping into Ethan's joy, the FinalBoss of the LARP is a full-on [=JRPG=]-style fight sequence, complete with health meters and audio/visual effects.

** A meta moment for the franchise as a whole. In the previous games, the gay romance options would either result in [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrange an entire town getting destroyed]] or a case of BuryYourGays, [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrangeBeforeTheStorm an inevitable case of Bury Your Gays]], or [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrange2 the gay couple being forced to live in isolation in a heavily bitter]] BittersweetEnding. However, there's no catch to either ending if Alex has romanced Steph. They simply get to be with each other and [[EarnYourHappyEnding be happy]].

* Regardless of whether or not you have Alex pursue a romance with her, Steph will always be the first person to believe Alex and remains on her side even if everyone else at the meeting turns against her. If your choices result in Ryan turning against Alex, Steph will become ''incensed'' at him and give a short but cathartic WhatTheHellHero rant before Alex steps in. It should be mentioned that she's known Ryan for far longer but has grown so close (platonically or romantically) to Alex that she doesn't even consider the idea of her lying.

* Despite the bittersweetness of forgiving Jed, the option to condemn him serves as a [[GoodIsNotSoft thunderous moment]] [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech for Alex.]] It should be noted that it was his choices that led to the death of Gabe and her father John, and on top of the fact he was willing to kill Alex to keep his actions a secret.

* Despite having been shot and taken an incredibly nasty fall down the mine shaft, Alex still manages to escape and make it to the council meeting to expose the truth. Talk about [[TheDeterminator being a tough cookie]].
* Getting everyone to side with Alex during the council meeting. Regardless of the fact that they've known her for a short amount of time, they also point out her current state and demand she at least get a chance to truly give her side of the story.
** Several of Alex's responses can basically just have her brush Diane over as the two-faced bitch she is.

* Regardless of whether or not you have Alex pursue a romance with her, Steph will always be the first person to believe Alex and remains on her side even if everyone else at the meeting turns against her. If your choices result in Ryan turning against Alex, Steph will become ''incensed'' at them and give a short but cathartic WhatTheHellHero rant before Alex steps in. It should be mentioned that she's known them for far longer, but has grown so close to Alex that she doesn't even second guess her.
** Look closely at her reaction when Alex first makes the accusation. ''She's furious''. It's clear from that moment on that Steph is willing to side with Alex no matter what.

* Alex can refuse to go along with Mac's attempt to pin the blame on Gabe for his injuries.
* Despite [[spoiler:having been shot and taken an incredibly nasty fall down the mine shaft]], Alex still manages to escape and make it to the council meeting to expose the truth. Talk about [[TheDeterminator being a tough cookie]].
* [[spoiler:Getting everyone to side with Alex]] during the council meeting. Regardless of the fact that they've known her for a short amount of time, they also point out her current state and demand she at least get a chance to truly give her side of the story.
** Several of Alex's responses can basically just have her brush [[spoiler:Diane]] over as the two-faced bitch she is.
** Doubly so for [[spoiler:Deputy Pike.]] For years, he's been afraid to act against Typhon's domineering position as the main employer in Haven Springs. [[spoiler:If Alex removes this fear,]] he gladly calls out [[spoiler:Diane]] for all of her bullshit and for trying to impede an investigation into Gabe's death.
** Any complaints about the empathy game mechanic are almost certain to fall flat when [[spoiler:Alex releases a small shockwave to unveil Jed's conflicted emotional state. She then proceeds to ''tear his entire reasoning and logic apart'', pointing out how much hurt he's caused due to his own selfishness.]]
* Regardless of whether or not you [[spoiler:have Alex pursue a romance with her]], [[spoiler:Steph]] will always be the first person to believe Alex and remains on her side even if everyone else at the meeting turns against her. If your choices result in [[spoiler:Ryan]] turning against Alex, [[spoiler:Steph]] will become ''incensed'' at them and give a short but cathartic WhatTheHellHero rant before Alex steps in. It should be mentioned that she's known them for far longer, but has grown so close to Alex that she doesn't even second guess her.
** Look closely at her reaction when [[spoiler:Alex first makes the accusation.]] ''She's furious''. It's clear from that moment on that Steph is willing to side with Alex no matter what.
* Despite the bittersweetness of [[spoiler:forgiving Jed]], the option to condemn him serves as a [[GoodIsNotSoft thunderous moment]] [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech for Alex.]] It should be noted that it was his choices that led to the death of Gabe [[spoiler:and her father John,]] and on top of the fact he was [[spoiler:willing to kill Alex to keep his actions a secret.]]

** A meta moment for the franchise as a whole. In the previous games, the gay romance options would either result in [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrange an entire town getting destroyed]] or a case of BuryYourGays, [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrange an inevitable case of Bury Your Gays]], or [[VideoGame/LifeIsStrange2 the gay couple being forced to live in isolation in a heavily bitter]] BittersweetEnding. However, there's no catch to either ending if Alex has romanced Steph. They simply get to be with each other and [[EarnYourHappyEnding be happy]].

* Despite the bittersweetness of [[spoiler:forgiving Jed]], the option to condemn him serves as a [[GoodIsNotNice thunderous moment]] [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech for Alex.]] It should be noted that it was his choices that led to the death of Gabe [[spoiler:and her father John,]] and on top of the fact he was [[spoiler:willing to kill Alex to keep his actions a secret.]]

** Regardless of whether or not you [[spoiler:have Alex pursue a romance with her]], [[spoiler:Steph]] will always be the first person to believe Alex and remains on her side even if everyone else at the meeting turns against her. If your choices result in [[spoiler:Ryan]] turning against Alex, [[spoiler:Steph]] will become ''incensed'' at them and give a short but cathartic WhatTheHellHero rant before Alex steps in. It should be mentioned that she's known them for far longer, but has grown so close to Alex that she doesn't even second guess her.

** A meta example: how the game handles this choice. While other narrative-driven games might've punished the player for [[spoiler:condemning Jed rather than forgiving]], ''True Colors'' instead paints both options as equally valid reactions, with neither being painted as being more moral or justified than the other.

** Regardless of whether or not you [[spoiler:have Alex pursue a romance with her]], [[spoiler:Steph]] will always be the first person to believe Alex and remains on her side even if everyone else at the meeting turns against her. If your choices result in [[spoiler:Ryan]] turning against Alex, [[spoiler:Steph]] will become ''incensed'' at them and give a short but cathartic WhatTheHellHero rant before Alex steps in.

** An Awesome meta detail: how the game handles this choice. While other games might've punished the player for [[spoiler:condemning Jed rather than forgiving]], ''True Colors'' instead paints both options as equally valid reactions, with neither being painted as being more moral or justified than the other.

* Despite the bittersweetness of [[spoiler:forgiving Jed]], the option to condemn him serves as a [[GoodIsNotNice thunderous moment]] [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech for Alex.]] It should be noted that it was his choices that led to the death of Gabe [[spoiler:and her father John,]] and on top of the fact he was [[spoiler:willing to kill Alex to keep his actions a secret.]]