Probably the entry that most closely resembles the first game. The 2nd game started out promising but ended up being so boring. I think they overlooked the fun part of games and made it to win awards. Hot take but I think Before the Storm is the best in the series for the way it ditches big ideas and concepts to focus on character (the best character at that).
True Colors' Alex is not as cool or fun as Chloe but not as insufferably naive as Max. Alex is cringe but she is free. Her powers are essentially "I'm an empath" but it looks and works pretty well. Blue = sad. Red = angry etc. it's pretty simple. There's not too much gameplay beyond observing and deciding but the series has always been like that.
The middle section with the RPG that introduces turn-based combat mechanics is admittedly the most fun part of the game. Heresy perhaps for a series known for ditching traditional gameplay for story. But the way it weaved its way into the main plot made it a worthwhile detour.
I'll always pick up these games when I see them. But please take this note to heart - your main characters are TOO cringe and it is NOT relatable! Have a little confidence!
True Colors' Alex is not as cool or fun as Chloe but not as insufferably naive as Max. Alex is cringe but she is free. Her powers are essentially "I'm an empath" but it looks and works pretty well. Blue = sad. Red = angry etc. it's pretty simple. There's not too much gameplay beyond observing and deciding but the series has always been like that.
The middle section with the RPG that introduces turn-based combat mechanics is admittedly the most fun part of the game. Heresy perhaps for a series known for ditching traditional gameplay for story. But the way it weaved its way into the main plot made it a worthwhile detour.
I'll always pick up these games when I see them. But please take this note to heart - your main characters are TOO cringe and it is NOT relatable! Have a little confidence!