Overview:
- Estimated achievement difficulty: 2/10 [Achievement Difficulty Rating]
- Offline: 40 [1000gs.png]
- Online: 0
- Approximate amount of time to 1000gs.png: 6-8 Hours [Estimated Time to 100%]
- Minimum number of playthroughs needed: 1, plus some possible Chapter Select
- Missable achievements: None
- Does difficulty affect achievements: N/A
- Unobtainable/glitched achievements: None

Introduction:
Life is Strange: True Colors is a graphic adventure based around Alex Chen's new journey in a small mining town in Colorado. You meet a lot of new faces and even some familiar ones, while unraveling a mystery that the entire town is built on. As Alex, you investigate this mystery with your empathy powers, making decisions that change the way the story plays out!

Abbreviated Walkthrough:
Simply playing through the entire game will net you a bunch of achievements for completing the various Chapters; however, the bulk of the achievements will come from the collectibles and side quests. Every Chapter has 5 collectibles to find and some of the Chapters even ahve new side quests to complete. You can utilize Chapter Select after completing each Chapter to return to specific areas in search of these achievements without changing your story choices. So play the entire game keeping an eye out for the collectibles and side quests and completing what you can!

Mop-Up:
After completing the game, if you still have collectibles or side quests to mop up, as mentioned, you can use the Chapter Select to return to any part of the game. Otherwise, there shouldn't be anything else for you to grab after completing the game.

Conclusion:
Easily the best game in the series all around, Life is Strange: True Colors delivers an interesting story with meaningful choices and a familiar achievement list. With the addition of side quests, you have a little extra work to do compared to previous entries, but nothing to difficult. Overall, this should be an easy and enjoyable 1000gs.png!
 
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Life is Strange: True Colors Achievement Guide

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There are 40 achievements with a total of 1000 points

  • Crack

     

    10

    Find the “Crack” Memory in Chapter 1

  • Find the “Riley Letter” Memory in Chapter 1

  • Find the “Business Card” Memory in Chapter 1

  • Find the “Helmet” Memory in Chapter 1

  • Phone

     

    10

    Find the “Phone” Memory in Chapter 1

  • Complete Chapter 1 of Life is Strange: True Colors

    Story-related; unlocked after you complete Chapter 1 by entering the Old Mine.
  • Find all Memory Collectibles in Chapter 1

    Chapter 1: Side A has five collectibles to be found. You will earn an achievement for collecting each and one for collecting all of them. To collect them, you need to use your power to activate the memory associated with the object. After completing the Chapter, you can go back in Chapter Select to collect these without changing your story.

    See the video below with timestamps for all locations!

    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Memory: Crack (Scene: I'm Okay)
    0:34 - Memory: Riley's Letter (Scene: I'm Okay)
    1:06 - Memory: Business Card (Scene: First Day On The Job)
    1:50 - Memory: Helmet (Scene: Searching For Ethan)
    2:17 - Memory: Phone (Scene: Searching For Ethan)
  • Find the “Rent Check” Memory in Chapter 2

  • Find the “Umbrella” Memory in Chapter 2

  • Find the “T-Shirt” Memory in Chapter 2

  • Find the “Gummies” Memory in Chapter 2

  • Find the “Button” Memory in Chapter 2

  • Help the Hoodie Guy find his dog

    In Chapter 2, the Hoodie Guy can be found in the Record Store on the left side of the street. After heading inside, you should immediately notice him and can use your power on him to find out what is bothering him. Then look at the Bulletin Board just behind him to find out that his missing dog has been found. Finally, talk to him to let him know!

    See Amateur Archaeophile (50G) for a video guide.
  • Help the Birdwatcher find her bird

    In Chapter 2, the Birdwatcher can be found in the park just outside the Jed's Bar. Talk to her to find out she is looking for a specific bird, then head just to the left of the park behind the building next to it. You should see a large hawk in the tree just beyond the wall. Look at it and Alex will mention that this might be the bird. Return to to Birdwatcher to let her know!

    See Amateur Archaeophile (50G) for a video guide.
  • Complete Chapter 2 of Life is Strange: True Colors

    Story-related; unlocked after you complete Chapter 2 by participating in the Memorial.
  • Find all Memory Collectibles in Chapter 2

    Chapter 2: Lanterns has five collectibles to be found and two side quests to complete. You will earn an achievement for collecting each and one for collecting all of them, as well as, an achievement for each side quest. For the collectibles, you need to use your power to activate the memory associated with the object. After completing the Chapter, you can go back in Chapter Select to complete any side quests or collect anything without changing your story.

    See the video below with timestamps for all locations!

    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Memory: Button (Scene: Tracking Down Mac)
    0:55 - Memory: Umbrella (Scene: Tracking Down Mac)
    1:23 - Memory: Rent Check (Scene: Tracking Down Mac)
    1:57 - Side Quest: Birdwatcher (Scene: Tracking Down Mac) Bird Spotting (25G) 
    3:18 - Memory: Gummies (Scene: Tracking Down Mac)
    3:52 - Side Quest: Hoodie Guy (Scene: Tracking Down Mac) Found Dog! (25G) 
    4:40 - Memory: T-Shirt (Scene: Tracking Down Mac)
  • Find and play the Student's lost song

    In Chapter 3, the student can be found in the bar. Read her emotions and then ask Steph & Ryan about the song. Then talk to Jed about it. You can then find the song behind the monitor at the bar and put it into the jukebox to play it!

    See Memory Collector (50G) for a video guide.
  • Find the “Bomber Jacket” Memory in Chapter 3

  • Find the “Dollar” Memory in Chapter 3

  • Find the “Appointment Slip” Memory in Chapter 3

  • Find the “Old Paper” Memory in Chapter 3

  • Find the “Valkyrie's Dish” Memory in Chapter 3

  • Complete Chapter 3 of Life is Strange: True Colors

    Story-related; unlocked after you complete Chapter 3 by completing the LARP.
  • Find all Memory Collectibles in Chapter 3

    Chapter 3: Monster or Mortal has five collectibles to be found and two side quests to complete. You will earn an achievement for collecting each and one for collecting all of them, as well as, an achievement for each side quest. For the collectibles, you need to use your power to activate the memory associated with the object. After completing the Chapter, you can go back in Chapter Select to complete any side quests or collect anything without changing your story.

    See the video below with timestamps for all locations!

    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Memory: Bomber Jacket (Scene: It's a Simple Plan)
    0:39 - Side Quest: Student's Lost Song (Scene: It's a Simple Plan) Earworm Squasher (25G) 
    3:00 - Memory: Dollar (Scene: Thaynor, Monster Slayer)
    3:32 - Memory: Appointment Slip (Scene: Thaynor, Monster Slayer)
    4:13 - Memory: Old Paper (Scene: Thaynor, Monster Slayer)
    4:59 - Memory: Valkyrie's Dish (Scene: Thaynor, Monster Slayer)
  • Help the Jelly Bean Counter win the contest

    In Chapter 4, the Jelly Bean Counter can be found at the Spring Festival. Talk to him and guess "800", then read the woman's emotions. Next, talk to the guy again and guess "700". Read the woman's thoughts one more time to learn the answer and speak to the guy again and tell him "731".

    See Emotional Archeologist (50G) for a video guide.
  • Find the “Drum Kit” Memory in Chapter 4

  • Find the “CIT Sticker” Memory in Chapter 4

  • Find the “Microphone” Memory in Chapter 4

  • Find the “Pressed Rose” Memory in Chapter 4

  • Find the “Polaroid” Memory in Chapter 4

  • Complete Chapter 4 of Life is Strange: True Colors

    Story-related; unlocked after you complete Chapter 4 by returning to the Old Mine.
  • Find all Memory Collectibles in Chapter 4

    Chapter 4: Flicker has five collectibles to be found and two side quests to complete. You will earn an achievement for collecting each and one for collecting all of them, as well as, an achievement for each side quest. For the collectibles, you need to use your power to activate the memory associated with the object. After completing the Chapter, you can go back in Chapter Select to complete any side quests or collect anything without changing your story.

    See the video below with timestamps for all locations!

    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Memory: Pressed Rose (Scene: Party Time)
    0:35 - Side Quest: Jelly Bean Counter (Scene: The Spring Festival) Exactly 731 (25G) 
    3:00 - Memory: Drum Kit (Scene: The Spring Festival)
    3:30 - Memory: Microphone (Scene: The Spring Festival)
    4:20 - Memory: CIT Sticker (Scene: The Spring Festival)
    5:08 - Memory: Polaroid (Scene: The Spring Festival)
  • Find the “Mom's Keys” Memory in Chapter 5

  • Find the “Business Card” Memory in Chapter 5

  • Find the “Guitar Strings” Memory in Chapter 5

  • Find the “Pendant” Memory in Chapter 5

  • Find the “Bomber Jacket” Memory in Chapter 5

  • Complete Chapter 5 of Life is Strange: True Colors

    Story-related; unlocked after you complete Chapter 5 by confronting Typhon's Lies.
  • Find all Memory Collectibles in Chapter 5

    Chapter 5: Side B has five collectibles to be found. You will earn an achievement for collecting each and one for collecting all of them. To collect them, you need to use your power to activate the memory associated with the object. After completing the Chapter, you can go back in Chapter Select to collect these without changing your story.

    See the video below with timestamps for all locations!

    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Memory: Mom's Keys (Scene: The Hospital Room)
    0:47 - Memory: Business Card (Scene: Home Sweet Home)
    1:41 - Memory: Guitar Strings (Scene: Nobody Picked You)
    2:29 - Memory: Pendant (Scene: Nothing Stays Buried Forever)
    2:56 - Memory: Bomber Jacket (Scene: A Knock at the Door)
  • Find all Memory Collectibles in Life is Strange: True Colors

    Every chapter of the game has 5 collectibles for a total of 25 collectibles. You can use Chapter Select to return to any part of the game to find anything you missed!

    ​​​​See Emotional Enthusiast (50G) for all Chapter 1 collectibles.

    ​​​​See Amateur Archaeophile (50G) for all Chapter 2 collectibles.

    ​​​​See Memory Collector (50G) for all Chapter 3 collectibles.

    ​​​​See Emotional Archeologist (50G) for all Chapter 4 collectibles.

    See Emotional Unearthing (50G) for all Chapter 5 collectibles.

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