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Life is Strange True Colors: Chapter 1 Choices and Consequences

This guide covers every choice in Chapter 1 of Life is Strange: True Colors, marking which ones carry a consequence and which don’t – so you always know what’s coming next. Everything below is listed in the order it actually appears in the chapter.


Gabe: What’s the protocol for reuniting with your long-lost sister after eight years?

A) Alex hugged Gabe on the bridge.
B) Alex shook Gabe’s hand on the bridge.

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No-consequence choices before the next decision:

1: Haven Bridge: Gabe asks if you’re ready to see the town. A) Let’s do it! B) I’m nervous. No lasting effect — pick whichever fits your Alex.

Riley: What would you do?

A) Alex encouraged Riley to be honest in the interview.
B) Alex advised Riley to show off in her interview.

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No-consequence choices before the next decision:

1: Flower Shop: Gabe asks what you think. A) Sunflowers. B) Lily-of-the-valley. No lasting effect – pick whichever flower fits your Alex.

Gnome in the shop

A) Alex put cool sunglasses on the gnome.
B) Alex didn’t interact with the gnome.

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No-consequence choices before the next decision. Pick whichever fits your Alex:

1: Haven, Main Street: Ethan mentions Ryan’s looking for the scepter but will need the bangle of vanishing to reach it. A) Vanishing, my kind of power. B) I prefer the Fire Ring.

2: Haven, Main Street: Ethan realizes he shouldn’t have told Alex that. A) No, it’s cool. B) Promise you’ll be careful.

3: Record Store: Alex reacts and has to pick a record. A) Unicorn Sandwich. B) Zombie Parade.

4: Record Store: Ryan asks what Alex thinks of Haven so far. A) Still deciding. B) Cool so far.

5: Record Store: Alex reacts to whatever she’s just seen. A) Different. B) Nerdy.

Listening Station

A) Alex enjoyed a song in the record store.
B) Alex didn’t stop at the listening station.

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No-consequence choices before the next decision. Pick whichever fits your Alex:

1: Record Store: Alex has the option to touch the drum kit. A) Touch. B) Don’t touch.

2: Record Store: Alex spots the hold list and has to decide what to do about the cat. A) Move. B) Scare.

3: Record Store: Ryan asks Alex to guess what Gabe’s been listening to lately. A) Banjo dubstep. B) Acapella screamo?

Ryan: You’ve gotta tell me what was Gabe like as a kid. Any ammunition you can give me?

A) Alex told Ryan that Gabe was a dork.
B) Alex told Ryan that Gabe was a badass.

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No-consequence choices before the next decision. Pick whichever fits your Alex:

1: Record Store: Ryan checks in on Alex. A) Never better. B) Better now.

2: Record Store: Gabe asks what Alex and Ryan have been up to. A) Talking about birds. B) Checking out the place.

Alex: He trusted me to keep his secret. Should I? Or should I blow his cover?

A) Alex told Gabe about Ethan’s plans.
B) Alex kept Ethan’s plans to herself.

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No-consequence choices before the next decision. Pick whichever fits your Alex:

1: Haven, Main Street: Jed teases Alex about Gabe being excited for her arrival. A) Just about? B) Same.

2: Home: Gabe reacts to Alex’s comment about the place. A) Best you could do? B) It’s really nice.

3: Home: Gabe tells Alex the place is actually hers now since he’s mostly staying at Charlotte’s. A) What do you mean, mine? B) I love it.

4: Home: Gabe tells Alex she looks like how he imagined she’d be. A) You’re still you. B) Didn’t expect the beard.

5: Home: Gabe’s dancing and says it’s too late for him. A) What even is that? B) Go get ’em.

6: Home: Gabe invites Alex to dance. A) That’s all you. B) Here’s how it’s done.

Desk Drawer

A) Alex found evidence of Gabe’s search for her.
B) Alex didn’t find Gabe’s folder.

Charlotte: So what’s it doing today?

A) Alex expressed pessimism about Haven to Charlotte.
B) Alex wasn’t sure how she felt about Haven.
C)Alex expressed optimism about Haven to Charlotte.

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No-consequence choices before the next decision. Pick whichever fits your Alex:

1: The Black Lantern: Charlotte mentions Ethan gave Alex his comic because he thinks she’s cool. A) Cooler than Gabe? B) He’s a great kid.

Jed: Gabe tells me you’ve worked at a restaurant before. Couple years’ experience as a server?

A) Alex went along with Gabe’s story.
B) Alex told Jed she’s never been a server.

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No-consequence choices before the next decision. Pick whichever fits your Alex:

1: The Black Lantern: Diane asks Alex how she’s finding small-town life. A) Kinda bizarre. B) Kinda perfect.

Server Performance Start
Alex: I’ve got an order from Duckie and Diane

Correct Order: Cheeseburger with mushrooms + Pie special with fries

This is important for the Server Performance consequence

Choices 1
A) Burger with mushrooms
B) Cheeseburger with mushrooms
C) Burger without mushrooms
D) Cheeseburger without mushrooms

Choices 2
A) Pie special with fries
B) Pie special with mushrooms
C) Pie special with onion rings.
D) I forgot.

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No-consequence choices before the next decision. Pick whichever fits your Alex:

1: The Black Lantern: Steph asks Alex if she knows what a LARP is. A) Of course. B) Remind me?

2: The Black Lantern: Steph asks if Alex would ever want to join their LARP group. A) I’d give it a try. B) Not much of an actor.

3: The Black Lantern: Steph offers Alex a spot in the game in Ryan’s place. A) You’re on. B) No thanks.

Find Duckie’s whiskey

1 – check out the photos on the wall.
2 – go upstairs, search the couch.

A) Duckie was reunited with his favorite whiskey.
B) Duckie’s whiskey is still lost.

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No-consequence choices before the next decision. Pick whichever fits your Alex:

1: The Black Lantern: Duckie thanks Alex for finding his whiskey. A) My pleasure. B) Put in a good word?

Steph: Play the Jukebox Game.

A) Steph lost to Alex in the jukebox game
B) Steph beat Alex in the jukebox game
C) Alex didn’t play the jukebox game with Steph

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No-consequence choices before the next decision. Pick whichever fits your Alex:

1: The Black Lantern: Steph asks Alex how the shot was. A) Fantastic. B) Really bad.

2: The Black Lantern: Mac asks if he can talk to Alex for a moment. A) No way. B) What do you want?

3: The Black Lantern: Mac admits what happened upstairs was messed up on both their parts. A) Mainly you. B) What’s your point?

4: The Black Lantern: Mac asks Alex not to recap the details to Riley since she’s upset. A) You want me to lie? B) You’re awful.

Riley: Oh god, were you there, too?

A) Alex told Riley the truth about the fight
B) Alex stayed out of Mac and Riley’s fight

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Relationship status

A) Riley broke up with Mac after the fight
B) Riley and Mac are still together

Server Performance

A) Jed was impressed with Alex’s performance as a server
B) Jed was not impressed with Alex’s performance as a server
C) Jed figured out Alex has never been a server before

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No-consequence choices before the next decision. Pick whichever fits your Alex:

1: The Black Lantern: Deputy Pike tells Alex he needs to take her in for questioning. A) What about Mac? B) Am I under arrest?

2: Rooftop: Alex breaks the silence (or doesn’t). A) How’s your jaw? B) Silent treatment?

3: Rooftop: Alex hesitates before responding. A) Hidden cooler? B) Did you rehearse that move?

4: Rooftop: Gabe admits he never realized something about Alex. A) That I’m a crazy person? B) That I can kick your ass?

5: Rooftop: Gabe reflects on Alex taking Mac apart like she’s done it before. A) I fought a lot. B) Didn’t you go to juvie?

Alex: I want to talk to Gabe. But what  can I even say right now to explain what happened with Mac?

A) Alex told Gabe about growing up in foster care
B) Alex told Gabe about her power

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No-consequence choices before the next decision. Pick whichever fits your Alex:

1: Rooftop: Gabe asks Alex if she really believes that. A) Wouldn’t you? B) Today I do.

2: Rooftop: Alex reflects that Gabe seems to have it all figured out while she doesn’t. A) Is that for me? B) I don’t need a light

3: Rooftop: Gabe explains he could never bring himself to use the last one, since it reminded him how bad life got. A) I can’t take this. B) Thank you…

4: Rooftop: Gabe tells Alex she survived the system and it’s time to move on. A) Maybe you’re right. B) It’s not that simple.

Gabe: Well? What do you think?

A) Alex told Gabe she loves the guitar
B) Alex admitted her playing is rusty

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No-consequence choices before the next decision. Pick whichever fits your Alex:

1: The Mines: Ryan comments it’s been a while since he’s been up here. A) Why don’t you come here? B) How worried should we be?

2: The Mines: Ryan checks in on Alex. A) No. B) I’m okay.

3: The Mines: Ethan warns Alex to go back or she’ll get hurt. A) Not without you. B) Won’t get hurt.

4: The Mines: Alex tries to steady the moment and talk about what comes next. A) Gabe is our anchor. B) I’ve got really good balance.

5: The Mines: Ethan admits he’s still really scared. A) Nothing to be scared of. B) Me too.

6: The Mines: Ethan worries the log might break. A) I’ve got you. B) It’s stable

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Life is Strange: True Colors

Developer: Deck Nine
Publisher: Square Enix
Release: September 10th, 2021
Official Website: https://deckninegames.com/