

She feels their feelings as powerfully as if they were her own. Rather than being able to rewind time or practice telekinesis, protagonist Alex Chen is an actual empath who can see people's emotions physically. Its latest sequel, True Colors, is a great example of just how versatile Life is Strange's conceit can be. They could be anything, which allows series developers much more freedom to try new ideas.

Our protagonists aren't defined by their tragedies. But where Konami's survival horror series punished its protagonists through unique, hellish manifestations reflecting their specific inner demons, Life is Strange's supernatural abilities empower its characters. In theory, these underpinnings might suggest a (hear us out) Silent Hill-style problem that the series has so far managed to avoid. Further Reading Life is Strange review: The other side of tough choices
