Let's Play Life is Strange True Colors Chapter One - Side A

[@tinyfreckle]

The difference between Aofie and Jonny's reactions to telling Ethan's secret is so funny to be. Aofie went like full on mum mode like immediately "of course we're going to tell him, Ethan is a CHILD and we can't let him go to the mine alone!" Whereas Jonny's over here like "oh damn I want Ethan to think I'm cool but he can't think I'm cool if he's dead so I guess if better tell?" XD

[@vamikos]

Thanks so much for keeping licenced music in, Johhny! It's totally understandable why streamers don't wanna deal with that copyright bs, but, imo, LIS without its soundtrack isn't really LIS. So I'm happy that people who can't perhaps play this on their own get to have the full experience here! Also, all 5 chapters at once! That's next level!

[@nolongerzombiedoe4729]

plus the dancing scene is super awkward without music

[@ethanlappin]

I was worried at first that it wouldn't have the music so was very glad to see he kept it in

[@mephi2go]

In German literary sciences we have the lovely term "Fallhöhe". It translates to "Height to fall down from" and refers to the build-up in stories (or rather of characters) to show virtuousness (in Arthurian literature for example) or their likeability, overall quality, and most of all the amount of sympathy you as the recipient feel for them. You usually create "Fallhöhe" only to have the character fall afterwards. Without "Fallhöhe", no fall, no catastrophe. Problem with "Fallhöhe" is, that you may create just a bit too much - if a character is build-up as larger-than-life or too-good-to-be-true, you can expect the fall to be quite deep. The "Fallhöhe" that is created in Gabe is almost too much to bear. And it certainly makes it easy to see where this is going. Although I'd argue that the previous games didn't really create that much "Fallhöhe" compared to this one for their side characters... except maybe for William Price... (And before I forget to mention it, because I always get caught up in academic appreciation, I really love your LiS-streams - it's like playing the game myself with the commentary of someone who thinks about it as much as I do. :) )

[@wafflesoflight]

I lived in Colorado my whole childhood, and this game is so perfectly accurate, it makes me miss it. From the state flags everywhere, the bear iconography, the view of the snow-capped mountains, the bighorn statues, even the arrangement of the buildings. 15/10.

[@wafflesoflight]

Also, when she's singing the line "what the hell am I doing here?" and it pans back to show the Colorado flag in Gabe's room, that's just brilliant, honestly.

[@oraclle]

That rendition of Wonderwall was so perfectly pitched into the scene that I couldn't tell it wasn't part of the game until you forgot the lyrics *chef's kiss*

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

The Flag behind Alex's bed is the Colorado State Flag. Also, Alex's Doctor didnt block Alex's number, Alex blocked her doctor's number.

[@Amaritudine]

So glad that you got to enjoy this game completely spoiler-free! The trailers and accompanying press were horrific with what they revealed, including the tragedy at the end of chapter 1, and all of the optional romance. Even the "spoiler-free" introductory video on a channel I follow managed to give away even more story info. I still love the game and believe it's the best LiS yet, but the trailers could've held back so much more without hurting anyone's anticipation.

[@kartsiilats4471]

I kinda felt it was ok to spoil Gabe death as it's such a big part of what kind of a game it is. "You're playing a new girl in a small town" or "you're playing a murder mystery" are really different games. Although I'm not quite seeing the murder mystery part yet, unless someone was really willing to take down a small child to get rid of Gabe.

[@Amaritudine]

@@kartsiilats4471 Fair point. I just wish the trailers had avoiding revealing that Gabe was the one killed. They could've set up the tragedy and the mystery of a deadly accident, without giving away the victim's identity until we actually played the game.

[@_b1ack0ut4]

@@Amaritudine Oh, but its a life is strange game, We know if theres a tragedy, its gonna be your long lost brother lol

[@SCUMMY4205]

I still like LiS2 more, but this was a close 2nd. Being from Colorado it was cool having a game based in a state I'm familiar with.

[@rheidaovan5840]

yaaay I'm missing you and Aoife play it together but... It is also awesome to look your reaction and decisions done by youself! I'm glad two of four of my fav youtubers who does let's play od that game on their own!

[@georginalouise95]

I agree, I miss the shared play through but also… twice as much content to binge!

[@penguingonemad]

Johnny is synonymous with Life is Strange as far as I'm concerned, I'm so hyped to catch up with this playthrough!

[@YoshiMochi13]

The look of absolutely pure, unadulterated, child-like joy on Johnny’s face when they saw Steph was the high point of my day.

[@ljc5277]

Watching this at 8am is dangerous. I'm already crying.

[@thembill8246]

Alex's internal thoughts are so much more charming than Max's. In general, everyone in this goddamn game is just so charming that you can't help but fall in love with all of them. And damn those facial animations are phenomenal!

[@maniacalmike5786]

Loved the play through. I would definitely spend my time playing Mine Haunt. Also first time a game brought a tear to my eye, whe Alex played "Creep". It's my go to song as well when I feel lost.

[@thembill8246]

Every life is strange game, probably every episode. In fact managers to bring me to or very near tears. But yes, her version of creep just really hits home with what she's feeling at the time. It breathed some new life into kind of tired song

[@I-sparkydash-I]

I leave a comment even before watching: I absolutley loved True Colors and I know your commentary will only make it better. Thanks for always makíng such great content.

[@MrMBinder]

4:53 - Deer are pretty chill most of the time. The deer in the woods around my family's summer house are so used to people, they'll come into the garden and just wander about when we're eating lunch outside on the terrace.

[@z31drifterlf]

I moved to Colorado after my breakdown to live with my sister after being estranged for 12 years after I ran away. Hits pretty close to home.

[@rbnlenin]

Thanks Johnny for this! I love the deliberate way you play the game. Makes it easier to get in to the true explorative mode of playing, as opposed to (what I think for many, including me, is the default) the stressed out "rush through to play as much as possible before the weekend ends" way of playing.

[@jessicalee333]

My favorite part is when the main character is flirting with Johnny. I really appreciate getting this uploaded as a marathon playlist - it would be PERFECT for a sick day in bed, I almost wish I was sick.

[@brookeboyd7095]

Thanks for posting this so fast. I'm really enjoying watching your playthrough. I didn't even realize that was Chloe's t-shirt in the record shop. That made me wonder if the bear sweatshirt is a reference to Power Bear.

[@f4rr3r]

I am a victim of dirt cheap record players without an adjustable counterweight and I must warn you all that Johnny is right. Don’t make my mistake! Now several of my favourite records are lightly damaged! Lightly damaged, I tell you!

[@georginalouise95]

Well my Friday just got better

[@JWhygant]

Oh, I love that this is coming out all at once. There's my weekend sorted!

[@GAZArts]

I've missed you Johnny, you were one of my favourite reactors to previous life is strange let's plays and now i can't wait to watch your take on this masterpiece!.

[@fotamucker7308]

Well I know what I'm going to binge watch this weekend. Thanks Johnny!

[@thejennadiaries]

Johnny saying they wanted to LARP for the first time is hilarious to me, as if that isn’t basically a ramped up form of Oxventure 🤣🤣

[@lenc3231]

You and Aoife really got me into life is strange. So happy to watch you play and thank goodness for you keeping the music!

[@kdjslvgds]

johnny saying they feel like a cop telling gabe about ethan. the blasting notices all over town definitely helps that feeling. ethan, you can DW this can't stop me because i cant read _another day_

[@_Hofnarr]

Wait... you released the whole thing!? Dammit, I had things to do this weekend! Oh well, it's not like I really wanted to do any of them anyways and I'm so very excited for this playthrough! EEP!

[@mossbugprincess]

i never went through anything quite like alex but from my limited time spent at a psychiatric clinic the letters and journal entries from her foster care time felt very real and authentic to me

[@emmabenton6414]

Things to understand about Colorado: 1. Everything relates to the Rocky Mountains. Directions, restaurants, everything. 2. We abuse the numbers 5280 and the Colorado flag is on effing everything. 3. If you are not native to Colorado you will be hearing about it for the rest of your time there. 4. So much weed. So much hiking. So much craft beer. Highly recommend visiting. It's a beautiful state just be prepared to probably wheeze slightly upon arrival as it is a mile above sea level. The mountain towns are gorgeous but they're also expensive as shit because all the rich people have homes there so they're the only ones who can afford to live in them.

[@gabrielferreira4400]

MAN, im brazilian, and i found your youtube channel because of life is strange, i have to say, you are amazing, i really like the way you react to what is hapening in the game. We can see how much you like doing this and the love you have for games and all, its amazing. I'll definetely see more of your content

[@Raicheru13]

I'm so glad you're playing this. You make the decisions with such care and sensitivity, it adds so much to the experience.

[@jessicalee333]

I can't believe it hasn't even been a week. I devoured these, and then I went looking for all the other playthroughs of the previous games. It's really interesting to see the difference, agonizing over the decisions alone instead of with a friend, especially now that Aoife is playing True Colors as well. I hope you all can get together - including Luke and Jane! - and have a nice long livestream chat about it!

[@rainmaker38]

I felt everything you expressed in this EP. Just finished this game last night and I'm still reeling.

[@pctech714]

Love this, Johnny! Thank you! I'm working through each bit and then watching your take on it. I understand the voice actor confusion -- I heard it, too! Benjamin Byron Davis is Dutch in RDR/RDR2 and Stephen Fuller Austin is Jed in this game.

[@kartsiilats4471]

Now I'm worried we're going to miss the LARP completely, because in BtS you could miss the DnD session very easily if you just declined once. And it was such a wonderful session and introduced Steph so well.

[@LetsKei]

Compared to BtS, it plays a much larger role in this one, though, so I think it's impossible to miss.

[@windyforecast2091]

Man I love watch Johnny’s play throughs! They do such an awesome job of explaining their reasoning and thought process. And their reactions are awesome to watch too!

[@nhilun0000]

Can't wait for your reaction. Thank you for uploading this series early

[@Wfftam]

"That was invasive, but..." But, yanno. It IS a Life is Strange game.

[@slimkt]

“Lovely little Easter eggs. Gotta crack them open and make a little memory omelette.” Lol Cooking with Chiodini: Memory Omelette

[@Unkn0wabl3]

Was NOT expecting Gabe to go out like that, holy shit

[@goggles_games]

It's so nice to see people struggle with the "smaller" choices just the same as I do.

[@callum2474]

Finally started playing this myself and so I’m so stoked to start watching Let’s Plays of this game

[@ivanw6511]

FINALLY getting to watch this playthrough after catching (most of) Aoife's live as she played it. And 47:50, just crushed me ='(

[@natefessler3961]

Bless you for uploading this all at once

[@purplelover234]

New Dad+ should not have made me laugh as much as it did LMAO I'm so stoked to see you play LiS again, Johnny!! Don't tell Aoife but I'm watching your playthrough first

[@emmagoldman5382]

your playthroughs of the previous games in the series are by far my favourites, it's so nice getting to see a new one

[@Rumenix]

Love the playthrough so far! Really awesome to see someone who knew absolutely nothing about it coming in (a lot of other channels knew about Gabe's death from the promotional material, so seeing you blindsided by it was great!). Really appreciate you keeping all the licensed music in as well! Definitely understand why a lot of people haven't been, but it just adds so much to the game. You mentioned at the start that you've heard Alex is 26. She's actually 21, so she was in the foster care system from the age of 13 rather than 18. Doesn't really make a difference story wise, but just though you might find in interesting to know! Also I find it interesting that you don't consider "damn" a curse word since it is (to the best of my knowledge) the only curse word that has ONLY negative connotations associated with it (dooming someone to eternal punishment, condemning someone, etc.). It's one of the few words I consider to be a legitimate curse word, so find it kind of amusing to find someone with the exact opposite view of it lol Can't wait to see the rest of the playthrough!

[@laurenb8416]

First off I know I'm late to the party on this one but first off Johnny you are a delight and watching your streams has helped a ton as I've been recovering from appendix surgery (would not recommend a minor medical emergency in a foreign country). Hence, why I am now two months back in your videos. Also, as a Colorado Native living abroad watching this gameplay gives me life. Seriously gives me a little taste of home and either the developers (or someone on the team) have lived in Colorado or did a ton of research.

[@laurenb8416]

Also just reached the end... what the actual F***. I did not see that coming....

[@jeddamartele]

I'd watched Aoife's stream first, so I knew what was going to happen. Which meant I could really take in Johnny's expressions and how clear it was that they had not known what was going to happen. That had to be so overwhelming to be experiencing for an audience. Thanks for the stream and wow was that heartbreaking.

[@hasna7542]

so excited to watch this entire thing! hope you're well Johnny

[@charlottesreadsthings211]

Can you imagine how utterly devastating it would be if Deck Nine had chosen to make it an episodic release given how this episode ended???? So strange watching play throughs with you and Aoife separately but so interesting seeing how differently you both play it!

[@captainboromir6958]

I don't know why but the way you said "The child is lying." made me laugh so hard!

[@JohnnyChiodini]

Thank u Boromir I love your work Sorry about Amon Hen

[@captainboromir6958]

@@JohnnyChiodini lol You are welcome.

[@ljc5277]

I'm living for these 90s music references

[@onsonsweemey7551]

"blasting notice? what's that? oh well..."

[@unopercaso8829]

I just finished playing this game a couple days ago. I loved every bit of it, and I am so excited to watch you play!

[@ellamorgan549]

Just saw this in time to procrastinate my home work lol, so excited for this series!!

[@thembill8246]

Finally getting around to watching this now that I'm playing the game myself. I'm going chapter by chapter between you and Aoife, to see what different things you might do. I miss the two of you together, but I'm glad that you both still got to experience it and share it. 💜💜💜

[@LetsKei]

Yay, finally someone who advised Riley to be "clever" as well! Usually I would agree with honesty being the best approach, but in an application? Of course you wanna show your best sides there, let's be real, haha. Very much enjoying your playthrough so far!

[@UberNoodle]

@1:28:00 [Alex sings] Could be the message on an obscure (very obscure) T-shirt.

[@eleanore9694]

I just finished the game tonight. Going to watch what you did now, Johnny! I can’t wait to see your reactions!

[@kdjslvgds]

oh man! we had a rubber duck derby in my city when i was a kid. although that was rolling them down a hill. i had completely forgotten about that.

[@novistri4490]

Thank you for this series!

[@agiddysea]

Something that's been bothering me is Alex's age. So I did some unnecessary research. According to the wiki, Alex is 21 years old, and in the United States it is possible to stay in the foster care system pass 18 years old under special circumstances.

[@beyondviolet]

she certainly has those doesn’t she

[@VoodooMcVee]

@@beyondviolet She does. Also 'foster care system' here could mean a simplification for a complicated history of being passed around through different institutions. I know little about these things, but as far as I am informed, there are also homes for young adults who are not able to manage their lives on their own, for example assisted living groups or something like that. At least there is something like that here in Germany.

[@YoshiMochi13]

How much did Johnny know about the game before going into this? I thought it was pretty well-known that Steph was going to be in it. So, when he got that serious look of shock and joy at seeing her in the booth, I was a little bit surprised.

[@JohnnyChiodini]

I deliberately avoided all the trailers! Also, my pronouns are they/them

[@Ninasanz83]

Yay! I’ve been looking forward to your play through. Going to enjoy it with my dinner. 🥳

[@LizzBowlen]

I thought I was ready to be emotionally compromised by another LiS/Johnny playthrough. I was not prepared.

[@Unkn0wabl3]

No, YOU started crying when she started to sing Creep...

[@aladesanwageorge9155]

I loved yu and aoifes legendary gameplay, yu guys made me laugh a lot..thank you.

[@alexixeno4223]

Can we get a version of a game where nothing bad happens? just.. living in this world for a few days. like, just the Alex's emotional journey fitting into a new home like ths.

[@ethanlappin]

Love life is strange and true colours did not disappoint, just the music in the menu screen makes me so calm and relaxed. This year I gladly got my second tattoo as a memento of the series, the rewind spiral on my left inside wrist 🥰 (Also proud to say I won the jukebox game first try 😁)

[@ttami1147]

Thx for sharing that with us.

[@elizabethgracewhatley3923]

As someone who lived in Washington for a long time, this town screams small town at the base of Mt. Ranier for sure

[@Xyxthris]

Oh my word, I'm looking forward to trying to bounce between various people let's plays to kinda watch like they are all paying simultaneously :D

[@kelseyvonblack]

OMG I lol’d 1:51:52 lmaooooo “Can it Elijah Wood!” 😂 💀

[@streunekatze8205]

thanks for this very enjoyable playthough. Also, sometimes I wish there would a life is strange that is more like "life is good"

[@sywrexile3078]

junk box Junk Box JUNK BOX! But now it's boulders Boulders BOULDERS! Forgive me for that! Much love Johnny - Thank you for playing this seeing as PS5's don't exist at the moment ;)

[@seanred7681]

Hey johnny, glad you've done this, but admit it - you miss having a strange blonde woman yelling random things next to you. ;)

[@madness1931]

I just finished the game yesterday, and now I'm watching your LP. This game was awesome, and apart from the last episode (no spoiler)... I think this was my favourite in the series. The only thing I'm a little worried about is how far apart each choice branches off. From my play-through it all seemed a tad linear, as if my choices didn't matter. I hope that impression is wrong, and your LP gives me something new to chew on. ps. Keep up the good commentary, love what you do.

[@LetsKei]

Agreed, it does seem somewhat linear. Which I wouldn't mind too much for a game by itself, but after LiS 2 it almost feels like a step back? Still a great game, though.

[@manueltheplebb]

In Gabes defence, it could of been one of the good KOL albums, lol. Like Aha Shake Heartbreak, or Youth and Young Manhood.

[@HiIeric117]

Yesssss. Been looking forward to this one! And all the parts out at once? What did we do to deserve this?

[@queenoffabulous2156]

Glad I'm not the only one who wanted Ethan to think I'm cool

[@chip43]

Your reactions are epic and how great is this game the you care about the choices.

[@ArgusStrav]

1:04:50 The doctor didn't block Alex immediately after saying she was available if needed--Alex blocked *her*. The message reads, "This caller has been blocked. You will no longer receive messages from their number." It seemed like you might have misunderstood that bit.

[@ethanrobyn2399]

What is it with LiS games making great and amazing characters,but killing them off in the first episode?(Except for Before the Storm,I'm counting what happened in the first LiS) At least everyone other than Mac is great.

[@jaketowers8214]

A lovely game, played by a lovely human!

[@thefaceless6148]

This just made my whole day😁😁😁

[@epizoan_]

Any plans to play tell me why? I feel like tbat game is part of tbe lis series in all but name

[@coyoteartist]

I didn't know there was a way to make Creep sound human.

[@thathardrockguy]

"rocks fall make new character..." ARE YA FAKN KIDDING ME?!?

[@lachdownproductionsyt]

nice strong starting chapter!

[@herculepoirot9690]

Oopsies is a game Chloe and Max played in the Farewell episode I think

[@IDyce88]

my reaction to each Season (without spoilers) Season 1: Two teens in a coastal town...what could go wrong? (follow this with an awkward silence). Season 2: Well if the opening cutscene didn't blow your mind the first few minutes probably will. Season 3: And i thought Season 2 was big on emotion 🤯

[@UberNoodle]

Did you say that someone told you Alex was 26? :/ She's 21. 🤫

[@brentage5000]

Well, I know what I'm gonna be working through for the next ten days or so. Had been watching your former LiS partner Aoife do this on Eurogamer, but if you've already got all five episodes done and out, then bring on the teen pain

[@IDyce88]

you can't really stop ethan either way...but if you tell him to be careful he'll still take it nicely. i'm glad you noticed...alex's body language and even appearence is SO trademark of a troubled foster kid...even her haircut screams "i'm fu%$ed up inside". chelsea was a friend Alex had in the foster care...she was one of the only nice ones.

[@j3RicK24]

On your comment about people drinking hard when there's still Sun out.... I lived in Interior Alaska for 4 years and during the Summer, you can be walking out of a bar at 2am and the Sun would still be out.

[@JohnnyChiodini]

I mean, I'd make allowances there I think!

[@sordrosthepalindrome]

There is no way she would have sung the radio safe version of Creep...

[@user-ir8fx6uv1j]

This looks far more like a typical small touristy mountain town. Could be any of a couple dozen places in western Colorado.

[@hasna7542]

i never noticed how similar the chords of wonderwall and scott street are LOL