Shades of Color

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Shades of Color is the third chapter of Detroit: Become Human. This chapter has only one outcome.

Overview[]

This chapter is from the perspective of Markus, who is running an errand to pick up some paint, but encounters hatred toward androids along the entire way.

Flowchart[]

This is the flowchart walkthrough for Shades of Color, with 100% completion rate and all checkpoints. To the right is a video showing the in-game flowchart, while below is a text version for ease of use.

Walking in the Park (checkpoint)
- (Magazine) (side option) - on the bench to the right at the chapter starts
  - Read Secrets of Androids
  - Read Climate Change-Up
- Stare at hot dog vendor (side option) - stand in front of the vendor until he tells at Markus to leave
  - Hot dog vendor pushes Markus - don't move when he tells Markus to leave
- Listen to busker (side option) - on the way to the paint shop, he is playing guitar by the fountain
- Watch preacher (side option) - the preacher is just beyond the busker
  - Preacher yells at Markus - stay there and watch him
Visit paints store
Collect package
- Protesters harass Markus (side option) - on the way out of the paint store, towards the bus stop, around the back of the hot dog vendor
Markus took the bus

Cross-chapter impacts[]

Protestors harass Markus
- Carl notices the damage to Markus' shirt in The Painter

Description[]

At the start of the chapter, Markus will head through Henry Ford Commemorative Park and there will be a bench. The player can check the bench on your right to read the magazines, Secrets of Androids and Climate Change-Up. Afterwards, head out of the park and cross the street until, before heading forward Markus can look at an area under construction with a constructor yelling at his androids, and a homeless lady, when the road Markus can wait for a few seconds, if he does a car will beep at him and he'll be forced to move. From here Markus can do many things such as interrupt hot dog vendor in front of you. Stand in front of the vendor's cart until he pushes you out of the way.

Next, head to your left, and you should see a busker standing in front of the fountain. Approach the busker, and press L1 to watch him play. Afterwards, turn around and walk towards the entrance to the shopping arcade. Before entering you will see a preacher to the right-hand side of the entrance. Approach the preacher and press L1 to listen to his sermon, until he yells at you.

There other interactions too, which aren't listed in the flowchart such as

Looking at the fountain statue.
Listening to a delivery android complaining about being late.
Hearing a couple flirt at the table.
Listening to a cop by his car.
Seeing an android waiter.
A person by a phone booth.
Various homeless people.
Various randomized phone conversations.

Now head into the arcade, and enter the Bellini Paints store on the left-hand side. Approach the android shopkeeper, and press the displayed buttons to complete the transaction. After this, pick up the paints, and exit the store.

After leaving the store, head back the way you came from, and towards the bus stop. Before going you can see an android dropping a bag which annoys his owner and a couple debating whether or not to buy an expensive android despite already having one at home. On the way, you will encounter a group of protesters and it's leader (Or you can avoid them by going around on the right). Approach them to trigger a cutscene in which they attack you. Once the police officer has intervened, carry on towards the bus stop and enter the bus to complete the chapter.

Trivia[]

The entire chapter sets up how humans view androids in a lot of ways (including blaming androids for unemployment) and humans' habit to deny any empathy to them, along with their general rudeness and hostility.
- At the same time, this chapter shows that androids have been an enormous help in the care of the elderly and the children, with some humans treating at least their own androids better in return.
There are several things that Markus can do with little to no story impact:
- Observing a fitness robot accompanying a jogger.
- Watching a human foreman getting impatient with his android workers on a construction site.
- Looking to a presumably homeless woman sitting out on the sidewalk with a "Ban androids" sign.
- Hearing an android complaining about a package being delivered late.
- Watching an android dropping a bag and getting yelled at by his owner.
- Listening to a woman complimenting her boyfriend's shirt.
- Looking to an android receptionist at the entrance of a store with a "No androids allowed" sign.
- Observing a woman at a coffee table saying she has to leave, with the man she was with asking why. She answers that it's due to "him" possibly wondering where she is.
- Watching an AP700 android at a shop window of the CyberLife store.
- Looking at the steam coming from the fryer.
- Looking closer to a CyberLife sign advertising "Get yours today" above the CyberLife store.
The busker sings a full song.
The preacher has several sentences.
When walking around the neighbourhood, you can see a trail of wet puddle footprints.
The CyberLife store doesn't allow Markus in despite the message displayed at the entrance is "Purchased androids not allowed inside" as he wasn't purchased.
The baby a woman is carrying has a fully modeled face.
It is possible to see leaves falling from trees at the park.
Markus makes way for anyone walking past him.
The statue behind the busker at the center of the fountain is that of Arnold Brook (1915-1998).
The protesters can be avoided if Markus takes a different route that does not go right past them.
If the preacher yells at Markus, he calls out that the android will be the one to destroy Detroit, foreshadowing one of the potential endings of Battle for Detroit.
The street musician has a sign next to him advertising him as a real human musician with the tagline "music with soul".
If Markus stands in the street for too long, a driver will honk at Markus, forcing him to move.
It is possible to wait for the bus without pressing "X".
Ben's Hotdog has a fully readable menu, which includes the dishes, the price, and sometimes a small description.
- Hot Dogs
  - Chili Dog - $3.45
    - Mustard, Chili & Onions
  - 9" stretch Chili Dog - $3.90
  - Chili Cheese Dog - $3.90
  - Guadalajara Dog - $4.00
    - Relish, Onions, Tomatoes, Topped w/ Sour Cream (Add Bacon $1.30)
  - Chicago Polish Dog - $4.50
    - Mild or Spicy Mustard, Relish, Onions, Tomatoes, Lettuce - NO CHILI
  - Coleslaw Dog - $3.90
  - Mild or Spicy Polish Dog - $4.50
    - Mustard, Chili & Onions
  - Polish Pastrami, Swiss Cheese Dog - $6.25
    - With Mustard
  - New York Dog - $4.00
    - Sweet and Saucy Onions
  - Bacon Chili Cheese Dog - $5.20
    - Topped w/ 3 Strips of Bacon, Tomatoes and Cheese, Mustard and Onion
  - Nacho Cheese Chili Dog - $3.95
    - Mustard and Onions
  - Brooklyn Pastrami, Swiss Cheese Dog $5.20
    - With Mustard
- Burgers
  - Hamburger or Chili Burger - $4.10
    - Mustard, Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo 1/2 lb. Burger
  - Double Chili Burger - $5.70
  - Chili Cheeseburger - $4.55
  - Double Chili Cheeseburger - $6.60
  - Bacon Chili Cheeseburger - $5.55
  - Double Bacon Chili Cheeseburger - $7.60
  - Turkey Burger - $5.45
    - Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo
  - Double Turkey Burger - $5.45
    - Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo
  - Double Pastrami Swiss Cheese Burger - $7.25
  - Double Mushroom Cheeseburger - $6.95
    - 2 Slices Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo
  - Poli-Bacon Chili Cheeseburger ($2.15 Extra)
    - One Grilled Polish Dog on a Hamburger Bun with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes and Mayo. Add One Burger & One Slice of Cheese
- Specials
  - Bacon Burrito Dog - $6.10
    - Big Flour Tortilla Wrapped Around 2 Hot Dogs, 2 Slices of Cheese, 3 Slices of Bacon, Chili & Onions
  - Chili Tamale (ADD Cheese 45¢ Extra) - $3.65
  - Poli Bacon Burrito Dog - $6.10
    - Big Flour Tortilla Wrapped Around 1 Polish Dog (Mild or Spicy) Chili, Onions, 3 Slices of Bacon (One Extra Polish Dog add $2.50)
  - Giant 12" Jalapeno Dog - $5.25
    - Mustard, Chili, Onions (Add Bacon - $1.30)
  - Pastrami Burrito - $6.25
    - Big Flour Tortilla Wrapped Around 2 Hot Dogs, Grilled Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, Chili & Onions
  - Pastrami Reuben Dog - $6.00
    - Pastrami, Mustard, Swiss Cheese & Sauerkraut
- Desserts
  - Old Fashioned White Cake with Coconut Frosting - $2.95/slice
  - Chocolate Marble Cake with Chocolate Frosting - $2.95/slice
- Side Orders
  - Onion Rings - $2.95
  - French Fries - $2.65
  - Chili Fries - $4.00
    - (Add Cheese 45¢)
  - French Fries
    - Topped With Real Bacon & Ranch Dressing or Topped With Nacho Cheese & Real Bacon
  - Tortilla Chips - $.85
  - Side of Sauerkraut - $.80
  - Potato Chips - $1.10
  - Grilled Onions - $.35
  - Bacon (4 Slices) - $1.60
  - Cup of Nacho Cheese - $.95
  - Side of Pastrami - $1.85
  - Bowl of Chili - $2.60
  - Cup of Guacamole - $1.60
  - Nachos w/ Jalapenos and Cheese - $2.45
  - Cup of Jalapeno Peppers - $.50
  - Topping of Chopped Tomatoes - $.40
  - Topping of Red Onions - $.75
  - Bowl of Coleslaw - $1.35
  - Cup of Ranch Dressing (For Fries & Onion rings) - $.95
  - Fajita Mix - $.95
- $1 Hotdogs Menu (Always Fresh) Sign
  - $2.5 - Detroit Special
    - 2 Tomato Wedges, Cheddar Cheese, Chopped Onions, Spicy Brown Mustard, Green Sweet Relish
  - Cheddar Classic
    - 2 Tomato Wedges, Cheddar Cheese, Chopped Onions, Spicy Brown Mustard, Green Sweet Relish
  - Regular Side + Drink - Add $2.5
- They also sell chip bags that are coloured red or blue, and depict a triangle shaped chip, along with a symbol that looks similar to the mid 2000s - mid 2010s Dorito squiggle symbol.
The strip mall is on the real life Monroe St., and the church that is next to Henry Ford Commemorative Park is the Old St. Mary's Catholic Church. The park itself appears to have taken the place of the parking garage and the Juveniles Detention Center.

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