Best Video Games for tutorial quality

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Best for tutorial quality

High on Life 2

5.0 feature score

Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

Street Fighter 6

4.8 feature score

Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Most evidence

Mario Tennis Fever

50 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.

Best overall product

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

4.5 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.

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#1 High on Life 2
5.0

The opening tutorial earns praise for teaching movement and shooting with humor and pace. Automatic puzzle hints can feel overbearing for players who want to solve things themselves.

Pros: tutorial quality, monetization fairness

Cons: polish, HUD clarity

#2 Avowed
4.9

The tutorial was praised for teaching systems naturally and creating meaningful choices early.

Pros: tutorial quality, level design

Cons: stealth mechanics, endgame content

#3 Street Fighter 6
4.8

Tutorials and training tools were among the most acclaimed parts of the package, often called best-in-class.

Pros: movement feel, art direction

Cons: platforming precision, writing quality

#4 Pokemon LeafGreen and FireRed Versions
4.8

Guidance is lightweight and optional, offering help without forcing lengthy tutorials, which suits both newcomers and returning players.

Pros: boss design, side character depth

Cons: monetization fairness, originality

#5 The Rogue Prince of Persia
4.7

Tutorial quality was praised for functioning as a clear training ground before the game opens up.

Pros: crash stability, HUD clarity

Cons: character development, visual effects quality

#6 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
4.6

Tutorials for new character mechanics were praised for making complexity easier to absorb.

Pros: monetization fairness, microtransaction impact

Cons: platforming precision, menu usability

#7 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
4.5

VR Training/tutorial support is praised as both useful and fun for refreshing mechanics.

Pros: animation quality, facial animations

Cons: quest design, AI behavior

#8 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
4.5

New tutorials and clearer early guidance help newcomers understand the game without the opaque start associated with older versions.

Pros: atmosphere, voice acting

Cons: controls responsiveness, quest design

#9 Goodnight Universe
4.5

Tutorial quality had limited but positive evidence, with the game naturally teaching powers as they become relevant.

Pros: side character depth, visual effects quality

Cons: user interface design, handheld play suitability

#10 Pragmata
4.5

Tutorial and onboarding are praised where mentioned, with early sections introducing the unusual loop without overwhelming players.

Pros: bug frequency, user interface design

Cons: HUD clarity, mission design

#11 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
4.5

Tutorial quality is positive where one reviewer says the early tutorials made combat options easy to understand and apply.

Pros: graphics quality, environmental detail

Cons: bug frequency, dialogue quality

#12 The First Berserker: Khazan
4.5

Tutorials receive positive notice for being clear and non-intrusive.

Pros: core gameplay loop, controls responsiveness

Cons: mission design, learning curve

#13 The Outbound Ghost
4.5

The mandatory tutorial is brief and unobtrusive, with deeper explanations left in the help menu for players who need them.

Pros: progression system, onboarding experience

Cons: mission design, mission variety

#14 Capcom Fighting Collection 2
4.4

Training tools are repeatedly praised for hitboxes, input displays, and robust practice support, though one review still wished for fuller tutorials.

Pros: emotional impact, sound design

Cons: cross-play support, boss design

#16 Kirby Air Riders
4.3

Tutorials and training were praised for explaining the unusual control system and easing players into the mechanics.

Pros: flying mechanics, exploration quality

Cons: AI behavior, boss design

#17 Rhythm Heaven Groove
4.3

Tutorial quality receives strong praise for short practice sessions, clear mechanic demonstrations, and voiced guidance that makes instruction easier to follow.

Pros: couch co-op quality, accessibility options

Cons: platform-specific feature support, performance optimization

#18 Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence
4.3

The opening and class guides introduce systems gradually without becoming overly intrusive.

Pros: exploration quality, sandbox freedom

Cons: mission variety, companion AI

#19 Forza Horizon 6
4.3

Tutorial quality is praised for quickly easing players into controls.

Pros: open-world design, replay value

Cons: dialogue quality, writing quality

#20 Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4
4.3

Tutorial coverage was repeatedly praised as useful for onboarding, refreshers, and explaining systems clearly enough for new or rusty players.

Pros: core gameplay loop, controls responsiveness

Cons: crash stability, cross-save support

#21 Saros
4.3

Tutorial quality had limited but positive evidence, with reviewers noting trial-and-error teaching and encounter design that prepares players for bosses.

Pros: value for money, fun factor

Cons: map and navigation design, side character depth

#22 Gears of War: E-Day
4.2

Tutorial quality evidence is positive but limited, tied to thoughtful onboarding and practice-space support rather than detailed tutorial impressions.

Pros: emotional impact, art direction

Cons: value for money, platform-specific feature support

#23 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
4.2

Tutorial quality was positive in direct evidence, with a decent early tutorial session helping new Warriors players.

Pros: animation quality, multiplayer design

Cons: save system reliability, companion AI

#24 Lego Voyagers
4.2

Tutorialization was praised for trusting players and avoiding heavy spoon-feeding while still keeping puzzles understandable.

Pros: writing quality, checkpoint system

Cons: menu usability, user interface design

#25 Cabernet
4.1

Tutorial quality was mixed-to-positive, with one preview praising seamless instruction while another full review felt the vampire reveal was partially spoiled by tutorial wording.

Pros: accessibility options, protagonist appeal

Cons: frame rate stability, polish

#26 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
4.1

Tutorials explain a very dense ruleset more smoothly than before, often through the protagonist teaching a rookie. They work well for many players, though complete newcomers may still need time...

Pros: puzzle design, level design

Cons: crash stability, multiplayer design

#27 Styx: Blades of Greed
4.0

The tutorial is generally helpful and detailed, giving new players a structured way to learn darkness, movement, distractions, and the rest of Styx’s stealth toolkit.

Pros: world-building, stealth mechanics

Cons: boss design, endgame content

#28 Arc Raiders
4.0

Early missions were described as solid introductions to the basics before later quest repetition set in.

Pros: frame rate stability, platform-specific feature support

Cons: voice acting, writing quality

#30 Ghost of Yōtei
4.0

Tutorial/onboarding evidence is modestly positive, praising learn-by-doing design and seamless early teaching.

Pros: movement feel, environmental detail

Cons: puzzle design, age appropriateness

#31 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
4.0

Tutorial and guidance additions are viewed positively for modern players, especially optional tips and compass support.

Pros: world interactivity, sandbox freedom

Cons: crash stability, learning curve

#32 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
3.8

Tutorial impressions are mostly positive for basic play, though one reviewer felt the creation tools could use more guidance after the quick introduction.

Pros: grind level, originality

Cons: social features, accessibility options

#33 Pokémon Pokopia
3.7

Tutorial quality was mixed-positive: one reviewer liked its brevity, while another wanted more early explanation.

Pros: protagonist appeal, faithfulness to franchise

Cons: map and navigation design, aiming precision

#34 Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
3.7

Tutorials range from well laid out and deep to too barebones for explaining advanced context such as Rev Blow defense, feints, and brakes.

Pros: emotional impact, animation quality

Cons: enemy variety, server reliability

#35 Tales of Berseria Remastered
3.6

Some reviewers think the game teaches its mechanics well, while others find the explanations confusing or insufficient for the combat’s complexity.

Pros: crafting system, content variety

Cons: monetization fairness, endgame content

#36 Mewgenics
3.5

The tutorial generally teaches the combat foundation clearly, but reactions to its pacing differ. Some found it welcoming and useful, while others thought it ran long or felt overly hand-holding.

Pros: level design, exploration quality

Cons: age appropriateness, family friendliness

#37 Mario Kart World Review
3.5

Tutorial and mission teaching were mixed: P-Switches can teach mechanics well, but the game also explains little upfront.

Pros: animation quality, sound design

Cons: difficulty balance, AI behavior

#38 Battlefield 6
3.4

tutorial/training support was mixed, with class introduction praised but free practice options missed.

Pros: haptic feedback integration, performance optimization

Cons: pacing, microtransaction impact

#39 Crimson Desert
3.2

Reviewer evidence is mixed: tutorial quality drew both praise and caveats across 5 review(s).

Pros: level design, replay value

Cons: stealth mechanics, save system reliability

#40 Marathon
3.1

The tutorial covers the basic extraction loop, but it often leaves deeper systems to text prompts and trial-and-error. Its basic introduction works, yet the lack of guidance quickly becomes frustrating.

Pros: world interactivity, voice acting

Cons: menu usability, HUD clarity

#41 Dragon Ball FighterZ
3.1

Tutorial quality is sharply mixed, with some reviews praising comprehensive or intuitive training and others calling tutorials under-explained or repetitive.

Pros: movement feel, world-building

Cons: save system reliability, mission variety

#42 Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
3.0

Tutorials explain many systems, but the timing and volume of instruction can be awkward, with some crucial guidance arriving only after failure.

Pros: writing quality, checkpoint system

Cons: bug frequency, HUD clarity

#43 God of War Sons of Sparta
3.0

One review finds the opening tutorial effective for learning core combat, while another criticizes the game for failing to explain important item uses and ultimate attacks.

Pros: accessibility options, checkpoint system

Cons: economy and resource balance, AI behavior

#44 Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad
3.0

Tutorial quality split between a weak explanation of partner systems and another review saying the tutorial did a good job with the basics.

Pros: environmental detail, art direction

Cons: world interactivity, loot system

#45 Cairn
3.0

The gym is a useful practical introduction to limb placement and pitons, but some reviewers still feel important feedback and assist systems are not explained clearly enough.

Pros: open-world design, visual effects quality

Cons: frame rate stability, user interface design

#47 Pokémon Legends: Z-A
3.0

Tutorial quality was acknowledged as necessary for the new systems, though one reviewer wished it could be skipped.

Pros: crash stability, gameplay mechanics

Cons: AI behavior, monetization fairness

#48 Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
3.0

The opening teaches a lot of systems, but at least one reviewer found the early tutorialization excessive and disruptive to the game’s initial pace.

Pros: controls responsiveness, movement feel

Cons: casting choices, grind level

#49 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
2.9

Tutorial quality was mixed, with one reviewer calling it decent while others criticized dense text screens and poor explanations.

Pros: soundtrack quality, fun factor

Cons: checkpoint system, family friendliness

#50 South of Midnight
2.9

Tutorial quality was mixed, with one review praising narrative framing and others criticizing overbearing or overly obvious guidance.

Pros: atmosphere, voice acting

Cons: world interactivity, camera behavior