With near-perfect execution, Beacon Pines is a must-play for any adventure fan.
93
Verdict
98%
Steam
85
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (98% positive from 4.2K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (85/100 critic average)
Compelling narrative and story
Rich open world to explore
No significant drawbacks reported
Beacon Pines is a narrative adventure video game developed by Hiding Spot Games, and published by Fellow Traveller. The game was released on September 22, 2022, for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 1d ago
Enjoyed it to a degree, but ultimately felt a bit flat. Really like the concept of branching story paths that you unlock with words you find elsewhere, but feels like they didn't get the most out of it, as you ultimately just fill in the one or two different words you found into each path and before you know it you're at the end of the game.
Absolutely delightful. Cute and spooky and warm and fuzzy.
Beacon Pines was great from the very beginning. Every chapter felt like a whole new story, and I especially loved how the story tree grew as I completed side paths and unlocked new possibilities. It made exploring every branch of the narrative incredibly enjoyable. The game blends cinematic storytelling, mystery, drama, and emotional moments beautifully. It was genuinely fun to read, explore different possibilities, interact with the characters, and slowly piece together the mystery. Every new path felt rewarding, and discovering how everything connected kept me hooked until the end. Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable experience that Iād definitely recommend.
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