Best Video Games for tutorial quality

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Best for tutorial quality

Avowed

4.9 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

Civilization VII

8 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.

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#1 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

#2 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

#3 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

#4 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

#5 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

#6 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

#7 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

#8 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

#9 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

#10 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

#11 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

#12 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

#13 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

#14 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

#15 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

#16 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
4.2

Tutorials were generally praised for in-world framing and clear introductions, especially through teaching Thea.

Pros: art direction, environmental detail

Cons: multiplayer design, accessibility options

#17 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

#18 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

#19 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

#20 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

#21 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

#23 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

#24 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

#25 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

#26 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

#27 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

#28 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

#29 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

#30 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

#31 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

#32 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

#34 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

#35 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

#36 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

#37 Invincible VS
2.9

Tutorial coverage was mixed sharply, with one source calling training comprehensive and another criticizing the tutorial experience as confusing and lengthy.

Pros: immersion, frame rate stability

Cons: user interface design, bug frequency

#38 Hollow Knight: Silksong
2.8

Tutorial quality is criticized through comparison with Hollow Knight’s clearer early tutorial structure and more generous opening support.

Pros: core gameplay loop, world interactivity

Cons: loot system, accessibility options

#39 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
2.8

Tutorial quality drew a clear complaint around poorly explained cooking, and another reviewer warned that combat systems lack intuitive onboarding.

Pros: protagonist appeal, art direction

Cons: camera behavior, tutorial quality

#40 BlazBlue Entropy Effect X
2.8

Tutorial quality is split: one review found the brief tutorial useful, while another criticized wordy, jargon-heavy tutorial text.

Pros: movement feel, skill tree depth

Cons: menu usability, HUD clarity

#41 Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
2.7

The lone scored evidence criticized inadequate guidance, especially in the trickier puzzle flow.

Pros: world-building, world interactivity

Cons: enemy variety, stealth mechanics

#42 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
2.7

Guidance split reviewers; some appreciated direction, but many disliked hand-holding, repeated hints, or tutorialization.

Pros: world-building, frame rate stability

Cons: companion AI, upgrade system

#43 Borderlands 4
2.5

Tutorial quality is criticized for a weak opening tutorial and for leaving important movement or systems unexplained.

Pros: sandbox freedom, art direction

Cons: polish, save system reliability

#44 Assassin's Creed Shadows
2.5

Tutorial/training presentation received limited criticism, with playable flashbacks described as an odd choice after players had already learned the skills.

Pros: environmental detail, cross-save support

Cons: writing quality, enemy variety

#45 Digimon Story Time Stranger
2.5

Tutorial coverage was criticized by one reviewer for glossing over some early systems.

Pros: atmosphere, world-building

Cons: HUD clarity, fast travel convenience

#46 Doom: The Dark Ages
2.5

Tutorial delivery was criticized in the supporting review for interrupting pacing despite gradual mechanic introduction.

Pros: environmental detail, polish

Cons: camera behavior, value for money

#47 Monster Hunter Wilds
2.5

Tutorial quality was inconsistent: some tutorials were unobtrusive, but several reviewers found key mechanics buried, brief, or poorly explained.

Pros: art direction, cross-play support

Cons: dialogue quality, monetization fairness

#48 Civilization VII
2.4

Tutorials and Civilopedia support were polarizing, ranging from rich and useful for newcomers to inadequate, overexplained, or missing key information.

Pros: animation quality, controls responsiveness

Cons: matchmaking quality, user interface design

#49 Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
2.2

Multiple reviewers criticize the beta for lacking a proper training mode or practice space despite useful basic tutorial material.

Pros: emotional impact, frame rate stability

Cons: server reliability, tutorial quality

#50 Elden Ring Nightreign
2.0

Tutorial quality was criticized as brief and rudimentary for a complex multiplayer roguelike.

Pros: emotional impact, visual effects quality

Cons: crash stability, cross-play support