Best 2026 Video Games for tutorial quality

#1 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

#2 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

#3 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

#4 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

#5 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

#6 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

#7 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

#8 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

#9 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

#10 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

#11 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

#12 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

#13 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

#14 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

#15 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

#16 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

#17 Nioh 3
1.8

Tutorial quality was criticized for poorly introduced systems and badly timed mechanics during difficult early moments.

Pros: pacing, visual effects quality

Cons: tutorial quality, character roster