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Games that require you to unlock the basic functions of the game can suck my nuts. (yiffit.net)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I have recently played 3 games that have forced a lengthy, unskippable tutorial section that runs for several hours of the game, just to unlock the most basic functions like buying the items, customizing features, multiplayer, and even 2-player split screen modes.

For 2 of these games (Armored Core 6 and Gran Turismo 7), the major draw for me was the MP and I haven't even gotten to check out MP yet because it's locked out until you get passed a certain point in the progression system. Fuckin' why do any developers do this? I just wanted to play with my sister but we have to get through most of the fucking game before we are allowed to do the multiplayer modes. Such bullshit.

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[–] [email protected] 39 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

People won't enjoy a game unless they learn the basic features.

It's a fine line for devs between teaching the player what they need to know in order to even have a chance at enjoying the game, and jamming it down their throats.

The classic example is the game Portal. It's a perfect tutorial. The player doesn't even realize it's the tutorial.

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/analysis-of-game-concepts-and-player-learning-in-portal

I am frustrated with Cities Skylines 2, lately. Text-based tutorial with optional progress checks which is okay, but they pop up as soon as you look at a newly unlocked feature, not necessarily when you are ready to build the feature.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

My favorite tutorial was in STALKER. The guy gives you a pistol and tells you good luck.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Halo does it that way too

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Even in Halo, there’s a bit of a movement tutorial to get to the bridge and get the gun.

STALKER opens with a dialog screen and “hey want to kill some bandits for me?”

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Halo makes a point of limiting the enemy and weapons sandbox on the first level, and does have a few explicit tutorial moments, mostly around melee and grenades.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

The original Super Mario Brothers' first level is the best tutorial ever made. It teaches you every function of the game right in that first level, without holding your hand or even telling you it's a tutorial.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

MegaMan Xis what I think of for the ghost tutorial.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Mario, nice name drop. I hadn't ever thought of that level as a tutorial, yeah it sure is though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I guess another example of the Portal technique, where the teaching moments are blended into gameplay, is Cocoon. It takes that concept to an extreme.

Can't wait for a sequel/DLC tho.