Adventure

Beacon Pines

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

4.0

Users · RAWG

2022

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 22, 2022

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

AdventureCasualIndie

Playable on

PCXboxNintendo

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PCXbox OneXbox Series S/XNintendo Switch

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About this game

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure game within a magical storybook. You play as both the reader of the book and its main character, Luka. Explore the town to find word charms. Use your charms to change the course of fate!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Central mystery unfolds across multiple hidden story paths.
Illustrated storybook presentation with expressive character designs.
Cozy small-town charm meets an unsettling mystery.
Book-and-charm structure makes alternate routes easy to explore.
Character dialogue and friendships bring warmth to the investigation.

Cons

Simple gameplay focuses on route choices and story clues.
Main story has a relatively brief campaign.
Route exploration repeats earlier scenes and choice sequences.
Choices uncover predetermined routes rather than changing long-term outcomes.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Adventure

Beacon Pines

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

4.0

Users · RAWG

2022

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 22, 2022

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

AdventureCasualIndie

Playable on

PCXboxNintendo

Show all 4 versions ▾

PCXbox OneXbox Series S/XNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Central mystery unfolds across multiple hidden story paths.
Illustrated storybook presentation with expressive character designs.
Cozy small-town charm meets an unsettling mystery.
Book-and-charm structure makes alternate routes easy to explore.
Character dialogue and friendships bring warmth to the investigation.

Cons

Simple gameplay focuses on route choices and story clues.
Main story has a relatively brief campaign.
Route exploration repeats earlier scenes and choice sequences.
Choices uncover predetermined routes rather than changing long-term outcomes.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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