Gaming Do you feel video game tutorials can go overboard?

[Shortie⁷'s iconShortie⁷]

I am all for tutorials on a new game showing you the ropes so you get the hang of the game in the beginning but I do sometimes feel that video games can go overboard with their tutorials, so much so it can sometimes turn you away from the game.

What are your thoughts on game tutorials? Can some of them go over the top?

 

[Ezra]

Yes, when they are not made right, it's not going to achieve its goal. I prefer video games tutorials to be very simple and direct to the gameplay.

 

[Angelina]

Video games tutorials are good but it can go overboard when there's nothing to show anymore. I like the tutorials to be simple, just that.

 

[Uncrowned Guard]

I think tutorials can absolutely go overboard—but it’s not just about length or complexity. It’s about execution. There are plenty of ways to do tutorials right, and just as many ways to do them wrong.

Personally, I’m usually looking for something short and intuitive—like a quick button guide or move tutorial that fits naturally into the story or kicks in as soon as you drop into the game. That kind of seamless integration keeps the momentum going and respects the player’s time.

That said, more story-driven tutorials can work well too if the game introduces mechanics gradually and meaningfully. The problem is when that pacing breaks down—when tutorials drag out, gatekeep core features, or slow progression to a crawl. It’s even worse on replays, where you're forced to slog through the same hand-holding all over again.

In the end, a good tutorial should empower the player, not babysit them. It should teach just enough to get you started, then trust you to learn by doing. Games that strike that balance tend to leave a much better impression.