Beacon Pines

Buy98%

Overwhelmingly Positive · 5k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Hiding Spot · Visual Novel · Sep 22, 2022

Player review score
98%
Overwhelmingly Positive
Price
$19.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
11
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio0 of 1
Subtitles0 of 1

Should I buy Beacon Pines?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 242 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 79 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 48 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews

Based on 5k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
86% of themes are praise14% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
242 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It’s a great choice for this wintery season, just get yourself a warm drink and dive in Luca’s story.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
79 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game's unique "Turning Point" mechanic, where choices are made using "Charms" to alter the narrative, is both innovative and engaging.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
48 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Its combination of hand-drawn visuals, dynamic narrative choices, and immersive audio creates a game that is both visually enchanting and emotionally engaging.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
28 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The voice acting, though minimal, adds depth to the characters, making their journeys all the more personal.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
12 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The art style looks great, it takes about 4 hours to beat, and it plays perfectly on the Steam Deck.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
8 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The narrator oversight was novel and refreshing, and though I think the game could have benefited from voice actors for each character, the dialogue for each one was strong enough that I could really understand each person's unique personality.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story242 reviews
Gameplay79 reviews
Graphics48 reviews
Audio28 reviews
Steam Deck12 reviews
Characters8 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Camera Comfort
  • Color Alternatives
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$19.99

The lowest we've tracked is $5.99.

7 points recordedtoday · $19.99

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