The way the narrative is told is extremely captivating in a way I haven’t experienced before. THE VERDICT Beacon Pines is a wonderfully crafted adventure game with a twisted yet heartwarming story. The soundtrack was also brilliant and definitely fit the aesthetic of the game even during its wholesome and heart racing moments. A narrator who can keep the reader engrossed throughout a story can be difficult to achieve, but Beacon Pines’ narrator delivered the story in a captivating way that kept me invested in the story and characters. One of my favourite parts of Beacon Pines was the narrator. The game encourages exploration as the Charms can be hidden behind objects to interact with or unlocked through conversations with Beacon Pines’ locals. At first I thought the replaying of chapters would feel tedious but as you go down the “wrong paths” you learn more and more about the town and the mysteries you’re trying to unravel. It was exciting seeing how many different ways the story could end prematurely. I thought this gameplay mechanic was a unique and satisfying way to tell a narrative. GAMEPLAY Throughout the story, you collect Charms which are words that can be used at a Turning Point to influence the outcome of the story. ![]() ![]() Luka joins his friends on a journey to uncover the disappearance of his mother and the conspiracy that threatens Beacon Pine. Beacon Pines has had some strange occurrences around the town and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by the townsfolk. STORY You take control of both the reader of the book and Luka VanHorn, a young deer whose mother has mysteriously disappeared. (Reviewed on Nintendo Switch) “A single word can change everything.”ĭeveloper Hiding Spot brings us Beacon Pines – an indie-adventure (Reviewed on Nintendo Switch) “A single word can change everything.” Developer Hiding Spot brings us Beacon Pines – an indie-adventure game being marketed as a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Exploring one set of events can unlock new charms to use on another branch, leading you to jump back and forth between entirely different versions of the story in order to unravel the mysteries at the heart of Beacon Pines. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate! As the book's reader, you'll navigate the story's turning points using The Chronicle: an interactive story tree that branches and grows along with your choices. Something strange is happening at the old warehouse, and Luka and his friends seem to be the only ones taking notice. You play as both the reader of the book and its main character, Luka. Sneak out late, make new Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. ![]() Summary: Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. ![]() Special Note: Kickstarter recently disabled remote embedding for images on project pages, so embedding code doesn't work on project pages (yet) - just everywhere else. Here are a few quick snippits of code you can use to embed your personalized widget on your website, in your blog, and even on your favorite forum.īBCode for forums Copy BBCode Help your backers reach your daily goals and help others see how you're doing.
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