Tutorials are supposed to help you, right? They ease you into a game’s systems and give you a fighting chance before things get tough. But sometimes, they do the opposite. Whether they’re too rigid or ...

Hand-holding in games can detract from the fun and challenge. Some popular games have overly abundant tutorials and guidance. Finding a balance between guidance and freedom is crucial for player ...

In his latest YouTube video, Masahiro Sakurai highlights boss battles in Nintendo games as being similar to tutorials, noting that he prefers games that offer up more strategic freedom. Aptly titled ...