Beacon Pines has the basis for an interesting game, but is unable to follow through. I like the inspiration they drew from choose your own adventure novels, but the way to make alternate choices felt clunky. At best, I might have two paths I can take at any one time, but you know you will return to the alternate path later on. The story overstayed its welcome. I thought we had reached the end, but unfortunately it keeps going on for another couple of chapters for some reason. One plot twist in the game is apparent from almost the beginning and it was just a matter of finally finding the right story path to lead you there. Another plot twist makes no sense if you stop to think about it for even two seconds. However, the game is cute and the characters are charming. I like the idea behind the game, but think the execution was a little lacking.