Getting Started in STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT

## Before You Start
No prior knowledge of the original STEINS;GATE is required -- this is a full remake built specifically to be more approachable for newcomers, while still carrying real new content for returning fans.
If you've played the original or STEINS;GATE ELITE, know that the story here is based specifically on ELITE's scenario, refined for pacing, plus an entirely new worldline and ending -- don't assume you've already seen everything this version has to offer.
## Managing the Phone Mechanic
The game's signature interaction lets you control Rintaro's phone to alter the course of the story -- pay close attention to when and how you use this, since it's confirmed as a genuine branching-choice mechanic tied directly to which of the multiple endings you'll reach.
## Setting Expectations on Length
Budget real time for this -- confirmed playtime is approximately 30-50 hours, closer to a substantial novel than a quick visual-novel experience.
## Common Mistakes
* Assuming this is purely a visual refresh -- there's a genuinely new worldline and ending scenario not present in any prior version of STEINS;GATE.
* Rushing through phone-based choices without considering their weight -- these are confirmed to meaningfully shape which ending you reach.