The Beginner's Guide

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  1. C0ncox
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's sad that people can't see this game for what it really is and just call it pretentious or artsy. This game is worth a full 60$ even though it's only 8$. The game is about Developer Davey Wrenden showcasing games from his friend Coda.

    SKIP THIS PARAGRAPH IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS. Now here's the crazy thing: Coda doesn't actually exist. After doing some research there is no person in relation with Danny with that name. The best theory that I've seen is that Coda is a metaphor for Davey himself. The house cleaning part imo, is him creating the Stanley Parable.

    Anyway the game is extremely artsy and extremely personal. I understand that people don't have the emotional capacity to deal with this type of stuff, hence negative reviews. But this was the first time that any sort of media ever has made me cry.    … Expand
  2. Renefoetsie
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    This only thing I can say is that it truly is an experience. I'm not going to spoil anything, but it's a game that delivers an experience, and tells a story. It may be difficult to understand, but if you put all the pieces together, it's one of the most amazing games ever.
  3. raorian
    Nov 28, 2015
    7
    This game is unique. I have never played something like it. which is something it should get points for. being unique however is not a synonym for greatness.

    This is an educational story, with a lesson many people in my generation need to learn. It could be a great educational tool. As a game I would give this game a 4. Since it is simply not fun. it lacks even the enjoyment of    This game is unique. I have never played something like it. which is something it should get points for. being unique however is not a synonym for greatness.

    This is an educational story, with a lesson many people in my generation need to learn. It could be a great educational tool.

    As a game I would give this game a 4. Since it is simply not fun. it lacks even the enjoyment of exploration the Stanley parable had. it is, 95% linear. It is possible though that the reason i didn't find much interest in the story is because the lesson it tries to teach is one i have already learned. this reason is also probably why so many reviews call this game pretentious.

    I very much recommend this game to fans of the Stanley parable, and people that feel they need external validation for being happy, and I hope the creator's next work will have more appeal for me.    … Expand
  4. darthstabber
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    If you are expecting gameplay of any sort you are in for a sad day. If you are looking for an emotional experience this "game" hits like a ton of bricks. Can't reveal too much, but suffice to say that the negative reviews are written by effective toddlers who can't bring themselves to experience this game for what it truly is. It's not really a video game, but an interactive experience.If you are expecting gameplay of any sort you are in for a sad day. If you are looking for an emotional experience this "game" hits like a ton of bricks. Can't reveal too much, but suffice to say that the negative reviews are written by effective toddlers who can't bring themselves to experience this game for what it truly is. It's not really a video game, but an interactive experience. Don't deprive yourself of it. actually whether you expect gameplay or not you are in for a sad day, but the kind of sad matters. If you have had suicidal thoughts recently avoid it.… Expand
  5. LukeTroy
    Jun 21, 2016
    10
    This genuinely brought me to tears. I'm the kind of person that generally finds it difficult to stay away from google and Wikipedia really in watching or playing just about everything. I find it hard not to spoil things for myself because I always want to know what's going on, I like to be able to give little tid bits and details to people like a directors commentary when I share it withThis genuinely brought me to tears. I'm the kind of person that generally finds it difficult to stay away from google and Wikipedia really in watching or playing just about everything. I find it hard not to spoil things for myself because I always want to know what's going on, I like to be able to give little tid bits and details to people like a directors commentary when I share it with them. I'll watch the same thing several times over just so I can watch it with other people. And I feel validated by it. I get my sense of self worth from sharing things with other people and getting their approval. I fought that urge hard while I was playing this game and I'm glad I did, even though now I plan on tearing the internet apart to get every little bit I can from it. The truth is, this game hinges on your ability to relate to the story being told, and the medium through which it is being told. I could tell from the first minute that I was going to like this game, but by the end it tore me open like no game, film, TV show, or book has in a very long time, and I'm currently studying philosophy and literature so I'm going through some fairly heavy stuff. This game scared me, it made me look at myself in a way that I haven't, maybe ever. Please play this game, even if you end up hating it, play it. It's really not a walking simulator, it's a whole new thing, a whole new genre, and at the same time so unique, so special, that I can't imagine it ever being repeated. It's a genre of one. That alone is worth the price of admission.… Expand
  6. reviewfrom19842
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    A great game..........................................................................................................................................
  7. gygessgygess
    Oct 2, 2016
    10
    Listen, I'm tired of the same old things in videogames: shooting, running, do this do that. To an extent, The Stanley Parable is a very experimental game that tries to tell a story through unconventional means. I said "to an extent", because The Beginner's Guide is so much more experiemental, new, unconventional, and just that much more brilliant. So if you want to try something, mature,Listen, I'm tired of the same old things in videogames: shooting, running, do this do that. To an extent, The Stanley Parable is a very experimental game that tries to tell a story through unconventional means. I said "to an extent", because The Beginner's Guide is so much more experiemental, new, unconventional, and just that much more brilliant. So if you want to try something, mature, and groundbreaking in video games, if you believe video games, aside from their animations and aesthetic, can be considered as Art, than this this may be for you.

    As for what the game really is: You play through a series of levels as a very emotional story unfolds. Those levels can, and often are, simply walking from one end of a room to another. However, the artistry is hard to ignore, and the excellent narration makes them even more thrilling.

    If you want a game to paralyze you in deep thought for hours after completion, this is for you.    … Expand
  8. MadJaples
    Oct 24, 2015
    5
    I was thrilled to be able to play this, having thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the narrative exploration game of Stanley's Parable.
    I was hoping for something of a similar ilk here, which to an extent it was - but it wasn't. Kinda like saying sorry, not sorry really.
    It was too lengthy for me. I didn't like the linearity of it and at times it was just far too long in the tooth. The    I was thrilled to be able to play this, having thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the narrative exploration game of Stanley's Parable.
    I was hoping for something of a similar ilk here, which to an extent it was - but it wasn't. Kinda like saying sorry, not sorry really.
    It was too lengthy for me. I didn't like the linearity of it and at times it was just far too long in the tooth.
    The voice acting was okay I guess, but it lacked the same standard of that used in the Parable, in that it seemed to be in need of more enthusiasm and I don't think a bit of humour being injected into it would have gone amiss either.
    Whilst it was a good idea, I don't think the execution went quite to plan with this one. Maybe it's just me - but I didn't really rate it - as you can tell.    … Expand
  9. Young_Nacho
    Oct 9, 2015
    10
    This is not a "game". Its and experience of art and an expression of feelings. Very thought provoking and as i'm writing this (10 min after playing) Im sitting at my desk not sure what to do now. The thoughts and feelings that the game provoked are somewhat paralyzing and i'm unsure how to continue. All I can really leave you with is to just play it. There's not much on the actual gameplayThis is not a "game". Its and experience of art and an expression of feelings. Very thought provoking and as i'm writing this (10 min after playing) Im sitting at my desk not sure what to do now. The thoughts and feelings that the game provoked are somewhat paralyzing and i'm unsure how to continue. All I can really leave you with is to just play it. There's not much on the actual gameplay aspect but that doesn't take away from the game at all, in fact, I feel playing the odd minimalistic games gives you a better sense of the meaning in the game. Play it. Even if its not your thing, give it a shot.… Expand
  10. LarrythePossum
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    To be able to fully grasp the power and meaning of the The Beginner's Guide, you first have to understand that this is not a game, it is an experience. If you cannot comprehend this, then this title is not for you.

    Though it is fairly simple to play and may seem quite dull at first, what makes this experience so special and abstract is that all the dialogue comes directly from the heart    To be able to fully grasp the power and meaning of the The Beginner's Guide, you first have to understand that this is not a game, it is an experience. If you cannot comprehend this, then this title is not for you.

    Though it is fairly simple to play and may seem quite dull at first, what makes this experience so special and abstract is that all the dialogue comes directly from the heart of Davey Wreden. He expressed a story that would convey his feelings and interpretations of the topic at hand, and leave the player with new depictions on life and people on Earth.

    The Beginner's Guide is a powerful experience, and experiencing it is the only way to fully understand what this game is portraying. Whether you purchase the game for yourself, or watch a play-through on Youtube, The Beginner's Guide is a must.    … Expand
  11. torax
    Oct 16, 2015
    1
    je suis désolé, mais ce n'est pas un jeu, il n'y a rien d'amusant. même pour une expérience vidéo ludique, je me suis emmerdé comme un rat mort ! je ne conseil vraiment pas de tester cette chose.
  12. AdamR
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    People won't like it, and that's fine. It requires an investment that, maybe, you would rather spend reading a book or some other valid pursuit. Maybe the payoff isn't something you are looking for right now. But rest assured that every single detail in this game is carefully crafted, and serves a purpose. and there's a lot of people out there, myself included, who will find something inPeople won't like it, and that's fine. It requires an investment that, maybe, you would rather spend reading a book or some other valid pursuit. Maybe the payoff isn't something you are looking for right now. But rest assured that every single detail in this game is carefully crafted, and serves a purpose. and there's a lot of people out there, myself included, who will find something in it profound, and leave you stunned. If you want an insight into our need for validation as human beings, and the pain of the creative process, then 8 bucks and an hour and a half of your time for The Beginners Guide is the single greatest investment I can imagine.… Expand
  13. LucasZL
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    So finally it's here. The next game from the Stanley Parable developer. I really loved Stanley Parable so I was very excited about this one. First of all I am a game developer by myself, so the idea of making a game about a game dev is cool to me. I personally think the story of the game is great and it's true that you don't have to do anything by yourself but to me that's no problem. TheSo finally it's here. The next game from the Stanley Parable developer. I really loved Stanley Parable so I was very excited about this one. First of all I am a game developer by myself, so the idea of making a game about a game dev is cool to me. I personally think the story of the game is great and it's true that you don't have to do anything by yourself but to me that's no problem. The only problem of the game is: you have to like it. And this is not a game like any other game, so you can't say "I like game xy so I will like this one too". You just have to try it by yourself. No rating on this site will help you. I read some of the bad reviews they all say "save your money". But you shouldn't. Whether you like the game in the end or not in my opinion it's worth a try.
    And to all who say, people who like this game will say this game is misunderstood: no it isn't it's just not for you!    … Expand
  14. everin
    Oct 2, 2015
    9
    Tier 1
    + Intelligently conceived, maybe too much so because a lot of people won't get it -- as one can see, some players cling steadfast to it being "pretentious" and "not actually deep"
    + Explores a lot of interesting ideas that can make one think for a while after its over + Conveys great, not consumer-friendly messages on the topics of art, sincerity, games, and general aesthetic    Tier 1
    + Intelligently conceived, maybe too much so because a lot of people won't get it -- as one can see, some players cling steadfast to it being "pretentious" and "not actually deep"
    + Explores a lot of interesting ideas that can make one think for a while after its over
    + Conveys great, not consumer-friendly messages on the topics of art, sincerity, games, and general aesthetic psychology
    ? Can't say a lot about the game without giving away the experience
    ? Might make players react in extreme, sassy defense when its message flies right over their heads
    - A little unclear where the game is going when it starts, but if one pays attention and thinks about it, one might just get it when it ends    … Expand
  15. MaxwellDemonic
    Oct 2, 2015
    9
    Some will complain it's short, some will complain it's slow, or that it's not engaging... And those people are robots.

    The Beginner's Guide is not about games, at it's core it's about people. There is very little you can say without ruining the hour and thirty minute story. Suffice it so say, it's a beautiful shattering of the fourth wall, involving player, narrator, and perhaps most    Some will complain it's short, some will complain it's slow, or that it's not engaging... And those people are robots.

    The Beginner's Guide is not about games, at it's core it's about people. There is very little you can say without ruining the hour and thirty minute story. Suffice it so say, it's a beautiful shattering of the fourth wall, involving player, narrator, and perhaps most importantly the developer.    … Expand
  16. sinefile
    Oct 4, 2015
    5
    Firstly, I'm passionate about art. I believe video games are the most powerful medium of expression through their audiovisuals, writing, and mechanics. Unfortunately I haven't had the experience of playing a game that fully capitalizes on all of these aspects to make a truly meaningful and moving piece. It may be out there and hopefully we tap into this medium more in the future. This gameFirstly, I'm passionate about art. I believe video games are the most powerful medium of expression through their audiovisuals, writing, and mechanics. Unfortunately I haven't had the experience of playing a game that fully capitalizes on all of these aspects to make a truly meaningful and moving piece. It may be out there and hopefully we tap into this medium more in the future. This game is like a blank painting that says "this is art" and then "this isn't art" and then "how dare you." If you are going to make art, make it. In an attempt to make itself seem more intellectual and meaningful this game intentionally misleads and confuses its audience. If confusion was part of the narrative it would be more acceptable, but this was a clear trick used to fluff up an other wise empty game with some bits of meaning. I love Jim sterling but there's a reason he literally says nothing about the game in his review. There's no substantive analysis of this game and once you see through that it's clear that everyone else is calling this art because it seems artsy to them. We can have a discussion about whether or not art needs to have a point or whether or not it can intentionally deceive you. However, to me this game was simply using these things a mask to look and feel meaningful rather than genuinely being it.… Expand
  17. Indrigis
    Oct 31, 2015
    2
    This game is REALLY important.

    The entire selling point of all the raving reviews is that "it's very hard to describe without spoiling so, believe me, you must buy it and experience it for yourself". And, after a merciful 1.5 hours (I'm sure Davey Dearest could have filled 10 hours if he was inclined to) I can safely say that $8 was not that high a price to be reminded that, yes,    This game is REALLY important.

    The entire selling point of all the raving reviews is that "it's very hard to describe without spoiling so, believe me, you must buy it and experience it for yourself".

    And, after a merciful 1.5 hours (I'm sure Davey Dearest could have filled 10 hours if he was inclined to) I can safely say that $8 was not that high a price to be reminded that, yes, #2deep4u is a thing, games will be praised solely for being "indie" as if "indie" was a redeeming quality in its own right and people will use any kind of argument to avoid admitting that they bought into the hype.

    The game itself is **** but, again, it's also an important reminder that wrapping and publicity can make you buy **** if you aren't mindful of the fine print. Or it's a solid argument for game piracy.    … Expand
  18. fdxcd
    Oct 13, 2015
    5
    On one hand, that's that's the least useful hour of my life that I'll never get back. On the other hand, this sh... thing made me spent an entire hour on it. So, I'll give it a score in the middle.
  19. RMDsilva
    Dec 30, 2015
    8
    Oof. Not a big fan of "walking stories", but this one.. worked.
    It was funny and it was deep. I got myself deep enough that I had a strong parallel with my oldest friend. Made me want to say a lot of things.
    So it really worked.
  20. Isak-Keyten
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's artistic. It's engaging. It's immersive. Graphically speaking it's not "next gen" but aesthetically it's extremely pleasing and artful. Narration is good and consistent.

    I would've loved it if it was a bit more interactive and a bit longer. Doesn't really worth the money but if you can get it any other way *coughtorrentscough* than id recommend spending an hour and a half to play trough it.    … Expand
  21. dman14
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    Firstly I would like to say that this is not a classic type of game that relies on action to captivate it's audience.
    It is not a game were you just skip everything and hope the gameplay is good.
    The game gives you the chance to see a persons years of work and analyze his thought process, his feelings, his inner thoughts that he maybe would not share with anyone else. Suggesting you new    Firstly I would like to say that this is not a classic type of game that relies on action to captivate it's audience.
    It is not a game were you just skip everything and hope the gameplay is good.
    The game gives you the chance to see a persons years of work and analyze his thought process, his feelings, his inner thoughts that he maybe would not share with anyone else.
    Suggesting you new ideas and questions, that you probably didn't asked yourself before, a new perspective into the process of making a game and how close to the developer it will be and, in my opinion, how almost all indie games really are.And the implication of the narrator makes you feel that you are not alone in this journey only to find that you looked the wrong way at the game, it's not about who you think it is and you tried to analyze the wrong person all along.

    In my opinion this is a great game that thins the line between art and games even more that shows that a game could be a lot more than just a game.
    Just by the fact that it made me think about a lot of actions that even I make daily is impressive.

    The last thing I would like to say is that I am a little sad that a lot of people did not really understand the idea of the game expecting it to be fun or to have interesting gameplay and didn't get the fact that is something totally different, I would even say a bit experimental.    … Expand
  22. Jalandar
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all : I'm writing this review, cause I haven't seen any similar to this one, and I think my point of view is worth a second of your attention as well.
    Here we go. You are the player.
    Its that simple.
    Forget about Dave, think about you. Think about modern gaming. Why are YOU there and what do YOU expect. First time it did occur to me was the tv faces asking me how it was before.
    Well, yep, they were only shapes of triangles and squares, but it did work. How to left the prison, how to get out?
    Returning puzzle, to go out and yet advance, u need to look at things behind you, and proceed. It's not about being stuck in the past. It's showing the way to move forward, but with accepting the heritage of games. It was never about graphics and pointless grind, it was always about ideas. Thats why u get this cleaning section in the game. Isn't that what WoW has become, and other MMORPGS followed? Brings this, get this there, kill this in this amount, rinse, repeat.
    Thats also why, I think, we get this prison section of this game.
    Games changes but prison remains. Whatever u decide doesn't matter, as game won't think about your answer, it will just launch convenient script. U may see 100 variables = games, but the point in all of them is the same - your actions doesn't matter, cause there's a scripted story and u will follow it, no matter if u want. That's the prison.
    Now, remember this colorful picture? Yes, from a distance it was beautiful, and u wanted to go near it to see it in all its glory. That's today games for you. You come closer, and what u see? Well, just dots. Colorful, but mundane dots. Cheers.    … Expand
  23. Grannik
    Dec 12, 2015
    2
    Yet another pretentious, less than 2 hours long, walking simulator with some "deep" story.

    I could mildly recommend it for those who are really into that thing, but anyone else that might be looking for what made The Stanley Parable a fun experience will definitely not find it here. Unless you want to feel good paying for the author's psychiatric self-therapy, don't even begin to    Yet another pretentious, less than 2 hours long, walking simulator with some "deep" story.

    I could mildly recommend it for those who are really into that thing, but anyone else that might be looking for what made The Stanley Parable a fun experience will definitely not find it here.

    Unless you want to feel good paying for the author's psychiatric self-therapy, don't even begin to bother with this video "game".    … Expand
  24. bancandrei
    May 27, 2020
    6
    It was an experience. Although not the most pleasant one, nor that memorable, and kind of niche and self reflexive. New ways to shape a narrative will always be welcome, but this is not even a good walking simulator
  25. kitano123
    Oct 2, 2015
    0
    If you like utterly pretentious, overbearing interpretations of mundane game elements you'll like The Beginners Guide. Charging money for this tripe should be a crime.
  26. BlyatCyka
    Oct 2, 2015
    0
    Because this game is quite obscure, people will fly the *this game is art/misunderstood" banner. This game is pretentious, simple as that. "oh mah gawd retard, you just don't get it" < the fans boys will cry.

    This game could be labelled as an self pitying emo walking simulator. It would tell you everything about the game. It reflects the entitled culture that is currently dawning (see    Because this game is quite obscure, people will fly the *this game is art/misunderstood" banner. This game is pretentious, simple as that. "oh mah gawd retard, you just don't get it" < the fans boys will cry.

    This game could be labelled as an self pitying emo walking simulator. It would tell you everything about the game. It reflects the entitled culture that is currently dawning (see Tumblr, also "special snowflake syndrome") . People have to feel bad for you, because you're sad.

    I tried to enjoy the game. I did. I went in open minded. Please save your money guys.    … Expand
  27. sassskeleteonaa
    Oct 3, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A complete waste of time.

    The "walking simulator" that this type of "game" belongs to is essentially an audiovisual gallery. Interactivity is minimal, gameplay mechanics simply don't exist. Look around, move around, press buttons in the game. Maybe open a door. That's the extent of the interactivity.

    That's fine. There are games, such as the Daveys "The Stanley Parable", which are essentially the same thing. The Stanley Parable was well received, and I enjoyed it myself. I feel like this is a cash-in on the reputation gained from that game.

    Spoilers will follow, because the excuse of it being "misunderstood" falls if I show that, yes, I do understand it, and no, it is not a good story.

    The narrator claims early on that the game is a compilation of real "games" his supposedly real "friend" named Coda made. Which, really, are just maps in a game engine. None of them contain novel gameplay. The "games" are terribly broken, and utterly terrible. The narrator claims to gleam insights into the mental state of his friend from these games.

    His friend was apparently reclusive, and seemed to entertain themselves by making these games. The narrator claims Coda was "depressed". Coda later on dismisses this, in the final level. How someone could think that a person with depression would be able to go through the menial task of mapping menial levels is beyond me, and that's where the idea that this game is actually a compilation of real games begins to fall.

    The idea is that Coda is frustrated by the narrator compromising his artistic integrity by modifying the often impossible-to-solve puzzles to be solvable or skipable. Coda at one point creates a game about how people would persecute him if he stops making games- something that he apparently was doing for his own enjoyment. There's no reason for him to stop enjoying making games for himself. Additionally, there is no reason for Coda to keep supplying his "friend" with games, either. So, the idea of the game being "a real story" has fallen completely.

    What's left? Having to listen to the narrator feign an emotional breakdown due to guilt over having made things worse for Coda by sucking the fun out of making games. I can relate to the idea of trying to fix people, but messing things up. I truly can. But an emotional appeal from a stupid character in a scenario that seems unrealistic prevents any true emotional attachment to them.

    Save your money, and more importantly, save your time. This game has a very slow pace, and considering the nonexistent payoff, it makes a dentists appointment seem more rewarding.    … Expand
  28. QwertyPJM
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    An unbelievably affecting and personal game that I understand is not to everyone's taste, but is something that needs to be talked about regardless. TBG may seem like an unattractive game, and if you're the kind who loves to simply have fun with games, don't play this. However, if you're like me then you'll get so much out of this game's short run time that you won't be able to get it offAn unbelievably affecting and personal game that I understand is not to everyone's taste, but is something that needs to be talked about regardless. TBG may seem like an unattractive game, and if you're the kind who loves to simply have fun with games, don't play this. However, if you're like me then you'll get so much out of this game's short run time that you won't be able to get it off of your mind for hours, maybe days. It introspects the player and, despite being a tour around another person's collection of games, clearly signifying it is not *your* story to project yourself onto, it makes the player look at the narrative from their point of view and makes them think deeply about what they've just played and how it makes them feel. Deeply uncomfortable and well worth a spare 5 quid.
    (One thing I don't understand is one negative review on here calling the game's marketing "triple A **** It's like, the least triple A game ever made. The development team consisted of one guy, ffs.)    … Expand
  29. Dunge
    Oct 3, 2015
    3
    First of all, I have to say I absolutely LOVED The Stanley Parable. It had good humor, good level design, multiple path leading to interesting scenes and things for the player to find out.

    Now The Beginner's Guide is nothing of that. It's essentially about someone presenting you the "games" that his friend made. They aren't actually games, they are levels, well, part of levels,.. well a    First of all, I have to say I absolutely LOVED The Stanley Parable. It had good humor, good level design, multiple path leading to interesting scenes and things for the player to find out.

    Now The Beginner's Guide is nothing of that. It's essentially about someone presenting you the "games" that his friend made. They aren't actually games, they are levels, well, part of levels,.. well a bunch of assets thew together and not being polished at all. That's the point of the game, saying that his friend have social anxiety and depression and that it reflected on his work making ugly inconsistent levels. Thing is, it never lead anywhere other than that, it does not try to convey a message or something. You just slowly advance through bad levels until you reach the end and the credit starts. It's absolutely boring and pointless.    … Expand
  30. Kickingkong
    Oct 17, 2015
    1
    if you like games simple games made by others about nothing at all But want a to have a DEEP Meaning (but don't) . and Sold by someone else THIS IS YOUR GAME
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35
  1. The Escapist
    Feb 10, 2016
    90
    The Beginner's Guide is an incredible art piece of a game that gets you thinking your relationship with the games you play.
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 4, 2016
    30
    Instead of engaging interactions, great animations or wonderfully crafted characters The Beginner’s Guide offers empty, amateurish, uninteresting environments and a story about two immature game developers. [01/2016, p.54]
  3. Power Unlimited
    Dec 10, 2015
    88
    The Beginner’s Guide is as fascinating as The Stanley Parable is hilarious. One of the most intriguing ‘games’ that we’ve played in recent history and an easy recommendation for everyone who likes weird game experiments. [dec. 2015 / page 062]
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