The Stanley Parable

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  1. Azzzzzzzz
    Jul 27, 2023
    8
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  2. enderlol
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game pulled source engine to its limits
    it changed rooms without loading screens
    whoever dislikes this game is a very bad person, i mean IF THE GAME IS BAD TRY MAKING IT BETTER YOURSELF! YEAH SEE HOW YOU LIKE GAME DEVELOPING! this needs a higher rating

    i mean think of all the tricks and things they pulled off the amount of extreme complexity of this is absurd    … Expand
  3. XBladeX2_
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    Great Game. Many people hate the narrator and his incessant strings of speech, but without him there isn't a game. The gameplay of all the versions are absolutely utterly incredible. I am talking FABULOUS, STUPENDUS, OUTRAGEOUSLY GREAT, IMPOSSIBLY WONDERFUL, TEEMING WITH CREATIVITY. VERY ORIGINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS GAME IS [THE BEST] NO POSSIBLE WAY TOGreat Game. Many people hate the narrator and his incessant strings of speech, but without him there isn't a game. The gameplay of all the versions are absolutely utterly incredible. I am talking FABULOUS, STUPENDUS, OUTRAGEOUSLY GREAT, IMPOSSIBLY WONDERFUL, TEEMING WITH CREATIVITY. VERY ORIGINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS GAME IS [THE BEST] NO POSSIBLE WAY TO CONTEST THIS GAME. Try it for yourself. I mustn't spoil it for anyone.… Expand
  4. MBproGam3r
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    The Stanley Parable is a truly unique and thought-provoking game that challenges traditional notions of storytelling and player agency. Its ideas about the nature of video games and the role of the player are both intriguing and entertaining. The game immerses players in a meta-narrative experience, where they assume the role of Stanley, an office worker navigating a surreal andThe Stanley Parable is a truly unique and thought-provoking game that challenges traditional notions of storytelling and player agency. Its ideas about the nature of video games and the role of the player are both intriguing and entertaining. The game immerses players in a meta-narrative experience, where they assume the role of Stanley, an office worker navigating a surreal and ever-changing environment. The game constantly subverts player expectations, offering branching paths and narrative choices that question the very concept of free will and the illusion of control within video games.

    One of the game's standout features is its ability to toy with player expectations and undermine established game mechanics. The narrator, brilliantly voiced by Kevan Brighting, guides players through the experience, providing humorous commentary and hilarious quips about their choices. The game's unique narrative structure constantly challenges players to defy or follow the narrator's instructions, leading to surprising and often hilarious consequences. It's a fascinating exploration of the relationship between player and creator, as well as the limitations and possibilities of interactive storytelling.

    The Stanley Parable is not just a game; it's a thought-provoking commentary on the nature of choice, agency, and the medium of video games itself. It raises profound questions about the nature of storytelling and the role of the player in shaping narratives. Through its clever writing and unconventional gameplay, The Stanley Parable manages to entertain and engage players while simultaneously offering a deep exploration of the very nature of video game experiences. It's a testament to the game's brilliance that it continues to captivate and resonate with players, reminding us of the endless possibilities for creativity and innovation within the gaming medium.    … Expand
  5. ExclusiveBaby
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    fun, quirky, and interactive. the game itself has minimal user interaction and at the same time, has such drastic decisions to be made that effect you, and effect the game. very beautiful game
  6. QAOSbringer
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    Resembles the style of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker Guide To The Galaxy. You will find similar sarcastic and critical humor here. With the cleverly designed puzzle, you will encounter the intelligent mind of developers.

    9: Must play - One of the best games of the year it came out.
  7. arllda
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    You can't see the like of this game, there is only 1 of this game. Your choices in this game are extremely beautiful. It tells you that it doesn't really matter at all and that your choices are actually equivalent. It can be compared to the relationship between God and human.
  8. Alvelian
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    Š—Š°Š±Š°Š²Š½Ń‹Š¹ ŠøŠ³Ń€Š¾Š²Š¾Š¹ эŠŗсŠæŠµŃ€ŠøŠ¼ŠµŠ½Ń‚. Š˜Š³Ń€Š° ŠŗŠ¾Ń‚Š¾Ń€Š°Ń ŠøŠ³Ń€Š°ŠµŃ‚ Š½Š°Š“ ŠøŠ³Ń€Š¾ŠŗŠ¾Š¼, уŠ½ŠøчтŠ¾Š¶Š°Ń 4ую стŠµŠ½Ńƒ.
  9. 3ls0ul
    Oct 10, 2022
    10
    Me encanta este tipo de juegos y se nota el cariƱo en cada detalle que contiene el mismo, mis felicitaciones al equipo desarrollador detrƔs de este maravilloso juego.
  10. mioutou
    Sep 11, 2022
    8
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  11. TRIVlAL
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    It's litteraly my favourite game ever. Not for everyone, but at least try it! Even 50 years old peoples can realy much enjoy it. And the voice acting is just AMAZING.
  12. Nmastte
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Mon jeu prƩfƩrƩ y joue maintenant. 88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888
  13. B4zzinga
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    My favorite game play it now. 88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888
  14. Lightoeoe
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Faut absolument que je mette du texte pour poster ma note, c'est dƩbile. Jcrois que c'est bon la
  15. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    Funny novelty for all audiences! Or at least for people who area amused by things that are ā€¦ unusual. Iā€™ve read that more content will be added in the Super Deluxe edition, and I certainly plan on purchasing that in the future.
  16. Superoriginalus
    May 20, 2022
    10
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  17. Drangleic
    May 14, 2022
    10
    this game very gud, buy 4 me pls. oh man, if i could only find a girlfriend...
  18. StarkAgentos
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    ŠŸŃ€Š¾ŃˆŃ‘Š» ŠøŠ³Ń€Ńƒ Šŗучу рŠ°Š· ŠŗŠ¾Š½Ń†Š¾Š²Š¾Šŗ, Š½Š°Š²ŠµŃ€Š½Š¾Šµ, Š½Š° 10. ŠšŃ€ŃƒŃ‚Š°Ń ŠøŠ³Ń€Š° Š² Š¶Š°Š½Ń€Šµ ŠŗŠ²ŠµŃŃ‚, ŠŗŠ¾Ń‚Š¾Ń€Š°Ń рŠµŠ°Š³ŠøруŠµŃ‚ Š½Š° Š»ŃŽŠ±Š¾Šµ тŠ²Š¾Ń‘ Š“ŠµŠ¹ŃŃ‚Š²ŠøŠµ. ŠžŃ‡ŠµŠ½ŃŒ ŠæрŠøятŠ½Ń‹Š¹ Š³Š¾Š»Š¾Ń рŠ°ŃŃŠŗŠ°Š·Ń‡ŠøŠŗŠ°. ŠšŃ€ŃƒŃ‚Š°Ń ŠøŠ³Ń€Š°.
  19. Wrathzo
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    The Stanley Parable is an avant-garde interactive drama designed and written by developers Davey Wreden and William Pugh. The game carries themes such as choice in video games, the relationship between a game creator and player and predestination/fate. The player guides a silent protagonist named Stanley alongside narration by British actor Kevan Brighting. As the story progresses, theThe Stanley Parable is an avant-garde interactive drama designed and written by developers Davey Wreden and William Pugh. The game carries themes such as choice in video games, the relationship between a game creator and player and predestination/fate. The player guides a silent protagonist named Stanley alongside narration by British actor Kevan Brighting. As the story progresses, the player is confronted with diverging pathways. The player may contradict the narrator's directions, which if disobeyed will then be incorporated into the story. Depending on the choices made, the player will encounter different endings before the game restarts to the beginning.… Expand
  20. Echozone
    Feb 25, 2022
    8
    A very solid game that opens interesting debate topics to think about. The game never really tells you what it tries to say, rather it lies under the game. Won't go into details but get every ending to properly finish the game.
  21. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
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  22. Babutto
    Jan 10, 2022
    8
    This is a nice experimental and art game that grew from the mod to the full scale game.
  23. FRIST_008
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
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  24. MaCii
    Dec 23, 2021
    8
    Stanley Parable isn't for every players. When you prefer good mechanics from good plot, you don't have anything interesting here, because it's experience, not game. Plot is very good, funny and interesting and the narrator is splendid! But gameplay... just walking and clicking on things, nothing else.
  25. clem666
    Nov 26, 2021
    8
    Didn't expect such an experience at all. This is far from being a regular game you play in order to get relax. It is very difficult to describe it without spoilers but let's just say that you will have a narrator who will comment on your every action through this weird reality-like world.

    You embody a lovely character named Stanley and who works every day without asking himself any    Didn't expect such an experience at all. This is far from being a regular game you play in order to get relax. It is very difficult to describe it without spoilers but let's just say that you will have a narrator who will comment on your every action through this weird reality-like world.

    You embody a lovely character named Stanley and who works every day without asking himself any question. Until that day... 'The Stanley Parable' is kind of a funny, relevant, deep, creative, mysterious, frustrating and destabilizing game all at once. The narrator will sometimes make you get stuck for long minutes, and the proposed environment will sometimes seem very narrow. But that is the point, because this game puts everything it has on the scenario. It is full or original endings, discreet easter eggs, hilarious lines and philosophical puns. Get ready because 'The Stanley Parable' will do everything to make you feel uncomfortable.
    Can't wait for the 'ultra deluxe' version promised back in 2018.
    It remains an overpriced game but worth it during sales.    … Expand
  26. CAPS_LOCK
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    A game that breaks the fourth wall and makes you think about gaming itself.
    Is all freedom of choice in games merely an illusion, while in fact the developer is always railroading you to where he wants you to go? Can you disobey and break out of those confines? Can you break the game?
    What about real life? Are you only pushing buttons in the way you are ordered to, just like Stanley does    A game that breaks the fourth wall and makes you think about gaming itself.
    Is all freedom of choice in games merely an illusion, while in fact the developer is always railroading you to where he wants you to go? Can you disobey and break out of those confines? Can you break the game?
    What about real life? Are you only pushing buttons in the way you are ordered to, just like Stanley does in his office? Is Stanley a parable for us?    … Expand
  27. edxtan
    Oct 29, 2021
    8
    The Stanley Parable examines the relationship between player, character, and narrator in a witty metacommentary on the nature of choice.
  28. Alexander_1996
    Oct 12, 2021
    8
    I don't know what I can say about this game without spoiling anything so I will keep it short. The Stanley Parable is more a philophical thesis than an actual game. Do we have a choice? Does free will truly exist? What does it mean to be free? This game doesn't answer these questions (or does it?) but it makes you to ask them and find the answers yourself.
  29. Dariya
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    Summary:
    Very unique game, breaking the wall between the player and the game's story.
  30. FirstSpawn
    May 26, 2021
    8
    Š˜Š³Ń€Š° Š“Š¾Š²Š¾Š»ŃŒŠ½Š¾ ŠæрŠøŠŗŠ¾Š»ŃŒŠ½Š°Ń ŠŗŠ¾Š½ŠµŃ‡Š½Š¾, Š½Š¾ Š½Š° Š¼Š¾Š¹ Š²Š·Š³Š»ŃŠ“ ŠµŠ¹ Š½Šµ хŠ²Š°Ń‚Š°ŠµŃ‚ Š³ŠµŠ¹Š¼ŠæŠ»ŠµŃ, Š° тŠ¾Ń‡Š½ŠµŠµ рŠ°Š·Š½Š¾Š¾Š±Ń€Š°Š·Šøя Š³ŠµŠ¹Š¼ŠæŠ»ŠµŃ.
  31. BeeMovieLover54
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Wonderfully charming and has more Stanley than any other game. Its a really fun playthrough and texting the entire script of a playthrough to a friend is the most enjoyable form of torture.
  32. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    A short game that stays funny through every second. Anything you think you can do, you probably can. Well, except jump. You can never jump.
  33. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
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  34. Eight888
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
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  35. YigidOx2
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    This is not a game but more of an experience. Pretty interesting experience. An experience where you can encounter different things wherever you go. You will see yourself spending hours to see all the endings. Because he does what he wants to do. It makes you wonder.
  36. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    I've never seen such a unique and interesting game before. The subtle humor and the gorgeous voice of the narrator, mocking the concept of video games...
  37. InoriShimotsuki
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Š­Ń‚Š° ŠøŠ³Ń€Š° яŠ²Š»ŃŠµŃ‚ся ŠæрŠµŠŗрŠ°ŃŠ½Ń‹Š¼ ŠæрŠøŠ¼ŠµŃ€Š¾Š¼ тŠ¾Š³Š¾, ŠŗŠ°Šŗ Š¼Š¾Š¶Š½Š¾ сŠ“ŠµŠ»Š°Ń‚ŃŒ ŠøŠ³Ń€Ńƒ сŠ¾ Š¼Š½Š¾Š¶ŠµŃŃ‚Š²Š¾Š¼ ŠæутŠµŠ¹ рŠ°Š·Š²ŠøтŠøя сюŠ¶ŠµŃ‚Š°. Š”Š°, Š¼Š¾Š¶ŠµŃ‚ Š·Š“ŠµŃŃŒ Š½ŠµŃ‚ ŠæŠ¾Ń‚Ń€ŃŃŠ°ŃŽŃ‰ŠµŠ¹ Š³Ń€Š°Ń„ŠøŠŗŠø Šø Š½ŠµŠ²ŠµŃ€Š¾ŃŃ‚Š½Š¾Š³Š¾ Š³ŠµŠ¹Š¼ŠæŠ»ŠµŃ с Š·Š°Š¼ŃƒŠ“рŠµŠ½Š½Ń‹Š¼ сюŠ¶ŠµŃ‚Š¾Š¼, Š½Š¾ ŠæрŠø Š²ŃŠµŠ¼ этŠ¾Š¼ Š¾Š½Š° уŠ²Š»ŠµŠŗŠ°Ń‚ŠµŠ»ŃŒŠ½Š°Ń. ŠŸŃ‹Ń‚Š°ŃŃŃŒ Š²Ń‹Š¹Ń‚Šø Š½Š° Š²ŃŠµ ŠŗŠ¾Š½Ń†Š¾Š²ŠŗŠø, Š¼Š¾Š¶Š½Š¾ ŠæŠ¾Ń‚Ń€Š°Ń‚Šøть Š¾Š³Ń€Š¾Š¼Š½Š¾Šµ ŠŗŠ¾Š»ŠøчŠµŃŃ‚Š²Š¾ Š²Ń€ŠµŠ¼ŠµŠ½Šø Šø Š¾Š± этŠ¾Š¼ Š²Ń‹ Š½Šµ ŠæŠ¾Š¶Š°Š»ŠµŠµŃ‚Šµ. ŠšŃ€Š¾Š¼Šµ тŠ¾Š³Š¾, Š¾Ń‚Š“ŠµŠ»ŃŒŠ½Š¾Š³Š¾ Š²Š½ŠøŠ¼Š°Š½Šøя Š·Š°ŃŠ»ŃƒŠ¶ŠøŠ²Š°ŠµŃ‚ ŠæрŠ¾ŃŃ‚Š¾ ŠæрŠµŠŗрŠ°ŃŠ½Ń‹Š¹Š­Ń‚Š° ŠøŠ³Ń€Š° яŠ²Š»ŃŠµŃ‚ся ŠæрŠµŠŗрŠ°ŃŠ½Ń‹Š¼ ŠæрŠøŠ¼ŠµŃ€Š¾Š¼ тŠ¾Š³Š¾, ŠŗŠ°Šŗ Š¼Š¾Š¶Š½Š¾ сŠ“ŠµŠ»Š°Ń‚ŃŒ ŠøŠ³Ń€Ńƒ сŠ¾ Š¼Š½Š¾Š¶ŠµŃŃ‚Š²Š¾Š¼ ŠæутŠµŠ¹ рŠ°Š·Š²ŠøтŠøя сюŠ¶ŠµŃ‚Š°. Š”Š°, Š¼Š¾Š¶ŠµŃ‚ Š·Š“ŠµŃŃŒ Š½ŠµŃ‚ ŠæŠ¾Ń‚Ń€ŃŃŠ°ŃŽŃ‰ŠµŠ¹ Š³Ń€Š°Ń„ŠøŠŗŠø Šø Š½ŠµŠ²ŠµŃ€Š¾ŃŃ‚Š½Š¾Š³Š¾ Š³ŠµŠ¹Š¼ŠæŠ»ŠµŃ с Š·Š°Š¼ŃƒŠ“рŠµŠ½Š½Ń‹Š¼ сюŠ¶ŠµŃ‚Š¾Š¼, Š½Š¾ ŠæрŠø Š²ŃŠµŠ¼ этŠ¾Š¼ Š¾Š½Š° уŠ²Š»ŠµŠŗŠ°Ń‚ŠµŠ»ŃŒŠ½Š°Ń. ŠŸŃ‹Ń‚Š°ŃŃŃŒ Š²Ń‹Š¹Ń‚Šø Š½Š° Š²ŃŠµ ŠŗŠ¾Š½Ń†Š¾Š²ŠŗŠø, Š¼Š¾Š¶Š½Š¾ ŠæŠ¾Ń‚Ń€Š°Ń‚Šøть Š¾Š³Ń€Š¾Š¼Š½Š¾Šµ ŠŗŠ¾Š»ŠøчŠµŃŃ‚Š²Š¾ Š²Ń€ŠµŠ¼ŠµŠ½Šø Šø Š¾Š± этŠ¾Š¼ Š²Ń‹ Š½Šµ ŠæŠ¾Š¶Š°Š»ŠµŠµŃ‚Šµ. ŠšŃ€Š¾Š¼Šµ тŠ¾Š³Š¾, Š¾Ń‚Š“ŠµŠ»ŃŒŠ½Š¾Š³Š¾ Š²Š½ŠøŠ¼Š°Š½Šøя Š·Š°ŃŠ»ŃƒŠ¶ŠøŠ²Š°ŠµŃ‚ ŠæрŠ¾ŃŃ‚Š¾ ŠæрŠµŠŗрŠ°ŃŠ½Ń‹Š¹ Š·Š°ŠŗŠ°Š“рŠ¾Š²Ń‹Š¹ Š³Š¾Š»Š¾Ń, ŠŗŠ¾Ń‚Š¾Ń€Ń‹Š¹, с Š¾Š“Š½Š¾Š¹ стŠ¾Ń€Š¾Š½Ń‹, Š²Ń‹ŃŃ‚ŃƒŠæŠ°ŠµŃ‚ Š² рŠ¾Š»Šø рŠ°ŃŃŠŗŠ°Š·Ń‡ŠøŠŗŠ°, Š° с Š“руŠ³Š¾Š¹, Š² рŠ¾Š»Šø ŠæŠ¾Š»Š½Š¾ŠæрŠ°Š²Š½Š¾Š³Š¾ ŠæŠµŃ€ŃŠ¾Š½Š°Š¶Š° ŠøŠ³Ń€Ń‹. Š•Š³Š¾ стŠøŠ»ŃŒ ŠæŠ¾Š²ŠµŃŃ‚Š²Š¾Š²Š°Š½Šøя Š¾Ń‡ŠµŠ½ŃŒ ŠøŠ½Ń‚ŠµŃ€ŠµŃŠµŠ½ Šø сŠ¾ŃŃ‚Š°Š²Š»ŃŠµŃ‚ Š¾Š³Ń€Š¾Š¼Š½ŃƒŃŽ чŠ°ŃŃ‚ŃŒ Š°Ń‚Š¼Š¾ŃŃ„ŠµŃ€Ń‹ ŠøŠ³Ń€Ń‹, Š° ŠµŠ³Š¾ юŠ¼Š¾Ń€ яŠ²Š½Š¾ Š“Š¾Š»Š¶ŠµŠ½ Š²Š°Ń рŠ°Š·Š²ŠµŃŠµŠ»Šøть.… Expand
  38. hoanns
    Nov 29, 2020
    8
    funny and unique and not like other games. .
  39. Bestpony
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Don't even rate this game if you haven't seen the broom closet ending. Then we can talk.
  40. frhanhanif
    Nov 23, 2020
    8
    It's a fun, refreshing experience. It's not much of a game though, much more of an experience or some sort of art within itself. It's a fun, refreshing experience. However this game is really short (2-3 hours of gameplay)
  41. borastor
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    game in game in game in game in game in game in game in game in game in game...
    the stanley parable is game in game :D
    (Perfect game)(in game)
    (joke)(maybe)(in game)
  42. Alligotti
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I am confused, is this a game or not a game? Am I playing or am I watching an animated movie?
  43. Haeder
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    Every little detail of this game is great, I don't think I can talk more without spoiling the game, I really like this game with every small portion of my heart, But that doesn't mean the game doesn't have downsides, The lack of replayability value and the short length it offers are the only two things that are keeping it from the 10/10 review.
  44. kezzyhko
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
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  45. greenbey
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    A
    This is game you should experience without any knowledge.
    Its a short game. Doing or not doing something is a choice.
  46. lautaropw
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    What else did you expect? It's an amazing game and the best part of It is how funny It is, we won't probably ever get a game this good that is so aware of Itself.
  47. juliotulho
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    went in with no idea what to expect and it was amazing. The game is quite self-aware and makes comments on videogames and players. 100% worth it.
  48. Pardoow
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    I didnā€™t expect anything from this game honestly. I only knew it was supposed to be fun and that it was decision based. Holy **** this game surpassed my expectations entirely!

    The gameplay is basically walking and decision making, but just with that it accomplishes a lot. I had a blast playing this game, I recommend trying to find all endings and check if you missed anything. Although,    I didnā€™t expect anything from this game honestly. I only knew it was supposed to be fun and that it was decision based. Holy **** this game surpassed my expectations entirely!

    The gameplay is basically walking and decision making, but just with that it accomplishes a lot. I had a blast playing this game, I recommend trying to find all endings and check if you missed anything. Although, buy it on sale, as it is rather short even if you do all endings (except the 4 hrs **** ending, no way I was gonna try that out)    … Expand
  49. SomeonReviews
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Genius. A very clever game that explores the limits of gaming with a very good sense of humor. There is not much to it with 2 - 3 hours of gameplay, but the price is pretty low to compensate for that.
  50. LordFarquad
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    Š­Ń‚Š¾ Š¾Ń‡ŠµŠ½ŃŒ ŠŗŠ»Š°ŃŃŠ½Š°Ń ŠøŠ³Ń€Š° сŠ¾ Š¼Š½Š¾Š¶ŠµŃŃ‚Š²Š¾Š¼ рŠ°Š·Š»ŠøчŠ½Ń‹Ń… ŠŗŠ¾Š½Ń†Š¾Š²Š¾Šŗ. ŠŸŠ¾Ń‚Ń€ŃŃŠ°ŃŽŃ‰ŠøŠ¹ Š³Š¾Š»Š¾Ń рŠ°ŃŃŠŗŠ°Š·Ń‡ŠøŠŗŠ°( Š¾ŃŠ¾Š±ŠµŠ½Š½Š¾ Š² Š ŃƒŃŃŠŗŠ¾Š¹ Š»Š¾ŠŗŠ°Š»ŠøŠ·Š°Ń†ŠøŠø ), хŠ¾Ń€Š¾ŃˆŠ°Ń Š³Ń€Š°Ń„ŠøŠŗŠ°, Š¾Ń‡ŠµŠ½ŃŒ ŠøŠ½Ń‚ŠµŃ€ŠµŃŠ½Ń‹Š¹ Š³ŠµŠ¹Š¼ŠæŠ»ŠµŠ¹, ŠæрŠ¾ сюŠ¶ŠµŃ‚ я Š²Š¾Š¾Š±Ń‰Šµ Š¼Š¾Š»Ń‡Ńƒ, Š¾Š½ Š±ŠµŠ·ŃƒŠæрŠµŃ‡Š½Ń‹Š¹. ŠžŃ‡ŠµŠ½ŃŒ Š¼Š½Š¾Š³Š¾ ŠøŠ½Ń‚ŠµŃ€ŠµŃŠ½Ń‹Ń… ŠæŠ°ŃŃ…Š°Š»Š¾Šŗ. Š­Ń‚Š° ŠøŠ³Ń€Š° шŠµŠ“ŠµŠ²Ń€Š°Š»ŃŒŠ½Š°! 10 ŠøŠ· 10.Š­Ń‚Š¾ Š¾Ń‡ŠµŠ½ŃŒ ŠŗŠ»Š°ŃŃŠ½Š°Ń ŠøŠ³Ń€Š° сŠ¾ Š¼Š½Š¾Š¶ŠµŃŃ‚Š²Š¾Š¼ рŠ°Š·Š»ŠøчŠ½Ń‹Ń… ŠŗŠ¾Š½Ń†Š¾Š²Š¾Šŗ. ŠŸŠ¾Ń‚Ń€ŃŃŠ°ŃŽŃ‰ŠøŠ¹ Š³Š¾Š»Š¾Ń рŠ°ŃŃŠŗŠ°Š·Ń‡ŠøŠŗŠ°( Š¾ŃŠ¾Š±ŠµŠ½Š½Š¾ Š² Š ŃƒŃŃŠŗŠ¾Š¹ Š»Š¾ŠŗŠ°Š»ŠøŠ·Š°Ń†ŠøŠø ), хŠ¾Ń€Š¾ŃˆŠ°Ń Š³Ń€Š°Ń„ŠøŠŗŠ°, Š¾Ń‡ŠµŠ½ŃŒ ŠøŠ½Ń‚ŠµŃ€ŠµŃŠ½Ń‹Š¹ Š³ŠµŠ¹Š¼ŠæŠ»ŠµŠ¹, ŠæрŠ¾ сюŠ¶ŠµŃ‚ я Š²Š¾Š¾Š±Ń‰Šµ Š¼Š¾Š»Ń‡Ńƒ, Š¾Š½ Š±ŠµŠ·ŃƒŠæрŠµŃ‡Š½Ń‹Š¹. ŠžŃ‡ŠµŠ½ŃŒ Š¼Š½Š¾Š³Š¾ ŠøŠ½Ń‚ŠµŃ€ŠµŃŠ½Ń‹Ń… ŠæŠ°ŃŃ…Š°Š»Š¾Šŗ. Š­Ń‚Š° ŠøŠ³Ń€Š° шŠµŠ“ŠµŠ²Ń€Š°Š»ŃŒŠ½Š°! 10 ŠøŠ· 10.
  51. Cafe_8bits
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    StanleyĀ“s Parable its a fantastic game. I give it the maximum score, because it achieves what only video games can achieve, it uses all its potential to give the player what only a video game can give. Its a fun, and great experience, which you donĀ“t get in any other place.
  52. gameking
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    This game is incredible. I really enjoyed. Crazy gameplay. In this game the main point is fun. Just enjoy the story.
  53. BFM
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    A smart, funny and entertaining game that doesn't need to hide from masterpieces like Day of the Tentacle or Monkey island.

    High replay value and encouraged player creativity.
    Family friendly too.
  54. spencerplewe
    Mar 12, 2020
    9
    How can one describe this game? It starts with a choice. The hilarious narrator tries to guide you into following his plot and feeling what he says you feel, but you have the power here to go where you desire, making different choices that pop up frequently, and with each branch, reality as you know it fades into something else, with tons of replay value! It's thrilling, funny, scary, andHow can one describe this game? It starts with a choice. The hilarious narrator tries to guide you into following his plot and feeling what he says you feel, but you have the power here to go where you desire, making different choices that pop up frequently, and with each branch, reality as you know it fades into something else, with tons of replay value! It's thrilling, funny, scary, and just plain wacky in its approach to the choose-your-own-adventure gimmick, and it just works!… Expand
  55. Crimert
    Mar 12, 2020
    8
    This one is a really interesting and amazing narrative game. I really liked this game. 4hrs on record.
  56. Xzenor
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    I loved it. I really really loved it. I laughed so hard about some of the narrator's comments.
    The Stanley parable is short and it's meant to be replayed over and over in different ways. It's cheap, but give the demo a chance too. It's not at all like the game (on purpose. it'll make sense) but it does give you a feeling of the kind of humor you can expect.
  57. Garybaldo
    Mar 2, 2020
    9
    There is absolutely nothing bad about this game, as well as there is absolutely nothing I should say about it to avoid spoilers. It's better to go into this experience blind-folded
  58. SirSoil
    Mar 1, 2020
    9
    The Stanley Parable is a very charming unique game, it takes you in this office building listening to the narrator speak and the game gives you the choice to either let him tell you the story, or just ruin it all completely. There are so many different endings for This game and they are amazingly well made, some of them are the peek of story telling I must hand it to them, the game isThe Stanley Parable is a very charming unique game, it takes you in this office building listening to the narrator speak and the game gives you the choice to either let him tell you the story, or just ruin it all completely. There are so many different endings for This game and they are amazingly well made, some of them are the peek of story telling I must hand it to them, the game is very humorous and funny most of the time which seriously appreciated. The game is sort of short though which is fine but still itā€™s something to take note of. The Stanley Parable is an enjoyable time, to the humorous amazing narrator and to the surprising in depth endings this game has it all! (Amazing 4/5) Your Missing Out!… Expand
  59. Wiebe
    Feb 27, 2020
    10
    Great idea, great storytelling, had so much fun trying out the stories and the game design, only regret it didn't last longer
  60. Corefitz
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    If there was ever a game that made me laugh hysterically while playing it, this is it.

    Choice based... Odd story... Narrator interacting... game. Oddly satisfying.
  61. 4y4
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    It's basically just an interactive fun storytelling game. If you like those kind of games then you will love this!
  62. Evanpotterrevie
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Entertaining, witty and creative The Stanley Parable goes beyond the stereotypical game worlds and stories and succeeds in a engaging original story
  63. Mashiro1
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    ohh man that game was my firs what i buy, i whona believe boi who make it will make one more game. just like pony island boy
  64. ApexPhilosopher
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    This review is years overdue, but I needed to think about it.

    I might be wrong, but I believe Stanley Parable is the first second-perspective game. It's a game that mixes an existential wonder with a postmodern attitude that says I will not be solved but have fun trying. You can do many things in Stanley Parable and it is purely just an experience. It is definitely worth full-price.    This review is years overdue, but I needed to think about it.

    I might be wrong, but I believe Stanley Parable is the first second-perspective game. It's a game that mixes an existential wonder with a postmodern attitude that says I will not be solved but have fun trying. You can do many things in Stanley Parable and it is purely just an experience. It is definitely worth full-price. Treat it like a piece of good art and a sort of escape room stylized puzzle and you will have a great time!

    Narration: 10/10 (Changed my desktop sounds to play narrator's voices for different errors)    … Expand
  65. twinkeywinkey
    Sep 19, 2019
    9
    The design of this game is brilliant! The game encouraged to look for other endings.
  66. Grachechkovski
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    A lot of endings, great sarcasm and communication with the player, breaking the 4th wall, the Source engine will be squeezed to the maximum.

    For the game made by one person - a masterpiece. And in general - a masterpiece.
  67. ArcanaThe4th
    May 25, 2019
    8
    A truly bizarre and surreal narrative that talks to the way we play games as a whole, this is a fun and strange little adventure that will always make you keep playing to see what bizarre, mutant rabbit this magician of a game will pull out of its top hat.
  68. beccathestrigga
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    It's hard to say anything about the game without spoiling anything. Let's just say that it's not exactly the game, more an experience and the games aren't the same after it. The Stanley Parable is short and not so expensive, so everybody should try it.
  69. Zareli
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Stanley parable is amazingly executed for what it is. It needed no more, no less. It's a short innovative game with simple controls, no tutorial, great narrative. Groundbreaking.
  70. gold
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Š”трŠ°Š½Š½Š°Ń, ŠŗрутŠ°Ń ŠøŠ³Ń€Š° с ŠøŠ½Ń‚ŠµŃ€ŠµŃŠ½Š¾Š¹ ŠŗŠ¾Š½Ń†ŠµŠæцŠøŠµŠ¹.
    Š˜Ń‚Š¾Š³:10/10
  71. raskeks
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    this is a drop of a pure art in a vast sea of monorail lootbox simulators
    excited for a new deluxe version
  72. SebboBastian
    Dec 24, 2018
    9
    Philosophical, something that digs under your skin and into your mind. Love this game, this confusing crazyness. Looking forward for the ultra deluxe version!
  73. QC418
    Jun 27, 2018
    8
    #GOOD : Surely one of the best game in the world. It's a very very good game for people are a little spiritual and likes follow the flow of things instead of resisting and going in the opposite direction. This game alludes to our system/society. #BAD : 1-4 hour of play, I want more of this type of game.

    #NOTE 8/10 : This is a collectible game to play, only one time. But you want it in    #GOOD : Surely one of the best game in the world. It's a very very good game for people are a little spiritual and likes follow the flow of things instead of resisting and going in the opposite direction. This game alludes to our system/society. #BAD : 1-4 hour of play, I want more of this type of game.

    #NOTE 8/10 : This is a collectible game to play, only one time. But you want it in your collection, and you need it. Trust me.    … Expand
  74. MegaManAF
    Apr 4, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me put this bluntly. To talk about the game at all is a spoiler. If you think you might like it, stop reading and go buy it now, or at LEAST try the demo... Done yet? Well, I did mark this for spoilers, so I'm gonna continue with the review. You play as Stanley, and you walk around an office while a guy tells you what to do. The End. Except there are 19 different ways to end the game. My only complaint is the lack of vehicles, skills trees, and emotion booths. Although the demo had emotion booths, so nevermind about that. I showed this game to a friend, who decided to turn around, shut the door, and lock himself in his office. In this game, you just walk around, open some doors, explode a facility, kill yourself (twice, maybe three times?), break the game (twice), and get very confused.… Expand
  75. RagingPoet
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    The Stanley Parable is an experiment in storytelling that somehow is engaging while having no gameplay. It is short, but very well thought with top-notch narrator, who is ready to react to player's every action.
  76. Shawndroid
    Feb 26, 2018
    10
    This was a really interesting exploration of the tension between player choice and developers vision in game development. Hilarious, if you like dry humour.

    It has an hilarious demo. Very different from the game, but gives the right feel. I strongly recommend this demo, even if you have played the game.
  77. gracjanski
    Feb 17, 2018
    9
    This is not really a game, because there is almost no gameplay: You just walk through doors or push certain buttons and decide a story to continue. The problem is, I cant write more, because it would be a spoiler. So you imagine, there is no gameplay, but a story, that is very funny, interesting and has a sad teaching, if you are working and not in school or university. So yes, it is worthThis is not really a game, because there is almost no gameplay: You just walk through doors or push certain buttons and decide a story to continue. The problem is, I cant write more, because it would be a spoiler. So you imagine, there is no gameplay, but a story, that is very funny, interesting and has a sad teaching, if you are working and not in school or university. So yes, it is worth to enjoy it, especially, because you need to invest only a small amount of time (1-3 hours) to experience it.
    Graphic is based on HL2, so it is good. On the other side I would pay much money for that, it is just a mod.
    The story and the dialogs are great, many creative ideas and many jokes.
    The Voice actor is very important in this game, so I need to mention him. Fortunately he tells the story perfectly.    … Expand
  78. damaso7
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    The Stanley parable es el juego mĆ”s original al que jamĆ”s he jugado. De hecho, para mi es el Ćŗnico juego que de verdad consigue traspasar la pantalla y lo siento por las compaƱƭas, pero esto sĆ³lo lo podĆ­a lograr un indie
  79. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    10
    Incredibly well written and incredibly entertaining. Easily one of my favorite games of all time with a huge amount of replay value. I show this game to as many people as I can!
  80. NathanKallis
    Aug 11, 2017
    8
    8/10 (Keep it)

    The Stanley Parable is first-person narrative driven game in which the player's choice has drastic changes on the story being told. I will not go into much detail on the ins and outs of the game, as it is spoilers, and much more fun to discover everything yourself, whether its accidental or not. There are many great secrets and hidden parts to this game to be discovered,    8/10 (Keep it)

    The Stanley Parable is first-person narrative driven game in which the player's choice has drastic changes on the story being told. I will not go into much detail on the ins and outs of the game, as it is spoilers, and much more fun to discover everything yourself, whether its accidental or not. There are many great secrets and hidden parts to this game to be discovered, and the story and dialogue are genuinely funny, even at times fourth wall breaking. While the game is fairly limited content wise, the narration and witty humor will keep you coming back for more, even if you already discovered every ending.    … Expand
  81. Termin8ter
    Jun 26, 2017
    9
    The Stanley Parable was originally a Half-Life 2 Mod, But now Valve has remade it on the Valve's Source engine, also adding new endings and features. The Stanley Parable is a very well made game, that is designed a lot like a single-player Valve game, with very little story being conveyed through cut-scenes, and a massive chunk of it being presented through gameplay. The graphics andThe Stanley Parable was originally a Half-Life 2 Mod, But now Valve has remade it on the Valve's Source engine, also adding new endings and features. The Stanley Parable is a very well made game, that is designed a lot like a single-player Valve game, with very little story being conveyed through cut-scenes, and a massive chunk of it being presented through gameplay. The graphics and environments are very detailed and well done, the voice acting is very genuine and emotive, and the game manages to stay investing and worth playing without flashy action sequences or huge explosions. However, this game is definitely not worth a full 60, 30, or even 20$. For 10$ or below, this game is definitely worth it, but no more than that. Good game, but make sure you get it at the right price.… Expand
  82. bdurmaz
    May 10, 2017
    10
    Trying to define this, even using the word "game" is really not cutting it. The Stanley Parable is daring, revolutionary, humorous and smart. At least those are the traits that I look for in an indie game.
  83. angelss_13
    May 7, 2017
    8
    InteresantĆ­simo y divertido videojuego experimental. Una especie de experimento sobre la narrativa y la libertad en los videojuegos. Una experiencia inolvidable.
  84. Samuka
    Apr 29, 2017
    8
    It is a great game with infinite possibilities for its ending, but I gave it 3 days max, than I get bored. It is worth to try, though, sometimes you don't even know why you are compelled to keep going...
  85. runner
    Dec 29, 2016
    9
    Bottom line: The Stanley Parable is an awesome piece of video gaming,
    A little tip - play the demo BEFORE playing the full game. The demo is not acctually a part of the game, but more like a standalone introductory chapter to the game, and it will give you the taste of what this game is all about.
    Which is necessary, because The Stanley Parable is probably unlike any other game you've    Bottom line: The Stanley Parable is an awesome piece of video gaming,
    A little tip - play the demo BEFORE playing the full game. The demo is not acctually a part of the game, but more like a standalone introductory chapter to the game, and it will give you the taste of what this game is all about.

    Which is necessary, because The Stanley Parable is probably unlike any other game you've played before.
    Not much puzzles in here, not much action, not much of a big, complex story. Not much characters, not much music, and not much of anything you'd expect from a standard video game.

    Without spoiling the experience too much (although, if you haven't played the game yet and reading through those reviews you're probably already spoiled!), I'd tell that the Stanley Parable explores the concepts of choices and consequences and narration in video games. And it does so very wittingly and and elegantly.

    The game has many secrets and things for you to reveal and find out, and therefore the experience is based mainly on your will to explore and try out new things. And while you can "complete" the game within 10 minutes or even less, each gameplay can and probably will look completely different.

    I've played the game for about 5 hours in total which I spread across many short "sessions" of playing the game, and I feel I haven't revealed the entire content of the game (even when using a walkthrough).

    Technically, there's not much to say, the game is built with the Source engine used in the famous HL games, which is highly stable and still looks good even after aging quite a bit. You'll find out that the game has plenty of "atmospheres" throughout the different paths you can take, and it seems there was much thought put into every detail of the game, It plays fantastically, but as I said before, this is not a usual game.

    I highly recommend it for anyone which can appreciate something a bit different, where the center is about how the story is told rather than the story itself, or rather than who's the next target to shoot    … Expand
  86. reviewfrom19842
    Dec 26, 2016
    9
    The Stanley Parable is an amazing game with a good massage that really makes you think. You play as Stanley and you find out that all your co-workers are missing and I will not dare spoil the few endings of this game just take my work that it's amazing.
  87. cronopio
    Sep 4, 2016
    9
    Very refreshing experience. This is obviously not a traditional game, but nonetheless it is absolutely recommended for everyone even slightly interested in video games (as a medium, not just in playing them).

    Witty, no longer than they needed to tell what they wanted. My only advice: after you feel you are done with it (don't want to spoil it) find a guide so you can see what you    Very refreshing experience. This is obviously not a traditional game, but nonetheless it is absolutely recommended for everyone even slightly interested in video games (as a medium, not just in playing them).

    Witty, no longer than they needed to tell what they wanted.

    My only advice: after you feel you are done with it (don't want to spoil it) find a guide so you can see what you have missed, there will be one or two surprises yet for you.    … Expand
  88. hello1234
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    perfecta narracion, muy buenos giros y grandes solpresas hacen de este un videojuego diferente, Ćŗnico, centrado en otro enfoque nuevo y unico en el mundo de los videojuegos. una verdadera obra de arte
  89. bucketassrabbit
    Mar 15, 2016
    10
    tHIS IS, I SWEAR, THE BEST WALKING SIMULATOR IVE EVER PLAYED IN MY LIFE OH MY GOD IM ITS BIG FAN REALLY, BUY IT IMMEDIATELY YOU WONT BE REGRET BEST GAME EVER U KNOW
  90. dramspringfeald
    Feb 2, 2016
    9
    The Stanley Parable is such an interesting look at the game culture... I did enjoy the constant mind screw the game offers to the players.

    I can see why the game got negative reviews but really for what it IS this game is damn near perfect. If the Graphics aren't your thing, play it for the dark and dry humor.
  91. TheMasiMan1
    Jan 25, 2016
    8
    A fan-made mod witch was made into a game? A fan-made game? That can never be bad, right? Yeah, I was corect. Stanley Parable is a GREAT game. But after finding all the endings and laughing, theres nothing to do.
  92. jesusmarin100
    Jan 23, 2016
    8
    With The Stanley Parable you will have an awesome experience, the game will elapse according to what you do. You donĀ“t play this game, the game play with you.
  93. Matseb2611
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    A pretty fun and unusual game. It's mostly a parody on certain mechanics used in games, most notably the idea of player choice. Throughout the entire time, there is a narrator speaking to the player, who is trying hard to guide the player along a certain direction. The player can then choose to listen to the narrator or wander off and do what they feel like, which gets on narrator'sA pretty fun and unusual game. It's mostly a parody on certain mechanics used in games, most notably the idea of player choice. Throughout the entire time, there is a narrator speaking to the player, who is trying hard to guide the player along a certain direction. The player can then choose to listen to the narrator or wander off and do what they feel like, which gets on narrator's nerves.

    There isn't all that much content in the game, and I kind of wish it had more, but what is there is certainly worth experiencing. The game is both funny and thought-provoking. "Now, Stanley, let's go and find the story." :D    … Expand
  94. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    8
    It's one of those games where you walk around, but it's much more interactive than most. It responds to all your choices, and the main fun of the matter is taking things in unexpected directions to see if the game is ready for it. Most of the time, it is, and has a new story branch to go right along with it. They thought of almost everything. There are a great deal of possible endings toIt's one of those games where you walk around, but it's much more interactive than most. It responds to all your choices, and the main fun of the matter is taking things in unexpected directions to see if the game is ready for it. Most of the time, it is, and has a new story branch to go right along with it. They thought of almost everything. There are a great deal of possible endings to discover and a few hours of pure comedy to enjoy. If you're not into meta-comedy or mocking the basics of game design in general, you won't find much to laugh at, but as someone who enjoys this sort of thing, it's irresistibly clever, made better by its wonderful narrator.… Expand
  95. Uygar
    Oct 24, 2015
    8
    The Stanley Parable is an interactive storytelling video game designed by Davey Wreden. The game originally released on July 27, 2011 as a free modification for Half-Life 2. A high-definition stand-alone remake, including new story elements, was again designed by Davey Wreden together with Source engine modeler William Pugh, under the Galactic Cafe studio name.
  96. LesterRoquefort
    Oct 17, 2015
    8
    I'll simply say this, being disobedient and being chewed out for it is hilerious fun. Play this game and discover the many ways you can anger the narrator. Or don't, it's entirely up to you, but it's much more fun to be disobedient in this game, trust me.
  97. smilzoboboz
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    I have no doubts giving this game a 9 out of 10.
    It's amazing how was I truly surprised and confused, toyed-with and helped by this game. For me this game is pure genius and I had an insane amount of enjoyment playing it.
    Still I won't recommend it to everyone, because a lot of people may find this game meaningless and boring (If you enjoyed portal, you may like this, even if it's quite    I have no doubts giving this game a 9 out of 10.
    It's amazing how was I truly surprised and confused, toyed-with and helped by this game. For me this game is pure genius and I had an insane amount of enjoyment playing it.
    Still I won't recommend it to everyone, because a lot of people may find this game meaningless and boring (If you enjoyed portal, you may like this, even if it's quite more "deep").    … Expand
  98. rubencristiano9
    Aug 31, 2015
    8
    Entertaining, that's how I would explain this game if I had one word and one word only.

    Love the voice of the narrator, he is the all of the game, if it wasn;t for him the game wouldn't even be called a game.

    Had a good 2 hours with it.
  99. fartheststar
    Aug 5, 2015
    8
    I really enjoyed the Stanley Parable. Clever game, with excellent narration and rewards exploration. If you like walking sims and just exploring the worlds to see what will happen there's plenty to find in this game - and again the narration is excellent. If you've worked in an office environment there's a lot of jokes to identify with also - but there's also some thoughtfulI really enjoyed the Stanley Parable. Clever game, with excellent narration and rewards exploration. If you like walking sims and just exploring the worlds to see what will happen there's plenty to find in this game - and again the narration is excellent. If you've worked in an office environment there's a lot of jokes to identify with also - but there's also some thoughtful philosophical observations built into the game. I've played about 5 1/2 hours so far trying to find different hidden elements of the game and have found alot of them, but there are still more.

    If this even sounds halfway interesting to you play it. I haven't played anything quite like it, and found it totally worth the exploration.    … Expand
  100. HonestCritical
    Jul 29, 2015
    9
    Great game that is a fast pace run of the mill AAA MLG title, just a good relaxing game to play on your down time. only con is the game is really short and you can beat this in a few hours.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 47
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  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 11, 2014
    84
    The Stanley Parable is many things. It's an interactive comedy, an existential riddle and an experiment in storytelling. Most importantly, it's pretty good. [Nov 2013]
  2. GameOver.gr
    Jan 23, 2014
    100
    It's one of those games that tries and succeeds in making a bold statement. Be prepared for something really special.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 25, 2013
    90
    Step away from this review and play it now. Or don't. Whatever you do is already ordained. OR IS IT?! [Jan 2014, p.83]
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