The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42

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  1. Tortor
    May 3, 2022
    7
    4 hours in and felt like I saw everything worth seeing This is my first time playing this and I absolutely loved my experience with this.

    I went in blind and finished it my casually playing over a weekend. I took my time with it to try and listen to as much dialog as I could and went the completionist route to see absolutely everything, managed to finish it in around 6 hours. Right    4 hours in and felt like I saw everything worth seeing This is my first time playing this and I absolutely loved my experience with this.

    I went in blind and finished it my casually playing over a weekend.

    I took my time with it to try and listen to as much dialog as I could and went the completionist route to see absolutely everything, managed to finish it in around 6 hours. Right around the 4 hour mark is when I felt like I saw everything though. From there it feels like you're not really seeing anything new or exciting enough. You just are rushing through to get the next guaranteed known next ending with your bucket. This felt more like an art piece then a videogame which was fine and why I didn't really mind some of the repetitive stuff because that was sorta the whole point and a big part of the commentary. Overall, this was really enjoyable. Short though. Borderline on the edge if it was worth it even for a budget title at $25 on release. I probably would have felt better with myself if I spent $10 on it because once you're done you can't really replay it.

    The default game stopping around 4 hours and the new content area adding maybe an addition 2 hours just doesn't give this game a lot of life. Luckily the amazing narration and meta story telling though was amazing in that short time span.    … Expand
  2. Piriteraneo
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Its so good and fun,i wasnt hoping for something like that,its so surprising and different from everything you know,give it a try
  3. NMaudlin
    May 11, 2022
    10
    From the ashes of depravity rises the phoenix of quality. How else to describe The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe?

    Such a revolutionary step forward in the lineage of one of the most beloved video game properties of all time! The additions and changes made to this expansion will surely resonate in the annals of the history of all media ever made. It is perhaps true to say that no mistakes    From the ashes of depravity rises the phoenix of quality. How else to describe The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe?

    Such a revolutionary step forward in the lineage of one of the most beloved video game properties of all time! The additions and changes made to this expansion will surely resonate in the annals of the history of all media ever made.

    It is perhaps true to say that no mistakes are forever etched in stone for the stone into which The Stanley Parable was carved has itself been transmuted offering a message of hope to those who have ever erred in their judgement. You are not beyond redemption. You may change, and you may become more, so much more than you were before.

    If there is any message to be taken from The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe it is this...
    What a fortune, a privilege, a joy it is to have had such an experience. It leaves me hopeful that as a community - as a world there is time for us to become our greatest selves as great as we ever could dream of in our wildest, most ambitious visions for a brighter future.    … Expand
  4. hermano42
    May 27, 2022
    0
    All you do is walk around, trying different paths and listening to the narration. I guess this is supposed to be clever and meta, but I just found it incredibly boring.
  5. PaperMarioFans5
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Me after i started playing this game: this is my kingdom cum, this is my kingdom cum.
  6. Id1KK
    May 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great game, the new content is literally infinite, buuuuuuuut the ultra-deluxe version is way buggier than the original, the number of times I have accidently gotten out of bounds is ridiculous, this definitely brings the score down a bit, otherwise it's one of the best games I have ever played.… Expand
  7. AloeJ
    May 13, 2022
    10
    I am doney with the funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. Nintendist
    Aug 1, 2022
    0
    this game has a annoying gameplay. the soundtrack is very terrible, the story and even the characters are not good
  9. eva3si0n
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe gave me probably the best experience of games in 2022. This is a great game in every sense, thanks to such games you understand that the gaming industry is still alive. I flashed the first part of this "remaster" with great pleasure and did not disappoint the 2 part. Which does not 2 part at the same time. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe pokes fun at theThe Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe gave me probably the best experience of games in 2022. This is a great game in every sense, thanks to such games you understand that the gaming industry is still alive. I flashed the first part of this "remaster" with great pleasure and did not disappoint the 2 part. Which does not 2 part at the same time. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe pokes fun at the whole modern lifestyle and most importantly, she is candid with the player. This should be played by every self-respecting gamer, regardless of how he relates to games of this genre. As for the Switch version of the game, it is probably the best among the platforms. I was very pleased with the support of 1080p in the stationary mode of the game… Expand
  10. TomMonday
    May 6, 2023
    6
    A computer virus masquerading as a video game, this title is incredibly clever – but that’s about it. The true trick is getting anyone to pay $25 for a $4 experience. I paid $12 and was underwhelmed – the “extra content” turns out to be developer gripes about the gaming industry, which reduces the title’s already flimsy grasp on Descartian notions of choice. Only buy if greatly reduced –A computer virus masquerading as a video game, this title is incredibly clever – but that’s about it. The true trick is getting anyone to pay $25 for a $4 experience. I paid $12 and was underwhelmed – the “extra content” turns out to be developer gripes about the gaming industry, which reduces the title’s already flimsy grasp on Descartian notions of choice. Only buy if greatly reduced – if you want to be trolled, there are cheaper ways of doing this.… Expand
  11. lesiuML
    Mar 6, 2023
    6
    Very unique experience based around the freedom of choice. There are many endings and very often the outcome of our actions is unpredictable and really hilarious. The Stanley Parable is not a long game but surely it's packed with lot of things to do and explore. The game is definitely very unusual and it's 100% worth trying.
  12. Cyborg_TDRK
    Jul 23, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stanley Parable é um jogo sensacional. Foi a minha primeira vez jogando e gostei muito. As piadas são engraçadas, dá vontade de fazer vários finais e a maioria do conteúdo deluxe é legal...

    Mas pra fazer o epílogo você precisa de todos os finais, ou seja, fazer os finais com piadas de balde.

    As piadas de balde abaixaram um ponto inteiro pra mim, porque ao mesmo tempo que tinham boas piadas no deluxe, eles forçaram a mesma piada envolvendo o maldito balde por mais de duas horas, ao ponto de eu não aguentar mais e não completar um jogo bom e que eu gostei!    … Expand
  13. Elite_Institute
    May 13, 2022
    10
    "Stanley reflected on his day, and felt happier than he had ever felt. Things were both comfortingly familiar, but also gave him that new experience he was striving for. It was a stroll that perhaps not everyone would enjoy, but he certainly did, and this journey – whilst a pricey one – proved more entertaining than ever before.

    Stanley felt a momentary pang of sadness that he seemed to    "Stanley reflected on his day, and felt happier than he had ever felt. Things were both comfortingly familiar, but also gave him that new experience he was striving for. It was a stroll that perhaps not everyone would enjoy, but he certainly did, and this journey – whilst a pricey one – proved more entertaining than ever before.

    Stanley felt a momentary pang of sadness that he seemed to be the only one left in this world, as he had a strong urge to recommend this Ultra Deluxe Parable to everyone."

    Read the full 'Choose Your Own Adventure' style review here: https://theeliteinstitute.net/2022/05/13/the-stanley-parable-ultra-deluxe/    … Expand
  14. ironfoam
    Aug 11, 2023
    5
    The story was partially entertaining, but the game didn't really click for me. I see many people really like this game, but I didn't find it very interesting or funny.
  15. TODD17
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    Great game. And the new content is truly incredible. The most amazing ultra deluxe game ever.
  16. Owen1024
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. The narrator is absolutely brilliant.. The Broom Closet ending was my favorite!
  17. Cawlinmrawrk
    Jul 4, 2022
    5
    The game is an interesting concept but feels like more of a thought-driven experience with gameplay completely lacking. It is certainly not worth $25, feels like I got robbed. Game takes about 2 hrs and is predictable once you get the gist. I see why it was probably innovative nearly a decade ago but would not recommend until it’s in the bargain bin.
  18. Sylancelot
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Litteraly the best game ever. The humor is good and it also includes the 2013 version! It really is a VERY different game. Not just asking on to the original, but technically making an entirely new game! Its strange when you add a bucket to the game, and it COMPLETELY CHANGES. Also, don't spend all your jumps in the jump circle and don't be mean spending it all immediately. Also aslo... th3 hole is the best addition to the game, hands down.… Expand
  19. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    i love this game its just sit into my heart with this music characters and atmosphere

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#11 Best Switch Game of 2022
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#39 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 15, 2026
    100
    The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an absolute masterpiece of interactive storytelling that uses the medium of video games to interrogate the very nature of player agency and narrative design. By expanding upon the brilliance of the original release with an equally sharp, deeply philosophical layer of new content, this package achieves a level of creative brilliance that is secondary to none. It runs flawlessly on the Nintendo Switch hardware, delivering a beautifully polished, profoundly funny, and conceptually unmissable adventure that represents the absolute pinnacle of meta-fictional design.
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  2. Nintendo Insider
    Nov 14, 2022
    90
    The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is a good update to an already great game. If you have never played this before, now is your chance to experience a truly unique and brilliantly clever game. If you have played the original version before, there is enough new content here to keep you entertained. Just don’t read too much about it before heading in.
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  3. Switch Player
    May 16, 2022
    90
    The experience of The Stanley Parable is as fresh and unique now as it was almost ten years ago. To make things even better, the new content included with this Ultra Deluxe edition expands the game in new and interesting ways, making it well-worthy of a (re)visit.
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