The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

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User Score
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. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Gaming Age
    May 10, 2022
    100
    I know that it’s weird to rave about a game without actually saying what it’s about, or what happens in it, or what you do. But as I said, the joy of The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is simply playing it, and watching as everything unfolds…and unfolds again…and then folds up and starts anew. It takes you in all kinds of unexpected directions with every playthrough, and you absolutely need to play it to fully understand what makes it great.
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