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The Stanley Parable

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Summary

The Stanley Parable is a first-person exploration game which ponders questions related to player agency, narrative pacing, escapism through gaming, objective-driven game design, authorial intent, and the conflict of interest between players and game creators.


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The Stanley Parable Reviews & Ratings

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Review by Honestcritic19 [user]
July 22, 2014

A very entertaining and funny indie game. I can't really say much about it without spoiling it for those who haven't played it yet. If you areA very entertaining and funny indie game. I can't really say much about it without spoiling it for those who haven't played it yet. If you are curious pick it up and experience it yourself, i highly recommend it.

100
Review by WrongBobby [user]
June 18, 2014

Aw man. Don't read about it, don't do anything more. The less you know, the better! I'll just say this: keep an open mind, and enjoy whatAw man. Don't read about it, don't do anything more. The less you know, the better! I'll just say this: keep an open mind, and enjoy what might be on of the most important games in terms of storytelling!

100
Review by Yanmarka [user]
January 7, 2014

Simply brilliant. I won't say anything, that would spoil it. About the price: Yes, it is overpriced as a game. But it's not actually a game,Simply brilliant. I won't say anything, that would spoil it. About the price: Yes, it is overpriced as a game. But it's not actually a game, it's art. Remember that.

60
Review by LEVEL (Czech Republic)
November 25, 2013

Basically a variation on the concept of a Russian doll, with some of the layers containing unexpected satirical diversions. Although if you had the chance to play the original mod, this overhaul has less new ideas than one would hope for.

90
Review by Syracuse [user]
October 22, 2013

A game "An activity providing entertainment or amusement; a pastime". Ok, we have cleared up the fact that this is, indeed, a game. The veryA game "An activity providing entertainment or amusement; a pastime". Ok, we have cleared up the fact that this is, indeed, a game. The very point of this is to challenge what you perceive a game to be, and it does so in spectacular fashion. It's witty, intelligent and purposeful. The more you play, more is revealed, and your environment is constantly changing in subtle ways. This game is a beautiful creation, and as a game developer, I would be truly proud of. Those of you who are rating this poorly, I'm afraid just don't understand or appreciate it, which is a shame. If you find the lack of shooting things in the face and getting high scores a disappointment, then you just clearly can't comprehend the message here, which carries a form of entertainment beyond what other games can offer.

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Game Information
Release Date October 17, 2013
Publisher Galactic Cafe
Total Rating 86%
Game Modes Single player
Player Perspectives First person
Genres Adventure, Indie
Themes Comedy
Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac