The Stanley Parable, PC

[Pennilenko]

You bring berets up a lot.  You're really not as clever or funny as you think you are.

Ouch, why do you have to be so mean? Seriously, somebody needs to pull out that particular symbolism around here occasionally. Too many of you think that just because you like something that it must be good, and that anybody who disagrees is terrible with bad taste.

Also, I am as clever and as funny as most people here have taste, so there's that. Make of that what you will.

By the way, this is a good game that people should try. They just need to not think about it too hard.

Edit to your Edit: You read into my beret the wrong direction. I don't like bro shooters.

[Rasix]

Anyhow, I'll have to get around to playing this demo, since I just did the whole "watch a video" thing. 

[Yegolev]

I didn't watch the video, as instructed, and I think if I had watched the video first that it would not have had the impact it did.

I'll also say that I don't think this demo is good in the way that I might say something must be played because you're missing out otherwise.  I think it's good because it fucked with my expectations and made me giggle.  I probably also appreciate the work that went into it.

I wouldn't spend a lot of money on it, though.

[Pennilenko]

I wouldn't spend a lot of money on it, though.

Based on the demo, 15 to 20 bucks is the top end for me on purchase price.

[Phildo]

I can't imagine spending more than an hour or two on it, tops, unless there's more involved gameplay.  Clever or not, that would wear me out fast.

[Yegolev]

I forgot to say that instead of Portal, it reminds me of Quantum Conundrum.

[Nonentity]

I really think that everyone who wasn't sold by the demo but was interested to know more should try out the Source mod that can be played for free without having to own any Half-Life games (just have to install Source SDK on steam).

http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-stanley-parable/downloads

I think it paints a better picture of what the narrative in this game will possibly be. The demo is much more directed than the Source mod.

[jth]

Unlocks on Steam in less than two hours, but the price is still a mystery.

Based on the demo, 15 to 20 bucks is the top end for me on purchase price.

Same for me, about 17€ max or wait for it to go on sale.

[schild]

Just came out. $11.99 USD.

Nice.

[Nonentity]

I can safely say that the Stanley Parable game is not the same at all as the mod that came out prior. It is its own beast.

[Rasix]

Is it a beast worth $12?

[Nonentity]

http://www.destructoid.com/review-the-stanley-parable-hd-263731.phtml

Quite the review. And yes, at 12 dollars this game is an absolute steal for being a truly unique piece of entertainment.

[Nebu]

Is this on Steam or where can I get it?

[Nonentity]

Is this on Steam or where can I get it?

http://store.steampowered.com/app/221910/

[Nonentity]

These achievements

[Falconeer]

Not that it matters that much, but any idea on how long is it? I just want to try and assess if I'd have the time to play it now, or it's better for me to wait until I larger gaming window.

[Nonentity]

You can get things out of the game in smaller chunks, based on how it, uh, works. I don't want to say much more than that.

[schild]

This, uh, "game"'s structure is EXCEPTIONAL.

[tazelbain]

I am so confused. I guess that's the point. So this is more than graphic novel with very meta, non-tranditional story?  Because that's what the demo was.

[Nebu]

After an hour, I feel that this 'game' is more like the freshmen I see around campus carrying a Nietzsche book for the sole purpose of being seen with it.  

It's trying too hard to be more than what it is.  I want my $12 back.

[schild]

After an hour, I feel that this 'game' is more like the freshmen I see around campus carrying a Nietzsche book for the sole purpose of being seen with it. 

It's trying too hard to be more than what it is.  I want my $12 back.

I'm surprised you bought it. This is definitely not what "trying too hard" looks like in video games.

See: Double Fine's entire catalog.

[Nebu]

I'm surprised you bought it. This is definitely not what "trying too hard" looks like in video games.

See: Double Fine's entire catalog.

I think we're talking past each other.  Just came off a bit preachy to me. 

 

[schild]

I'm surprised you bought it. This is definitely not what "trying too hard" looks like in video games.

See: Double Fine's entire catalog.

I think we're talking past each other.  Just came off a bit preachy to me. 

We are, absolutely. Being invested in the indie art game universe results in playing a LOT OF REALLY SHITTY STUFF. This is not in that class of game.

[Nebu]

We are, absolutely. Being invested in the indie art game universe results in playing a LOT OF REALLY SHITTY STUFF. This is not in that class of game.

Agreed.  It's very well crafted.  I did appreciate that part.

[jakonovski]

I'm intrigued, but I think I'll watch a Quick Look of this before deciding whether to buy or not.

[Quinton]

I got over 2 solid hours of entertainment out of this, found a whole pile of endings, variations on things, and things that just made me laugh, and I suspect I haven't seen everything yet, but I'm probably close.  Well worth the $12.

Observed endings

Some Favorite Bits

[Yegolev]

Finally, a game that acknowledges and even rewards my willful belligerence.

[Teleku]

OK FINE ILL BY THE FUCKING GAME

But this had better not turn out to be another Gone Home!!!!

[jakonovski]

I can't handle the voice droning on and on, but otherwise this seems okay.

[Bunk]

Finally, a game that acknowledges and even rewards my willful belligerence.

My first efforts to be belligerent did not end well.

[Miasma]

OK FINE ILL BY THE FUCKING GAME

But this had better not turn out to be another Gone Home!!!!

Well it's similar to gone home, there is no fighting or action, just walking.  It's a nice break for people who play way too many games, like most of us here.  I also liked gone home but recognize both of these games are very niche.

Dear Esther, on the other hand, I didn't really care for at all.

[Yegolev]

Finally, a game that acknowledges and even rewards my willful belligerence.

My first efforts to be belligerent did not end well.

God, this game will have to get the 2013 F13 Spoiler Tag Award.  I'm avoiding spoilers inside my spoilers.

[Falconeer]

OK FINE ILL BY THE FUCKING GAME

But this had better not turn out to be another Gone Home!!!!

Gone Home is fantastic.

[Nonentity]

HOT TIPS:

[Teleku]

OK FINE ILL BY THE FUCKING GAME

But this had better not turn out to be another Gone Home!!!!

Well it's similar to gone home, there is no fighting or action, just walking.  It's a nice break for people who play way too many games, like most of us here.  I also liked gone home but recognize both of these games are very niche.

Dear Esther, on the other hand, I didn't really care for at all.

Just to note, I don't have a problem with a walking around exploration visual novel non-game game (as a matter of fact, I really like the idea!).

I was just sort of let down by Gone Home, as I thought it could have been way better.  Or I should say, more interesting.  Going into detail on why I didn't like the story/ending would be a massive spoiler though, so I'll leave it at that for those who haven't played.  I'll also hazard a guess that the story just "wasn't meant for me" judging by the number of other people loved it so much.

But because I love the idea of a visual novel/video game so much, I went ahead an purchased this (though I'll probably play it tomorrow).  I also purchased Dear Escher, which I felt was a let down for almost exactly opposite reasons Gone Home was.