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The Beginner's Guide (2015)

Everything Unlimited Ltd.

Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows)

3.98 from 752 ratings

2269 members have it in their collection · 8 playing now · 819 backlogged · 221 wish listed

How long? Main story 2h · with extras 2h · 100% 2h (from 38 logged playthroughs)

A metafictional account of Davey Wreden, creator of the Stanley Parable (2013), who takes the player through the games of his old friend, Coda, while giving his commentary and interpretations of them, in order to understand why he makes the bizarre, often melancholic games that he makes, and decipher Coda's personality and inner struggles.
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Details

Developers
Everything Unlimited Ltd.
Publishers
Everything Unlimited Ltd., Klei Entertainment
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Themes
Comedy, Drama
Steam
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Release dates

  • Oct 01, 2015 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
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Rating distribution

5 stars
276
4 stars
270
3 stars
139
2 stars
51
1 star
16
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Community All Reviews Statuses

trayson

Status trayson Apr 3, 2020

i would say i love this kinda stuff on surface, but in practice this was a big meh for me

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spigelwii

Status spigelwii Jun 30, 2017

The Beginner's Guide is a difficult game to play because of the emotions it stirs up in me. I'm not sure I'll ever play it again, but the narrative was very strong, even if the intent behind the game's existence is a little too personal.

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