- Publisher: Davey Wreden , Everything Unlimited Ltd.
- Release Date: Oct 1, 2015

- Summary: The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.
- Developer: Davey Wreden
- Genre(s): Adventure, General
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 24 out of 35
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Mixed: 7 out of 35
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Negative: 4 out of 35
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Oct 8, 2015Few game developers have ever ventured such an open-hearted project about human frailty – and knocked it out of orbit.
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Oct 1, 2015I cant recommend this game enough simply for the experience of a totally unique game unrivalled in the games from the past, present and future. A must buy for those wanting an emotional connection to the developers themselves.
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Oct 12, 2015The true challenge of The Beginner’s Guide is understanding it in its entirety.
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Oct 1, 2015The Beginner's Guide addresses a lot of heavy issues in its 90-minute journey: Depression, loneliness, self-doubt, and the need for validation are but a few of the topics touched upon. Despite the inherent veil of fiction, Wreden's narration is well-written and feels honest.
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Oct 11, 2015It’s easy to have mixed thoughts about The Beginner’s Guide, but as a game that aims to make you think, it does accomplish this goal.
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Oct 26, 2015This is a nice way to tell an interactive story, and even though not everyone will grow fond of it, it's worth a try.
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Oct 4, 2015It sensationalizes the concepts of the misunderstood creator and the misguided audience and begs pity from the latter.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 55 out of 98
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Mixed: 19 out of 98
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Negative: 24 out of 98
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Oct 5, 2017
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Oct 8, 2015This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Nov 28, 2015
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Jan 18, 2021Boring overhyped garbage. The game might be original and creative, but that does not automatically make it good.
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