The Beginner's Guide

1. aditya1101

   Oct 5, 2017

   10

   As someone who's played a lot of games, I really loved this opportunity to see into the mind of an actual game developer and understand someAs someone who's played a lot of games, I really loved this opportunity to see into the mind of an actual game developer and understand some of the pressures that they feel. I absolutely adore the way that this game was presented - it really highlights the benefits of video games as a medium for interactive storytelling.… Expand

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2. Jalandar

   Oct 8, 2015

   10

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all : I'm writing this review, cause I haven't seen any similar to this one, and I think my point of view is worth a second of your attention as well.
   Here we go. You are the player.
   Its that simple.
   Forget about Dave, think about you. Think about modern gaming. Why are YOU there and what do YOU expect. First time it did occur to me was the tv faces asking me how it was before.
   Well, yep, they were only shapes of triangles and squares, but it did work. How to left the prison, how to get out?
   Returning puzzle, to go out and yet advance, u need to look at things behind you, and proceed. It's not about being stuck in the past. It's showing the way to move forward, but with accepting the heritage of games. It was never about graphics and pointless grind, it was always about ideas. Thats why u get this cleaning section in the game. Isn't that what WoW has become, and other MMORPGS followed? Brings this, get this there, kill this in this amount, rinse, repeat.
   Thats also why, I think, we get this prison section of this game.
   Games changes but prison remains. Whatever u decide doesn't matter, as game won't think about your answer, it will just launch convenient script. U may see 100 variables = games, but the point in all of them is the same - your actions doesn't matter, cause there's a scripted story and u will follow it, no matter if u want. That's the prison.
   Now, remember this colorful picture? Yes, from a distance it was beautiful, and u wanted to go near it to see it in all its glory. That's today games for you. You come closer, and what u see? Well, just dots. Colorful, but mundane dots. Cheers.… Expand

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4. LucasZL

   Oct 3, 2015

   10

   So finally it's here. The next game from the Stanley Parable developer. I really loved Stanley Parable so I was very excited about this one.So finally it's here. The next game from the Stanley Parable developer. I really loved Stanley Parable so I was very excited about this one. First of all I am a game developer by myself, so the idea of making a game about a game dev is cool to me. I personally think the story of the game is great and it's true that you don't have to do anything by yourself but to me that's no problem. The only problem of the game is: you have to like it. And this is not a game like any other game, so you can't say "I like game xy so I will like this one too". You just have to try it by yourself. No rating on this site will help you. I read some of the bad reviews they all say "save your money". But you shouldn't. Whether you like the game in the end or not in my opinion it's worth a try.
   And to all who say, people who like this game will say this game is misunderstood: no it isn't it's just not for you!… Expand

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5. Knucklesfan

   Mar 19, 2018

   8

   This game is heavy on narrative, it requires the audience to be paying attention and to think, most people will find it boring if they expectThis game is heavy on narrative, it requires the audience to be paying attention and to think, most people will find it boring if they expect humour, mechanics and action. It is short and not worth the money in my opinion, so why did I rank it so high? Because if you get it for a cheap price this game will pull you in and hook you for the whole hour and a half it offers.… Expand

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6. BasilZero

   Aug 12, 2017

   7

   Game: The Beginner's Guide
   Genre: Adventure
   Publisher/Developer: Everything Unlimited Ltd. System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 70/100 ValueGame: The Beginner's Guide
   Genre: Adventure
   Publisher/Developer: Everything Unlimited Ltd.
   System: Steam (PC)
   Total Score: 70/100
   Value Score: 7.0/10
   
   • Story: 7/10
   • Characters: 7/10
   • GamePlay: 7/10
   • Graphics: 7/10
   • Sound: 10/10
   • Music: 6/10
   • Length: 5/10
   • Replay Value: 5/10
   • Player Value: 6/10
   
   Pros
   +Great Narration and well told story
   +Design of the game was well made
   +Chapter Select lets you select chapters (once you started one) whenever you want for replay value
   
   Cons
   -Very short and simple
   -Its like your practically watching a movie or listening to audio, not much gameplay or choice
   -Visuals use early levels of source engine, not the best looking game… Expand

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7. zeig

   Nov 28, 2015

   5

   If you haven't played The Stanley Parable, play that instead; it's the better game of this genre.
   
   If you have played it, The Beginner'sIf you haven't played The Stanley Parable, play that instead; it's the better game of this genre.
   
   If you have played it, The Beginner's Guide is what you would get if you made one of the branches in The Stanley Parable 90 minutes long. You're playing a story, and not a very interactive one. It's mildly intriguing for a bit, but the premise winds up wearing thin by the end.… Expand

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8. Calamity_Jones

   Jan 18, 2021

   0

   Boring overhyped garbage. The game might be original and creative, but that does not automatically make it good.

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