Spoiler-Free Review: The Stanley Parable

post by Zvi · 2020-09-24T14:40:01.655Z · LW · GW · 4 comments

At Ben Pace’s recommendation, I recently played The Stanley Parable. Ben considers the game Tier 1.5. On reflection I consider this Tier 2. If you can spare the $15 for a short game, it’s Worth It to play.

If there’s one game I’ve played that needs to be played blind, this is it, so that’s all I’ll say.

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comment by Kaj_Sotala · 2020-09-24T18:12:23.948Z · LW(p) · GW(p)

I agree both with the recommendation to play, and that it needs to be experienced with as little beforehand information as possible.

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comment by willbradshaw · 2020-09-25T12:39:35.081Z · LW(p) · GW(p)

Worth noting that there's a new expanded version coming out next(?) year.

Not sure how that should affect first-time players, but I'm delaying a replay until it comes out.

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comment by Alexei · 2020-09-25T17:35:06.352Z · LW(p) · GW(p)

One of the most memorable gaming experiences for sure.