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Gaming The Stanley Parable Review

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Meanmotion, 18 Oct 2013.

  1. Meanmotion

    Meanmotion bleh Moderator

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  2. SchizoFrog

    SchizoFrog What's a Dremel?

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    Both the demo and the game are available through Steam with the demo being free and the game currently having a 20% discount to make it only £7.99 (was £9.99).
     
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  3. wolfticket

    wolfticket Downwind from the bloodhounds

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    I actually stopped reading the review after the first line :)

    I've played the demo and watched a play through of the original mod, but want to come at the full game fresh.
     
  4. Somer_Himpson

    Somer_Himpson What's a Dremel?

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    Sounds ass
     
  5. DriftCarl

    DriftCarl Minimodder

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    OK after reading this review I went and got the demo. Honestly I don't get it. The narrator is witty and funny sometimes, but either they didn't get the feel for the game through the demo or the demo is a good representation of the game and I don't understand it.
    The review mentioned choice, I didn't see any in the demo except staying in a room for a little longer pushing 8.
     
  6. faugusztin

    faugusztin I *am* the guy with two left hands

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    In demo there is no choice. In game it is all about the choice. And consequences of those choice(s). Still, the demo is a good representation of the game - it the narrator, Stanley (you) and the enviroment.
     
  7. wafflesomd

    wafflesomd What's a Dremel?

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    In before people with no imagination have the game go way above their heads....

    Oh looks like I'm too late.
     
  8. oasked

    oasked Stuck in (better) mud

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    Thanks for the heads-up - I enjoyed the demo, I still won't be buying the game though.

    It was an amusing way to spend half-an-hour. :)
     
  9. DriftCarl

    DriftCarl Minimodder

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    I watched a stream of the game yesterday. The demo is not a good representation of the game as I suspected.
     
  10. Nutyy

    Nutyy Widden Palettes

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    Eight, eight, eight, 8.

    The review was 8/10

    8.

    I'm enjoying the full game and yes there is lots of choice.

    I really only posted this as an excuse to spam eight. 8. 88888888!!!!
     
  11. faugusztin

    faugusztin I *am* the guy with two left hands

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    Nah, 430. And new age music :).
     
  12. Saivert

    Saivert Minimodder

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    This guy deserve some money regardless of what you think of they game. I would have donated money if he didn't actually sell the game. We need more of this.
     
  13. mrbens

    mrbens What's a Dremel?

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    It should be called The Desmond Parable!
     
  14. Bokonist

    Bokonist What's a Dremel?

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    Played the Mod and absolutely loved it, very clever. Played the demo the other day and I thought it was great too, but there are references to the original mod and to the pre-release trailers as well, emotion-boothes anyone? Anyway I bought it for £7.99 on steam and felt a little guilty about not paying full price. I have a day off work tomorrow and I'm looking forward to a couple of play-throughs.
     
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