The Stanley Parable (game review)

The Stanley Parable, created by Davey Wreden, is a short yet stunning Half-Life 2 mod that investigates such ideas as freedom, control and storytelling through witty narration and a complex, branching narrative. I highly recommend this clever, experimental mod, and I look forward to the remake Wreden is currently developing.

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• The Stanley Parable
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• existentialism
• player character
• deconstruction
• Half-Life 2
• Source (game Engine)
• life
• video games

[deadagain33]

6 differen't endings, a good way to spend an hour. "why can't you see your feet when you look down" :D Even the narrator had a narrator, a thought provoking game.

[frostclan19]

I have to commend you on this video, the music and editing are perfect. Great work Quantum Joker

[deadagain33]

I like (free!) half life mods, and find myself without great periods of time to game, so this sounds right up my street- just installed desura- Thanks for the Review!

[Cakebread2]

Wow, what an awesome discussion! Thanks for taking such a thorough look at the game!

(and to be totally honest, I never even thought about the different screens representing different levels in a game. Maybe you're a better writer than I :P)

[antichristeileen]

looks good

[buc555]

Spike want that game!

[Zoselltoy]

Good game, too bad its so short.

[AFMatthews321]

excellent! I'll have to check this out, nice review and interesting insights.