The Beginner's Guide

October 1, 2015 Everything Unlimited Ltd. Everything Unlimited Ltd., Klei Entertainment
Adventure Indie
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A metafictional account of Davey Wreden, creator of the Stanley Parable (2013), who takes the player through the games of his old friend, Coda, while giving his commentary and interpretations of them, in order to understand why he makes the bizarre, often melancholic games that he makes, and decipher Coda's personality and inner struggles.
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Total Score
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Release Date October 1, 2015
Developer Everything Unlimited Ltd.
Publisher Everything Unlimited Ltd., Klei Entertainment
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person
Themes Comedy, Drama
The Beginner's Guide

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