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ALL HAIL THE BUCKET
Basado el narrador
in the museum ending, it's mentioned how the developers scrapped the fps/alien ending because they thought it was too jokey, and yet 10 years later we have ultra deluxe, which gives nearly every ending in the original game alternative dialogue that revolves entirely around the fact the player is carrying a bucket
developed a fear of desk jobs from this game, thanks narrator.
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I have a confession to make…
I really wanted to love this game. On paper, this should be my shit: fourth-wall breaks, meta-commentary on player’s agency, existentialism, claustrophobic setting, and lots and lots of dark humor. However, certain things went wrong and ultimately distracted me from experiencing this game to its full potential.
Number one: I was under the impression that the game’s updated re-release version would be a great place for me to start. Silly me, I didn’t even research or ask some opinions on whether or not this is a good idea. Some endings made me feel left out because they referenced things that were once part of the original game (ex. the “bottom of the mind room control” ending and how there’s supposed to be a glitch there). That's fine, I guess. But, as soon as I unlocked and played the new content level, part of me regretted that I even touched this version first because most of its humor relied heavily on your original game experience. Though to be fair, I did play it first because the ultra-deluxe lets you experience it before you unlock the new content level, but going from there to here was honestly a jarring experience.
Number two, I used a guide (stupid me, I know. this was completely my fault because I wanted to know if I missed out on some paths) so that took away the fun since, after all, this game is about the nature of choice and predestination.
Also, I heard they changed the “Games'' ending in this version. The original game featured Minecraft and Portal, while they changed here into Firewatch and Rocket League, which was a bummer because the original game’s ending sounds more exciting.
Ultimately, this was fun until it eventually bored me out after an hour. Still funny though.
Favorite (Non-Bucket) Ending: Not Stanley
Favorite (Bucket) Ending: Confusion
New Content Ending: Skip Button
I really wanted to love this game. On paper, this should be my shit: fourth-wall breaks, meta-commentary on player’s agency, existentialism, claustrophobic setting, and lots and lots of dark humor. However, certain things went wrong and ultimately distracted me from experiencing this game to its full potential.
Number one: I was under the impression that the game’s updated re-release version would be a great place for me to start. Silly me, I didn’t even research or ask some opinions on whether or not this is a good idea. Some endings made me feel left out because they referenced things that were once part of the original game (ex. the “bottom of the mind room control” ending and how there’s supposed to be a glitch there). That's fine, I guess. But, as soon as I unlocked and played the new content level, part of me regretted that I even touched this version first because most of its humor relied heavily on your original game experience. Though to be fair, I did play it first because the ultra-deluxe lets you experience it before you unlock the new content level, but going from there to here was honestly a jarring experience.
Number two, I used a guide (stupid me, I know. this was completely my fault because I wanted to know if I missed out on some paths) so that took away the fun since, after all, this game is about the nature of choice and predestination.
Also, I heard they changed the “Games'' ending in this version. The original game featured Minecraft and Portal, while they changed here into Firewatch and Rocket League, which was a bummer because the original game’s ending sounds more exciting.
Ultimately, this was fun until it eventually bored me out after an hour. Still funny though.
Favorite (Non-Bucket) Ending: Not Stanley
Favorite (Bucket) Ending: Confusion
New Content Ending: Skip Button
it was silly
This game consistently succeeds at being funny, in both the old and new content. The new content adeptly commentates on the nature of sequels. I 100%'ed this and have no regrets.
This isn't an easy game to review, because it is completely different to other games.
All you really need to know is that it is a comedic walking simulator where your choice somewhat matters.
To those wondering whether to get this one or the old one, it is probably better to get this one. This one is essentially just the old one with MORE CONTENT, so think of it like DLC (if the DLC was the same size as the normal game).
To those who have played the old one, I think it is definitely still worth playing this one. There are lots of jokes and things to enjoy specifically if you played the old game.
Anyway... see you in ten years!
All you really need to know is that it is a comedic walking simulator where your choice somewhat matters.
To those wondering whether to get this one or the old one, it is probably better to get this one. This one is essentially just the old one with MORE CONTENT, so think of it like DLC (if the DLC was the same size as the normal game).
To those who have played the old one, I think it is definitely still worth playing this one. There are lots of jokes and things to enjoy specifically if you played the old game.
Anyway... see you in ten years!
The Stanley Parable is one of the most unique games I have ever played. It's so bizarre in its nature, goofy, yet serious to a scary degree.
The Stanley Parable can make you laugh over the silliest jokes in one moment, only to make you consider profound questions of game design in the next. And yet it barely qualifies as a game. You mostly just walk around through what appears to be a boring office. Nevertheless, it achieves to be one of the most memorable and weird games I have ever played.
The Ultra Deluxe content fits right in with the rest of the game with plenty of weird new scenarios. It's clearly the definitive way to play the game.
The Stanley Parable can make you laugh over the silliest jokes in one moment, only to make you consider profound questions of game design in the next. And yet it barely qualifies as a game. You mostly just walk around through what appears to be a boring office. Nevertheless, it achieves to be one of the most memorable and weird games I have ever played.
The Ultra Deluxe content fits right in with the rest of the game with plenty of weird new scenarios. It's clearly the definitive way to play the game.
it's the first one but with extra content so it's good.
some of the routes in this game get a little too long with the dialogues but it's still fun.
some of the routes in this game get a little too long with the dialogues but it's still fun.
I had a good amount of fun playing this, the new content was funny and held the same humor as the original. Only complaint is its a bit hard to tell when you are going towards a new ending since its been a while since I played the original. Otherwise it was a great upgrade to the original.
One of the most intelligent and hilarious games ever made. I love when you think it’s a dumb walking simulator but then it gets interesting and it makes fun of you for thinking it was just gonna be a walking simulator but it actually is. Love this greasy game.
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The original was an incredible experience that left quite the impression on me, this expansion/rerelease adds plenty more to see, more meta narrative jokes and more game commentary. If you've never played the original, just get this one and enjoy.
The gameplay is nothing short of a walking simulator but it is VERY SURREAL, like, VERY VERY SURREAL. And the narrator does a good job enforcing that.
This game is just so stunning like everything you do changes something it feels like there are no barriers. there are so many endings and like everything you do actually does something. Its just a really well made game.
Todavía he jugado solo una o dos horas, pero a un juego que hace lo que ya he visto que hace no puedo ponerle menos de cinco estrellas
Incredible writing and hilarious humor, the old man is the best narrator ever
Very original and clever. I really have no idea if I'm done with this game, or if this game even supports the concept of done. But I found several endings, including a few that were quite clever, and at least one that was quite beautiful, and I managed to get some of the new endings from the new release. I think I have a little bit of completionist's remorse over not getting all of the endings, but I feel ok parting ways now with this strange, beautiful game.
I'm glad the game is ported to a bunch of other systems now but the new content isn't enough to justify a purchase if you've already played the game before. Recommended if you never played Stanley, not recommended if you have.
A lot of people aren't aware that the Stanley Parable itself is a sequel to itself, so they decided to do that again, despite being nearly a decade out from themselves. How did they do it? How are they still making me laugh?
wish i could press the jim button more
bom.
I didn't actually play it, I watched my brother play though it.
Never played the original or the 2013 standalone but have very quickly become obsessed. Super witty and engrossing and a little anxiety-inducing? Tons of fun, especially with a group of drunk friends.
E então stanley deu 2 estrelas para The Stanley Parable
Sla, a fisolofia do jogo é mto boa
Sla, a fisolofia do jogo é mto boa
Juego al que siempre le tuve ganas y nunca llegue a jugar por la pereza de sentarme en el PC. La espera ha merecido la pena. Ahora la voz del narrador se me ha quedado grabada para siempre
Essa versão do jogo tem alguns conteúdos extras mas o game em geral é ótimo e engraçado, eu não me arrependo de gastar horas fazendo rotas alternativas.
How do you improve the Stanley Parable? By basically doubling the content
i won't say anything about this game. not because it's bad, but because you should absolutely play it for yourself!
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