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The Stanley Parable

  • Video Game
  • 2013
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IMDb RATING
8.4/10
3.6K
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The Stanley Parable (2013)
The Stanley Parable
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SatireComedyFantasyMystery

An omnipotent narrator tries to tell a story about Stanley, a silent office worker who one day discovers that everyone but him has disappeared from the office building. If Stanley tries to d... Read allAn omnipotent narrator tries to tell a story about Stanley, a silent office worker who one day discovers that everyone but him has disappeared from the office building. If Stanley tries to disobey the narrator, interesting things happen.An omnipotent narrator tries to tell a story about Stanley, a silent office worker who one day discovers that everyone but him has disappeared from the office building. If Stanley tries to disobey the narrator, interesting things happen.

  • Director
    • Davey Wreden
  • Writers
    • William Pugh
    • Davey Wreden
  • Stars
    • Kevan Brighting
    • Lesley Staples
    • Aviva Pinchas
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    3.6K
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    • Director
      • Davey Wreden
    • Writers
      • William Pugh
      • Davey Wreden
    • Stars
      • Kevan Brighting
      • Lesley Staples
      • Aviva Pinchas
    • 6User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Kevan Brighting
    • The Narrator
    • (voice)
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    Lesley Staples
    Lesley Staples
    • The Curator
    • (voice)
    Aviva Pinchas
    • Stanley's 'Wife'
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jenny Kuglin
    • Demo Receptionist
    • (voice)
    Davey Wreden
    • 'Eight' voice
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Davey Wreden
    • Writers
      • William Pugh
      • Davey Wreden
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    10baykullanici

    Amazing Humour

    Trying to explain would spoil it, you must play it yourself.
    9Jinxxa_Wolfe

    THE STANLEY PARABLE: Wild & Wonky

    THE STANLEY PARABLE (2013) was a truly fun and hilarious game, though it undoubtedly falls more under the category for comedic walking simulators and visual narrative experiences rather than the expected traditional games. Don't expect typical puzzles and action here. Regardless, it was truly a great experience!

    Stanley is an average office employee that suddenly becomes aware that he is alone in his office building. Meanwhile an omnipotent narrator tries to guide Stanley through the story, but free-will gets in the way and causes crazy outcomes. It's a bit like Ground Hog Day in the sense of it being repetitive but also unpredictable based on the choices you make, however this game's AI is also extremely self-aware and very humorous. The humor is pretty satirical and sarcastic. There's so many hidden aspects to this game. And it was definitely worth the play. Overall, this was a super fun and crazy game! Worth a chance, especially if you enjoy non-traditional gaming, walking simulators and tons of comedy!

    STORY: 9/10 GAMEPLAY: 8/10 GRAPHICS: 7/10 ART DESIGN: 8/10 MUSIC: 8/10 OVERALL RATING: 9.0.
    1backup-50362

    Fun game concept, very creative

    It's a bit overrated, but I can see why people go there - we're starved for original content and this is it. I'm really looking forward to playing the Ultra Deluxe edition if it ever comes out, getting tired of waiting really...

    In any case, this 2013 version of the game is super fun for a few hours. While the commentary on freedom in videogames is shallow, it's better than nothing, and the narrations will keep you company and entertain you as you explore all there is to this game.

    I actually explored a bit too much, I guess, since I found several legit bugs and errors. But hey. As far as indie games go, this is one of the greatest.
    10travinitrav

    Its probably what David Lynch would make if he was into video games.

    You ever been screwed directly in the brain? Thats what it feels like to watch a David Lynch film.

    If video games ever went down that path, they'd probably feel like The Stanley Parable, a dissection of video game tropes and narrative, spun quite well into a fun little walking simulator that also messes with your head more than a quarter gram of LSD. You wander aimlessly, listening to a stranger narrate your every move, except its not aimless, and the narrator is making you do things, and you cant explain it, so you restart, and try another path. Or so you think. And it goes on and on darn near forever until you finally figure out the only way to win is not to play. That's only one of about 40 endings you can find. There's even an achievement for NOT playing the game, because that's the kind of insanity this one is going for.

    Go for a trip, see you in the fall, and don't let the automatic closing door hit your ass on the way out.
    10bilalsyed_786

    Quirky, Smart and absolutely Hilarious

    This is not a game, don't go in expecting copious amounts of balls to the walls action. Instead this is more of an interactive mockumentary about video games ad everyday life. The narrator does an exceptional job of hooking you in and rarely gets boring or repetitive, he is a lot like GladOs from the portal games. Your objective is to either do what you are instructed to or disobey the narrator to try and create your own destiny. The brilliance of the team behind it makes sure each decision or move you make plays out differently and that is the beauty of Stanley Parable. If you wanted to play something that will make you laugh and smile while being true to its form pick up the Stanley parable I guarantee you won't regret it.

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    • Trivia
      The Museum ending, aside from showing off a lot of the game's assets, demonstrates several unused and unimplemented ideas, including further Ask The Narrator trailers (in the vein of the Raphael trailer) and a battleground ending.
    • Quotes

      [if you decide to unplug the phone]

      The Narrator: As Stanley picked up the phone, a white light engulfed him, filling him not just with radiance, but with hope. Hope for a life reunited once- Wait... oh goodness... Stanley, did you just unplug the phone? No, that wasn't supposed to be a choice; how did you do that? You actually... chose incorrectly? I didn't even know that was possible. Let me double check...

      [sound of papers rustling]

      The Narrator: No, it's definitely here, clear as day. Stanley picks up the phone, he's taken to his apartment, where he finds his wife, and the two pledge themselves to one another. Music comes in, fade to white, roll credits. Not picking up the phone is actually somehow an incorrect course of action. How is that even possible? None of these decisions were supposed to mean anything! I don't understand. How on earth are you making meaningful choices? What, did you- Wait a second, did I just see... no, that's not possible. I can't believe it. How had I not noticed it sooner? You're not Stanley. You're a real person. *sigh* I can't believe I was so mistaken. This is why you've been able to make correct and incorrect choices! And to think I've been letting you run around in this game for so long. If you'd made any more wrong choices, you might have negated it entirely! It's as though you've completely ignored even the most basic safety protocol for real world decision-making, or did you not grasp the severity of the situation? Well, I won't have that kind of risk on my watch. I'm going to stop the game for a moment so we can educate you properly on safe decision-making in the real world. Please observe this helpful instructional video.

    • Crazy credits
      Flickr Photo Credits: -Nature Wallpaper by Tiltti -Un des Chemins de Terre Battue by Stephane Mignon -Summit Mountain by Loco Steve -The Ocean and Colors of Dusk by Waqas Mustafeez -The Hieght of Delight by Muzaffar Mukhari -Colors of the Sea - Blue by Marcusrg -Snow Mountains by tab2_dawa
    • Connections
      Featured in Video Games Awesome!: The Stanley Parable Is AWESOME! (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      The Floating World
      By Siddhartha Roy (as Siddhartha Barhnoorn)

      [from Pillars of Light]

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      • October 17, 2013 (United States)
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    • Also known as
      • The Stanley Parable: High-definition remake
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