The Beginner's Guide (2015)

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.

Release date

October 1, 2015

Genres

Adventure, Indie

Developer

Everything Unlimited Ltd.

Publisher

Everything Unlimited Ltd., Klei Entertainment

Metacritic Metascore: 76.

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