“All of his co-workers were gone, what could it mean?  Stanley had decided to go to the meeting room, perhaps he had missed a memo.” These are the first words you’ll hear and ironically, you’ll be hearing them more than once.  “The Stanley Parable”, an adventure game that is unlike any other I’ve experienced, is rather difficult to explain.  You’ll take on the role of Stanley, and while your adventure begins the same every time, your choices will determine how the story ends.  Think of it as a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, something that you kids of the eighties and nineties can relate to.  It also bears a resemblance to “Portal” and “Anti-Chamber”, but without the mind-bending puzzles and with heavier emphasis on the narrative.  Before we explore the game any further, I’d like to quickly thank Davey Wreden from Galactic Cafe for providing me with a free press copy.

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