Review: The Beginner’s Guide (DarkZero)
Ruben Circelli: "From the mind of Davey Wreden, widely known for his work on the fantastic Stanley Parable, comes a new tale of interactive fiction. Mr. Wreden has made himself known for his ability to subvert expectation, over and over, and just when you think you know what’s to come, to have an almost literary depth make itself manifest. In this sense, The Beginner’s Guide does not disappoint. For those familiar with The Stanley Parable, the ‘expectation’ might be Wreden’s wry sense humor suited to a Portal type universe would pervade the work – this is not the case. With The Beginner’s Guide, there is an enormous tonal shift from the lighthearted to the stark; witticisms are replaced with an honest, genuine look at creation, depression, and friendship, and the bearings of these concepts on happiness."
