The Beginner's Guide

i have no words, only my heart can tell

this is the very first game on steam that really got me into this story telling games. beautifully written, compelling and still interactable. the ending isnt what youd think it would be and its so much more. :)

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS DONT READ FIRST GO PLAY THE GAME NOW!!!!! I can't get that first prison out of my head. I visited Kilmainham Gaol sometime ago and while playing it's all I could think about that first area with the open roof, the little space outside, the smaller rooms at the end with their wooden floors. I wonder if that was an influence I'll never really know.

I did enjoy this game. I thought it was a cool experience to have. I do agree with a few of the reviews I have seen in that this is more of an experience rather than a game, but honestly, those are some of my favourites. If you are looking for something that isn't an experience, this may not be for you. I found it thought provoking, and I had to sit with it for a bit. I saw some people say it didn't really resonate with them, which is fair, but I think it did for me. I'd recommend to those who enjoy gameplay as a storytelling medium, and I would recommend going in blind if you end up playing, as that definitely made the experience better for me

Played this back in 2016 and just watched someone else play it today, a decade later. It was incredibly memorable and I was worried a fresh perspective might taint my nostalgia. Indeed, the second time around I thought the narrator self-important and assuming. Interestingly, that's to the game's credit. Fantastic short story.

This is genuinely one of the greatest games I've ever played. I never thought a game that felt so simple and abstract (at first) would have such an affect on me and how I viewed pretty much everything. This game is a must play and I would recommend it to literally anyone.