Loading...The Stanley Parable is a unique narrative-driven game that explores themes of choice, free will, and the nature of storytelling in video games. Players control Stanley, an office worker who discovers that all of his coworkers have mysteriously disappeared. As you navigate the office, you’ll encounter various choices that lead to multiple endings, each revealing different aspects of the game’s satirical commentary.
Getting Started
Before diving into the endings, it’s essential to understand the gameplay mechanics. The game primarily revolves around exploration and decision-making. You’ll often encounter a narrator who guides you through the story, providing commentary on your choices.
Basic Controls:
- WASD: Move
- Mouse: Look around
- E: Interact with objects
- R: Restart the current segment
Main Endings
There are several main endings in The Stanley Parable, each with distinct paths and choices. Below are some notable endings and how to achieve them:
1. Freedom Ending
- Path: Follow the narrator’s instructions until you reach the final door.
- Steps:
- Exit the office and go through the double doors.
- Follow the narrator’s guidance to the end.
- Choose to enter the “Freedom” door instead of the “Mind Control Facility.”
- Outcome: Stanley escapes the confines of the office, experiencing a sense of freedom.
2. Mind Control Ending
- Path: Choose to enter the Mind Control Facility.
- Steps:
- Follow the narrator’s instructions after entering the office.
- Head towards the Mind Control Facility when prompted.
- Activate the mind control system.
- Outcome: Stanley is mind-controlled and forced back into the office, ultimately becoming a puppet of the system.
3. Broom Closet Ending
- Path: Simply enter the broom closet and stay inside.
- Steps:
- After leaving Stanley’s office, walk into the broom closet.
- Stay inside for a while to let the narrator comment on your choice.
- Outcome: The narrator provides humorous commentary about your decision to hide in the broom closet, leading to an unexpected and amusing conclusion.
4. Escape Ending
- Path: Make choices to navigate the office and escape successfully.
- Steps:
- Leave the office and go through the first set of doors.
- Follow the path that leads you outside.
- Outcome: Stanley successfully escapes the office but in a different manner compared to the Freedom Ending.
5. The Meeting Room Ending
- Path: Ignore the narrator’s instructions and explore.
- Steps:
- After leaving your office, enter the meeting room when prompted.
- Continue to make choices that defy the narrator’s expectations.
- Outcome: You’ll witness the narrator’s frustration and confusion, leading to a unique commentary on choice and autonomy.
6. Confusion Ending
- Path: Continue to ignore the narrator’s directions.
- Steps:
- Start at the office and continue to take paths that lead to confusing situations.
- The narrator will provide increasingly bizarre commentary.
- Outcome: The ending reveals how the game’s design reacts to non-linear choices, highlighting its self-aware nature.
Additional Endings and Secrets
7. The Baby Game Ending
- Path: Access the Baby Game room.
- Steps:
- Follow the normal path until you reach a room with a baby and a game.
- Outcome: Play a mini-game involving a baby, leading to humorous commentary about gaming conventions.
8. The Serious Ending
- Path: Achieve the “Serious” ending through exploration.
- Steps:
- Complete the narrative several times, ignoring the narrator.
- Outcome: Experience a serious discussion about the game’s themes.
The Stanley Parable offers a rich tapestry of choices and endings that encourages players to explore various paths and question the nature of choice itself. Each ending reveals different facets of the game’s commentary, making it a unique experience every time you play. Don’t hesitate to replay and try different choices, as the humor and insight of the narrator only deepen with each journey through the office. Enjoy the exploration, and remember that every decision can lead to an entirely different outcome!