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82Highly Rated
2hMain Story
2015Released
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Deal Verdict
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Price History
The current price of $9.99 is $1.15 above the 7-day low of $8.84.
- 7-day low
$8.84
- 30-day low
$8.84
- All-time low
$4.99
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Lowest Recorded Offers
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$4.99
- Steam
$9.99
Ratings
82
Highly Rated
Across critics and players| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
 OpenCritic | 73 / 100 |
 Steam | Very Positive 14,982 reviews |
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 Eurogamer | Essential |
|---|---|
Game Informer | 8 / 10.0 |
GameSpot | 8 / 10 |
 IGN | 8 / 10.0 |
 PC Gamer | 69 / 100 |
About
The Beginner's Guide is an Indie and Adventure video game developed by Everything Unlimited Ltd. and published by Everything Unlimited Ltd. It was released on October 1, 2015. The game has a single-player mode. The Beginner's Guide tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand. It lasts about an hour and a half and does not have traditional mechanics or goals or objectives. The main story takes approximately two hours to complete, while playing through the main story and extras will take around two hours. A completionist playthrough will also take about two hours.
Details
- Platforms
- Release Date
10/1/2015
- Developers
- Publishers
System Requirements
CPU3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher)
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsVideo card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Intel Express graphics card).
Storage4 GB available space
OS<u>Mac OS X 10.8 or higher required</u>
CPU3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher)
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsATI Radeon 2400 or higher / NVIDIA 8600M or higher
Storage4 GB available space
OSUbuntu 12.04
CPUDual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsnVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1
Storage4 GB available space
How Long To Beat
- Main Story
- 2 Hours
- Main Story + Extra
- 2 Hours
- Completionist
- 2 Hours
Supported Languages
Interface
Audio
English
✓
✓
French
✓
German
✓
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Spanish - Spain
✓
Russian
✓
Steam Stats
Steam Deck
PlayableOwners
500,000 - 1,000,000
The Beginner's Guide Critic Reviews and Review Scores
EurogamerJeffrey Matulef
The second game from the creator of The Stanley Parable is an intensely personal character study and one of the most daring games in years.
IGNLucy O'Brien
8
The Beginner's Guide poses a number of academic questions around the nature of choice, interactivity, and creativity. While it offers no firm answers, it's one of the most thought-provoking and ultimately disarming interactive experiences I've had all year, and one I won't easily shake off.
PC GamerTyler Wilde
69
A peculiar experience that's personal, sincere, and full of questions to unpack, though it asks them far too bluntly.
Game InformerJeff Marchiafava
8
Filling your head with questions that have no easy answers, The Beginner's Guide is confusing, thought-provoking, and unlike anything you've ever played.
GameSpotEdmond Tran
8
The Beginner's Guide is a fascinating journey into the thoughts and processes involved in the creation of a video game, and the people that make them.
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The Beginner's Guide Patch Notes And Updates
The Beginner's Guide Buying and Gameplay FAQs
Price & Deals FAQs
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At the moment, The Beginner's Guide is not on sale. Check back soon or watch for seasonal discounts.
How much does The Beginner's Guide cost?
Right now, you can buy The Beginner's Guide for as low as $9.99, depending on the store and platform.
Is The Beginner's Guide on Xbox Game Pass?
No, The Beginner's Guide is not currently on Xbox Game Pass. The cheapest way to play is to buy it as low as $9.99, depending on the store and platform.
How much is The Beginner's Guide on Steam?
On Steam, The Beginner's Guide is listed at $9.99 (MSRP $9.99).
What is the historical lowest price for The Beginner's Guide?
The lowest recorded price for The Beginner's Guide is $4.99, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is The Beginner's Guide available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
The Beginner's Guide is available on PC.
Gameplay FAQs
Is The Beginner's Guide single-player only?
The Beginner's Guide is primarily a single-player experience.
Game Stats FAQs
How long does it take to beat The Beginner's Guide?
The main story takes around 2 hours, while a completionist run averages 2 hours.
When did The Beginner's Guide release?
The Beginner's Guide launched on October 1, 2015.
How much free space do I need for The Beginner's Guide?
The game requires at least 4 GB of free space.
DLC & Content FAQs
Does The Beginner's Guide have DLC?
Yes. The Beginner's Guide has at least 1 DLC. This includes The Beginner's Guide Soundtrack.