Parallel (2022)

This is a very unique game and unlike the ones I usually play. I'm an older gamer and am not good at shooter games. The game is beautiful, masterful graphics, method and design. You start as a lost soul and progress through the game by solving puzzles, quests and doing a bit of battle with some interesting opponents. There are a few decision points which lead you down a different path and alter your character to interact with the "world". You can die - which is a little frustrating but can be overcome with a hard save at the crux points. The character can be enhanced through various quests associated with the decision points. Gaining enhancements will give you an edge with the "battles". All in all it is a bit mind bending. Parallel is a hidden gem. Strange that it is not better known.

The translation is rough and the movement feels stiff, but Parallel has enough charm and character to make up for its flaws. Fun voice acting, varied level aesthetics, wacky ACE Team-esque creature designs, and, best of all, a free form approach to level design with very few invisible walls, encouraging you to get creative with your platforming and exploration later in the game. The game starts slow, but it really comes into its own once you get a body.

I loved this game and I not only completed it all the way through but I also got others to buy it too haha. Full video review here: https://youtu.be/skyF6TJomjk

Parallel, developed and published by Rodrigo Banzato, stands as a clear example of an indie project driven by vision rather than convention. From the outset, the game places players in a strange, unfamiliar world that feels disconnected from ordinary logic, emphasizing mystery over explanation. Rather than guiding the player through a structured introduction, it allows curiosity to take the lead, encouraging exploration and interpretation. This approach immediately sets the tone for an experience that is less about traditional progression and more about discovery, atmosphere, and personal engagement with the world. One of the defining features of Parallel is its strong emphasis on choice and consequence. The game attempts to simulate a chain reaction effect, where even seemingly small decisions can lead to meaningful shifts in the narrative and environment. This gives the experience a sense of unpredictability that keeps players invested, as outcomes are not always obvious or immediate. It also adds replay value, since different decisions can open up new scenarios, interactions, or endings. While not every branching path feels equally developed, the intent to create a responsive w…

Fun game, but last time I waited this long for a game to load it ended with R Tape loading error, 0:1

After 7 hours play i got in a cave with monkeys. Most frustrating how to get out. Not my kind of gameplay.