Palallel

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Palallel is a multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by GoatApe and was released on May 27, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Palallel" is a 2D puzzle platformer for two players where each player has their own hidden level, featuring unique objects and mechanisms. Communication and cooperation are key as players must exchange objects and trigger mechanisms on their sides to help their partner progress. With a focus on problem-solving and teamwork, players will need to efficiently communicate to beat all levels and solve puzzles while never being able to see or interact with each other directly.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Palallel offers a unique co-op experience where communication is key, as players interact in asymmetrical rooms without seeing each other's screens.
The game features a charming 'chalkboard' aesthetic and a large amount of content, with 144 levels that provide a satisfying challenge for players.
Overall, the game is well-designed, fun to play with friends, and offers great value for its price, making it highly recommended for puzzle game enthusiasts.

Some levels can be frustrating due to platforming challenges that may feel poorly executed, leading to moments of confusion and difficulty.
There are occasional bugs that can cause soft locks or make puzzles harder to complete, which can detract from the overall experience.
The asynchronous gameplay can complicate communication, making it difficult to explain certain puzzles or coordinate precise timing.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game features a charming "chalkboard" aesthetic that players find enjoyable and visually appealing, complemented by simple controls. Despite its playful appearance, the graphics contribute to a competitive atmosphere that can lead to intense gameplay and potential conflicts among friends.
- “A wonderful aesthetic and simple controls.”
- “We found the 'chalkboard' aesthetic to be fun, and were surprised to find that we could see nothing of the other player's screen.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable, with most puzzles being easy and only a few levels feeling tedious. While some levels may lack excitement, the overall experience remains enjoyable, with minimal technical issues reported.
- “The puzzles are on the easier end of the spectrum and some levels are more tedious than fun.”
- “Some levels are more tedious than fun, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The grinding aspect can feel repetitive and less engaging over time.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's clever concepts and find the chaotic physics levels to be particularly hilarious, contributing to an overall humorous experience.
- “We found the concepts presented by the game to be clever, and the chaotic physics levels (can be seen at :31 into the first game trailer) to be hilarious.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Gameplay is marred by frustrating mechanics and partner AI, leading to significant infighting and dissatisfaction during play sessions.
- “Instead, it brought us many hours of infighting due to my partner's stupidity and lack of mechanics.”