ParaLily

About

ParaLily is a single player platformer game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by Luna Wolf Studios and was released on November 9, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

ParaLily is one little girl’s adventure to retrieve her dear stuffed dinosaur Patches, who in the middle of the night sprung to life and took off through a mysterious door. This strange journey will take Lily through a set of dangerous and terrifying parallel universes, as she attempts to retrieve her little stuffed runaway. Lily can shift between the parallel universes at will; which will help he…

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

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Unique and well-executed dimension-switching mechanic that adds depth to platforming and puzzles.
Charming and atmospheric art style combined with a creepy and engaging ambiance.
Level design offers a variety of challenges with multiple paths, balancing difficulty and fun.

Input issues such as input drop and screen scrolling problems can make some sections frustrating.
Difficulty curve may be steep, causing some players to struggle and stop progressing early.
Visibility in certain levels is limited, requiring trial-and-error which can be hectic under time pressure.

graphics
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The graphics are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, combining adorable and creepy elements that create a captivating and eerie atmosphere. The level design and visual aesthetics enhance the overall experience, making the game both visually appealing and engaging.
- “I personally love the art style and the enemies were creepy!”
- “The artwork is adorable and horrifying with creatures that genuinely made my skin crawl.”
- “I thought this to be a really good game with nice interesting graphics and challenging gameplay.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is engaging and responsive, featuring a well-executed dimension jumping mechanic that adds depth and challenge. Despite being an early chapter, it shows strong potential for further development, complemented by appealing graphics and immersive sound design.
- “Even with this being the first chapter of a story, it already shows a lot of promise with where it could go if it gets to expand upon the existing mechanics.”
- “The dimension jumping mechanic is well done.”
- “This game is a delight, it features gorgeous art, incredible ambiance in the sounds and the gameplay is incredibly satisfying and responsive.”
story
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The story begins intriguingly with a young girl following her stuffed dinosaur friend into a dream-like world, showcasing creative mechanics like shifting between different visual planes. Although only the first chapter, it demonstrates strong potential for further development and expansion.
- “Chapter 1 was the start to an interesting story about a little girl following her friend (a small, stuffed dinosaur) into a dream-like world in which she can shift between the foreground, mid-ground, and background.”
- “Even with this being the first chapter of a story, it already shows a lot of promise with where it could go if it gets to expand upon the existing mechanics.”
atmosphere
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The game offers an amazing and unique atmosphere marked by tense, nail-biting platforming and a clever dimension-shifting mechanic, creating a highly engaging and challenging experience.
- “Atmospheric, nail-biting platforming and tense moments, with a clever dimension-shifting twist. Paralily, even in this short form, offers a lot of challenge for those who are willing to try.”
- “An amazing atmosphere with each shift in universes, this platformer is unlike any I've ever played.”
music
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Users praise the music for its quality and artistic contribution, highlighting it as a strong and positive aspect of the game.
- “The art and music are really good as well.”