Parallyzed
- April 19, 2017
- Koreez
Get on SteamA frantic adventure platformer - control twin sisters at the same time as they navigate intense, hand-crafted parallel worlds!
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a pleasant soundtrack that enhances the experience.
- The character swapping mechanic is engaging and requires multitasking, making the gameplay challenging and fun.
- The story is heartfelt and adds depth to the gameplay, providing a unique experience for players.
- The game is often misclassified as an adventure platformer, leading to confusion about its actual running mechanics.
- The soundtrack can become repetitive over time, detracting from the overall experience.
- Some players have reported issues with hit detection, leading to frustrating deaths during gameplay.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fun and simple mechanics, focusing on exploration, puzzle-solving, and character swapping in a running game format. While the character swapping adds an interesting layer, it can be visually challenging due to the distance between characters. Overall, the game offers a variety of running mechanics, though players may find the transition from tutorials to the main game somewhat difficult.
“The gameplay is fun and simple.”
“An adventure game is based on gameplay that heavily involves exploration and puzzle solving.”
“This game can cause crossed eyes, yet it's the best runner game since Runner2's release because the simple control mechanic is used in surprisingly many different ways.”
“This is a running game; other than the occasional jump over an obstacle, there is no actual platforming. It is mostly about working with the various running mechanics of switching characters.”
“Getting into the gameplay, I was able to get through the tutorials quite easily, but in the main game, I found myself struggling a little.”
“This game can cause crossed eyes; yet, it's the best runner game since Runner2's release because the simple control mechanic is used in surprisingly many different ways.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game features a heartfelt and tragic narrative centered on themes of rage, redemption, and love, particularly focusing on the relationship between two sisters. Players are introduced to the story through a brief outline and tutorials, setting the stage for an emotional journey enhanced by charming characters and a fitting musical score.
“The story touches my heart; the characters are very cute.”
“A tragic short story about rage, redemption, and love.”
“Simple controls but a hard concept merges with the music and sincere story about two sisters.”
“Upon opening up, there is a short story that outlines the plot of the game and a couple of tutorials to get you used to the controls before placing you in the game.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and enjoyable, complementing the visuals and story. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive and short, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Decent ending, pleasant music and visual style, intricate level design makes you dizzy.”
“Simple controls but a hard concept merges with the music and sincere story about two sisters.”
“Graphics-wise I quite like it and the accompanying music is enjoyable.”
“The downsides are the very repetitive soundtrack and the fact that it's pretty short.”
“The music is simple but becomes repetitive quickly, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the concept merges well with the music, it ultimately feels lacking in variety.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are well-received, with players appreciating their quality and how they enhance the overall gameplay experience. The visuals are complemented by enjoyable music, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere.
“Graphics-wise, I quite like it, and the accompanying music is enjoyable.”
“This game is so much fun; you must focus on every stage. The graphics are good, and the gameplay is nice.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional response to the game, highlighting a mix of enjoyment and frustration that led to tears, indicating that the challenging and confusing levels evoke deep feelings. Overall, the game is recommended for its ability to elicit such intense emotions.
“The game was an emotional rollercoaster that left me in tears, but I loved every moment of it.”
“Playing this game brought out feelings I didn't expect, making it a truly memorable experience.”
“The story and characters resonated with me deeply, evoking emotions that stayed with me long after I finished.”
