Parallyzed

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A frantic adventure platformer - control twin sisters at the same time as they navigate intense, hand-crafted parallel worlds!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a simple yet engaging control mechanic that challenges players to multitask and think strategically.
The art style and music are praised for their beauty, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
Many players found the game to be a source of joy and motivation, helping them through difficult times and providing a sense of hope.

The game has been criticized for its repetitive soundtrack, which can become tiresome over time.
Some players experienced frustration with hit detection and the difficulty of distinguishing obstacles from the background.
The game is misclassified as an adventure platformer, leading to disappointment for those expecting exploration and puzzle-solving elements.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and simple, with a focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and character-swapping mechanics in a running game context. While the controls are easy to grasp, some players find the character positioning challenging and express a desire for more depth in gameplay. Overall, it receives mixed feedback, with some praising its innovative use of mechanics while others feel it falls short of expectations.
- “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.”
- “It gets a passing grade for me, but I was hoping for more gameplay-wise.”
- “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.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its pleasantness and ability to enhance the overall experience, particularly in relation to the art style and emotional narrative. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive and short, which detracts from its impact. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, it could benefit from more variety.
- “Absolutely love the art style, like the music and all.”
- “Graphics wise I quite like it and the accompanying music is enjoyable.”
- “Downsides are the very repetitive soundtrack and the fact that it's pretty short.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story revolves around themes of resilience, love, and redemption, particularly focusing on the relationship between two sisters. It combines a heartfelt narrative with simple gameplay mechanics, effectively engaging players through its emotional depth and charming characters. The introduction provides a brief overview of the plot, setting the stage for the player's journey.
- “Simple controls but a hard concept merges with the music and a sincere story about two sisters.”
- “The story touches my heart; very cute characters.”
- “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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their appealing art style, which complements the enjoyable gameplay and music. Players appreciate the visual design, noting that it enhances the overall experience and adds to the fun of each stage.
- “Absolutely love the art style, along with the music and everything else.”
- “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.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express a strong emotional response to the game, highlighting a mix of enjoyment and frustration that led to tears, indicating a deep engagement with the gameplay. Despite the confusion in levels, the overall experience is deemed highly recommendable, showcasing the game's ability to evoke strong feelings.
- “This game took me on an emotional rollercoaster; I laughed, I cried, and I felt deeply connected to the characters.”
- “The story was so moving that it left me in tears; I never expected a game to touch my heart like this.”
- “Playing this game was an emotional experience that resonated with me long after I finished it.”