Parallel

Imagine a world full of magic and mystery, where many different kinds of beings coexist harmoniously. A world that is controlled by an ominous force that takes the shame of a red-clad clown. If that sounds crazy, it is, but it is also an amazing video game called Parallel. Go to a world beyond imagination to discover a story that will make you feel the entire range of emotions.

Parallel is developed and published by Rodrigo Banzato, a one-man development team. This mystical RPG adventure has plenty to show you, so if you’re ready to take the plunge into the wide world of Parallel, here is everything you need to know. Forget what you know about life in the real world because Parallel is here to whisk you away to a place you could never even fathom.

A Unique Gameplay Experience

To navigate Parallel, you can choose to play the game in either first or third-person, similar to games like Skyrim. The first-person perspective allows for a greater sense of immersion, fully placing you in the game to see through the eyes of your character. If you choose to play in third-person, you’ll be able to see the intricately detailed character model of the protagonists with perfect clarity.

However you choose to experience Parallel, you will be treated to a one-of-a-kind RPG action-adventure game, where you will play as several different characters, all of which have their own unique storylines that intertwine into a big finale. Everything you learn as you play Parallel won’t be enough to prepare you for the game’s final twist.

Make Your Choice

One of the most important gameplay features of Parallel is the game’s “butterfly effect” system, where you will be presented with choices that will have huge ramifications on the game’s overall story and the paths that will be available to your characters.

It can be as simple as a yes or no question in a seemingly nondescript conversation, or the outcome of a particularly difficult mission. No matter how big or small an action may seem, it can have a massive effect on your experience. Think carefully about every step you take if you want to have the best possible outcome for your playthrough.

A Graphical Powerhouse

Despite being created by a single person, Parallel has some extremely impressive visuals. Every character in the game is unique, with intricately detailed textures and smooth animations. Few things can aid a game’s immersion like visuals you can get lost in, and Parallel has those in spades.

Pros

• Amazing graphical quality that extends to even the smallest areas of the environments
• An engaging story that covers multiple characters
• Unique “butterfly effect” system

Cons

• There are occasionally camera issues in the third-person mode