Parallel Experiment

Released

Release Date: June 5, 2025

A point-and-click adventure game, focused entirely on cooperative gameplay involving detectives controlled by 2 different players. Parallel Experiment takes us to the Polish city of Krakow. The detectives must work together to solve various puzzles and to obtain information from the NPCs.

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Gameplay
Story
Co-op

Parallel Experiment is a detective point-and-click adventure game developed by the independent Polish studio Eleven Puzzles. The game belongs to the Cryptic Killer series, started by Unboxing the Cryptic Killer. Familiarity with the first title under this brand is not necessary to understand the story told here.

Gameplay

Parallel Experiment was developed entirely with online cooperative gameplay in mind.

Cooperative investigation

The main element of the game is solving puzzles. Each player receives their own puzzle to solve, but they are interconnected and equipped with clues that allow the player on the other side to deal with the problems that have fallen to their lot.

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We have to perform various tasks in the game, like search for computer s, redirect water flow, break codes, open complex locks, and undertake even more complicated activities, including waking up a drunk person.

This is not the end, as NPCs with whom we conduct conversations are an important source of information for us. The dialogues were also prepared in such a way that both people could participate in them simultaneously. We also have a notebook in which we can write down our observations and create simple drawings.

Breaks from the investigation

During breaks from conducting the investigation, we can check out various mini-games, such as darts, matching three elements, or catching objects. Apart from that, we can annoy our colleague, for example by tapping on the window of the room they are in or shaking their screen.

Story

The action of Parallel Experiment takes place in the Polish city of Krakow, so among the locations waiting to be visited, we will find the Wawel underground. We take on the roles of Ally and Old Dog - a duo of detectives following the trail of the dangerous Cryptic Killer. The protagonists fell victim to the titular experiment, which forces them to rise to intellectual heights.

Co-op

There are no singleplayer modes in Parallel Experiment. The game only allows for cooperative gameplay. Thanks to the cross-play feature, owners of versions from different platforms can play together.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Android

Apple iOS

Developer: Eleven Puzzles

Publisher: Eleven Puzzles

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News

New on Steam. A continuation to an RPG masterpiece, a sequel to an economic strategy from 6 years ago and a detective duo

This week, games such as Deltarune, Rise of Industry 2, Dagger Directive, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Parallel Experiment, Tour de 2025, and version 1.0 of Dragon is Dead will be released on Steam.

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Adrian Werner

June 2, 2025

New on Steam. A continuation to an RPG masterpiece, a sequel to an economic strategy from 6 years ago and a detective duo

System Requirements

System Requirements for Parallel Experiment Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon TMX2, 4 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD 520, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core I5-4440 / AMD FX-6300, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 740 / Radeon R7 250, 2 GB HDD, Windows 8/10/11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Parallel Experiment Video Game.

80%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Positive (25)

STEAM

Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Creative Freedom: Players enjoy the ability to plan, design, build, and decorate houses, allowing for a high level of creativity.
Multiplayer Experience: The game is fun to play with friends, enhancing the overall experience with cooperative gameplay.
Variety of Activities: s appreciate the diverse tasks available, including building, decorating, and even side missions like driving or environmental cleanup.
Potential for Improvement: Many s see great potential in the game, citing its unique mechanics and the developers' responsiveness to community .
Fun and Addictive Gameplay: Several reviews mention that the game is engaging and time-consuming, providing a refreshing alternative to similar titles.

The main cons of the game

Bugs and Glitches: A significant number of s report various bugs that hinder gameplay, such as building issues, navigation problems, and game crashes.
Performance Issues: Many players experience slow performance, freezing, and crashes, especially after updates, making it difficult to play the game smoothly.
Lack of Optimization: s have noted that the game runs poorly on high-end PCs, with frame rate drops and stuttering.
Graphics Quality: The game's graphics have been criticized as being below expectations, with some s comparing them unfavorably to other games.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

Improved Pathfinding: s express a desire for better route navigation and pathfinding mechanics, especially when completing missions.
Enhanced Building Mechanics: Some players would like more control over building elements, such as placing objects at specific angles or laying paths more intuitively.
Third-Person View: A request for a third-person perspective has been mentioned, as it could enhance the gameplay experience.
More Diverse Property Shapes: Suggestions have been made for including various property shapes beyond just squares and rectangles.
NPC Workers: While there is anticipation for NPC employees, s feel that this feature could enhance solo gameplay significantly.

Summary

Overall, while ContractVille has garnered positive for its creative and engaging gameplay, it is currently hindered by numerous technical issues and performance problems that detract from the overall experience. s are hopeful for future updates to address these concerns and improve the game further.

Summary generated on: June 6, 2025

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