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

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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

Challenging and Well-Designed Puzzles: Many s praised the puzzles for being both logical and challenging, providing a sense of accomplishment when solved.
Engaging Storyline: The story was described as interesting and compelling, with unexpected twists that enhance the overall experience.
Co-op Gameplay: The game is designed for two players, and many reviews highlighted the fun and engaging interactions that arise from working together.
Value for Money: Several players noted that the game offers great value for its price, especially considering the quality of the puzzles and gameplay.
Diverse Gameplay Mechanics: s appreciated the variety in gameplay and puzzle types, which kept the experience fresh and engaging.
Visual and Audio Quality: The art style was well-received, with a comic-like aesthetic, and the voice acting added depth to the characters.

The main cons of the game

Bugs and Technical Issues: Some players reported encountering bugs during gameplay, though most found that restarting the game resolved these issues.
Lengthy Dialogues: A few reviewers felt that the game had excessive dialogue, which detracted from the pacing and enjoyment of the puzzles.
Interrogation Scene Frustration: One mentioned that the interrogation scenes could be tedious due to resets upon making wrong choices.
Janky Controls: Some players noted that certain controls felt awkward or not well-optimized, which affected the overall experience.

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

More Mini-Games: While the existing mini-games were enjoyed, players expressed a desire for additional mini-games or side challenges to enhance gameplay.
Improved Optimization: Some s mentioned that the game's controls could be refined for better responsiveness, particularly in certain puzzle scenarios.
Higher Frame Rate Options: A few players suggested that the game could benefit from options beyond the current 60fps limit.

Summary

Overall, "Parallel Experiment" is well-received for its engaging puzzles and cooperative gameplay, though there are areas for improvement, particularly concerning technical performance and dialogue pacing.

Summary generated on: June 12, 2025

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