As we approach 2025, the gaming community is buzzing with excitement over the upcoming releases, and one title that stands out is the co-op puzzle crime thriller, Parallel Experiment, developed by Eleven Puzzles. Scheduled to launch on Steam this March, the game is also set to offer a demo on iOS and Android later this year, with hopes of a full mobile release soon after.
If you're a fan of cooperative puzzle games like Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, Parallel Experiment will feel right at home. In this game, you'll step into the shoes of detectives Ally and Old Dog, tasked with unraveling the mystery of a ruthless killer. The gameplay requires players to often be in separate locations, relying on communication and teamwork to piece together clues and solve over 80 intricate puzzles.
The game is packed with features that enhance the experience, including an in-game notebook for tracking clues, cooperative dialogue, and a stylish noir comic book aesthetic. To add a bit of fun and mischief, players can interact in playful ways, such as knocking on windows or poking their partner.
What's in the box?! A key highlight of Parallel Experiment is its crossplay feature, which allows players on different platforms to team up seamlessly. This is particularly innovative for a game that thrives on cooperative play, whether you're coordinating via Discord on desktop or engaging in-person with your partner on mobile devices.
While the concept of co-op puzzle games isn't new, Parallel Experiment benefits from the lessons learned across the gaming industry, aiming to deliver an optimized experience on mobile.
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