Parallax Remake 1.0
This game is a freeware remake of Parallax which was originally made by Sensible Software.
It requires Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP and DirectX 8. A sound card is optional.
You start this at your own risk. I take no responsibilities whatsoever if something happens to your PC.
This game is an entry for the http://www.retroremakes.com Remake Competition 2008 in category 1.
The Gameplay:
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Returning from your rescue mission (the original game) you approach space station ISC 74. But something is wrong.
Receiving no answer on your call you suddenly get shot down and crash land. From there on it’s up to you to figure out
what happened.
You need to run around on the platforms, enter buildings, read terminals, find key cards, go shopping with cashcards, fly
to otherwise unreachable places and explore. Beware though, the defense installations seem to detect you as enemy.
The station is divided in several sectors, to access another sector you need to open the sector gates. This can be done
via a gate access terminal, but those are usually password protected.
Read diaries and follow the trace to where all the people went. It might be a good idea to collect cash cards and enhance your gun
and ship shield at several shops. But you need to find an ATM before.
Controls:
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All the controls are reconfigurable.
In walk mode use the mouse to turn and per default the WASD keys. The left mouse button fires your trusty gun. To enter the space
ship walk into it and press X.
In flight mode use the mouse to turn left/right and up/down. Use W/S to accelerate/slow down. To land you need to find a flat space of at
least 4 squares, go very slow and be in an almost upright position. The ship will then land automatically.
The author:
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Programming and Art has been done by Georg “Endurion” Rottensteiner.
Music created by r0cko – rockfistus@gmail.com
Original Programm (C64) by Chris Yates, Jon Hare and Martin Galway for Sensible Software 1986
You can download this remake from either http://www.retroremakes.com
or the authors homepage http://www.georg-rottensteiner.de (later).
On the homepage you find also a lot of other games for free.
If you want to report bugs or have ideas for additions email me at endurion@gmx.de
Another thing that really makes Parallax (Remake) enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Parallax (Remake). Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
