“Parry Nightmare” Battles Bad Dreams with Bullet Hell Action on PC Today

Phoenixx :

TOKYO — Thurs, Mar. 21st, 2024 — Parry Nightmare, the top-down bullet hell action game from developer KAKUKAKU GAMES and publisher Phoenixx, launches on PC via Steam today for $6.99 with a 10% launch discount. Try out Parry Nightmare during PAX East at booth #18099. 

Work-life stress and a traumatic past plague the sleep of a young woman constantly dreading the evening hours. Stuck in a never-ending nightmare as a defenseless wispy soul, she battles the evil trespassers in her subconscious. To flee this hellscape, she buddies up with her dream self, Honno-chan, to embrace the light and vanquish the evil manifestations.

Work together with Honno-chan to tag-team against evil spirits with a deadly combination of counterattacks. Execute perfectly timed parries to lower enemy guards while Honno-chan swoops in to deal the finishing blow. Defeat waves of enemies to spawn glimmers of light that illuminate the map and guide the duo to the next level.

Dodge slow-moving bullets and fast-moving missiles while chaining together parry combos to build up the Tension meter. Once Tension reaches its peak, execute a Burst attack to swiftly wipe out hordes of hallucinations and gather their light simultaneously. Collect and activate power-ups to craft a custom playstyle, swapping out boosts according to each stage for a strategic advantage. 

Troublesome memories like her stressful job, unforgettable adolescent woes, and embarrassing encounters manifest as different levels filled with distinct enemies. Cling to randomly-appearing happy memories (such as favorite foods) that boost attack power and repel foes backwards. Enjoy a jazzy soundtrack paired with a distinct hand-drawn cartoon art style from a first place winner of the GYAAR Studio Indie Game Contest hosted by Bandai Namco Studios.  

Parry Nightmare is available for $6.99 with a 10% discount until April 4. It will support language options in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. To learn more, visit Phoenixx’s official website, Steam page, and follow @Phoenixx_Inc on Twitter.

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About KAKUKAKU GAMES

KAKUKAKU GAMES is an independent studio debuting their first game on Steam with Parry Nightmare. Showcasing their expertise on a bullet-hell experience with a rich narrative core. 

About Phoenixx

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.

For more information, visit: https://phoenixx.ne.jp/