Paralycid Gameplay
Role#
Game Developer responsible for core gameplay mechanics and systems in Unity.
Gameplay#
Paralycid is a stealth-based horror game that puts you in terrifying situations where hiding is often your best option. But you're not completely helpless—your smartphone is your greatest tool for survival.
The Smartphone - Your Lifeline#
The smartphone isn't just a flashlight. It's a comprehensive survival tool with 9 menus:
- Phone Directory - Quick access to important numbers
- Messages - Incoming messages and calls that drive the story forward
- Flashlight - Navigate dark environments
- Security Camera Access - Hack into cameras to scout ahead
Strategic Gameplay#
The AI enemies respond to sound throughout the environment. Use this to your advantage:
- Call a phone in another room to lure enemies away
- Use security cameras to plan your route
- Choose between stealth and confrontation based on enemy type
- Be careful—enemies become more aggressive when they realize they've been tricked!
Story#
The game's title implies a state between lucid dreaming and sleep paralysis. The narrative is heavily themed around hate, but whether you're the hater or the hated depends on your choices. Different playstyles and decisions lead to different character developments and multiple endings.
"Sleep, those little slices of death - how I loathe them." — Edgar Allan Poe