Parry Nightmare, a bullet hell action game by KAKUKAKU GAMES, has been released on PC via Steam by publisher Phoenixx. Available for $6.99, the game offers a 10% discount during its launch period.
The game’s narrative delves into the psyche of a young woman grappling with work-life stress and haunting memories, represented through challenging levels filled with symbolic adversaries. Players partner with her dream persona, Honno-chan, employing a combat system that relies on precise timing and teamwork to parry and counterattack enemies, illuminating paths to new stages with each victory.
Distinctive for its hand-drawn art style, credited to a winner of the GYAAR Studio Indie Game Contest by Bandai Namco Studios, Parry Nightmare combines its bullet-hell gameplay with a rich, jazzy soundtrack. The game supports English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.