- Art - Gorgeous art rendered in HD to convey the most mundane and quiet moments, to the most grandiose and absurd.
- Characters - Ron and Jessica aside, Parallels includes a diverse cast of supporting characters each with their own stories to tell and problems to solve. Annessa, Bonnie, Dhyana, Edith, Griffin, Irie, Khan, Luke, Mariposa, and Rosetta fulfill their roles either helping or hindering the developing relationship between the main duo.
- Plot - The game's primary focus as a visual novel. The pair's overarching journey offers a critical look at what it means to "help" someone. Jessica somewhat strongarms Ron into helping her with studying. In turn, she comes to believe she will help him be happier鈥ithout a clear understanding of what that entails. Parallels: Year One offers a view into what the start of such a journey would be like.
- Multiple Endings, Multiple Universes - Key choices throughout the game's narrative unlock various endings for the characters and, in turn, Squad Stories for players to enjoy at their leisure, featuring the supporting cast of cheerleaders.
Ron and Jessica
To her, he's the shy kid in class that could do with a little more friendship and smiles, and little less with the edgy jokes. To him, she's the unbearably airheaded cheer captain that justifies just how much he detests other people. To the unclassifiable reptile watching over them, they just might be the exception to the countless other times their tale has played out. While, really, it might be that no one gets what they want in the end.
Stats for VN Connoisseurs:
-Story of over 125,000 words
-Cast of sixteen characters with unique sprites
-Over 50 unlockable CGs
