Paresis

Paresis takes place in a small house in the middle of nowhere. You face a series of challenges in which you must survive each phase for five minutes while Morphs, each with different strengths and weaknesses, threaten you from the house’s four rooms.

Survive the phases

The rooms unlock over the course of each phase, introducing new Morphs. You cannot move, so you rely on leaning and flame energy to locate and deter them. Leaning helps you find Morphs faster, while flame energy scares them away. Later phases add obstacles and become harder, testing your listening, logic and timing as you decide which rooms to check and when, and how to use your abilities.

After completing a phase, you choose between faster leaning speeds or extra energy. Headphones are crucial for beating some of the harder endgame phases.

Hardcore mode

Completing the main game’s final phase unlocks Hardcore Mode. It makes the existing phases more challenging and changes some gameplay elements. You cannot upgrade your lean speed or energy in this mode.

Story

The game’s lore unfolds through radios that become available after you beat a phase and help reveal its secrets. Hidden easter eggs also contribute to the broader narrative.