Parabolus

About this game

In the far future, pilot Jimi Baboza is hired by the Helios Corporation to mine asteroids out in space. The job starts off great but an incident during his mandatory training takes Jimi off on a galaxy wide adventure that will make him wish he had stayed on Earth.

• 30 Levels of Space Action.
  
• Replayable levels with most having multiple routes to explore.
  
• Risk versus reward gameplay.
  
• Stylised neon glow graphics.
  
• An arena mode where you take on an unlimited number of enemies.
  
• Simultaneous gamepad and keyboard support.

Parabolus may look like an ordinary arcade shooter on the surface but after few minutes avoiding ambushes and clever opponents you will realise that an overactive trigger finger will only get you so far.

Pick your play style depending on your mood, blast everything in sight for a higher score or zoom through the level to complete it as fast as possible. Speed is a factor as most of the thirty levels have multiple routes which may be a shortcut or might just get you lost. Adaptation is the key as a more thoughtful approach is sometimes needed. You can even mine some asteroids to boost your score if you wish, but beware, some contain enemies and it will cost you time to deal with.

Latest news

• Patch Notes·9 Jun 2019Official

  New Update for Parabolus

  https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31769565/7ab00e4ed1b33bf7d369e3e076b4c40c584ea630.jpg Hey guys! The 1.2 update for Parabolus has now been released. Patch notes New Game Mode Treasure Hunt, Search the maze for treasure chests left behind from the golden age of spacetravel. New features You can now hold down fire button to keep firing. The right thumbstick now controls the camera. There is now an option to show the direction arrow permanently. Bullers are now bigger and faster.
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• Patch Notes·18 Jan 2019Official

  The 1.1 Update Is Here!

  https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31769565/4a31b321d3cb3212565be2a9c865ae91edad667d.jpg 40 Pound Tiger is pleased to announce the 1.1 update for Parabolus. The Dado Lacuna Corporation have asked Jimi for some help testing some new product lines. In return they have offered to improve the limited capabilities of his ship. New features Graphical Updates https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31769565/438e4e21e95c393ea55e77eef6b8748e7b6f7eea.jpg This sci shooter now looks even better. Two new game modes Planetule https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31769565/78a1d9dc0d73a75829c354a57745d0aa710f5908.jpg Just you and some rocks that need breaking up… Be careful though, they may smash into you. Inverse Ninja Law https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31769565/4653b6aee3d9982f754cb9fc8cc192fd0f4db29d.jpg When play begins all the robots are slow and have little health but as you go through them they become tougher until the last one standing is a complete badass. Ship Improvements The SRK-EMF Mining vessel has now been outfitted with a new shield system with can withstand laser fire. Along with small rocket boosters to allow the ship to barrel roll.
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• Patch Notes·22 Dec 2018Official

  Announcing a new update.

  40 Pound Tiger is pleased to announce that the 1.1 update for Parabolus is coming soon. The Dado Lacuna Corporation have asked Jimi for some help testing some new product lines. In return they have offered to improve the limited capabilities of his ship. New features Two new game modes Planetule Just you and some rocks that need breaking up… Inverse Ninja Law When play begins all the robots are slow and have little health but as you go through them they become tougher until the last one standing is a complete badass. Ship Improvements The SRK-EMF Mining vessel has now been outfitted with a new shield system with can withstand laser fire. Along with small rocket boosters to allow the ship to barrel roll.
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• Announcements·31 Oct 2018Official

  Well the time is nearly upon us...

  Well the time is nearly upon us. Parabolus is going to be released on Friday after over three years of development. I can’t believe my game is finally going to be seen by the public. I am so proud of what I have been able to achieve and so excited to see other people playing something I created. Game development encompasses a lot of things art, design, 3D modelling, programming, marketing, PR, testing and even script writing. It is small wonder that people started to team up as soon as games became more complex than dots on a screen. But enough about that, here is a table of how prices in the UK have changed since Parabolus started development. Item Apr 2015 Oct 2018 Milk £0.57 per litre £0.59 per litre Bread £1.02 per loaf £1.05 per loaf Cooking Apples £0.62 per kg £0.74 per kg Console Game £44.99 each £49.99 each Petrol £1.14 per litre £1.22 per litre Cinema Ticket £7.21 each £7.49 each Bus Fare Journey £1.50 per ride £1.50 per ride
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• Announcements·17 Oct 2018Official

  Parabolus now on Linux!

  I am happy to announce that I have finally managed to figure out the relationship between the Linux and Unreal. That means that there is now a Linux version of the demo available from Steam.
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