TimeParabox

Program that automates speedruns of Patrick's Parabox.

Solves 156 puzzles, a minimal set to reach the credits. No game defects are exploited. (A glitchless any% TAS, in speedrunning jargon.)

Run duration is measured from the first input on the title screen to the last input before the credits.

▶ Watch

Run in 13m 44.608s

Run in 17m 15.367s

Settings

Game settings

The bold rows are the most important.

Setting	Value
Enter speed	2×
Allow rapid inputs	true
Resolution	1920×1080 @ 238Hz
Vsync	false

Recording settings

These settings apply to OBS Studio, if you want to record a run.

Setting	Value
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	60
Video encoder	Nvidia NVENC H.264
Rate control	CBR
Bitrate	3000 Kbps
Preset	P2: Faster
Tuning	Low Latency
Profile	High Profile
Game Capture limit capture framerate	true
Game Capture hook rate	fast

Run

1. Install .NET 7 x64 Desktop Runtime or later
2. Download the latest TimeParabox release
3. Launch Patrick's Parabox
4. Choose a save file
5. Set the game settings
6. Launch this program
   • To begin the run from the title screen, you don't need to pass any extra arguments

     TimeParabox.exe

   • To begin the run from a specific hub, move to the topmost square when entering the hub, and pass the hub's name as the first argument:

     TimeParabox.exe Possess

   • To begin the run from a specific puzzle, start the puzzle manually, and pass the hub name and puzzle number as the first and second arguments:

     TimeParabox.exe "Infinite Exit" 2

7. On first run, allow the installation of ScpVBus by Scarlet.Crush Productions when prompted, which is a virtual gamepad driver
8. Focus the game window
9. This program will run the game
10. To stop this program, focus its console window and press Ctrl+C