ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies — A Surreal Spy RPG ZA/UM redefined the narrative RPG genre with the legendary Disco Elysium. Now they're back with a surreal spy thriller that targets your psyche. ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies puts you in the mind of Hershel Wilk, an operant known as CASCADE. Haunted by a mission that went south years ago, you are pulled back for an assignment that might be your last shot at redemption or your final breakdown.The city is a living character, packed with secrets and grit. You are caught in a three-way power struggle involving bankers, techno-fascists, and psychic entities. From paranoid TV hosts to men with clockwork hearts, everyone has a hidden agenda. In ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, you navigate this maze using subterfuge, deduction, or raw violence. Every choice has weight, and the consequences of your methods will stick with you until the end.Your mind is your ultimate weapon. The Conditioning system allows you to mold Hershel’s identity, focusing on animal reflexes or cold, philosophical logic. This changes how you interact with reality and unlocks new ways to bypass obstacles. But beware of the Pressures system: Fatigue, Anxiety, and Delirium are always lurking. You can use Exertion to swing dice rolls in your favor, but gambling with your sanity is a high-stakes risk you can't always win.Key FeaturesSurreal Spy RPG: Explore a world where ideology and the paranormal collide. Conditioning Mechanics: Reshape your identity to unlock unique narrative paths. Stress & Pressures: Manage Delirium and Anxiety to keep your agent sharp. Meaningful Choices: Handle informants through subterfuge or brute force. Living City: Discover secrets in a world that reacts to your every move.This journey invites you to embrace failure. In a world of dead spies and psychic dopplegängers, perfection is a myth. You will miss shots and get played. What matters is how you improvise when your back is against the wall. The narrative is dense, the vibes are immaculate, and the stakes are sky-high. Step into CASCADE's shoes and find out if you have what it takes to survive the parade.