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William Parks

Editor

Contributor Since November, 2018
Qualifications Bachelor of Arts in Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies | University of Southern California
Expertise
Indie Games, Nintendo, Puzzle
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About William Parks

William Parks is a Game Rant editor who specializes in puzzle games, indie releases, Nintendo titles, and completion-focused guide coverage. Since joining Game Rant in 2019, he has written and edited thousands of guides, with much of his work centered on helping players solve specific problems, track down hidden items, and make sense of tricky progression systems.

Before writing about games full time, William worked in arts administration after graduating from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. In that role, he collaborated with curators, artists, and institutions on contemporary exhibitions, an experience that helped shape his careful, research-driven approach to guides. His writing is built around clear structure, close observation, and making complicated objectives easier to follow.

William is especially drawn to games that reward curiosity and experimentation. He approaches guide writing from the perspective of a completionist, with an emphasis on practical advice that gets players where they need to go without wasting their time.

Favorite Games

William’s favorite games include Inscryption, Outer Wilds, Return of the Obra Dinn, The Witness, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. He tends to gravitate toward games with clever systems, environmental storytelling, and mysteries.

He also has a lasting fondness for Asheron’s Call 2 and Star Wars Galaxies, both of which played a formative role in developing his long-term interest in video games.

Industry Focus

William’s guide work is focused on games where clarity and precision matter most. He often covers puzzle solutions, collectible locations, unlock requirements, side objectives, and other content that can easily be missed or stop players in their tracks.

While his coverage spans many genres, he is most interested in indie games, Nintendo releases, cozy and puzzle-focused titles, and games with unusual structures or mechanics. He is particularly interested in guides that are useful at launch but remain valuable long after release.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

William’s proudest gaming achievement is unlocking the Jedi profession in Star Wars Galaxies before the game’s 2011 shutdown.

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Heroes and Light Advanced in Order of the Sinking Star.
All Heroes and Light Advanced Puzzle Solutions in Order of the Sinking Star
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Learn how to solve all the puzzles in Order of the Sinking Star's Heroes and Light Advanced area.

Heroes and Artifacts in Order of the Sinking Star.
All Heroes and Artifacts Puzzle Solutions in Order of the Sinking Star
Order of the Sinking Star

Learn how to open the HxB gold room and solve all the puzzles in Order of the Sinking Star's Heroes and Artifacts area.

Heroes and Light in Order of the Sinking Star.
All Heroes and Light Puzzle Solutions in Order of the Sinking Star
Order of the Sinking Star

Learn how to open the HxB gold room and solve all the puzzles in Order of the Sinking Star's Heroes and Light area.

The Antipode in Order of the Sinking Star.
The Antipode Puzzle Solutions in Order of the Sinking Star
Order of the Sinking Star

This guide will help you reach the middle of The Antipode in Order of the Sinking Star and solve all the area's puzzles.

The Reflected Beams area in Order of the Sinking Star.
All Reflected Beams & Beams Reflected Puzzle Solutions in Order of the Sinking Star
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Learn how to open the MxB gold room and solve all the puzzles in Order of the Sinking Star's Reflected Beams and Beams Reflected areas.

Heroes and Water North in Order of the Sinking Star.
All Heroes and Water North Puzzle Solutions in Order of the Sinking Star
Order of the Sinking Star

Learn how to reach Order of the Sinking Star's Heroes and Water North area and solve all the puzzles that are found there.

Heroes and Stones East in Order of the Sinking Star.
All Heroes and Stones East Puzzle Solutions in Order of the Sinking Star
Order of the Sinking Star

Learn how to reach Order of the Sinking Star's Heroes and Stones East area and solve all the puzzles that are found there.

The Heroes and Stones West area in Order of the Sinking Star.
All Heroes and Stones West Puzzle Solutions in Order of the Sinking Star
Order of the Sinking Star

Learn how to reach Order of the Sinking Star's Heroes and Stones West area and solve all the puzzles that are found there.

The HxS gold room in Order of the Sinking Star.
How to Open the HxS Gold Room in Order of the Sinking Star
Order of the Sinking Star

Learn how to open the HxS gold room in Order of the Sinking Star and access areas at the north and south ends of the overworld.

The Mirrors and Stones area in Order of the Sinking Star.
All Mirrors and Stones Puzzle Solutions in Order of the Sinking Star
Order of the Sinking Star

Learn how to reach Order of the Sinking Star's Mirrors and Stones area and solve all the puzzles that are found there.

How to open the MxS gold room in Order of the Sinking Star.
How to Open the MxS Gold Room in Order of the Sinking Star
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Learn how to open the MxS gold room in Order of the Sinking Star and access areas in the southeast corner of the overworld.

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Order of the Sinking Star Walkthrough
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Use this Order of the Sinking Star walkthrough hub to quicky navigate to puzzle solutions for the games various areas.

Order of the Sinking Star's Heroes and Mirrors area.
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Learn how to reach Order of the Sinking Star's Heroes and Mirrors area and solve all the puzzles that are found there.

The entrance to the Heroes and Water area in Order of the Sinking Star.
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Learn how to reach Order of the Sinking Star's Heroes and Water area and solve all the puzzles that are found there.

The HxM gold room in Order of the Sinking Star.
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Learn how to open the HxM gold room in Order of the Sinking Star and access several areas in the northeast corner of the overworld.

The second level in Order of the Sinking Star's The Promise world.
Vault of the Beamcasters Level 2 Walkthrough in Order of the Sinking Star
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Learn how to get all 22 gems in the second level of Vault of the Beamcasters, Order of the Sinking Star's west world.

The entrance to level one of Order of the Sinking Star's The Promise.
Vault of the Beamcasters Level 1 Walkthrough in Order of the Sinking Star
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Learn how to get all 20 gems in the first level of Vault of the Beamcasters, Order of the Sinking Star's west world.

The first screen in Order of the Sinking Star's Skipping Stones to Lonely Homes world.
Skipping Stones to Lonely Homes Walkthrough in Order of the Sinking Star (South World)
Order of the Sinking Star

Find detailed puzzle solutions in this walkthrough of Order of the Sinking Star's south world, Skipping Stones to Lonely Homes.

The screen #1 puzzle in Order of the Sinking Stars Skipping Stones level 1.
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Learn how to solve all 12 puzzle screens in Order of the Sinking Star's Skipping Stones to Lonely Homes Level 2.

The screen #1 puzzle in Order of the Sinking Star Skipping Stones Level 1.
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Learn how to solve all 13 puzzles in Order of the Sinking Star's Skipping Stones to Lonely Homes Level 1.

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