O Que é a Realidade? (What is Reality?)

O Que É a Realidade? (What is reality?)

[Production] RetroPunk 

[Contact] cgahoshi@gmail.com 

[Tool] RPG Maker VX ACE 

[Script] Igor Hoshi 

[Original Work] Jigoku no Ame 

[Genre]

Psychedelic Horror, 

Survival Horror, 

Drama, Suspense, Puzzles and Action RPG 

[Start Date]

05/29/2020

[Language]

This game is a Brazilian production. Therefore, it is localized in Portuguese. I need a translator for an English version, interested parties contact me by email.

[Introduction to the project] 

What is Reality? is a horror game that deals with intense and mature themes. If you're sensitive to such content, please proceed with caution. Combat isn't the main focus—the story is. However, puzzles may prove challenging for beginners. This is a development update. After facing many personal struggles, I've managed to stabilize my life and return to working on the project. The script is being finalized, the art and some gameplay mechanics are being improved. The game is currently about 87% complete, and I’m aiming to release it this year!

[Basic Controls]

Confirm: Z

Cancel / Open Menu: X

Move / Select: Arrow keys

Run: Double-tap a direction

Jump: A

Freak Out / Scream: S (V in RPG Maker)

Attack (Boss Fights): Z

[Plot]

A dark, dramatic horror story exploring the fragile boundaries between reality and illusion. The game tackles serious topics such as drug abuse, betrayal, suicide, and domestic violence.

You play as Jill Redmoon, a 23-year-old art student and keyboardist with a love for the occult and horror. Haunted by panic attacks, schizophrenia, and withdrawal symptoms stemming from a troubled past in gang life, Jill relies on medication to stay functional.

But when her ex-girlfriend threatens her, strange and unexplainable events begin happening in her home. Confronted by a demon, Jill learns she’s caught in a trap set by the Devil himself. Unless she uncovers a hidden truth buried somewhere in her building, she’ll be doomed to remain trapped with an ancient entity—and consumed by supernatural storms.

Jill’s grip on reality begins to unravel. What’s real? What’s hallucination?

Uncover Jill’s past. Discover her truths, her lies, her guilt—and what traps us all in ideological nightmares.

[Characters]

JILL REDMOON

Age 23. A former gang member turned art student and part-time orchestra intern. She struggles with past trauma, complicated romantic relationships, and the pressure of her mother’s abandoned dream to see her as a model. Her father remains her main emotional support. Jill suffers from social phobia and emotional scars tied to her violent past.                   

LEOPOLDO

Jill’s mischievous cat. He enjoys fighting on rooftops and flirting with other cats. Though he hates being picked up, he deeply cares for Jill. Early in the game, he appears as a ghost—hinting that someone may have broken into her apartment.

ALINE BLUSH

Jill’s ex-girlfriend. A punk from the San Miguel suburbs. Their relationship ended after Aline cheated, but she now wants to reconcile. Mysteriously, parts of the story hint at an earlier connection between them—one Jill doesn’t remember due to past trauma.

PAMELA "LOLLIPOP" WRIGHT

Jill’s best friend. They met when Jill was still involved with gangs and later reunited in college. Pamela warns Jill that Aline has been stalking her.

MASKED GIRL

A mysterious woman haunting Jill’s nightmares. She bears a striking resemblance to Aline—but always denies knowing her.

[Maps & Setting]

The core of the game takes place in Jill’s apartment, a vital space where most events unfold. You'll need to explore every corner—both to solve puzzles and evade enemies.

If you're lost, use the “Cat’s Eye” item to reveal clues and hidden paths.

Other areas include:

• Parallel dimensions unlocked during boss fights

• Special dungeons in each act known as "Nightmares"

JILL'S ROOM

LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN

MAIN ENTRACE

BATHROOM

[Systems & Mechanics]

Galv's Visual Novel System

ABS (Action Battle System)

Event-based battles. Approach enemies or bosses and hit them with the action button.

Quick-Time Events

Solve puzzles using action prompts—mini-games inspired by classic QTE systems.

By pressing the Action Button Jill can jump between the Enemy's fingers

Platforming System

Think Mario-style sequences with jumps and hazards.

More systems and scripts will be added with future updates.

SCREENSHOTS

DOWNLOAD

New demo coming soon! Second demo closed (as of 04/18/2025)

Credits and Acknowledgements

Thanks to all contributors for music, sound, art, and code!
(All rights belong to their original creators.)

• Maxokoolin – Soundtrack – YouTube

• YukiBeats – Soundtrack – YouTube

• Psycho 13 – Soundtrack – YouTube

• RetroPunk – Soundtrack – YouTube

• Maou Damashii – Website

• MusMus – Website

• MOGHunter – Various scripts – Atelier RGSS

• Gabriela Faria (HonneyBloom) – Original voice of Jill Redmoon

• Stephanie Rodrigues – Voice of Aline Blush

• João Barbosa – New character art

• Phantasmagoric – Always supporting me with scripting!

This game requires the VX Ace RTP to run. Download it here:

IMPORTANT: Your antivirus might think it's a virus or something, 
but it's not. So, I recommend disabling your antivirus before 
installing it.