When a withdrawn virtual reality nerd has the opportunity to beta test a neural device that feels more “real” than reality itself, everything she assumed about the nature of existence is thrown into question.
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Positive (36) - 86% of the 36 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Apr 18, 2017
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“</reality> presents a well formulated story, that will genuinely make you care for its characters, and wish to see them excel in whatever path you choose for them.”
6/7 – WarpZoned

“Truly, a gem of a game in a genre that is often overlooked.”
N/A – EquityArcade

About This Game

Supernovas blaze in the night sky, but the gaming world is abuzz over a new virtual reality console. Jacob Lessard, developer of the Penta device, promises a neural experience more “real” than reality itself. But what does it truly mean for something to be real?

When Lilya arrives at InterMense to beta test the Penta, she expects to spend the weekend battling her social anxiety in exchange for the opportunity to enter the Vitalia simulation. But when Ben, another tester, refuses to leave the world of Vitalia, endangering his life, Lilya sees that she has become involved in something much more eye-opening than she realized. As Lilya, Ben, and Jacob’s fates intertwine, they must make some of the hardest decisions of their lives, and confront their own perceptions of the nature of existence.

In this interactive novel, your choices will shape Lilya and Jacob’s beliefs about what is real, or if reality even exists.

Features


  • A Thought-Provoking Narrative - with several mind-bending twists and two perspective characters, the story is both philosophically ambitious and deeply personal.
  • Choices That Matter - a heavily branching story line makes the game re-playable. Your decisions have major consequences - ranging from shifting a character’s attitude, to placing them on a different story branch, to re-directing the outcome of the entire game.
  • Expressive Character Art and Visuals - 14 characters (with various poses and expressions), 13 background scenes, 13 CGs/special illustrations, 12 ending panels.
  • Character and Relationship-Building - rich character development, affected by your choices, and with opportunities for both romantic and non-romantic relationship-building.
  • Original Music and Sound Design - by the talented composer Chase Bethea.

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System Requirements

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macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP
    • Processor: 1.7 Ghz
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 or DirectX 9
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard
    • Processor: 1.7 Ghz
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04
    • Processor: 1.7 Ghz
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0
    • Storage: 500 MB available space

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