真实幻象 / Behind The Truth

真实幻象 / Behind The Truth

橙光游戏 · 2018 · Action, Casual, Visual Novel, RPG, Indie

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About 真实幻象 / Behind The Truth

Behind the Truth is a realism-style puzzle-solving game.
Started with a sneak shot accident, the university campus which is supposed to be a place for education has been being involved in a series of cases. As a journalist, you will use your superpower to find out the truths behind the conspiracy, for justice and for your dream.
In order to collect news materials, you need to change your disguise by playing the dress-changing mini-game. With all the dangers ahead and the big responsibility on you, it is only your abilities and wisdom that can take you forward.
Could you become the light that breaks through the smog surrounding all the complicated cases one linked with another?
It’s all up to you.

Interviewing System
When cases happen, an interface for interviewing with high degree of freedom will pop up. You will play the role of an interviewer and gather all the important news materials and information from victims and polices.

News System
Accessing the news materials you gathered will generate 1-3 news reports, based on what you select for title. Click to view others’ comments and ideas on your news reports.

Superpower
When you acquire belongings of victims on scene, memories of the dead are triggered, replaying the whole process of the case. Use your abilities wisely to gather important information and find out who is the real murder.

Lending Process
You will play as an trader from a lending company, witnessing how a lending company works from its foundation to its bankrupt, and you will understand the risks and dark secrets of campus lending.

Dress-changing Mini Game
Dress-changing mini game helps you better gather useful information during your investigation. You must choose a suitable dress-up to gain information more effectively.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Behind The Truth is a Chinese visual novel about a determined journalist investigating real-world crimes affecting students, with players praising its compelling storytelling, meaningful social commentary on issues like predatory lending and financial scams, and strong value for the price. However, players frequently note significant translation problems that can make the story harder to follow, and some criticize the messy narrative structure that blends journalism, supernatural elements, romance, and other genres without smooth cohesion, though the technical issues and occasional bugs are co

Not recommended Dec 4, 2021
[h1] Felt Like a Mumbo Jumbo Acid Trip with A Good Message [/h1] As the most reviews mentioned this VN does have a lot of translation problems, but it tried delivering a good message to the society which includes: Illegal Nude Photography, Campus Loan Sharks, Financial Scams targered at students. (probably centered in Chinese society nevertheless worth to know if you are a foreigner like me) The protagonist is a journalist with a passion for justice and she solves cases which includes campus students and their problems. The problem with the VN is that its a messy soup with elements such as: Supernatural, Journalism, Criminology, Otome, Being a Foodie etc. At some point i cannot remember what happened in the story, the flow was so bad. If you are sensitive to themes such as suicide and depression then you might want to turn away from this game. The gameplay had some creative elements such as the map, access to phone, lucky bag, news case etc but too bad the game missed the mark. The art work was pretty great and the inside jokes are decent. The VN is not voice and the music is okay. The VN has an otome romance subplot if you are interested, well the guys are hot (Xin Wen!) that …
15 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 1, 2021
[i]Behind The Truth[/i] is a VN that tackles the theme of criminalities that happened in real life. Tragedy, suspense, romance, and life struggle, all in one. In this VN, you will play as Ji Zhe, a bold female intern reporter that strive to be better in her job. Ji Zhe who will never give up and full of curiosity will lead you to report intriguing chronological incidents. Honestly for me Ji Zhe is more than just an intern reporter here. She is also a detective that trying to solve the case down to its roots. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2343688475 The best words to describe this VN are "truly beyond expectations". I saw this VN often included in a quite cheap bundle, so people will underestimate its story at first. This VN has compelling stories that rich of moral messages and spirit to defend the truth and justice. It definitely makes you crave for more unsolved cases. Thankfully, through the extra stories your crave will be fulfilled and they are also worth your playtime because Ji Zhe will report and solve other cases. Lastly, I'd say this VN will make you immerse in its story, so prepare your snack and beverage before you jump into the fun journey of…
5 found this helpful
Recommended Nov 24, 2019
This game is really deep. It has great art, music, and a compelling story that is applicable to places other than China. I really appreciated the life lessons it was trying to teach. I liked the characters and story quite a bit. The music was nice too. But the best part of this game is the story which by the way is like 4 - 5 hours and is only $3.99. I could understand the translation in English with a little thought and it got better as I kept reading. I really don't care about the side stories but it was nice that they are included. It's probably better to play them as you are going through the game because after finishing the main game, I can't be bothered. It's a great game and I hope I can find more like it!
5 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 30, 2022
The game is a little buggy. The last 3 or 4 characters of the sentences in Chapter 6 were cut off, and at one point I had to reload because the whole dialogue box disappeared. Despite that, I think it's worth the price. It deals with serious subjects like predatory lending and other financial scams, but it has a lighthearted tone at other times. For example, your boss wears a sleeveless shirt to work, and probably sandals even though you can't see it. The story explores ways in which people become victims of crime. On the other hand, the criminals lack backstories and are portrayed as one-dimensional evil creatures. But I guess this is necessary to keep the story short and to the point. The pacing of the story is fast so that it never gets boring. Reading one chapter only takes about 20-30 min. (if you're fluent) and there are 10 chapters + 3 side stories. All of the characters are voiced, even the main character! The music is nice to listen to and adds to the story. I would definitely buy the soundtrack, if it were available for purchase.
3 found this helpful
Recommended Mar 22, 2024
A Chinese-produced VN about a fledgeling journalist—a very determined and idealistic one. Now a question: do you like reading newspaper articles? You are put into the shoes of a freshly graduated intern reporter, Ji Zhe, who has dreamt of becoming a journalist since childhood. Honestly, this is the worst kind: frequently idealistic and naive, pushing themselves into dangerous situations eagerly. On the flip side, they're often inspiring and pushing boundaries. Such characteristics match Ji well, and if you applaud her attitude, you are very likely to enjoy her escapades.  The main story unfolds over ten chapters, during which you will conduct journalistic investigations, interview people involved, and 'write' articles relaying what occurred to the public. While you will encounter several choices, they're typically either fake or meaningless, bearing no impact on the story. You will reach the same finale, no matter what. Still, do keep in mind that some of those pointless decisions will yield achievements, so it's worth doing some clicking. The limitation of only six save slots is a bit unfortunate, though, so you can't make a save before every decision.  As you progress through th…
Recommended Oct 28, 2023
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