History VideoGame / Pseudoregalia

* MixAndMatchCritters: Sybil is seemingly this, as while she seems to look like a standard anthro goat of some kind thanks to her horns, closer inspection reveals she has a decidedly un-goat-like long tail behind her, and her eyes have normal pupils. She also has rabbit-like ears on her head, further muddling what she is exactly. Although her rabbit-like ears and antler-like horns could lead to the possiblity she might be [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackalope a jackalope]]. [[spoiler:[[LampshadeHanging Even the voice at the end of the game isn't quite sure what she is.]]]]

* MixAndMatchCritters: Sybil is seemingly this, as while she seems to look like a standard anthro goat of some kind thanks to her horns, closer inspection reveals she has a decidedly un-goat-like long tail behind her, and her eyes have normal pupils. She also has rabbit-like ears on her head, further muddling what she is exactly.[[spoiler:[[LampshadeHanging Even the voice at the end of the game isn't quite sure what she is.]]]]

* OminousVisualGlitch: The name of the final area of the game, [[spoiler: "Distorted Memory"]] is stylized in game as [[spoiler: "D S T RT ED M M O Y"]] as if ''even the title itself'' is decaying along with the dream.

** Although Sybil will automatically target the nearest enemy when attacking, there's also a CameraLockOn (activated by holding [=RB=]/Right Click) that can further assist in fighting foes, especially the tougher ones.
** Sybil can throw the Dream Breaker in front of her with [=LB=]/Tab. If you then use the Sun Greaves to kick it in midair, it'll home in on the nearest enemy and deal much more damage.

* WallRun: The Cling Gem upgrade lets Sybil slide along a wall and around corners up to six times in a row, which she can then wall-jump out of.

* MixAndMatchCritters: Sybil is seemingly this, as while she seems to look like a standard anthro goat of some kind thanks to her horns, closer inspection reveals she has a decidedly un-goat-like long tail behind her, and her eyes have normal pupils. She also has rabbit-like ears on her head, further muddling what she is exactly.

* {{Retraux}}: The game has a blocky, low-poly aesthetic with intentionally choppy animation (which can be disabled to make it smoother) that wouldn't look out of place in a UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 or UsefulNotes/PlayStation game.

* AFormYouAreComfortableWith: Possibly. One of the goat-people mentions that Sybil has disguised herself--badly, but enough to fool other goats who aren't as smart as he is. It's unclear if he's talking about her outfit (which is visually similar to the ones worn by the other goats) or this trope.

* AddedAlliterativeAppeal: A few locations have this, such as the Dilapidated Dungeon, the Listless Library, and the Twilight Theatre.
* AFormYouAreComfortableWith: Possibly. One of the goat-people mentions that Sybil has disguised herself as a goat--badly, but enough to fool other goats who aren't as smart as he is. It's unclear if this is actually the case or if he's making a false assumption.

* DreamLand: Castle Sansa is one according to the game's description, though it's hard to tell in the game itself. It appears to be collapsing. [[spoiler:Sybil's job here seems to be causing a DreamApocalypse, but it's ''also'' [[GainaxEnding hard to tell.]]]]

* DreamLand: Castle Sansa is one according to the game's description, though it's hard to tell in the game itself. It appears to be collapsing. [[spoiler:Sybil's job here seems to be causing a DreamApocalypse, but it's ''also'' [[GainaxEnding hard to tell.]]

* DreamWorld: Castle Sansa is one according to the game's description, though it's hard to tell in the game itself. It appears to be collapsing. [[spoiler:Sybil's job here seems to be causing a DreamApocalypse, but it's ''also'' [[GainaxEnding hard to tell.]]

The game jam demo version is available on Itch.io [[https://rittzler.itch.io/pseudoregalia-jam here]], while the full game is available on both [[https://rittzler.itch.io/pseudoregalia Itch.io]] and [[https://store.steampowered.com/app/2365810/Pseudoregalia/ Steam]].

** For those who may [[MaleGaze get distracted]] by Sybil's [[HalfDressedCartoonAnimal exposed backside]] (or just want her to have a full outfit, there's a toggle in the accessibility options (or rather, "option", as this is the only item in said section) to "Give Sybil Pants", which adds the more modest Big Pants to the list of available attire she can wear.

* MinimalistCast: The only characters of note are Sybil herself, the various butlers found around the world, and the final boss. Even then, Sybil is a HeroicMime, making the cast feel a bit smaller.
* MixAndMatchCritters: Sybil is seemingly this, as while she seems to look like a standard anthro goat of some kind thanks to her horns, closer inspection reveals she has a decidedly un-goat-like tail behind her, and her eyes have normal pupils. She also has rabbit-like ears on her head, further muddling what she is exactly.
* PlotCoupon: The five gold Major Keys, which are needed to access the FinalBoss.

** Sybil can throw the Dream Breaker in front of her with [=LB=]/Tab. If you use the Sun Greaves after throwing the Dream Breaker to kick it in midair, it'll home in on nearby enemies and deal much more damage.
** After obtaining the Solar Wind upgrade, if you side-flip right when you land from a slide-jump, Sybil will perform an extra-high jump that eclipses any of the other leaps she can otherwise perform in verticality (successful execution of which is indicated by an audio cue). Bunny-hopping after a slide-jump also lets you retain your gained speed.

* StatuesqueStunner: Sybil is not only curvy, but also noticeably taller than your average platformer game protagonist.

* MixAndMatchCritters: Sybil is seemingly this, as while she seems to look like a standard anthro goat of some kind thanks to her horns, closer inspection reveals she has a decidedly un-goat-like tail behind her, and her eyes have normal pupils.

** For those who may [[MaleGaze get distracted]] by Sybil's [[HalfDressedCartoonAnimal exposed backside]], there's a toggle in the accessibility options (or rather, "option", as this is the only item in said section) to "Give Sybil Pants", which adds the more modest Big Pants to the list of available attire she can wear.

* {{Retraux}}: The game has a blocky, low-poly aesthetic with intentionally choppy animation that wouldn't look out of place in a UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 or UsefulNotes/PlayStation game.

''Pseudoregalia'' is a 3D {{Metroidvania}} PlatformGame made by IndieGame developer rittzler, initially made for the Metroidvania Month 19 game jam (which it won), before being made into a full game that released in July of 2023.

In the world of dreams, Sybil, an [[FunnyAnimal anthropomorphic]] [[CartoonCreature goat/rabbit/cat thing]], emerges from a mirror to find herself in the dungeons of the desolate Castle Sansa. With no other company besides various obstacles, enemies, and small goat butlers, she must find the princess of this castle if she has any hope of freeing both herself and those trapped within this dream.

* ThirdPersonSeductress: Sybil has a very curvy form with [[LegFocus long legs]]. Other outfits accentuate her form, and only a few cover up her shapely backside.

In the world of dreams, Sybil, an [[FunnyAnimal anthropomorphic]] [[CartoonCreature goat/rabbit/cat thing]], emerges from a mirror to find herself in the dungeons of the desolate Castle Sansa. With no other company besides various obstacles, enemies, and various small goat butlers, she must find the princess of this castle if she has any hope of freeing both herself and those trapped within this dream.

* KnockbackEvasion: The Aerial Finesse aspect lets Sybil regain her footing after being knocked back by pressing the jump button while in the animation.

In the world of dreams, Sybil, an [[FunnyAnimal anthropomorphic]] [[CartoonCreature goat/rabbit/cat thing]], emerges from a mirror to find herself in the dungeons of the desolate Castle Sansa. With no other company besides various obstacles, enemies, and the small goat butlers that occasionally point her in the right direction, she must find the princess of this castle if she has any hope of freeing both herself and those trapped within this dream.

** For those who may [[MaleGaze get distracted]] by Sybil's [[HalfDressedCartoonAnimal lack of pants]], there's a toggle in the accessibility options (or rather, "option", as this is the only item in said section) to "Give Sybil Pants", which adds the more modest Big Pants to the list of available attire she can wear.

* DevelopersForesight: The Sun Greaves are meant to be acquired before the Cling Gem (as the latter upgrade's corresponding attire is a variant of the former's), and both upgrades' attire are normally equipped automatically. If you manage to obtain the Cling Gem before the Sun Greaves, its attire won't be automatically equipped, so that Sybil isn't wearing greaves she hasn't found yet.
* DoubleJump: The Ascendant Light upgrade, besides causing the Dream Breaker to glow in dark areas, also lets Sybil perform a variant of this, letting her bounce off enemies or objects she hits for as many times as there's something to smack.

** After obtaining the Solar Wind upgrade, if you side-flip right when you land from a slide-jump, Sybil will perform an extra-high jump that eclipses any of the other leaps she can otherwise perform in verticality (successful execution of which is indicated by yellow afterimages and an audio cue). Bunny-hopping after a slide-jump also lets you retain your gained speed.
* SilentProtagonist: While Sybil herself doesn't speak anywhere in the game, the narration when examining certain objects gives some insight towards her personality.

* SpeedEchoes: Certain moves, such as backflipping or sliding, will cause Sybil to leave behind yellow afterimages.

* ThirdPersonSeductress: Sybil has a very curvy form, including quite shapely legs. Other outfits can even show more skin, accentuating her form.

** "Basic Vest": A black vest and white capelet with gold bracelets and white anklets. Sybil starts the game wearing this attire.

** "Professional": A black full-body unitard and white bolero jacket with black fingerless gloves. Found behind a locked door in Castle Sansa.

* WallRun: The Cling Gem upgrade lets Sybil slide along a wall and around corners, which she can then wall-jump out of.

* CostumeEvolution: Sybil starts the game wearing the Basic Vest attire, but finding the Sun Greaves and the Cling Gem automatically equips their respective attire, though the Cling Gem attire is treated as a variant of the Sun Greaves attire; there currently is no version with just the black sleeve and gem.

* HeartContainer: Life-up pieces, which look like yellow encircled down-chevrons, can be found around the castle to increase Sybil's maximum health. There are also three Clear Mind aspects that do the same for her maximum magic.

* SavePoint: Large blue crystals serve this purpose, saving your game and setting a checkpoint that you return to upon death upon striking it. If you happen to have lost your Dream Breaker throwing it around or having it knocked out of reach by an enemy, you can also press the healing button when next to a crystal to recover it.

** If you use the Sun Greaves after throwing the Dream Breaker to kick it in midair, it'll home in on nearby enemies and deal much more damage.

** "Sun Greaves": A variant of the Basic Vest attire that includes golden greaves. Unlocked by finding the Sun Greaves upgrade.
** "Cling Gem": A variant of the Sun Greaves attire that includes a black sleeve over Sybil's left arm with a blue gem over the back of her hand. Unlocked by finding the Cling Gem upgrade.
* WallJump: The Sun Greaves allow Sybil to kick in midair, which slightly extends her air time but is primarily used for this purpose, as kicking into a wall or object will cause Sybil to jump off in the opposite direction, which can be done up to three times in a row.

* AndYourRewardIsClothes: While more are planned to be added in the future, currently the only optional attire you can find is the Professional, which replaces Sybil's black vest and white cape with a black full-body unitard and white bolero jacket with black fingerless gloves. The other attire options are unlocked by finding the Sun Greaves and Cling Gem, and enabling the "Give Sybil Pants" toggle in the accessibility options.

** For those who may [[MaleGaze get distracted]] by Sybil's [[HalfDressedCartoonAnimal lack of pants]], there's a toggle in the pause menu's accessibility options (or rather, "option", as this is the only item in said section) to "Give Sybil Pants", which adds the Big Pants (a variant of the default Basic Vest attire that adds a pair of black/gold baggy pants) to the list of available attire she can wear.

* CostumeEvolution: Sybil starts the game wearing the Basic Vest attire, which is just a black vest and small white cape with gold bracelets and white anklets, but finding the Sun Greaves causes her to adorn the golden greaves over her legs, while the Cling Gem additionally gives her a black sleeve over her left arm with the blue gem over the back of her hand. These are treated as separate attire that are automatically equipped, though the Cling Gem attire is treated as a variant of the Sun Greaves attire; there currently is no version with just the black sleeve and gem.

* MsFanservice: Sybil has a very curvy form, including quite shapely legs. Other outfits can even show more skin, accentuating her form.

** After obtaining the Solar Wind upgrade, if you side-flip right when you land from a slide-jump, Sybil will perform an extra-high jump that eclipses any of the other leaps she can otherwise perform in verticality (successful execution is indicated by yellow afterimages and an audio cue). Bunny-hopping after a slide-jump also lets you retain your gained speed.

* {{BFS}}: The Dream Breaker is a large cross-shaped sword/club that Sybil carries and swings like an oversized tonfa, and [[ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks she can also throw it at enemies]] and use some her magic energy to [[HealThyself heal herself]] with it.

* LeParkour: As the game is relatively light on combat, most of it centers around Sybil's platforming acrobatics as she traverses the castle.

** After obtaining the Solar Wind upgrade, if you side-flip right when you land from a slide-jump, Sybil will perform an extra-high jump that eclipses any of the other leaps she can otherwise perform in verticality (successful execution is indicated by yellow afterimages and an audio cue). Bunny-hopping after a slide-jump also lets you conserve your speed.

* MsFanservice: Sybil has a very curvy form, including quite [[ShesGotLegs shapely legs]]. Other outfits can even show more skin, accentuating her form.

In the world of dreams, Sybil, an [[FunnyAnimal anthropomorphic]] [[CartoonCreature goat/rabbit/cat thing]], emerges from a mirror to find herself inside a dream of the desolate Castle Sansa. With no other company besides various obstacle, enemies, and the small goat butlers that occasionally point her in the right direction, she must find the princess of this castle if she has any hope of freeing both herself and those trapped within this dream.

* AndYourRewardIsClothes: While more are planned to be added in the future, currently the only optional attire you can find is the Professional, which replaces Sybil's black vest and white cape with a black full-body unitard and white bolero jacket with black fingerless gloves.

** For those who may [[MaleGaze get distracted]] by Sybil's [[HalfDressedCartoonAnimal lack of pants]], there's a toggle in the accessibility options menu (or rather, "option", as this is the only item in said menu) to "Give Sybil Pants", which adds the Big Pants (a variant of the default Basic Vest that adds a pair of black/gold baggy pants) to the list of available attire she can wear.
** A later patch added a map that can be viewed at any time, helping to ease the struggle of losing one's way around the massive castle.

* CostumeEvolution: Sybil starts the game wearing the Basic Vest attire, which is just a black vest and small white cape with gold bracelets and white anklets, but finding the Sun Greaves causes her to adorn the golden greaves over her legs, while the Cling Gem additionally gives her a black sleeve over her left arm with the blue gem over the back of her hand. These are treated as separate attire that are automatically equipped, though the Cling Gem attire is treated as a variant of the Sun Greaves attire; there currently is no version with just the black sleeve.

* SavePoint: Large blue crystals serve this purpose, saving your game and setting a checkpoint that you return to upon death upon striking it. If you happen to have lost your Dream Breaker throwing it around or having it knocked out of reach by an enemy, you can press the healing button next to a crystal to recover it.

** After obtaining the Solar Wind upgrade, if you side-flip right when you land from a slide-jump, Sybil will perform an extra-high jump that eclipses any of the other leaps she can otherwise perform in verticality. Bunny-hopping after a slide-jump also lets you conserve your speed.

* WallJump: The Sun Greaves allow Sybil to kick in midair, which slightly extends her air time but is primarily used for this purpose, as kicking into a wall or object will cause Sybil to jump off in the opposite direction, which can be done up to three times.

In the world of dreams, Sybil, an [[FunnyAnimal anthropomorphic]] [[AmbiguousSpecies goat/rabbit/cat thing]], emerges from a mirror to find herself inside a dream of the desolate Castle Sansa. With no other company besides various obstacle, enemies, and the small goat butlers that occasionally point her in the right direction, she must find the princess of this castle if she has any hope of freeing both herself and those trapped within this dream.