Moonlight Ghost is a "reverse horror game" by tachi made in RPG Maker VX Ace. This ends up making it a level-based high score arcade puzzle game. But not actually horror.
A reverse horror game, where you do the horror!
It's up to you, the player, to scare people!
It's a somewhat odd adventure game with four chapters in all.
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Some blood.
Two lewd secret illustrations you can purchase.
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Installation of the RPG Maker VX Ace Runtime Package (not VX) is required to play.
Download VX Ace Runtime Package (RTP)
Supported Platforms
The game's engine is made for Windows only, with no native support for other platforms. To play on Mac, you can try a general-purpose tool like WineBottler.
(This is an RPG Maker MV port with touch support which can be played in-browser.)
Troubleshooting
Make sure to extract the game to its own folder instead of running directly from the ZIP file. If you don't do so, any saves made will be lost the next time you run the game.
If you extracted the ZIP but save data is still being erased, try running the game as an administrator. Without admin privileges, the game may not have permission to create save files.
"RPG Maker VX Ace RTP is not installed" means you need the RPG Maker VX Ace RTP. This is distinct from the VX RTP which other games may require. The download link is up above.
If dialogue seems to be using the wrong font (which may cause cutoff text), download and install MS PGothic.
Screenshots
Bonus Info
Various information about the post-game chapter. Spoilers, probably.
Bonus Info
Rank Requirements
| Mission | Target | B/Clear | A Rank | S Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girl | 500 | 1100 | 1300 |
| 2 | Date Man | 500 | 900 | 1200 |
| 3 | Old Man | 250 | 450 | 600 |
| 4 | Late Girl | 250 | 550 | 800 |
| 5 | Rascal | 250 | 420 | 550 |
| 6 | Mistress Act 1 | 250 | 420 | 550 |
| 7 | Mistress Act 2 | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| 8 | Mistress Act 3 | 500 | 700 | 900 |
| 9 | Vampire Act 1 | 400 | 420 | 480 |
| 10 | Vampire Act 2 | 400 | 420 | 480 |
| 11 | Vampire Act 3 | 800 | 950 | 1100 |
| 12 | Vampire Act 4 | 400 | 420 | 480 |
| 13 | Final Battle | 1000 | 1150 | 1350 |
| 14 | Nightlife Girl | 250 | 300 | 380 |
| 15 | RPG Prince | 250 | 300 | 380 |
| 16 | Mighty Warrior | 250 | 300 | 380 |
| 17 | Date Man 2 | 250 | 300 | 380 |
| 18 | Old Man 2 | 250 | 300 | 380 |
| 19 | Late Girl 2 | 250 | 300 | 380 |
| 20 | Rascal 2 | 250 | 300 | 380 |
| 21 | Mistress 2 | 250 | 300 | 380 |
| 22 | Girl 2 | 250 | 300 | 380 |
| 23 | Spirit Queen | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 |
| 24 | Akari | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
Shop Levels
| Level | Total EXP |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 800 |
| 4 | 1,800 |
| 5 | 3,200 |
| 6 | 5,000 |
| 7 | 7,200 |
| 8 | 9,800 |
| 9 | 12,800 |
| 10 | 16,200 |
| 11 | 20,000 |
| 12 | 24,200 |
| 13 | 28,800 |
| 14 | 33,800 |
| 15 | 39,200 |
| 16 | 45,000 |
| 17 | 51,200 |
| 18 | 57,800 |
| 19 | 64,800 |
| 20 | 72,200 |
Shop levels do continue past 20, with experience following the pattern 200 * PreviousLevel2. New missions are unlocked each level up to 10, then one last one at 20 (if you've beaten Mission 23). Note that both EXP earned outside and Zeny invested contribute to Shop EXP.
Girl/Witch Friendship Levels
| Level | Total Zeny |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 400 |
| 4 | 900 |
| 5 | 1,600 |
| 6 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 3,600 |
| 8 | 4,900 |
| 9 | 6,400 |
| 10 | 8,100 |
| 11 | 10,000 |
| 12 | 12,100 |
| 13 | 14,400 |
| 14 | 16,900 |
| 15 | 19,600 |
| 16 | 22,500 |
| 17 | 25,600 |
| 18 | 28,900 |
| 19 | 32,400 |
| 20 | 36,100 |
| 21 | 40,000 |
| 22 | 44,100 |
| 23 | 48,400 |
| 24 | 52,900 |
| 25 | 57,600 |
Friendship levels do continue past 25, with experience following the pattern 100 * PreviousLevel2. You get new dialogue up to Level 25, at which you receive Art No. 25 (Girl) or 26 (Witch).
Boy Levels
| Level | Total EXP |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 50 |
| 3* | 200 |
| 4 | 450 |
| 5 | 800 |
| 6 | 1,250 |
| 7* | 1,800 |
| 8 | 2,450 |
| 9 | 3,200 |
| 10 | 4,050 |
| 11 | 5,000 |
| 12 | 6,050 |
| 13 | 7,200 |
| 14 | 8,450 |
| 15* | 9,800 |
| 16 | 11,250 |
| 17 | 12,800 |
| 18 | 14,450 |
| 19 | 16,200 |
| 20* | 18,050 |
| 21 | 20,000 |
| 22 | 22,050 |
| 23 | 24,200 |
| 24 | 26,450 |
| 25* | 28,800 |
| 26 | 31,250 |
| 27 | 33,800 |
| 28 | 36,450 |
| 29 | 39,200 |
| 30* | 42,050 |
Boy levels do continue past 30, with experience following the pattern 50 * PreviousLevel2. Levels marked with * are those that add an additional point of Pow.
Special Areas
Besides the stationary NPCs you can talk to, there are a few unique things to find around town.
District 15 Block 10:
tachi (Gives Art No. 22)
District 9 Block 6:
Spirit Photographer (Buy Art No. 23 and 24)
District 11 Block 1:
Hello? Hell... o? (Get No. 27 to 33 randomly from curtains)
District 6 Block 8:
HeadLess (Art No. 34 and 35)
District 3 Block 8:
Girl's House (Art No. 36 in storeroom)
District 6 Block 2:
Bar (Art No. 37 on lower level)
District 9 Block 4:
Park Bench (Art No. 38)
District 11 Block 4:
Boy's House (Art No. 39 in room)
District 8 Block 1:
Item Shop (Art No. 40)
Lastly, Spirit Queen will give you Art No. 59 if you get 2500 (the original quota and S rank score) on Mission 23. And you get Art No. 60 for clearing Mission 24.