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Redwood’s Pizza

An upcoming horror game where you take on the role of a pizza delivery driver. Blending RPG mechanics, point-and-click gameplay, and deep storytelling, this game is packed with mystery, suspense, and unsettling encounters.
The story unfolds over three chapters, each drawing you deeper into the eerie world of Redwood’s Pizza.

⚠️ Warning: If you plan on playing, stop scrolling now to avoid spoilers!

Redwood’s Pizza– Chapter 1: “Just a Job, I Think..”

So, in Chapter 1, everything starts out pretty normal. You play as a 21-year-old fresh out of college, struggling to find a job. You end up working at Redwood’s Pizza, a small, slightly run-down pizza restaurant. It’s nothing special—just a way to make some cash.

Your Daily Routine:

Each night, you pick up orders and ride your pizza delivery motorcycle around town, dropping off pizzas at different houses. You also have your phone, which helps with navigation, texting, and calling for help if needed. The game introduces basic mechanics like:
✔️ Finding the right houses
✔️ Managing your status effects (fear, reputation, strength)
✔️ Talking to customers and your friend for guidance

Your Boss? Couldn’t Care Less.

Your manager is barely involved. They act like they don’t care about anything except getting deliveries done. If you ask questions about weird orders or creepy customers, they brush it off with something like:

“Doesn’t matter. Just deliver the pizza and do your job.”

At first, it seems like they’re just lazy or rude, but you start to feel like they know something they aren’t telling you.

Your Friend – Your Only Support?

Your friend is your lifeline. They text you often, helping you with deliveries and even tracking your location in case you get lost. Theyre extremely friendly and always has your back!. Sometimes its like they’re the only person who actually listens when you mention strange things happening.

But every now and then, they say something that feels a little… off.

Things Start Feeling Wrong.
At first, the job is just frustrating. You deal with:
Rude customers
Awkward small talk
Getting lost a few times

But then, things change. Some deliveries feel… wrong.

1. One house doesn’t appear on your map, but your phone tells you to go there anyway.
2. A customer opens the door, smiles too long, and never talks to you, just staring.
3. Another one takes the pizza but whispers your name… even though you never told them.
4. One time, you knock, and instead of opening the door, the person inside just stands there, watching you through the window.
When you mention any of this to your manager? They ignore it.
Your friend? They laugh it off but then text:

“Yeah… that’s weird. Maybe don’t go back there.”

The First Major Red Flag

On Day 3, something big happens—maybe you get a delivery to a completely abandoned house, but when you knock… someone answers.

Or maybe a customer knows way too much about your personal life.

Either way, this is the moment you realize this job isn’t normal.

How Chapter 1 Ends:

You haven’t seen the full horror yet, but you know something’s wrong.
Your manager won’t help.
And the customers? They’re starting to feel less like people and more like something else.
Sometimes your friend is the only person who can help you.

It’s just a job, right?
So why do you feel like you’re being watched?

Your Home – Your Safe Place… At First

At the beginning, your home feels comforting. You can do normal activities like:
✔️ Watching TV (Decreases Fear)
✔️ Reading books (Increases intelligence)
✔️ Studying (Increases intelligence)
✔️ Working out (Increases strength)
✔️ Grabbing weapons (though you don’t really need them… yet)

Each of these affects your status, changing how characters react to you and how you perceive the world. For example:

Watching TV calms you down and lowers fear.
Studying makes you more aware, maybe unlocking new dialogue.
Grabbing a weapon makes you feel safer, but does it actually help?
At first, this is just basic life simulation—until you start noticing changes.

Things Feel… Off.
By Day 2 or 3, something about your house doesn’t feel the same.

You leave things in one spot… and find them somewhere else.
You hear faint knocks on the door, but when you check, nobody’s there.
Your phone buzzes, but when you pick it up, there’s no new message.

Your friend still talks to you, but their messages start feeling different.

“Hey, don’t stay up too late.”
“If you hear knocking, just ignore it.”
“Are you sure you’re home alone?”
"Do you ever feel like there's a place you’ve been before, but you can’t remember getting there?"

It’s subtle, but you start feeling watched.

The First Major Red Flag
On Day 3, something huge happens—but it depends on your choices at home.

You wake up in the middle of the night, but your phone says it’s still 10 PM.
Your friend calls you… but their voice sounds strange, like it’s not really them.
Your front door is unlocked, even though you swear you locked it before bed.
No matter what, this is the moment you realize something is really wrong.

And now, you’re afraid to go to sleep. Obviously you get the option, but is it necessary..

Because what if, when you wake up, you’re not alone?

But anyways if you read through this, you can figure out the lore. and thanks for reading!

Extras!

Well since you begged, sooo much, im gonna give you some extra features that are in the game!
1. Music, if you go into your phone you can access and listen to the games sound track.
2. Messages, not only can you text your friend, but you can text your mom, she isn't important now, but she will be.
3. Phone Calls & Emergency Features, While texting is useful, calling someone can give real-time responses. However, certain people might not pick up at night, and some calls might connect to the wrong person. There's also an emergency call option, but whether anyone actually helps… is another story.
4. Radio & TV Interactions – At home, you can turn on the TV or radio to catch news reports, strange broadcasts, or unsettling static. Occasionally, the news might mention something that sounds eerily familiar to you.
5. Hidden Notes & Memories – Exploring your home and certain locations might reveal old notes, receipts, or objects that hint at past events. Some might be from before you worked at Redwood’s Pizza—or even before you lived in this town.
6. Unusual Deliveries – Some pizza orders come with… extra instructions. A note on the box might say:
“Don't knock. Just leave it and walk away.”
But if you wait too long, i've said too much, wait until the game comes out.
7. A Secret Locked Room – In your house, there's a door you don’t remember being there. It’s locked… for now. One day, you’ll be able to open it—but should you?
8. The game takes course over 10 days (In the game)
9. You can read the chats to get more spoilers, but then the game won't be fun, won't it?

Wow, this is just amazing.

I also like how you described everything… average description of a game on Steam worthy.

Wow, it's like you created an ARG before we even finished the game.

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z-mech_update wrote:

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stopppp

z-mech_update wrote:

Wow, it's like you created an ARG before we even finished the game.

basically. this is just chapter 1.

z-mech_update wrote:

I also like how you described everything… average description of a game on Steam worthy.

Yeah i mixed some of my stuff and some writing from chatgpt

z-mech_update wrote:

Wow, this is just amazing.

thanks!

z-mech_update wrote:

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do you think you could think of some dialogue for chapter 1 and choices, so like choosing what you want and how it affects your game?

so i organized the chapters!
Chapter 1: “Just a Job” (Days 1-3)
Introduces basic gameplay (delivering pizzas, home interactions, phone features).
Small unsettling events start happening, but nothing outright supernatural.
The manager dismisses concerns, and the friend seems helpful… but odd.
Ends with the first major red flag—something happens that makes you realize the job isn’t normal.
Chapter 2: “Something’s Wrong” (Days 4-7)
Weirdness intensifies—customers act stranger, and reality starts glitching at home.
The friend starts acting distant or giving conflicting advice.
Your phone becomes unreliable—messages change, calls don’t go through, or come from unknown numbers.
You begin to lose track of time, and your house doesn’t always feel like your house.
Ends with something inescapable happening—you are now trapped in this nightmare.
Chapter 3: “No Way Out” (Days 8-10)
The horror becomes unavoidable—deliveries feel like rituals, your home is no longer safe, and your friend’s true intentions start revealing themselves.
Your status effects become life-or-death—your choices determine if you survive or break down completely.
The final betrayal happens—the person you trusted was never on your side.
Ends in one of multiple endings, depending on your choices.

also for this game were gonna be using this VHS thingy! https://scratch-mit-edu.ezproxyberklee.flo.org/projects/1134954168/

z-mech_update wrote:

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I made 1 more and final forum for this game, and a new person is helping! his user name is @Mattingly10 and this is the forum