An atmospheric and surreal "horror" RPG Maker game. Game is basically broken into three thirds - one a decision based choices & (immediate) consequences text "puzzle" based around actions being performed during your shift, which often gives away to the second third; a non-conventional turn based combat scenario (RPG Maker typical affair in terms of it's presentation), it's unconventional as only certain types of employees have attacks (which cost literal dollars) or you (the Manager's) health. Protip: load up on healing items and goof off enemies to death. (This sounds bizarre out of context).

The final third involves exploring various shops and urban locales for items to advance further.

Is it fun? Yes; it's a biting critique of retail corporate culture, with a surreal backdrop. It's also very atmospheric, and the musak playing in the store is going to be stuck in my goddamn head for weeks.

It's short and cheap at full price - so strong recommend from me - especially if you're curious what it would look like if David Lynch directed hit sitcom Superstore.

Reviewed on Feb 07, 2024


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