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About Now Hiring
Now Hiring is a top-down narrative RPG from MoonMoon, released in 2026 for PC. You play a job seeker lured into a scam syndicate, making choices over 21 days that shape your path, relationships, and eventual fate. The game blends dialogue-based conflicts with moral dilemmas, offering multiple endings based on your decisions. It’s a story about survival, deception, and the cost of ambition, set in a gritty, stylized urban world. If you like branching narratives and character-driven stories, this one leans into the tension of high-stakes small-time schemes.
Gameplay
You control the protagonist in a grid-based world, navigating daily tasks, conversations, and mini-games to advance the syndicate’s goals. Each day cycles through three phases: gathering resources, engaging in dialogue battles (where word choice and timing matter), and resolving ethical conflicts. Mistakes, like betraying a contact or taking a risky deal, lock you into dead ends or trigger new story threads. Combat is minimal, replaced by tense negotiation sequences and quick-time actions during chases. The UI feels a bit clunky at times, but the writing and pacing keep sessions brisk, averaging 3-4 hours per playthrough.
What Players Think
Community ratings average 8.7/10 on PlayPile, with 92% completing the base story. Most playthroughs last around 14 hours, though completionists hit 25+ hours chasing all endings. Mood tags include “thoughtful” (68%), “tense” (55%), and “replayable” (49%). One user wrote, “The dialogue choices feel weighty, but the lack of save points can feel punishing.” Critics praised the moral ambiguity but noted repetitive side quests. Achievements are straightforward, with 35 total, and the game’s price ($29.99) is considered fair for its length.
PlayPile's Take
Now Hiring is a solid pick for narrative fans who enjoy layered decision-making without combat. The story is compelling, but the grindy resource management and occasional UI hiccups may frustrate. With 35 achievements and a $30 price tag, it’s a mid-tier indie that’s worth your time if you value branching plots. Skip if you prefer fast-paced action or polished systems. The multiple endings and strong writing justify a second playthrough for most.
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