Supple

About

Supple is a management and relationship simulator where you play Arin Costello, an editorial assistant vying for a promotion at a fictional fashion magazine. Over the course of a week you balance office politics personal style and strategic decisions to outpace your rival Hugh Chadwick. Dialogue choices and interactions with colleagues shape your progress whether you focus on building alliances boosting your wardrobe or taking underhanded shortcuts to impress your demanding boss. The game emphasizes player agency with branching paths that determine your success in securing the style editor role by Friday. The game features over 2000 lines of recorded dialogue performed by real people adding a layer of authenticity to its sitcom-style scenarios. Released in 2008 it stands out for its satirical take on corporate and fashion culture with a community categorizing it as dark. While not a widely discussed title its blend of quick decisions and moral ambiguity in a workplace setting offers a niche experience for those interested in casual management games with a twist of workplace intrigue.

Storyline

You play Arin Costello in this management and relationship simulation. You have a week to show off your prowess as an editorial assistant and snag the newly open position of style editor. Unfortunately this means impressing your ice queen boss Margot Winterbottom, and outwitting your competition, Hugh Chadwick. Or maybe just bribing your boss and sleeping with the enemy. Whatever works to get you that job. And while you're at it, don't forget to make time out to expand your wardrobe to prove just how sexy and stylish you are.