Basic Information
- Official English Title: Fashion Business: Monica’s Adventures – Episode 1
- Developer & Publisher: DecentMonkey
- Release Dates (NA/EU/ASIA):
- North America: July 21, 2020
- Europe: July 21, 2020
- Asia: July 21, 2020
- Supported Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, Android
- Game Tags: Visual Novel, Adult Dating Sim, Interactive Story, Business Simulation
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Deep Dive Review
Fashion Business: Monica’s Adventures – Episode 1 redefines the adult dating sim genre with its rich narrative and branching storylines. The game follows Monica, a multifaceted protagonist whose choices shape her trajectory in the fashion world. Players can adopt either a “decent” or “bitchy” approach, influencing interactions with characters like Julia, Dick, and Melanie. These decisions ripple into future episodes, with key scenes unlocking based on accumulated “bitchiness” points.
The game’s standout feature is its choice-driven mechanics. Early decisions, such as whether to humiliate models during casting or sabotage Julia’s work, directly affect later story arcs. For instance, completing the “pink dress shoot” three times is crucial for unlocking secret endings. The visual novel-style interface allows players to explore environments interactively, with items like beer bottles or wooden cloth pins altering Monica’s personality metrics.
Visually, the game excels with 1080p FULLHD graphics available for premium patrons, featuring over 1,000 animated scenes and 56,700 images across episodes. The adult content is seamlessly integrated, with achievements like “Lovestory” rewarding players for completing all h-scenes with Julia. The narrative spans multiple locations, from Monica’s apartment to the Shiny Hole nightclub, each with unique mini-games and character encounters.
For players seeking replay value, the game offers multiple endings, including “Secret Ending 1” for avoiding Marcus and “Good maid Monica” for pursuing fitness with Betty. The developer’s commitment to updates is evident, with Episode 1 receiving patches like v1.003 to address player feedback. While the game’s adult themes may limit its mainstream appeal, its depth and replayability make it a standout in the visual novel genre.