Ambitious and wide-eyed, 19-year-old Casteen lands her first modeling audition—a glittering chance to escape her mundane life. But beneath the glamour lies a cutthroat industry where every smile is calculated, and every opportunity hides a price. Guided by your choices, she navigates photo shoots laced with hidden agendas, charismatic yet manipulative agents, and whispers of a scandal that could shatter her career before it begins. As Casteen’s innocence clashes with her hunger for fame, cryptic messages and “accidents” hint at darker forces pulling the strings. Will she become a star on her own terms, or lose herself to the shadows of the runway?
Gameplay Mechanics
1. Choice-Driven Drama – Shape Casteen’s personality through dialogue (e.g., defiant vs. compliant) and actions (sabotage rivals or forge alliances), altering her reputation and unlocking exclusive photoshoot scenarios.
2. Resource Balancing – Manage her Stress and Fame meters: overwork risks burnout, but playing too safe stalls progress. Earn “Influence Points” to sway key figures like the enigmatic photographer, Marcel Vega.
3. Dynamic Auditions – Mini-games test reflexes (e.g., timed pose sequences) and strategy (wardrobe picks affecting client reactions), with penalties for missteps.
Key Features
1. Cinematic Visual Novel – Over 200 handcrafted renders blend gritty realism with surreal dream sequences, reflecting Casteen’s mental state as pressures mount.
2. Branching Scandals – Uncover subplots like blackmail schemes or leaked photos, each with multiple resolutions (e.g., expose the truth or bury it for short-term gains).
3. Industry Simulator – Build a portfolio, negotiate contracts, and attend after-parties where off-script decisions ripple into future chapters.
Pro Tips
1. Read the Room – Study client bios pre-audition; a edgy designer might penalize “safe” outfit choices.
2. Save Often – Certain choices (e.g., trusting the rival model Jade) trigger irreversible story forks.
3. Dig Deeper – Replay chapters to find hidden clues (e.g., a deleted voicemail in Casteen’s apartment) that unlock an alternate ending involving the agency’s founder.
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