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I never expected a game that lets you live vicariously as a self-absorbed, champagne-sipping idiot to be this oddly fun. From the moment you tap into your first training session, the whole thing feels like a tongue-in-cheek roast of influencer culture and get-rich-quick schemes. You’re essentially building up four cheeky stats—looks, style, swagger, and cockiness—by doing everything from pumping iron to trolling street corner hustlers. It’s silly, sure, but there’s something undeniably satisfying about watching those numbers tick upwards as you splash out on overpriced sunglasses and neon-colored apparel.
Progression is pretty straightforward: grind out small tasks, earn a few bucks, then decide whether to save up for that blinged-out watch or drop coins on an overpriced protein shake. There’s a light layer of strategy in deciding where to allocate your limited energy each day—trade off a quick workout for a better chance at scoring likes on your next status update, or pull an all-nighter dumpster-diving for cash. And yes, the makers lean into the satire fully, tossing in cheeky status messages from your wannabe “friends” and sly reminders that you really should buy a fancier sports car if you want to keep up with the Joneses.
One of my favorite bits is the in-game social feed, which perfectly nails the vacuous oversharing that fuels real-life social media. Every time you level up a stat or buy a new gadget, your feed explodes with heart-eyed emojis and backhanded compliments—complete with pixel art depictions of your character flexing for the camera. It never gets old watching your own virtual fan club applaud you for flexing a hamburger muscle or dropping single-digit workout reps. It’s pure, goofy commentary on our own obsession with online approval.
All told, it’s a bit of a time sink, but in the best possible way. The grind is balanced by a steady stream of little jokes and self-aware moments, so you never feel too bogged down. If you’re in the mood for something lighthearted that pokes fun at the caricature of a braggadocious wannabe, this easy-to-dip-into life sim nails the tone. You might even catch yourself chuckling at how ridiculous it all is—and then find yourself logging back in to boost your swagger once more.