Custom Order Maid 3D2
- July 30, 2019
- KISS
- 2h median play time
In "Custom Order Maid 3D2," players run a high-end bar called Empire Club and strive to pay off its huge debt. They can customize the club and interact with three maids, including the innocent and cheerful Maria Seido, to enhance the customer experience. The game features anime-style graphics and offers various difficulty levels to suit different player skills.
Reviews
- Great customization options for creating unique maids.
- Engaging gameplay that combines management, rhythm games, and character interactions.
- High production values with beautiful graphics and enjoyable voice acting.
- The business model is heavily reliant on expensive DLCs, making the total cost very high.
- The user experience is hampered by a confusing UI and lack of intuitive navigation.
- The adult content is not included in the base game and requires purchasing a separate patch from an external site.
- story103 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story, while often overshadowed by its adult content, features a surprisingly engaging plot centered around an idol band of maids, with various character arcs and customization options. Players note that the narrative can be slow and repetitive, but it offers a decent amount of content and character development, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate a storyline alongside the gameplay. However, some users experienced issues with story progression and translation quality, which detracted from the overall experience.
“The game has a lot of content, an actual interesting and decently written story, and a lot of things to do; of my playtime, I think that 200 of those hours were used for character customization (because it's really good), so I can safely say that the rest is all for the game itself.”
“The story is great and follows three lovely maids that you make an emotional bond with and see them live their dreams!”
“Enjoying the story so far.”
“The story is really slow moving and boring, and the subtitles are terrible.”
“I don't remember the game's story, and I think I might know why...”
“The game has a lot of rough edges, but what erogame wouldn't have them... the game sorely needs some options to skip some cutscenes entirely - I don't need to see the same romance story five times if I'm leveling up my relationships with new custom maids.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some users praising its entertaining mechanics and customization options, particularly in the management and rhythm elements, while others find it lacking and occasionally disruptive to the flow. Many appreciate the depth added by adult-oriented patches, which enhance character development and gameplay variety, making it enjoyable even beyond its erotic content. Overall, it offers a surprising amount of engaging gameplay for an eroge, appealing to a wide range of player preferences.
“Great gameplay and options.”
“More gameplay value than I expected.”
“The game mechanics are fun.”
“Even then, the management/rhythm/visual novel triumvirate of gameplay is negligible at best and annoying at worst: better just to cut out the middleman and get a game with much better graphics/animations.”
“It still has to load everything and break the gameplay flow.”
“You could play it without the R18+ patch, but it loses a lot of gameplay, character development, and attention to detail.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and design, with many reviewers noting the appealing 3D art style and character customization options. While some find the graphics to be basic, others highlight them as among the best in anime games, particularly appreciating the smooth animations and detailed visuals. However, there are criticisms regarding the mosaic censorship, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
“Definetly one of my favourite anime games :) the graphics are just awesome too!”
“I think this is actually the one anime game with the best graphics out there.”
“The art style is also probably the best at portraying anime in a 3D format.”
“That is, unless you are really into maids and micromanagement, and some more than extreme fetishes, then you are just better off getting Koikatsu (or Honey Select): it has much better and more detailed customization, easier-to-install mods, smoother and more lively animations, better graphics, and developers that bothered to hire an actual translator.”
“Even then, the management/ rhythm/ visual novel triumvirate of 'gameplay' is negligible at best and annoying at worst: better just to cut out the middleman and get a h-game with much better graphics and animations.”
“Its limited configuration and lack of completely eliminating 3D animations (just use static 2D backgrounds like [strike]id〇lm@ster[/strike]) makes this game not really friendly for players with barely working graphics cards.”
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a mix of surprisingly good J-pop tracks and smooth concert animations, enhancing the overall experience. While some songs stand out, the soundtrack also includes a number of average visual novel tracks. Overall, players appreciate the variety and customization options, making it a solid choice for fans of rhythm games and cute aesthetics.
“Now, what I really was not expecting was that the game has some real good J-pop songs in it that play in the optional rhythm game sections, which were surprisingly good.”
“The animations in the concerts are really smooth and the music isn't bad either.”
“Besides these bright spots on the soundtrack, the game's music is a collection of pretty average/boring/generic visual novel tracks.”
“Besides these bright spots on the soundtrack, the game's music is a collection of pretty average/boring/generic visual novel tracks.”
“The rhythm game is pretty basic but the songs are actually surprisingly good and it features a full choreographed dance animation with maids of your choice.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the emotional depth of the game, emphasizing the strong bonds formed with the characters, particularly the three maids whose dreams players help fulfill. Despite some bugs, the overall experience is described as wholesome and charming, making it suitable for a wide audience, including family-friendly interactions.
“The story is great and follows 3 lovely maids that you make an emotional bond with and see them live their dreams!”
“Custom Maid 3D2 is such a wholesome, cute, and charming game for the whole family to enjoy. It's so innocent that even your grandma will enjoy it!”
“You can go the wholesome route which includes safe-for-work activities to earn money if you want to.”
- stability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed, with users reporting significant issues specifically in VR, including buggy controls and performance problems with Oculus Touch controllers. While some players found the game enjoyable despite minor visual glitches, the VR experience is generally considered lacking and frustrating.
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I haven't experienced any bugs or glitches during my playthrough.”
“The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“If you're considering the VR version, don't buy it. It's buggy, it's loaded with issues, and it's trash.”
“The VR controls in this game are lousy with the Oculus Touch controllers. The plot of the game is good, but the controls are buggy and lacking in every way. If this game in VR was more like Koikatsu Party, it would be a good game, but the issues with the Oculus Touch controllers ruined it for me.”
“It's a bit buggy, but I was able to get past that for some 'wholesome' time with maid waifus.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is notably inconsistent; while some users report it runs well on the original site, others criticize the unoptimized files and poor website setup. However, there are also claims that it stands out as one of the most optimized adult games available.
“And it's one of the most optimized adult games I've ever played.”
“I heard it runs just fine on the original site, but it is still a pain to deal with considering the unoptimized files, different languages, and honestly poor website setup.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for heavily relying on expensive microtransactions, with much of the content being locked behind paywalls, leading to perceptions of greed and a cash grab mentality. Players feel that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, making it feel more like an in-app purchase scheme than a complete product.
“The monetization strategy is well-implemented, offering a variety of options without feeling overly aggressive.”
“The game provides a lot of content, and while there are microtransactions, they don't feel necessary to enjoy the experience.”
“I appreciate that the monetization doesn't hinder gameplay; you can still have fun without spending a lot.”
“So much content, even small trivial things are gutted from the base game and walled off with ridiculously expensive microtransactions.”
“In conclusion, while this game served its purpose, I think this localization reeks of greed, laziness, and low effort; it's literally a cash grab to sell more DLCs on their online shop.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally perceived as natural and engaging, particularly when the 18+ patch is applied, which enhances gameplay and adds depth to character interactions. However, some players note a dissonance in early game dynamics, where characters exhibit contrasting behaviors between innocent interactions and their responses to more explicit scenarios. Overall, the patch significantly enriches the narrative and character growth.
“The character development feels surprisingly natural, but there are some notes of dissonance in the early game, especially if you get the 18+ patch. The maids act innocent and somewhat standoffish during early interactions outside of intimate scenes, yet they show little resistance and, depending on their personality type, even seem to look forward to the yotogi.”
“It pretty much doubles the amount of gameplay and adds a lot of dialogue and character development.”
“The character development feels surprisingly natural, but there are some notes of dissonance in the early game, especially if you get the 18+ patch. The maids act all innocent and somewhat standoffish during early interactions outside of sex, but show practically no resistance to the yotogi, and depending on the personality type, even look forward to it.”
“You could play it without the R18+ patch, but it loses a lot of gameplay, character development, and attention to detail.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by entertaining scenes and amusing moments, despite the dialogue not being particularly strong. Players appreciate the unexpected depth of development in a hentai game, adding to its comedic value.
“The dialogue may not be the greatest you'll ever see, but the scenes are funny and entertaining to some extent, making them worth reading.”
“What I find funny, though, is how much development went into this game despite it being a hentai game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”