My Butler

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In "My Butler," players hire and manage butlers with unique abilities, customize their mansion, and host various events to impress guests. Complete daily tasks and story quests to unlock new butlers, furniture, and outfits. Balance your time between managing your butlers and enjoying the luxurious lifestyle you've built.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story9 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The art style is appealing with well-drawn characters and backgrounds.
Each character has distinct traits and storylines, making the game engaging for those who enjoy varied narratives.
The game can be entertaining for players who appreciate cheesy romance and possessive characters.

The main character is passive and lacks depth, making it hard for players to connect with her.
The love interests exhibit possessive and abusive behaviors, which can be off-putting and problematic.
The plot is shallow and lacks coherence, with many players feeling that the game fails to deliver on its premise.

story
40 mentions
23 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being shallow and poorly paced, with multiple character routes that lack significant differentiation and depth. While some players appreciate the lively characters and the romantic elements, many find the plot nonsensical and the writing cringe-worthy, leading to a lack of engagement with the narrative. Overall, the game is seen as having potential that is squandered by its focus on romance over character development and a coherent storyline.
- “I loved how each person you choose has different traits and there are different events in each storyline; it makes each one seem magical.”
- “Even though it has only 3 characters to choose from, their storylines are all individual.”
- “The characters are lively and it's fun to go through their stories.”
- “The story is shallow, the love interests are jerks, and the main character is a shambling mess.”
- “The plot is nonsensical, the writing is cringe-worthy, and the art and backgrounds feel like something from games I played in the mid-90s.”
- “When you have misogynistic love interests who are sociopathic in some way, with a blatantly stupid and standard main character, I'm not going to relate to anything the story or characters have to offer, and I'm essentially going to get ticked off.”
music
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users finding it repetitive and annoying, often noting that it consists of only a couple of tracks that quickly become tiresome. While some acknowledge that the music isn't entirely bad, the overall sentiment suggests it detracts from the experience rather than enhances it.
- “The music isn't bad; it's quite interesting.”
- “The music is not annoying.”
- “The music sounds better if you cut it out entirely.”
- “The music was okay, but it only had like two songs that you get sick of very fast.”
- “💔 The music is so annoying.”
- “The same annoying cons from other Dogenzaka Lab games are also present (looping music and poor translations that need to be fixed).”
graphics
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the appealing art style and decent artwork, while others find it mediocre or odd, particularly noting exaggerated character features. Overall, the visuals are considered better than many visual novels, but opinions on their execution vary significantly.
- “The artwork was nice.”
- “The art style is appealing.”
- “Premise is dumb, graphics are mediocre, music is just so meh.”
- “The story is boring, the characters are annoying, and the art style is a bit weird; the guys have huge hands that look like bird claws.”
- “The art style wasn't my personal favorite, but it was better than a lot of visual novels and it wasn't badly drawn at all.”
character development
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is largely criticized, with reviewers noting a lack of growth or change in the characters, who remain static throughout the story. While the writing is decent and avoids being overly bland, the character designs are considered mediocre and often indistinguishable from one another, detracting from the overall experience. Players seeking a compelling narrative or character evolution may find this aspect disappointing.
- “I didn't really find any of the character designs particularly appealing, but the characters themselves were written fairly well and weren't overly bland or exaggerated.”
- “Honestly, this game is great if you aren't in it for some form of plot or character development because while the boys supposedly fix themselves, they really don't and just keep their original personality.”
- “There's no character development for any of the characters present.”
- “Honestly, this game is great if you aren't in it for some form of plot or character development, because while the boys supposedly fix themselves, they really don't and just keep their original personality.”
- “The character designs were mediocre, and sometimes I found myself mistaking one character for another because they looked very similar.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional reactions, with some feeling physically ill due to its intense themes and atmosphere. This suggests that the game successfully elicits deep emotional responses, though not always in a positive way.
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as unintentionally funny, with a blend of absurdity and creepiness that keeps players entertained without causing frustration. Overall, it offers a unique comedic experience that some find enjoyable despite its flaws.
- “I paid the right price for what is, after all, a game bad enough to be funny without being frustrating at all.”
- “Hilariously creepy game.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a notable lack of representation for individuals with speech disorders, such as stuttering, in the game's optimization, suggesting that developers have not adequately considered accessibility features for this demographic.