My Butler
- August 14, 2016
- Dogenzaka Lab
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.
Reviews
- The art style is appealing with nice character designs and backgrounds.
- Some players found the game charming and enjoyable for passing the time.
- The game features a unique premise of butlers who are actually famous idols, adding an interesting twist.
- The characters are often portrayed as abusive and possessive, leading to discomfort for many players.
- The writing lacks depth and coherence, making the story feel shallow and poorly executed.
- The main character is passive and lacks agency, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story38 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being shallow and poorly paced, with multiple similar storylines that detract from a cohesive narrative. Many reviewers found the characters unlikable and the plot nonsensical, often overshadowed by excessive focus on romantic elements and sexual content. While some appreciated the lively character interactions, the overall consensus is that the game lacks depth and fails to deliver a compelling story.
“The characters are lively and it's fun to go through their stories.”
“He ended up being the best route for me because his storyline actually had some mild degree of nuance.”
“To resume the story: you are asked by your very rich aunt to choose a butler for one month among some very popular guys that have some problems with girls.”
“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 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.”
- music9 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 gaming experience rather than enhancing it.
“The music isn't annoying.”
“The music isn't bad; it's a shame that other elements overshadow its potential.”
“The music adds a unique touch to the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music was okay, but it only had like two songs that you get sick of very fast.”
“💔 The music is so annoying.”
“The music sounds better if you cut it out entirely.”
- graphics7 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 characters 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 development6 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 throughout the story. While the writing is considered decent, the character designs are seen as mediocre and too similar, leading to confusion among players. Overall, the game may appeal to those who prioritize gameplay over narrative depth.
“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.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong negative emotions, with some feeling physically ill due to its content. This suggests that the emotional impact of the game can be intense and unsettling.
- humor2 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 adds to its charm.
“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.”
- optimization1 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 this aspect in their design choices.