My Lady
- March 28, 2016
- Michaela Laws
Get on Steam"My Lady" is a visual novel where you play as Miss Bauxmont, the heiress to the Bauxmont estate, who has been infatuated with her butler for years. With your mother planning to introduce you to a suitor, you must navigate your relationships with the butler and other characters, leading to 5 different endings. The game features full English voice over and an original soundtrack.
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- The game features excellent voice acting, particularly for the characters Sophie and the butler, which adds depth to the experience.
- The unique art style, with faceless characters, allows players to use their imagination and enhances the game's charm.
- Despite its short length, the game offers a sweet and engaging story about forbidden love, making it a delightful quick read.
- The game is extremely short, with most players completing it in under an hour, leading to a lack of depth in the story and character development.
- Many choices in the game feel inconsequential, resulting in predictable endings and a lack of meaningful player agency.
- The simplistic plot and minimal character interactions may leave players wanting more substance and complexity.
- story78 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of "My Lady" is a short and straightforward romance between a noble girl and her butler, characterized by good voice acting and charming art. While many players found the narrative cute and enjoyable, they noted its simplicity and lack of depth, with minimal choices that lead to similar endings. Overall, it offers a quick, light-hearted experience, but those seeking a more complex plot may find it lacking.
“The story of my lady is very short, yet sweet or even bittersweet, depending on the ending you reach out of five in total.”
“Nevertheless, even with its simplicity, my lady is an interesting story, worth those 45 minutes of your time.”
“The choice to make the characters visually featureless beyond their hair color and style and clothing is an interesting one, and I suppose it allows the reader to insert themselves into the story beyond naming the main characters.”
“The story is too simple and lacks any sort of depth.”
“The thin content of the story simply doesn't provide plot twists or anything mind-blowing that would make it a memorable experience - it just goes on rails and doesn't surprise.”
“The whole visual novel consists of 5-6 choices and 3 scenes, without any kind of decent story build-up.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a unique and simplistic art style that initially may seem off-putting but tends to grow on players over time. While some appreciate the faceless character design for its imaginative potential, others find it lacking in detail and expression. Overall, the visuals are considered charming and fitting for the game's narrative, complemented by good voice acting and a polished presentation.
“The art style is unique and simple; I can appreciate it rather than some other attempts at complexity that fall short of quality.”
“I remember it as a 24-hour visual novel challenge that I played years ago, and I am happy to see it being polished, with beautiful graphics, beautiful GUI, and amazing voice acting.”
“The artwork is a bit lacking, as the characters lack any fine details.”
“The chosen art style of faceless figures feels unfittingly eerie and existentialist compared to the flighty mood of the game.”
“The art style is one of the most unique I've seen; every character is faceless with dark grey skin, almost symbolic of chess pieces.”
- music15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being appropriate, pleasant, and fitting the story's themes, enhancing the overall experience without being distracting. Reviewers particularly enjoyed the soundtrack and voice acting, noting that the music adapts well to the narrative's tone. Additionally, the ability to adjust audio settings individually adds to the positive reception of the game's audio design.
“The soundtrack was syrup to my ears, and I loved the fact that you can not only pick the MC's name, but also the butlers!”
“The music is pleasant to listen to and fits the story.”
“The voice acting and music were extremely good for an indie visual novel.”
“The music is appropriate and non-distracting.”
“The music is also rather fitting for the times this game would take place in.”
“The voice over, music, and sound effects volume can each be adjusted individually.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique mechanic involving coded letters that guide players towards different endings, but the overall experience is notably short, averaging around 45 minutes to 1 hour for all five endings. While the simplicity of the mechanics makes it accessible, some players feel that the brevity limits character development and depth. Despite this, many find the gameplay enjoyable and worth the price for a brief yet engaging experience.
“Oh yeah, they also had this awesome mechanic where the main character received letters that told her how to get the happy ending, but they were in code.”
“It's worth an hour of gameplay, so the price is ideal and it is worth it to invest in this game.”
“The mechanics are very easy and simple to use.”
“When they say the estimated gameplay length is 45 minutes to 1 hour long, that's for all 5 endings combined, meaning each scenario feels comically short, not giving enough time to actually give the characters actual character.”
“And while I get that the mechanic is more or less the point of the choices, I technically had this game beaten in 45 minutes; I spent an annoyingly long time finding the 'correct' answers.”
“Really fun though admittedly short, like ~1 hour to 45 minutes' worth of gameplay.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally viewed as limited, with some players noting its short length and lack of diverse routes as factors that diminish the incentive to replay. While it may appeal to those seeking to achieve 100% completion, it does not offer the depth or variety found in other visual novels, making it less suitable for players looking for extensive replay value.
“Very short visual novel with easy replayability, especially if you're aiming to get 100% achievements.”
“In my opinion, it was a little too biased, and the reason I probably think that way is because I tend to play all the character's routes in any otome or dating sim game that I ever play, so I expected that there would be more playable characters.”
“I haven't played the developer's previous game, quite successful and surprisingly freeware 'Seduced Me: The Otome', but apparently it has a truckload of content in it and much more replayability compared to this one.”
“It's extremely short and I don't think I would play it again as there really is no replay value to it.”
“If you're looking for a long visual novel with hours worth of story and lots of potential for replayability, this wouldn't be the right game for you.”
“I haven't played the developer's previous game, quite successful and surprisingly freeware 'Seduce Me the Otome', but apparently it has a truckload of content in it and much replayability compared to this one, so it is frustrating to see the previous game being freeware and this not.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the engaging and funny voice of the character Sophie, which keeps players entertained throughout the brief playtime. Additionally, the absurdity of having over 1000 save slots for a game that lasts under 20 minutes adds a layer of comedic charm. Overall, players find the experience both amusing and enjoyable.
“I personally adore Sophie's voice; she's extremely funny to read and to hear, and I spent my first playthrough laughing at what she was saying.”
“Something that I found funny is that the game takes less than 20 minutes to play through, and yet there are over 1000 save slots.”
“At least the maid sounds like she's having fun laughing!”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the visual novel is highlighted by its heartfelt storytelling and well-developed characters, evoking strong feelings in players, as evidenced by moments that brought them to tears. The engaging narrative and beautiful art contribute to a fulfilling experience, enhancing the overall emotional impact.
“Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
“This particular visual novel was very heartfelt, and I had a lot of fun getting the different endings.”
“The characters were nicely portrayed, and the art was beautiful, which made me feel good.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a slow-paced narrative that allows players to immerse themselves in the unique world of visual novels, where characters feel almost lifelike. The inclusion of voice acting further enhances this immersive experience, enriching the emotional depth and connection to the story.
“To have a slow-paced story delivered to you and consumed at your own pace, taking in the unique atmosphere that only visual novels can create, exploring a fictional set of characters in a way that makes them almost feel like real people at times.”
“There's also voice acting, adding more to the atmosphere.”
