I played the new update. It had its moment, but it wasn't really my cup of tea.
The problem is Maxime. I don't mind older women, but Maxime is just plain unpleasant to be around because she feels like a puppet rather than a real person. I know she says she chose the MC of her own free will, but how can I take that seriously when it's made clear how addictive demons are? If Maxime had a stronger personality and a separate agenda of her own (that just happened to align with the MCs) that might be different, but as is she comes across as a junkie who insists she could stop any time she wanted to.
I also have to question the decision to put Maxime in that nurse costume. While I'm not fond of the character, she still has potential appeal; IMHO, 'cheap and slutty' isn't playing to her strengths. Then again, maybe I'm just not the target demographic and the appeal is lost on me.
The rest of the update worked better. We get plenty of the sensuality, atmosphere, and hot graphics we've come to expect, plus I'm always intrigued by a chance to NOT seduce Meredith. I really liked the option to give Tommy good advice; with all the comments about having a conscience, it makes me hopeful we might not have to wreck a second marriage right out of the gate. Not sure what to make of Ruby yet. If she can shed some light on our backstory that would be welcome, but if she's primarily here for more 'training' opportunities, that would probably be disappointing; I'm really only interested in romancing Julia at this point.
Overall, though, I'm definitely interested in seeing where the story goes so I'd have to consider the update a success.
