Unity - Completed - Man of the House [v1.0.2c Extra] [Faerin]

  1. 1.00 star(s)

    Torcha

    Here's the thing, 5 stars for this is outrageous. 1 star is also very harsh, and I'm not saying that this is a badly made game at all, everything functioned well, looked good and all in all feels like a professional product.

    Basic takeaway: anyone who values their time should look elsewhere.

    The problem is that this game is repetition at its finest, and it's a bit insidious about it. While RPG games here might have tons of battles that you have to repeat, it's obvious where there's grind. In this game, it kinda hits you with enough story variety early on that you don't think it's going to be grindy, and the survival needs system is compelling enough at first. But I spent 6 hours in this game without any sex, and that's by design. There wasn't anything really fun about that 6 hours, and I don't particularly care about any of the characters.

    So for 6 hours I looked at recycled renders, recycled words, and nothing really interesting. The only way I can fathom this game having such high reviews is that people played it who genuinely do not value their own time at all, OR they used cheats from the get-go. I think anyone who wants to enjoy it should. But I hate that, because then it's hard to know how to balance the cheats optimally. Making something so droll that people HAVE to cheat to enjoy it is awful design, despite obvious talent behind this game.
  2. 2.00 star(s)

    christoph84buzzy

    No no no AND NO!

    Why would a Dev to that to a character from dating my daughter.

    She looks robotic in here!

    The whole family looks way too robotic, the 3d Models don't have personalities, they are doll.

    The story and game functionalities are alright but appart from that, cmon!!!

    Dev remake please
  3. 3.00 star(s)

    melwen

    Good game. Stories are slightly above average. Character models are what make this game stand out.

    Intended gameplay is super grindy and micro-management is important and makes the game boring after 2-3 hours BUT inside the original game, without modding, it is easier to increase some stats, money and needs. I personally doesn't like using cheats but after experiencing some systems and enjoying them, after few hours of gameplay it became a frustration so I just cheated instead. TLDR: Game-design is a mess.

    Stories are what make Man of the House enjoyable. There are little puzzles in every story that you have to find out what to do to get to next step of that story branch.

    Models are good I mean really good. Every character has a personality which is implicated via looks, outfits etc.

    3/5 but a must-have played game.
  4. 5.00 star(s)

    Tenbour-san

    5/5, one of the first games that I've ever played, classic in sandbox+family genre. Loved the story, the development between characters, and how different temperament-wise they were. Cool game, would recommend to everyone.
  5. 5.00 star(s)

    ZuManjhi

    First game from F95zone that I finished.

    My only complaint is that I don't like how the younger sister looks, but other than that, the game has really set a high bar of how adult games should be.

    I enjoyed everything from the scenes, gameplay mechanics, and the gameplay loop. A great game overall.
  6. 5.00 star(s)

    Jhfd21

    Great game. I really enjoyed playing this game and as a result, I'm going to play a new game lol. What would be nice is to make a remake version to improve the visuals a bit. I really recommend playing this game. You're going to have a great time there.
  7. 5.00 star(s)

    Juan57

    Great Game. Great story, development, decision making. The proportions of the characters are elegant, different among them and the way they support and change the story is fantastic.
    Give it a shot, you wouldn't regret it.
  8. 3.00 star(s)

    kaczka44

    This must've been some game in it's time. But now in 2023 the juice is not worth the squeeze, or rather the grind. I liked the build up, the visuals hold up pretty well, but after a couple of hours of non stop clicking I've given up and checked unlocked gallery only to find out the h-scenes are sparse and the endings pretty underwhelming.
  9. 4.00 star(s)

    Vincent Valentine

    A good game overall. The positive aspects have already been mentioned in other reviews, but overall, it's effective. It's hard to place it in a top 10 due to what's being done nowadays, but if I had known about it back then, I'm sure it would still be there. I've experienced other slightly lesser games before, but they're still there due to nostalgia. Initially, I didn't find the girls particularly to my liking – too many characters with large breasts and little variety – but eventually, you get used to it. The facial designs are not always great, but they're compensated for by good shots and a mechanic that keeps us engaged. There isn't too much music, but when it's there, it's well done; it's also quite good that there isn't always music, a good balance there. The sandbox is just how I like it – true freedom! Even modern games fall short in this regard. Is it repetitive? Not as much as one might think; you can play to optimize your points when needed, so I disagree with the repetitive aspect that's being criticized. No more so than in other games. The game is enjoyable, without shaking things up, but it does make you curious about the creators' work, and in that respect, thanks to "Man of the House," they've found new support!
  10. 1.00 star(s)

    Miacis

    Quite an abysmal game. I don't really get why would one implement so much repetitiveness into a visual novel. The scenes don't even save the game too much. I'd say this is highly overrated and there are plenty more games with similar playstyle (interactive VNs), less grind and more depth.
  11. 4.00 star(s)

    sixpo2

    The game has pretty good atmosphere. The story is not original but solid. The graphics is good except from some details. The characters look really attractive. The scenes and renders are really nice although there are not that much sex scenes. Most irritating was MC ... he behaves pathetic, he has small dick (eventhough everyone say how big he is) and he cums in matter of seconds...
  12. 3.00 star(s)

    Bomber86

    the game is okay, it's not a big hit, but it's not bad either. the story is okay, although a bit shallow, they could have made more out of it.
    that it is a sandbox is okay, that certain events are triggered by the time makes the game quite sympathetic, because it does not follow the story linearly. the stories of the ladies are partly intertwined, which, if you want to focus on individual characters, can be a small disadvantage if you want to play them one after the other. but so beis.

    negative to note is clearly the use of unity, which is why it will fly again from the hard drive, because it crashed several times for me. a second that it is impossible to bring everything to 100%. it is also a pity that there are no selection options at certain points, I would have let diane ice cold...
    once you have finished a girl, there are unfortunately very few interaction possibilities, there could have been more (amy at home, veronica in the neon, alone or in company to the cinema or restaurant, various activities with debby).
  13. 5.00 star(s)

    AMRFTY

    Man Of The House was my introduction in Adult Visual Novel games. What an introduction. Honestly, I couldn't have picked a better game to start with. It's nothing like regular novels and uses the Unity engine to have you play a time-management game while experiencing a story and having intercourse with people around you. That's why you're the man of the house.

    STORY
    In Man Of The House, you are the only man in a house full of women - and are expected to handle your man-business to the best of your abilities. You'll eat with the family, go to work and build your riches. You'll soon figure out the best ways to deal with the women in your household, only to find out there's an entire world outside of the house you are in. When you finally go into the outside world and visit things like parks, the gym and even a stripclub - you'll really see what the city you live in is about.

    Most if not all of the relationships (safe for some) were interesting and well-written. While they may not have been the most original in the scene, the attention to detail in their responses and mannerisms more than make up for that. The three women in your household are your main concern, but there's.. room to look for distractions outside as well. For fear of spoiling too much, you'll have to figure that out yourself.

    The main story is somewhat all over the place, but never feels out of character simply because the vibe can be quite wacky. You'll be delivering pizza's, shadowing tennis coaches and even helping out heroes. All of this happens through time-locked story events and it's up to you to figure out when the moment will happen.

    GRAPHICS
    By all accounts, Man Of The House isn't that impressive visually. It's often a 3D image over a background and the people have a doll-like appearance to them without going into anime-territory. It's an older game, but the graphics work enough to get immersed into the game. Because this is actually more than a standard visual novel - there are icons and graphics for maps, minigames, store shelves and much more. It all works together to create a world that is more than just a collection of conversations and sex encounters.

    If however you don't like the doll look the characters have, it will be very hard to love this if you are not made for grindy gameplay. It's a certain aesthetics that's a niche and something Faerin left behind for his later games. Facial design doesn't always look as complimentary for the women of our house, but you will be able to look beyond that after a few hours. I found all the women to be attractive, including the ones outside of your house. If you're looking to play around in a city that's well-fleshed out and feels like a city, this is your game.

    GAMEPLAY
    This game is time-based where a day consists of a 24 hour-loop, which means certain things happen at certain times and often, it's up to you to find the right time to have events happen. Alongside the time-game mechanic you will be grinding for money in order to pay for stuff you will need in the story. That actually doesn't make this a visual novel, but a story-based relationship game. It feels like an AVN at times, but mostly you'll be thinking about how to best approach the order of events with the time that is given to you before the next event. It's time-management and that might not be for everyone.

    If you can get through that layer though, there's some seriously nice stuff in here. Work minigames, puzzles, collection challenges - and of course the dialog options. You'll often run into not having enough points for an action, so you will have to find new interactions to raise points and unlock new ones. I found it to be refreshing not having to focus on the dialogs and relationships all the time, so often I would swap an event for a minigame and then go back into story mode. There's even a minigame when traveling between places, but you'll figure that out when you start playing.

    Gameplay is easily the best part about Faerin's games because he spends so much time mixing the story with the grind. That isn't for everyone though - so make sure you have time on our hands if you want to finish this game.

    OVERALL
    This is one of my favorite AVN games because it's so different from what's out there in the community. Love what Faerin did to this game and all the little details that help build the world. One of the best AVN's with gameplay that stretches it beyond an AVN for me. Definitely recommend this if you're into an immersive game with sexual excitement.

    9/10
  14. 3.00 star(s)

    flyingintothevoid

    The plot of the game is rather mediocre as it revolves solely around the main character's pursuit of sexual encounters. While this is a common theme in lewd games, it unfortunately lacks originality and can be boring for ones, who completed several games of the genre.
    Another aspect of the game is the need for grinding, but fortunately, there is a built-in feature to reduce the amount of repetitive tasks (eating, sleeping..). However, there are still events that require multiple repetitions, often without any changes, which can become tedious and monotonous.
    Another common thing for porn games (and MotH particularly) is inability to influence the plot, you can't skip some chains or girls, you have to interact with everyone.
    On the positive side, the female characters in the game are visually appealing, and the sex scenes are well-executed. For enthusiasts of this genre of adult games, it is certainly worth checking out.
  15. 4.00 star(s)

    NotJoe

    Solid game, especially for when it came out (reviewing well after the fact). The models are good, the story is good and the gameplay is the right balance of sandbox and visual novel. This is my favorite type of game where there are stats and money, but the grinding isn't too bad.
  16. 5.00 star(s)

    Agnirudra333

    excellent game with good story and nice animations easy to understand the tasks and locations .and how to get to fuck them too. i really like the gameplay too. easy interactions too only thing is it's little grindy. and only slow path is the mother path and it should be tooo if it was easy where is the fun in that.
  17. 5.00 star(s)

    NeonSelf

    While its a great sandbox game, its practically impossible to complete without a guide. There is a good hint system, that covers 99% of everything. But the last 1% you will have to google. Like checking Veronica, while she's doing chores - you need to wait exactly 2 hours and its never mentioned in game.

    Completing dates(endgame stuff) is a frustrating quest with random outcomes that you can try only once a week. save-loading helps, but it resets all random events and you will have to guess everything again. Thankfully, online guides are helpful, and you have to complete these dates only once for each girl.

    You dont have to grind for money or MC stats, if you dont want to - there is a cheat menu in your smartphone.

    There is a ton of content. Over time you unlock new girls, jobs and locations.
    Its actually a very good game, except some minor annoyances that keep you stuck at some point.
  18. 1.00 star(s)

    spacezombie

    I don´t get way this game is rated so highly, is there something I don´t know or understand? I read reasons like it´s a complete game and wonder is that all it takes for a positive review?

    The story is boring unoriginal just it is fuck family and some other girls that concept can be very good but here it feels just bland.

    The sex scenes are mostly vanilla and very boring most are just pictures and a few are animated which looks awful.

    The characters are not good all are boring, or one dimesional, I will talk about a few.

    MC: He doesn´t really have a personality and looks very ugly, I hate how he acts dominant sometimes but everyother time he is a timid, submissive bitch.

    Ashley: The little sister is just a "innocent" girl who doesn´t know about sex or anything but that just isn´t true which is obviously seen in the game so why make her so weridly inncocent in the beginning and ten just suddenly become a slut.

    Sophia: The best friend of Ashley she is almost exactly Ashley just a little bit shy, why make the same character twice.

    Emma: The Aunt she is sexy, likes to tease, and is also a slut that´s her character and nothing more.

    Veronica: The big sister, she is very mean and dominating but turns out she loves to be dominated herself and you become her Master. I love stuff like that but because the MC is such a whimp it just sucks.

    There are other characters but they don´t have a personality either.


    The gameplay is a sandbox where you have to grind way too much.


    I don´t understand how people like this game.
  19. 4.00 star(s)

    Silverdragon

    Could be 5 stars if it were not for the repetitive events/task and waits between them, as well as the very poorly looped animations. Otherwise, a very well made incest (+extras)story full of clichés and an MC that acts innocent every time he manipulates someone into fcking him.

    "OMG, what? She is gonna have sex wiith me????" (after basically doing everything apart from penetrative sex with the girl)

    But this is just a personal preference of wanting MCs to be a little more self aware.

    Definitely recommended and worth to play.
  20. 4.00 star(s)

    larsalexanderson

    This game knows what it is and mostly just delivers. Some of the renders are a little weird but they are good for the most part. Sometimes a little difficult to figure out what to do and relies on random events (luckily not that many).

    At the end of the day the plot is good but no serious and makes for a fun romp. Definitely worth playing.