(Games like this are part of the reason I keep downloading random games. To find gems that I just find absolutely enjoyable and make experiencing them utterly worthwhile.
Mythic Manor started strong by releasing a 0.1 Version that actually had a decent amount of content, something to really sink one's teeth into. Since then, it has steadily added content and this most recent update adds a good chunk for a character that I didn't even know would be a character... and now, this person who DOESN'T live in the manor is one of my favorites. Personally, I find the ability to make a side-character as compelling as the main cast like that very impressive.
As for the gameplay itself, it's story and progression based, advancing with the relationships of each character. This puts the pressure on good characterization to hold the day... and Mythic Manor does this EXTREMELY well. I don't dislike any of the characters I've been introduced to, and even the one I like the least I can still appreciate. It isn't to say that I agree with them a hundred percent of the time, or that I don't have my favorites who I prefer, however still... it's very impressive to make a dating style game like this where each of the girls feels very worth getting to know.
Now the weakness there is that when one runs out of content, one does in fact run out. When you've reached the end of the character's storylines, there's not much to do. This is a flaw inherent in the game's structure however, and I view it as minimal. A small sacrifice to pay for the depth of character interaction and enjoyment we get.
As for the sex, it doesn't actually scratch my deepest kinks. There are hints to them, and it seems like it is attempting to give 'possibilities' for multiple kinks and fetishes, but not really committing to one in particular. I believe that this is perfectly fine, and it's mainly manifested in the girls being interested in different things, which as it happens, real people are. I enjoy it regardless for the characterization, the story, and also to observe and see how the 'hints' of my personal kinks progress along the various girl's lines. The atmosphere of the story as a whole is sexually charged, however not to the point of absurdity. It strikes, what I believe, to be a pleasant balance between the 'porn logic' world and the 'real' one. As I've already mentioned, the characters are very believable, they just happen to live in a world that has sexual behavior happening a bit more often and liberally than ours.
In conclusion, as I'm sure numerous other reviews have already said and probably more aptly, this is one of the best games on the site. Those stars are earned, and watching for it's updates is one of my priorities.)