The game's configuration remains the same as its original title release of 23 years ago and also keeps the same vibe and atmosphere along with higher resolution and FHD quality visuals. Definitely worth a play with a touch of sentimental value.
Princess Maker 3: Fairy Tales Come True1997
Princess Maker 3: Fairy Tales Come True
1997 Gainax66Worthwhile
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ShortTypically 5 hours
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Princess Maker 3 is the third mainline Princess Maker game. The game was originally released in 1997 and 1998 on PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast (later rereleased in 2001 as part of Princess Maker Collection where it was bundled with Princess Maker 2) and Windows. In 2017 the game was released on Steam and Nintendo Switch as Princess Maker ~Faery Tales Come True~ (HD Remake), featuring upscaled graphics, a new UI (as well as the old UI) and more.
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Worthwhile- OpenCritic64from 4 reviews
If you're a fan of the Princess Maker series you'll already know whether or not Princess Maker - Faery Tales Come True is your bag. You'll probably be able to overlook the complete lack of tutorials, abysmal translation job, sometimes backwards attitudes towards women and repetitive nature and get down to enjoying a strange little sim/management game...
Princess Maker is a tough series to get into. The horrible translation is enough of a barrier to entry on its own, but the total lack of tutorials to explain the complexity of the different stats only serves to make the game very difficult for newcomers. If you manage to get over that steep learning curve, there’s a surprisingly deep simulation game...
Princess Maker 3 is both funny and charming, and the core gameplay loop, limited as it is, is compelling if only because there are so many different endings to aim for that the game both encourages and rewards people that experiment with it.
Princess Maker 3: Fairy Tales Come True is a fairly enjoyable life simulation game that lets become a parent and guide a young girl to adulthood. Even though it's a bit sparse on information, that gives it a certain charm. The game is very quickly revealed to be quite shallow and non-interactive after you figure out most of the mechanics, though.