Princess Maker 2
(1996 Gianax)


One of the most unique and compelling games ever made, 
Princess Maker 2 is an excellent “life simulation” from 
Gainax, and the only game in the Princess Maker series 
to have been translated into English. As to what the game 
is exactly, MobyGames says it better than I could: "Raise 
a daughter from childhood into adulthood. Your actions 
determine whether she will live or die, and what she will 
become. You can have her enter school, seek adventure in 
the wilderness, get a part-time job, break into high 
society, or any of many other possibilities. 74 Unique 
endings. A very different kind of game." 

What makes Princess Maker 2 a lot of fun is the sheer 
amount of options and actions you can do, which result 
in seemingly unlimited range of personalities your 
(adopted) daughter grows up to be. Although you are limited 
to raising her from age 10 to 18, everything you do will 
influence how the child will grow up. You first choose your 
daughter’s name, your age, both birthdates, and her blood 
type (these seemingly unimportant choices can affect the 
outcome). Then you will decide on a detailed routine of her 
daily life, from schooling and hobbies, to how you want her 
to react to different people she will meet throughout the game. 
There are many surprises and random events to ensure that no 
two games are alike. With many factors that affect your 
daughter’s character, the game’s replayability is astounding, 
and the 70+ endings will keep you hooked for months on end. 
Two thumbs up, way up! 


Note: This download is the Beta version of an English translation 
that was never officially released. Therefore, there are *gaps* 
in translation, and missing text in some endings. This beta 
version is created as part of a three-way contract between SoftEgg, 
who did the English translation, Gainax, and IntraCorp. The game 
was never released because publisher Intracorp went bankrupt. The 
contract expired in 2002, so hopefully someone will release the 
game as shareware or freeware in the future. You can read the very 
interesting (albeit unfortunate) story of the English version in 
the Related Link section below.