Princess Maker Refine (2003)

Developer: Gainax
Publisher: CyberFront Korea
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Genres: Simulator, Adventure
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 1 player ratings
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, deliberate parenting simulation where careful choices over time shape a young girl's destiny, rewarding patience and planning with branching outcomes.

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About

Princess Maker Refine revisits the classic first installment of the Princess Maker series, a mainstay of the simulation gaming genre with a long-lasting and dedicated fan base. Princess Maker combines simulation gaming with an interesting, in-depth story as it follows the tale of a young girl adopted by a warrior and raised to become a lady.

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