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Explore the rare, unreleased English DOS version of Princess Maker 2, a cult classic that almost made it to the West.
What if you could raise a daughter from the stars—only to have the game vanish before it reached your hands?
Princess Maker 2 is a raising simulation game developed by Gainax and originally published for the PC-9801 in 1993. The English DOS version, almost completed but never officially released, was a collaboration between Adventions and SoftEgg. You step into the role of a warrior who defeats the Demon King and is entrusted with raising a 10-year-old girl sent from the heavens. Your decisions shape her skills, personality, and future, as you guide her through training, part-time jobs, and adventures in a medieval fantasy world. The DOS version retained the original’s depth, with Roland MT-32 and Sound Blaster audio support, immersing you in its era with MIDI soundtracks and VGA visuals.
You manage her life through a monthly schedule, assigning activities like academic training, artistic pursuits, or combat drills. Each choice impacts her statistics—intelligence, charm, strength—and unlocks new opportunities as she ages from 10 to 18. Part-time jobs range from farm labor to high-society service, while seasonal festivals test her skills in tournaments, art exhibitions, or cooking competitions. The DOS version’s interface, with its big-box PC game aesthetic, frames her portrait against a window to the city, reinforcing the rhythm of daily life. Clothing plays a functional role, with seasonal outfits affecting her condition, and her bedroom fills with her drawings as her artistic skills improve.
The game’s narrative unfolds in a war-torn kingdom reborn after your victory over the Demon King. Your daughter, a gift from the gods, grows under your care, her future hanging on every decision you make. With 74 possible endings—from queen to barmaid—her path is as unique as the choices you guide her through. Random events, like encounters with traveling merchants or suspicious figures, add unpredictability to her upbringing.
The English DOS version of Princess Maker 2 was a technical and cultural milestone, offering a non-violent, emotionally rich experience in an era dominated by action and strategy games. Its cancellation in 1996, due to market shifts and bankruptcies, left it as a lost gem—until a leaked beta version surfaced, preserving its legacy. The game’s originality and emotional depth earned praise from reviewers, who highlighted its unique blend of simulation and storytelling.
While the original DOS version remained unreleased, the game eventually found its way to Western audiences through Princess Maker 2 Refine, a remastered version released on Steam in 2016 with full English support, and later Princess Maker 2 Regeneration, which brought updated graphics and features to modern platforms like Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 in 2024.
Did you ever stumble upon the leaked English DOS version? What ending did you guide your daughter toward—glory as a queen, or the quiet life of an innkeeper? Share your story.
00:00 The Beta that Never Shipped
00:20 New Game, new Adventure
00:49 The Story so far
04:40 Raising a Child
12:17 Dev's Playground
13:24 Finally Free
17:11 Credits
#PrincessMaker2 #Gainax #Adventions #SoftEgg #RetroGaming #Gaming #DOS
Explore the rare, unreleased English DOS version of Princess Maker 2, a cult classic that almost made it to the West.
What if you could raise a daughter from the stars—only to have the game vanish before it reached your hands?
Princess Maker 2 is a raising simulation game developed by Gainax and originally published for the PC-9801 in 1993. The English DOS version, almost completed but never officially released, was a collaboration between Adventions and SoftEgg. You step into the role of a warrior who defeats the Demon King and is entrusted with raising a 10-year-old girl sent from the heavens. Your decisions shape her skills, personality, and future, as you guide her through training, part-time jobs, and adventures in a medieval fantasy world. The DOS version retained the original’s depth, with Roland MT-32 and Sound Blaster audio support, immersing you in its era with MIDI soundtracks and VGA visuals.
You manage her life through a monthly schedule, assigning activities like academic training, artistic pursuits, or combat drills. Each choice impacts her statistics—intelligence, charm, strength—and unlocks new opportunities as she ages from 10 to 18. Part-time jobs range from farm labor to high-society service, while seasonal festivals test her skills in tournaments, art exhibitions, or cooking competitions. The DOS version’s interface, with its big-box PC game aesthetic, frames her portrait against a window to the city, reinforcing the rhythm of daily life. Clothing plays a functional role, with seasonal outfits affecting her condition, and her bedroom fills with her drawings as her artistic skills improve.
The game’s narrative unfolds in a war-torn kingdom reborn after your victory over the Demon King. Your daughter, a gift from the gods, grows under your care, her future hanging on every decision you make. With 74 possible endings—from queen to barmaid—her path is as unique as the choices you guide her through. Random events, like encounters with traveling merchants or suspicious figures, add unpredictability to her upbringing.
The English DOS version of Princess Maker 2 was a technical and cultural milestone, offering a non-violent, emotionally rich experience in an era dominated by action and strategy games. Its cancellation in 1996, due to market shifts and bankruptcies, left it as a lost gem—until a leaked beta version surfaced, preserving its legacy. The game’s originality and emotional depth earned praise from reviewers, who highlighted its unique blend of simulation and storytelling.
While the original DOS version remained unreleased, the game eventually found its way to Western audiences through Princess Maker 2 Refine, a remastered version released on Steam in 2016 with full English support, and later Princess Maker 2 Regeneration, which brought updated graphics and features to modern platforms like Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 in 2024.
Did you ever stumble upon the leaked English DOS version? What ending did you guide your daughter toward—glory as a queen, or the quiet life of an innkeeper? Share your story.
00:00 The Beta that Never Shipped
00:20 New Game, new Adventure
00:49 The Story so far
04:40 Raising a Child
12:17 Dev's Playground
13:24 Finally Free
17:11 Credits
#PrincessMaker2 #Gainax #Adventions #SoftEgg #RetroGaming #Gaming #DOS
