Princess Maker 4 has turned into quite a popular entry in the famous Princess Maker series. Maybe its because of the cute visuals (by Tenhiro Naoto), perhaps its the nostalgia factor (its reminiscent of Princess Maker 2) or it could be because its just a quality game.
Whatever it is that has made Princess Maker 4 such a hit, can also make it quite a difficult decision for importers. With four different versions of the game available on four different platforms, it can be tough deciding which one is worth purchasing.
That’s where this guide comes in. Since all four versions of Princess Maker 4 are essentially the same game at the core, this guide is designed to highlight the best and worst features of each edition. So if you’re interested in the title, now that the DS version has just come out, you can determine which one is right for you.
Title: Princess Maker 4 (Best Hit)
Platform: Playstation 2
Price: $34.90
Release Date: September 1, 2005
Pros:
+ Big screen presentation.
+ All of the voice acting.
+ Cheapest version of the game.
+ As long as you have a Japanese (or modded) PS2, you know the game will work on it. No system requirements to meet.
+ The original, first version of the game.
+ You may need to adjust to the controls. For example, pressing O will confirm your choice, and pressing X will cancel it. (In US games, typically X = confirm and O = cancel.)
Cons:
+ Not many extra features.
+ Need a Japanese (or modded) PS2 to play it.
+ Lacks the extra events and endings of the newer editions.
Title: Princess Maker 4
Platform: Windows PC
Price: $66.00
Release Date: July 28, 2006
Pros:
+ Extra endings.
+ Extra events.
+ “A Day Without Cube” mini text adventure is included.
+ A translation patch was created to translate menu options, stats and town locations.
+ Includes all the wonderful voice-acting for events and such.
Cons:
+ Incredibly hard to find a copy of it. (Note: Amazon.co.jp won’t ship this game outside of Japan.)
+ If you find a copy, it is going to be incredibly expensive.
+ Requirements say Windows 2000/XP, so if you have Vista you could end up having a problem running it.
Title: Princess Maker 4 Portable
Platform: Playstation Portable
Price: $56.00
Release Date: October 11, 2006
Pros:
+ Has thirty new events.
+ Has extra endings.
+ Has all of the voice acting.
+ You can look back at collected ending and event images.
+ The PSP is region-free when it comes to games.
+ Its a game for a somewhat-neglected system.
+ I own it and personally recommend it as an awesome game.
Cons:
+ Can be hard to find. (Himeya Shop does have it in stock.)
+ If you do find it, it’ll be expensive.
+ You have to get used to the fact that O = confirm and X = cancel.
+ You may be able to find game save files online that unlock all the image galleries, if you’re willing to look for them.
Title: Princess Maker 4 DS Special Edition
Platform: Nintendo DS
Price: $48.90
Release Date: September 23, 2008
Pros:
+ Brand new and readily available.
+ Includes new endings.
+ Includes new events.
+ Includes short “A Day Without Cube” adventure.
+ Touch screen menus and controls.
+ Users can touch the little girl on the head or hands to boost affection.
+ The DS is region-free.
Cons:
+ Only the little girl has voice acting.
+ The ability to ‘touch’ the daughter can give the game a negative connotation.
+ Smaller screens = smaller images.
COMING NEXT WEEK: Important Portables talks about a variety of DS styluses, and discusses how comfortable each type is.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Last week Important Importables talked about Club Nintendo.
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