Princess Maker 3: Fairy Tales Come True

In Princess Maker 3: Fairy Tales Come True, you become a caring parent to a fairy girl who wishes to transform into a human princess. With the help of an advisor fairy, you'll schedule your daughter's activities, navigate unique events, and help her grow over 15-day intervals. Enjoy simpler gameplay and immersive storytelling, as well as an album mode to store memorable images from your journey together.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The new scheduling system allows for more dynamic planning and flexibility in gameplay.
The game features charming graphics and a variety of endings, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The addition of a friendship mechanic and the ability to choose the father's occupation adds depth to the gameplay.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with fullscreen mode and broken achievements.
The translation quality is poor, with many grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that detracts from the experience.
The removal of the adventure mode from previous games has made the gameplay feel less engaging and more deterministic.

gameplay
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of opinions, with some praising the new scheduling system and additional mechanics that enhance engagement, while others criticize the overall execution as boring and simplified compared to previous entries. The introduction of festivals and a friendship mechanic adds variety, but many feel that the gameplay lacks depth and suffers from dated mechanics and poor translation. Overall, the experience seems to be polarizing, appealing to some fans of the genre while leaving others disappointed.
- “It's faster paced and has more mechanics that require you to pay further attention to your daughter's stats or else complications.”
- “The good: new schedule system that vastly improves gameplay, more princess maker.”
- “RNG/flagged events are the driving game mechanics behind the delivery of the plot and discovering new characters or options in the game world.”
- “The game added some new mechanics but heavily cut on some from the previous game.”
- “Once I got to the actual gameplay, I found it boring and couldn't get into it.”
- “After I purchased PM3, I feel very much ripped off from the simplified gameplay.”
story
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it tedious and lacking depth compared to previous titles in the genre. While there are elements of nostalgia and potential for multiple playthroughs, many users feel that the focus on different endings overshadows the narrative, and the absence of an adventure mode limits character and plot development. Additionally, technical issues such as bugs and poor translation detract from the overall storytelling experience.
- “This game reminds me of my childhood and has a good story, including addictiveness.”
- “I think that the plot would be good enough to be enjoyable for multiple playthroughs, but many fans of the genre will likely walk away wishing that more was done by the original developers.”
- “Gone were the RPG adventure mode... all the storylines, fighting monsters, seeking out treasures, gone!”
- “These games can get very tedious, but I found myself really feeling like playing through the story paths was a chore.”
- “The bad: bugs, poor translation, no errantry/adventure mode, plot feels less fleshed out than PM2.”
- “Less plot - due to the above mentioned lack of errantry mode, there is a huge segment of the game where you would typically expand on the game world that is lacking.”
graphics
10 mentions
50 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and artistic style, offering a more three-dimensional feel and an improved interface. However, some users noted issues such as graphical glitches that hinder readability and a lack of charm in animations compared to previous titles. Overall, while the artwork is appreciated, there are inconsistencies that detract from the experience.
- “The art style looks amazing.”
- “Better interface and graphics.”
- “Or simply when you want to go see the beautiful artwork of this game!”
- “It's a pretty good game, but I'm not sure why the character's picture has a bit of a graphic error.”
- “Graphical glitching makes it impossible to read some choices.”
- “Better graphics with a more three-dimensional feel when you do jobs and classes.”
stability
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay, including trophy issues, visual glitches, and problems with full-screen mode. While some players note that certain bugs have been addressed, many still find the overall experience frustrating and recommend against purchasing the game until further updates improve its stability.
- “This release is so buggy that I cannot in good conscience recommend it right now.”
- “This half-assed version did not do the game justice and certainly not worth £10 for a buggy as hell game.”
- “Bugs and glitches abound; however, I hope they will fix this with updates later on, but for now, I would not buy this.”
music
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The music in Princess Maker 3 is highly regarded, with some players enjoying the soundtrack for over 15 years. However, there are concerns about the music not playing randomly and a desire for an option to toggle it on and off.
- “I have had the Princess Maker 3 soundtrack on my playlist for over 15 years!”
- “The music adds a unique charm to the game experience.”
- “An option to turn the music on and off would be a nice addition.”
- “The music doesn't seem to work randomly.”
- “Lastly, an option to turn on and off the music would be nice.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of these games to be tedious, often feeling that progressing through story paths becomes a chore. However, some enjoy specific elements, like the farming option in Princess Maker 3, which adds a delightful twist to the experience.
- “These games can get very tedious, but I found myself really feeling like playing through the story paths was a chore.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally satisfactory, with smooth performance enhancing the gameplay experience. However, players suggest that certain mechanics, such as character stats affecting performance, could be better balanced for improved gameplay.
- “If the game runs smoothly, it's not a bad game to play, but I would definitely recommend PM2 as the best in the series.”
- “If you have a very high number in a specific stat, your daughter's performance at work or class will change.”
- “If you have a very high number in a specific stat, your daughter's performance at work or in class will change.”
- “The optimization system feels unbalanced and often punishes players for focusing on specific stats.”
- “I found the optimization mechanics to be confusing and not intuitive, making it hard to improve my character effectively.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as mildly amusing, with some players finding it entertaining, though opinions on its effectiveness vary.
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report a positive emotional experience, highlighting a heartwarming narrative that remains engaging and readable throughout the game, suggesting that any initial issues have been resolved in subsequent patches.
- “Not sure if patches have fixed the game since release, but the text was all readable for me and I had no issues from start to heartwarming finish.”