History YMMV / PrincessMaker

* ILikedItBetterWhenItSucked: The original [=SoftEgg=] translation of ''2'' was kinda bad and incredibly {{Narm}}y. The ''Refine'' translation is better and more faithful, but it loses out on the NarmCharm. Wendy drawing a distinction between magicians and "Magician Girls!" is enjoyable nonsense, while making one between magicians and {{Magical Girl}}s is just pedantic.

* QuietlyPerformingSisterShow: ''Princess Maker: Legend of Another World'' [=SNES=] spin-off (which Melody takes part in) is often forgotten by international fans, as you can see in few [[https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/37241414 all-gathered daughters]] [[https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/33717868 fanarts]] in Pixiv.

* QuietlyPerformingSisterShow: ''Princess Maker: Legend of Another World'' [=SNES=] spin-off (which Melody takes part in) is often forgotten by international fans, as you can see in few [[https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/37241414 all-gathered daughters]] [[https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/33717868 fanarts]] in Pixiv

* QuietlyPerformingSisterShow: ''Princess Maker: Legend of Another World'' [=SNES=] spin-off (which Melody takes part in) is often forgotten by international fans, as you can see in some [[https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/37241414 all-gathered daughters]] [[https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/33717868 fanarts]] in Pixiv

* QuietlyPerformingSisterShow: ''Princess Maker: Legend of Another World'' [=SNES=] spin-off (which Melody takes part in) is often forgotten by international fans, as you can see in some [[https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/37241414 all-gathered daughters]] [[[[https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/33717868 fanarts]] in Pixiv

* QuietlyPerformingSisterShow: ''Princess Maker: Legend of Another World'' [=SNES=] spin-off (which Melody takes part in) is often forgotten by international fans, as you can see in some [[https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/37241414 fanarts]] in [[https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/33717868 Pixiv]]

* QuietlyPerformingSisterShow: ''Princess Maker: Legend of Another World'' [=SNES=] spin-off (which Melody takes part in) is often forgotten by international fans, as you can see in some [[https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/37241414 fanarts] in [[https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/33717868 Pixiv]]

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then followed by (slightly) DownerEnding to the counter side (either human side or demon side) when TheStinger was shown before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you got an ending as [[NeutralNoLonger a princess and some jobs and anything that are parts of only one side (human side only or vice versa).]] Depends on what side did you want to choose (human side or demon side). Also it’s worth noting that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:is actually a human and demon hybrid whose her missing / long lost mother is a human and her biological father is a Maou / demon king. They have no problems of their private issues despite both sides of their kinds are often contradict each other.]] Ironically, bad endings like “Freelancer” and “Return to Darkness” are [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Irony slightly “happier”]] than “Princess” (by marriage with the prince) and “Princess / Queen of Darkness” endings.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMoments: A meta-example: following a sordid history of TroubledProduction, ''Princess Maker 2'' finally received an official English release in September of 2016. Not only was the release of the updated ''Refine'' version, but the game was released a week ahead of its original October date due to the anticipation buzzing around its finally coming overseas! Afterwards, the original ''Princess Maker'', ''Princess Maker 3'' and ''Princess Maker 5'' would go on to be released, giving fans a chance to play through a good chunk of the series.

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then followed by (slightly) DownerEnding to the counter side (either human side or demon side) when TheStinger was shown before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you got an ending as [[NeutralNoLonger a princess and some jobs and anything that are parts of only one side (human side only or vice versa).]] Depends on what side did you want to choose (human side or demon side). Also it’s worth noting that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:is actually a human and demon hybrid whose her mother is a human and her biological father is a Maou / demon king. They have no problems of their private issues despite both sides of their kinds are often contradict each other.]] Ironically, bad endings like “Freelancer” and “Return to Darkness” are [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Irony slightly “happier”]] than “Princess” (by marriage with the prince) and “Princess / Queen of Darkness” endings.

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then followed by (slightly) DownerEnding to the counter side (either human side or demon side) when TheStinger was shown before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you got an ending as [[NeutralNoLonger a princess and some jobs and anything that are parts of only one side (human side only or vice versa).]] Depends on what side did you want to choose (human side or demon side). Also it’s worth noting that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:is actually a human and demon hybrid whose her mother is a human and her biological father is a Maou / demon king. Both sides are often contradict each other.]] Ironically, bad endings like “Freelancer” and “Return to Darkness” are [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Irony slightly “happier”]] than “Princess” (by marriage with the prince) and “Princess / Queen of Darkness” endings.

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then followed by (slightly) DownerEnding to the counter side (either human side or demon side) when TheStinger was shown before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you got an ending as [[NeutralNoLonger a princess and some jobs and anything that are parts of only one side (human side only or vice versa).]] Depends on what side did you choose (human side or demon side). Also it’s worth noting that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:is actually a human and demon hybrid whose her mother is a human and her biological father is a Maou / demon king. Both sides are often contradict each other.]] Ironically, bad endings like “Freelancer” and “Return to Darkness” are [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Irony slightly “happier”]] than “Princess” (by marriage with the prince) and “Princess / Queen of Darkness” endings.

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then followed by (slightly) DownerEnding to the counter side (either human side or demon side) when TheStinger was shown before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you got an ending as [[NeutralNoLonger a princess and some jobs and anything that are parts of only one side (human side only or vice versa).]] Considering that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:is actually a human and demon hybrid whose her mother is a human and her biological father is a Maou / demon king. Both sides are often contradict each other.]] Ironically, bad endings like “Freelancer” and “Return to Darkness” are [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Irony slightly “happier”]] than “Princess” (by marriage with the prince) and “Princess / Queen of Darkness” endings.

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then followed by (slightly) DownerEnding to the counter side (either human side or demon side) as [[TheStinger an extra post-credit scene and description was shown]] before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you got an ending as [[NeutralNoLonger a princess and some jobs and anything that are parts of only one side (human side only or vice versa).]] Considering that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:is actually a human and demon hybrid whose her mother is a human and her biological father is a Maou / demon king. Both sides are often contradict each other.]] Ironically, bad endings like “Freelancer” and “Return to Darkness” are [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Irony slightly “happier”]] than “Princess” (by marriage with the prince) and “Princess / Queen of Darkness” endings.

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then followed by (slightly) DownerEnding to the counter side (either human side or demon side) as [[TheStinger an extra post-credit scene and description was shown]] before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you got an ending as [[NeutralNoLonger a princess and some jobs and anything that are parts of only one side (human side only or vice versa).]] Considering that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:is actually a human and demon hybrid whose her mother is a human and her biological father is a Maou / demon king. Both sides are often contradict each other.]] Ironically, bad endings like “Freelancer” and “Return to Darkness” are [[Irony slightly “happier”]] than “Princess” (by marriage with the prince) and “Princess / Queen of Darkness” endings.

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then followed by (slightly) DownerEnding to the counter side (either human side or demon side) as [[TheStinger an extra post-credit scene and description was shown]] before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you got an ending as [[NeutralNoLonger a princess and some jobs and anything that are parts of only one side (human side only or vice versa).]] Considering that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:is actually a human and demon hybrid whose her mother is a human and her biological father is a Maou / demon king. Both sides are often contradict each other. Ironically, bad endings like “Freelancer” and “Return to Darkness” are [[Irony slightly “happier”]] than “Princess” (by marriage with the prince) and “Princess / Queen of Darkness” endings.

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then followed by (slightly) DownerEnding to the counter side (either human side or demon side) as [[TheStinger an extra post-credit scene and description was shown]] before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you got an ending as [[NeutralNoLonger a princess and some jobs and anything that are parts of only one side (human side only or vice versa).]] Considering that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:is actually a human and demon hybrid whose her mother is a human and her biological father is a Maou / demon king. Both sides are often contradict each other. [[Irony Ironically]], bad endings like “Freelancer” and “Return to Darkness” are slightly “happier” than “Princess” (by marriage with the prince) and “Princess / Queen of Darkness” endings.
*** For example: royale

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then followed by (slightly) DownerEnding to the counter side (either human side or demon side) as [[TheStinger an extra post-credit scene and description was shown]] before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you picked as [[NeutralNoLonger princess, jobs and anything that are parts of human society side and vice versa.]] Considering that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:is actually a human and demon hybrid whose her mother is a human and her biological father is a Maou / demon king. Both sides contradict each other.]]

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then slightly downer as [[TheStinger an extra post-credit scene and description was shown]] before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you picked as [[NeutralNoLonger princess, jobs and anything that are parts of human society side and vice versa.]] Considering that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:is actually a human and demon hybrid whose her mother is a human and her biological father is a Maou / demon king. Both sides contradict each other.]]

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then slightly downer as [[TheStinger an extra post-credit scene and description was shown]] before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you picked as [[NeutralNoLonger princess, jobs and anything that are parts of human society and vice versa.]] Considering that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:is actually a human and demon hybrid whose her mother is a human and her biological father is a Maou / demon king. Both sides contradict each other.]]

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then slightly downer as [[TheStinger an extra post-credit scene and description was shown]] before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you picked as [[NeutralNoLonger princess, jobs and anything that are parts of human society and vice versa.]] Considering that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[[[spoiler:Irony is actually a human and demon hybrid]] whose her mother is a human and her father is a Maou / demon king. Both sides contradict each other.]]

** There are some endings in Princess Maker 4 that seem to be happy ending but then slightly downer as [[TheStinger an extra post-credit scene and description was shown]] before [[TheEnd the word “Fin” showed up]], especially when you picked as [[NeutralNoLonger princess, jobs and anything that are parts of human society and vice versa.]] Considering that Patricia (the daughter that you’ve raised) [[spoiler:[[Irony is actually a human and demon hybrid]] whose her mother is a human and her father is a Maou / demon king. Both sides contradict each other.]]

* HollywoodPudgy: The daughter cannot wear the more fancy dresses when she is 'overweight'. In [=PM4=], she counts as overweight when she weighs ''50 kg'', regardless of what age she is at.

** Thanks to VideoGameCaringPotential, the 18th year. The player gets attached to the daughter, and then they is sad, either because they're wistful that they'll have to leave her behind, or they're happy for how she's turned out, or sad for her...

** In Princess Maker 5, if you have a good bond with your daughter she will talk about her parent at school and give you flowers on Mother's Day/Father's Day.

* SequelDisplacement: If it wasn't for the obvious "2" in the title of the second game, most people wouldn't know the original ''Princess Maker'' even ''exists. Princess Maker 2'' is, in fact, the one that almost ''everyone'' thinks of when they think of the series (hence the reason it's the page pic for the main page), although this is admittedly largely because it was the only one to ever get an English language release until ''Princess Maker Refine 1'' came out in 2017 (and the Refine version of Princess Maker 2 was still released in English first).
* TearJerker: Thanks to VideoGameCaringPotential, the 18th year. The player gets attached to the daughter, and then he or she is sad, either because he/she's wistful that they'll have to leave her behind, or they're happy for how she's turned out, or sad for her...
** On the other hand, if ther player allows the daughter to succumb to illness and die, they will get chewed out by her patron deity, and if the player has any kind of soul, they'll feel as though they'll deserved it.