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version of the game followed in 2008 which included various Gainax references, such as the use of ''

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version was also released in 2008.

Gameplay

The game is set in modern times over eight in-game years. Players take on the role of a parent – mother or father, in contrast to previous games in the series – raising a girl of royal descent, and a potential princess candidate. Players must protect the girl after other candidates are killed and she could be the next target. Players manage the girl's education, activities, and personal growth.

References

2007 video games Bishōjo games CyberFront games Fantasy video games Gainax PlayStation 2 games PlayStation Portable games Raising sims Single-player video games Video game sequels Video games about princesses Video games developed in Japan Video games featuring female protagonists Video games featuring non-playable protagonists Windows games ja:プリンセスメーカー5 {{life-simulation-videogame-stub