The latest successor to the legendary series, Princess Maker: Children of the Prophecy, finally hit Steam on the 4th. While players are already grumbling about a somewhat anaemic content offering and questionable polish, there is a lingering hope that future updates might just save it.

Princess Maker: Children of the Prophecy is the brainchild of Korean developer Dazzad. They successfully raised funds via Tumblbug back in May 2024, smashing their target by 351%. The hype was particularly palpable because Karen Daidouji from the spin-off, Princess Maker Q, takes the lead role this time around.

User sentiment on Steam is currently 'Mostly Positive' (sitting at 76%). Players seem to appreciate the aesthetic, noting that the character designs for the protagonist and NPCs, along with the backgrounds, feel right at home. The game leans into the series' roots while introducing fresh faces from the Demon World—including forest tribes, beastmen, and dragons. Currently, players can experience 4 out of the planned 8 years, with 2 romanceable characters and 20 endings. The full release promises the complete 8-year run, 8 characters, and over 50 endings.

However, let’s be honest: even for an Early Access title, the lack of polish is hard to ignore. The text appears to have skipped a proper proofreading phase, lore explanations are sparse, and events like the Harvest Festival or warrior training feel restricted, leaving many with the impression that only about 30% of the game is actually playable. The development team has acknowledged these gaps, promising to round out the experience through three major updates during the Early Access period.

Meanwhile, in the Steam global top sellers list, Helldivers 2 has clawed its way back to the top, likely fueled by the buzz surrounding its new token system for Warbonds. Elsewhere, Ready or Not has reappeared in the rankings, pushing Dune: Awakening out of the top 10.

Looking at the daily peak Concurrent Players top 20, Delta Force hit a new personal best with 177,862 players as its season draws to a close, landing it in 5th place. Once Human, still holding onto the top sales spot, also saw a surge to 114,492 players. Meanwhile, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which kicked off its new season on the 3rd, is riding the momentum with 90,344 players, securing the 19th spot.