As of this writing, RJ01230702 holds a 4.5/5 star rating on DLsite with over 1,200 reviews. Let’s break down the sentiment:
Positive Feedback (85% of reviews):
Critical Feedback (15% of reviews):
Note for potential buyers: Given the "nurturing simulation" theme with adult modifications, ensure you are comfortable with the genre’s tropes. DLsite provides a detailed content tag list on the product page for RJ01230702.
Before diving into the specifics of Ver1.01, it is essential to understand the core concept. Musume Ikusei Chu- (娘育成中 - literally "Daughter Raising in Progress") is a simulation game developed by a prominent indie circle on DLsite. The player assumes the role of a guardian (often a father figure or close relative) tasked with raising a young girl through her formative years.
The game falls under the "nurturing simulation" genre, similar to classics like Princess Maker, but with a distinct adult-oriented thematic layer that is common in the RJ series of games. The primary mechanics involve managing daily schedules (study, part-time jobs, rest, and skill training), building relationship parameters, and guiding the daughter toward various endings based on the player's choices.
The initial release reportedly had a rare game-breaking bug involving the "Summer Festival" event where variables would misalign, causing a soft lock. Ver1.01 resolves this. Additionally, memory leaks in the parameter calculation screen (specifically when Stress exceeded 80 points) have been patched.
The game operates on a 36-month timeline (April of Year 1 to March of Year 3). Each week, you schedule the daughter’s activities: