Banner of the Maid

Banner of the Maid is a tactical RPG game, which draws inspiration from such titles as Final Fantasy Tactics, Tactics Ogre, and Mercenaries Saga. The production appeared, among others, on the PC, PS4 and Switch platforms.

Story

Banner of the Maid tells the story of an alternative version of the French revolution. The main character of the game is Pauline Bonaparte, the younger sister of the already famous Napoleon, who after graduating from the military academy dreams of social advancement. The protagonist intends to meet her brother, but on the way, she is dragged into the revolutionary whirlwind. Pauline sees this as an opportunity to show off the skills acquired at school.

In addition to Pauline and Napoleon Bonaparte, the game features other historical characters, including Napoleon's first wife (Josephine de Beauharnais) and other famous military characters (Jean Lannes and Louis Charles Antoine Desaix).

Mechanics

In Banner of the Maid, which was released on the PC, PS4 and Switch platforms, the action is shown from an isometric view. The game mainly revolves around the battles in which we lead troops that are under the command of Pauline. The clashes take place in a turn-based mode, and during the combat, effective usage of the various skills of our subordinates is as important as the ability to adapt the tactics to the topography of the terrain - both careful positioning of the heroes and the strategic use of the environment are crucial concepts. As she progresses, Pauline and her companions accumulate experience points and advance to subsequent levels.

Technical issues

Despite their simplicity, the two-dimensional graphics of Banner of the Maid are quite pleasing, mainly due to the manga style and a rich colour pallet.

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Last updated on 31 July 2020