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Banner of the Maid

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Banner of the Maid is a mix of turn-based strategy and JRPG. Set in an alternate French Revolution with fantasy elements. As the young officer Pauline Bonaparte you will have to lead your troops to battle and play a role in the political vortex of Paris.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Pros

  • Challenging and engaging tactical gameplay
  • Unique alternate history french revolution setting
  • Beautiful character art and animations
  • Long campaign with side missions and replayability
  • Good value for price

Cons

  • Rough english translation
  • Slow pacing and animations without speedup
  • Some frustrating mission design and enemy reinforcements
  • Limited voice acting and repetitive audio
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can make strategic decisions in battles and choose faction reputations affecting shops and items, but story progression is mostly linear."

  • Competence
    4

    "Gameplay is challenging with tactical depth, requiring skillful planning and adaptation to enemy reinforcements and unit advantages."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on single-player campaign and personal challenge rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Long campaign with 30+ hours, side missions, New Game+ and DLC encourage extended play and replayability."

  • Cooperation
    -4

    "Game is single-player focused with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players customize units with skills and equipment, and choose faction reputations, but core gameplay follows established tactical RPG structures."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions are balanced and respectful; no evidence of trash talk or exerting superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players immerse in an alternate history French Revolution setting with fantasy elements, providing distraction and engagement."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in tactical RPGs and historical themes, with no obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with unit builds, skills, and strategies to solve challenging tactical puzzles."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Some exploration of faction reputations and side quests, but mostly linear mission progression."

  • Expression
    2

    "Character customization through skills and equipment allows some self-expression, though visual customization is limited."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Alternate history with fantasy elements such as magical powers in a historical French Revolution setting."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Game is single-player focused with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop characters through leveling, skill acquisition, and equipment upgrades, learning tactical skills."

  • Health
    -4

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during battles and story; some grinding missions but not idle gameplay."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited to no social or emotional relationship building beyond story interactions."

  • Leadership
    3

    "Players lead and manage a squad of units with strategic command and decision-making."

  • Progression
    4

    "Strong progression through leveling, unlocking skills, acquiring equipment, and faction reputation."

  • Relaxation
    -1

    "Game can be tense and challenging, requiring careful planning, though story and art provide some balance."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Enjoyable visual art, animations, and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

  • Status
    -4

    "Focus is on individual gameplay experience with no social status or recognition systems."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative-driven with visual novel elements, character development, and historical alternate history plot."

  • Strategy
    5

    "Deep tactical gameplay requiring planning, positioning, resource management, and problem solving."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Tension from challenging battles and surprise enemy reinforcements creates suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    5

    "Offers extensive content, replayability, and quality gameplay for a modest price, considered a great value."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat involves tactical battles with firearms, melee, and artillery, including destruction of enemy units."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid unit losses and manage resources to survive difficult battles and challenges."

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