Banner of the Maid - SRPG masterpiece

[Dark_Castle]

I've been playing the game for the past few days since its English release on Steam, and boy did it surpass my expectations. I'm just over halfway thru main game and all I can say is if you like Fire Emblem or SRPG, I strongly recommend checking it out. The game does also feature women with rather gratuitous design but overall I think the art is just gorgeous and there are no pervy scenes or anything. Don't get distracted by the cleavages, this is a game with heavy political thriller angle set in the period of French revolution, and the gameplay is challenging and interesting. The level design are well done, with varied mission objectives especially optional objectives that grants extra rewards, and you're gonna want those because the game doesn't mess around on General mode. Even as Fire Emblem veteran, this game has kicked my ass quite regularly but I feel my failure is often my own fault. Downside of the game, I think the translation is pretty subpar (has typos and stuff) and the music is just mediocre, and I feel the game is not character focused enough, lacking some support system from FE means the characters are lacking in their story and characterization, except perhaps the main protag.

All in all, I hope some of you try it out and hopefully enjoy it like I do.

 

[FallenGrace]

I vaguely remember this. Its got some of the cringiest character designs for objectifying women as I recall. I mean this random screenshot I just grabbed from Google. Why has a military officer got her jacket open with her tits out?

It's painfully bad....

 

[Spence]

I vaguely remember this. Its got some of the cringiest character designs for objectifying women as I recall. I mean this random screenshot I just grabbed from Google. Why has a military officer got her jacket open with her tits out?

It's painfully bad....

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I agree, ruins the whole game.

 

[Astral Lovelace]

Far more ruinous is that isometric view, IMO.

 

[Araujo]

Truly the God of War in the new era.

Also, trailer if anybody wants to take a peek at it



Dunno, plenty of SRPG's have come and gone in the last era to mild surprise and mild disappoint, often in equal measure. But this does look neat in a "Disgaea with French Waifus" sorta way

 

[Jakenbakin]

Neat. I've never heard of this but it looks pretty decent. I don't mind the idea of buxom, cleavage pushing corseted women in the rather unique setting, but that Pauline design is straight trash and does not need to exist.

Here's a review I found when googling.

Far more ruinous is that isometric view, IMO.

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Right? What kind of strategy RPG uses... the same view... that like every SRPG ever used... Huh?

 

[Mesoian]

I vaguely remember this. Its got some of the cringiest character designs for objectifying women as I recall. I mean this random screenshot I just grabbed from Google. Why has a military officer got her jacket open with her tits out?



It's painfully bad....

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I just started laughing when I saw that image.

Christ, it's like one of those terrible "Come hither m'lord and play this game" ads you see here and there.

Every time I see this shit, it makes me think that that the creators of the game aren't confident enough in the actual gameplay and style of the game itself, so they NEED to use these designs to try and entrap people who would otherwise pass by it with the promise of big anime titties.

 

[Astral Lovelace]

Neat. I've never heard of this but it looks pretty decent. I don't mind the idea of buxom, cleavage pushing corseted women in the rather unique setting, but that Pauline design is straight trash and does not need to exist.

Here's a review I found when googling.


Right? What kind of strategy RPG uses... the same view... that like every SRPG ever used... Huh?

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Disclaimer: Fire Emblem is the only srpg I like because the fact that my dpads aren't tilted diagonally makes isometric view annoying.

 

[Deleted member 13560]

Is this one of those games where the better you do, the more clothing they take off? If yes, then sign me up.

Anyway. I'm patiently waiting for the release of Fae Tactics by Endless Fluff games. They made Valdis Story a few years back.



This looks like it's more up my alley

 

[lightning16]

I think I added this to my Steam wishlist a while ago after seeing people mention it in a thread highlighting obscure games. I really love SRPG's, but the character design has given me pause on buying it up to this point. It is encouraging to hear good things about the gameplay being engaging with varied objectives.

 

[Kingpin Rogers]

I vaguely remember this. Its got some of the cringiest character designs for objectifying women as I recall. I mean this random screenshot I just grabbed from Google. Why has a military officer got her jacket open with her tits out?

It's painfully bad....

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Clearly it's to distract any enemies with those honking big things.

 

[JCG]

It's a pretty nice JRPG-style tactics game with a cool alternate history.

Here's a fairly comprehensive video review (possibly a couple of spoilers?):



I tried out some of the English language beta and enjoyed it, a few months back...just didn't keep up with the rest afterward. I should go back and play more one of these days.

The developers have made a fair amount of fixes and updates since the initial release too, which is also good.

I think it's fair to criticize a few of the female character designs for their over-the-top use of cleavage. Calling that element sexist isn't out of line.

They don't ruin the game for me, to be honest, nor is it an element to prop up an otherwise terrible, soulless gacha product, but it is one of the weaknesses that the developers should have reconsidered.

 

[BasilZero]

Looks good

Will check it out

 

[Einbroch]

I thought this was a mobile gacha game at first glance. Shame it's not.

 

[GarudaSmiles]

Is this one of those games where the better you do, the more clothing they take off? If yes, then sign me up.

Anyway. I'm patiently waiting for the release of Fae Tactics by Endless Fluff games. They made Valdis Story a few years back.



This looks like it's more up my alley

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Yo that looks great! Valdis Story was a cool metroidvania so the pedigree is decent too. On to my wish list.

 

[Mobyduck]

That character design is pure garbage.

 

[Deleted member 13560]

All joking aside, I might give Banner of the Maid a try. I just wish the characters were a little more grounded for their setting.

 

[Doggg]

This is about the French Revolution? lol

 

[kmfdmpig]

Sorry, I don't care how good a game is if the art design is like that. If I'd feel the need to shut it off when my daughter entered the room then it's not worth playing. Cringy virgins mess up another game with their over the top objectifying bullshit.

 

[Wolf Parade]

Always up for new SRPGS, thanks for the reco.

 

[Mobyduck]

Is this one of those games where the better you do, the more clothing they take off? If yes, then sign me up.

Anyway. I'm patiently waiting for the release of Fae Tactics by Endless Fluff games. They made Valdis Story a few years back.



This looks like it's more up my alley

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Love their work. Never finished Valdis Story, because I sucked at the combat, but this one seems really fun.

 

[MikeProtagonist]

I mean, the artwork style is goddamn amazing. But the actual designs... embarassing for everyone involved.

 

[FallenGrace]

I just started laughing when I saw that image.

Christ, it's like one of those terrible "Come hither m'lord and play this game" ads you see here and there.

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Perfect description.

I mean I'd be genuinely interested in a French revolution strategy rpg, but not like this. Hell no like this.

 

[BY2K]

*scrolls down*

BOOBS

I actually had a little jump when I saw those, geez

 

[Pau]

I was so excited by the description, especially since I had just finished watching Rose of Versailles... and then I saw the designs. SRPG is my favorite genre, but even then I won't support a game with such hyper-sexualized designs.

 

[Lobster Roll]

I love SRPGs and this game could have the deepest, most satisfying gameplay systems for that genre and I still wouldn't pick it up with those character designs. I'd be interested once an inevitable mod drops though.

 

[JCG]

This is about the French Revolution? lol

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Japanese (or, like this Chinese-developed game, anime-influenced) media does seem to occasionally show a particular interest in French history and culture, even if not necessarily a lot of adherence to the strict letter of it.

That said, I would recommend the older anime (and manga) Rose of Versailles to anyone who is interested in this sort of cultural mix and revolutionary setting...and one nice bonus is it mostly avoids all the fanservice issues mentioned here (some of its treatment of gender was even rather surprisingly progressive for the era, though it does have certain dated aspects in that sense as well).

 

[Pau]

I love SRPGs and this game could have the deepest, most satisfying gameplay systems for that genre and I still wouldn't pick it up with those character designs. I'd be interested once an inevitable mod drops though.

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That would be nice, but even then I couldn't bring myself to support the developer. :(

 

[rochellepaws]

Those designs are such a disappointment

 

[Keasar]

Japanese Chinese interpretation of the French Revolution:

STONKIN', GREAT, TITS!

And Bonaparte?

 

[Deleted member 679]

Good gameplay and big anime tiddy, name a more iconic duo.

Sounds great.

 

[evilromero]

I could just tell by the game's title that it'd feature thirsty anime titty character designs. It takes away any credibility the game may have had and looks dumb af.

 

[Look! The Pie!]

Yeah, I like the idea of the setting and I'm always up for some SRPG goodness, but those character designs make this a hard pass for me.

 

[Jakenbakin]

Japanese media does seem to occasionally show a particular interest in French history and culture, even if not necessarily a lot of adherence to the strict letter of it.

That said, I would recommend the older anime (and manga) Rose of Versailles to anyone who is interested in this sort of cultural mix and revolutionary setting...and one nice bonus is it mostly avoids all the fanservice issues mentioned here (some of its treatment of gender was even surprisingly progressive for the era, though it does have certain dated aspects in that sense as well).

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Japanese interpretation of the French Revolution:

STONKIN', GREAT, TITS!

And Bonaparte?

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Unless I missed something about the character designer I think this is a Chinese game.

I could just tell by the game's title that it'd feature thirsty anime titty character designs. It takes away any credibility the game may have had and looks dumb af.

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The "maid" refers to a little known French figure known as the Maid of Orleans, aka Jeanne d'Arc

 

[Pau]

That said, I would recommend the older anime (and manga) Rose of Versailles to anyone who is interested in this sort of cultural mix and revolutionary setting...and one nice bonus is it mostly avoids all the fanservice issues mentioned here (some of its treatment of gender was even surprisingly progressive for the era, though it does have certain dated aspects in that sense as well).

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Rose of Versailles is legitimately great. As you said, it has its flaws, but overall it's really good.

 

[JCG]

Unless I missed something about the character designer I think this is a Chinese game.

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That's completely true, but I guess since it does have a clearly anime-influenced style, I was making a mental association with Japan's own similar works. I'll have to edit that in order to clarify things.

 

[Sanox]

Looks cool. Battle system seems pretty solid

 

[evilromero]

Unless I missed something about the character designer I think this is a Chinese game.


The "maid" refers to a little known French figure known as the Maid of Orleans, aka Jeanne d'Arc

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Be that as it may, when I read the thread title I guessed a game with big shiny cartoon boobs popping out if tight soldier uniforms. And I was correct. I've never been wrong.

 

[Augemitbutter]

I thought this was a mobile gacha game at first glance. Shame it's not.

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that's like asking to choke on ones own vomit.

 

[.exe]

Every time I hear about this I'm reminded that I should finally crack open my copy of Jeanne d"Arc on PSP.

 

[Gabriel Hall]

Rose of Versailles is legitimately great. As you said, it has its flaws, but overall it's really good.

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I've been meaning to watch this series for some time. :)

And yeah, you know, I think I will just wait for another SRPG whose female characters are not ridiculous sex dolls walking around in attire completely ill-fitting for the job they are meant to perform (in this case, combat).

 

[Deleted member 9035]

Oh dear.
Nope!

 

[Deleted member 29682]

Does this Banner perhaps have a Saga attached to it?

 

[Legacy]

I've got this on my wishlist, might cop when my backlog is reduced

 

[Keasar]

Unless I missed something about the character designer I think this is a Chinese game.


The "maid" refers to a little known French figure known as the Maid of Orleans, aka Jeanne d'Arc

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It is? My mistake then! Thought it was due to the SRPG popularity there.

 

[Sumio Mondo]

Looks really good to me in terms of gameplay and the character designs outside of those females. The artist is talented but reminds of the Magna Carta artist - obviously talented but wow some of those designs are aimed at horny teenagers. Still, with SRPGs I am forgiving when it comes to character design if the gameplays adds up and it looks like it might to me. I'll add it to my wishlist, thanks for the recommendation, OP.

 

[Ruby-Eyed Witch]

Ah... right. I remember coming across this a while back.

I was almost, almost considering buying it. But then I saw the character designs and realized that the developers absolutely did not want my money under any circumstances.

 

[Deleted member 34873]

I'm in to try this game. There's a piece of DLC too, any feedback on that?

 

[super moustique]

Wow... The chara design looks terrible in those few screenshots.

Plus, this isn't what I have in mind when I think of the French Revolution... Lmao

 

[Deleted member 29682]

Wow... The chara design looks terrible in those few screenshots.

Plus, this isn't what I have in mind when I think of the French Revolution... Lmao

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Is it the Revolution? I thought people were mentioned Jeanne d'Arc.