Banner of the Maid releasing this August

Turn-based strategy and JRPG Banner of the Maid has gotten an official release date. After the initial announcement that it would arrive on the Switch eShop in 2018, CE-Asia have just announced that the title will arrive on August 12. Check out an overview and the original announcement trailer below.

Set in an alternate French Revolution with fantasy elements, Banner of the Maid is a strategy roleplaying-game with deep and challenging gameplay, a complex story full of rich characters and epic moments, and an astounding anime art style. You play as the young officer Pauline Bonaparte, leading your troops to victory in turn-based dynamic battles – but also taking part in the complex political landscape of Paris, full of intrigues and conspiracies. But Pauline is more than just a brilliant officer – she is also a Maid, one of the fabled women with mysterious powers capable of turning the tide of a battle… A deep epic story full of twists, glory, and fantasy where the destiny of the Revolution lays in your hands.

Widely applauded as one of the best games in the genre of the year, with an approval rate of 89% on Steam, in Banner of the Maid, you will command the most iconic troops from the Revolution era in deep-turn based strategy combats with dynamic environments – more than 30 different terrains, including cities, plains, snowy mountains, etc. with environmental changes like snow or fog which will force you to be constantly on your toes, adapting your strategy to every situation. Your generals, over 30 fascinating characters including historical figures like Desaix, Murat and Lannes among others, will all have different backgrounds and skills that can be trained and improved with experience– but you will have to talk to them to discover their stories, gain their trust and understand their hearts if you want them to reach their true potential. You will also take part in challenges and quests to gain political favor, funds to improve your weaponry and supplies – but be careful, for your actions may tip the balance of power in Paris…

KEY FEATURES
– Live an epic story of war and politics in an alternate French Revolution
– Fight iconic turn-based battles in more than 30 different dynamic environments
– Take part of the political vortex of Paris in a thrilling history of intrigues and glory
– Complete quests and challenges to establish political connections, gain funds and secure supplies
– Train your generals to improve their abilities. More than 30 characters with different backgrounds and skills are available for you to command!
– Talk to your allies to win their trust and understand their hearts, and you will be unstoppable in battle!

Source: CE Asia PR