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Lead Pauline Bonaparte through an alternate French Revolution, commanding period troops in turn-based battles and courting Parisian factions.
Released 27 May 2019
Command Revolutionary Armies
Exploit Weather And Terrain
Broker Parisian Faction Support
Banner of the Maid is a tribute to the golden age of tactical RPGs. Set in an alternate French Revolution, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, commanding your army on smoke-filled battlefields and navigating the turbulent political salons of Paris to forge a heroic epic like no other.
Developed by Azure Flame Studio · Published by 2P Games








In an alternate French Revolution, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, leading an army while navigating political struggles in Paris and investigating the secrets of the Maid.
Fight turn-based battles with infantry, cavalry, skirmishers, and artillery. Use unit matchups, terrain, and changing conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and night to shape your tactics.
Between battles, take on faction missions and challenges to earn support, funds, and equipment. Recruit commanders, customize their skills and gear, learn their personal stories, and develop them through class promotions.
Players who enjoy tactical RPGs often praise the character artwork, pixel battle sprites, and alternate-revolution setting; some also find the battles engaging and appreciate the music. Criticism frequently focuses on rough translations and voice work, surprise reinforcements and strict mission-failure conditions, difficulty spikes that can encourage grinding, and uneven unit balance. Opinions on the challenge and tactical depth vary.

Inheriting the classic strategic gameplay from the golden era of Japanese tactical RPGs, you will personally command diverse military units that were active on European battlefields in the 18th and 19th centuries, including line infantry, skirmishers, cavalry, and artillery. Master the rock-paper-scissors of unit type advantages, leverage terrain to your benefit, and adapt to dynamic environmental changes like rainstorms, heavy snow, fog, and night—conditions that can alter the fate of your entire army.

An era of revolution breeds heroes: talented and reliable generals, members of secret organizations serving the crown, and musicians with extraordinary gifts... The game features over 30 beautifully illustrated characters from diverse backgrounds. The unique anime-inspired art style creates a striking contrast with the rich historical setting.


During this turbulent period of the French Revolution, factions like the Royalists, the Feuillants, the Jacobins, and the Malmason circle vie for power in Paris. Based at the "Malmason Salon," Pauline Bonaparte finds herself at the heart of political turmoil. She must engage with all factions in Paris, completing their entrusted missions and challenges, building connections with royalty and key political figures to earn their support, and securing funds to improve weaponry and supplies. Simultaneously, she must uncover the secrets of The Maid hidden deep within the city.

Recruit commanders with diverse abilities. Each character boasts unique skills, growth potential, and personal stories waiting to be unlocked. By learning their pasts, you can grant them passive bonuses, customize their equipment, and nurture them through rich promotion paths into legendary commanders capable of turning the tide of battle. Assemble a steel legion that perfectly matches your tactical style.

Experience a pure, hardcore SRPG gameplay experience. Freely combine skills and unit types, master the advantages of unit matchups and terrain, and devise strategies on the battlefield.
Over 30 beautifully illustrated characters, each with distinct personalities and faction allegiances, make their appearance.
Navigate the political landscape between major factions like the Royalists and the Jacobins. Complete their requests to earn prestige, funds, and rare military equipment.
Customize your commanders' skills, unlock the personal stories behind each character, and forge your steel legion through a deep, varied class promotion system.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 24 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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