Banner of the Maid

About

Banner of the Maid lets you command troops and navigate political intrigue during the French Revolution. You take charge of Pauline Bonaparte as she balances battlefield tactics with salon diplomacy. Each turn blends strategic troop positioning with dialogue choices that shift alliances among rival factions. The game mixes combat maps with social networks where relationships influence outcomes. You manage resources, upgrade units, and use Pauline’s supernatural abilities to tip battles. The story unfolds through missions that switch between warfare and courtly maneuvering. The game stands out for its tight integration of military and political strategy. Players must win both battles and favor from factions like the Jacobins or Royalists to advance. With over 20 hours of main story and multiple endings tied to your decisions, replayability hinges on different alliance paths. Available on PS4, PC, Switch, and Xbox, it caters to fans of deep turn-based mechanics. Community reviews note the historical setting feels fresh thanks to its focus on overlooked female figures.

Storyline

It’s the 1790s, and the Revolution is tearing France apart. The House of Bourbon is on the verge of collapse, and many different factions conspire against each other in the salons of Paris – the Royalists, the Club des Feuillants, the Jacobins and the Malmaisons are all trying to get advantage of the turmoil. The young officer Pauline Bonaparte (sister of the rising star general Napoleon) will have to lead her troops to victory, but also to tread carefully in these complicated political waters to establish connections and win their support. But she 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…