Nippon Ichi Software’s latest title, Battle Princess of Arcadias, is an homage to retro gaming but with a new twist; it’s a 2D side-scrolling game with tactical RPG elements, and gives you control over an army in battle. So, does this interrupt the combat, or does it add a layer of depth that may one day be utilised in future titles?
Battle Princess of Arcadias is an action role-playing game that places you in the role of Princess Plume, a hardened battle princess that has sworn to protect her kingdom and loyal subjects from danger. To our heroine’s dismay, however - a ‘great’ evil takes the kingdom by surprise, decimating everything and everyone in its path. Plume vows vengeance against the great evil, but she must rebuild the kingdom’s brigade (i.e. army) first before she can defeat it.
Brett wrote: Although Battle Princess of Arcadias was frustrating at times, for the most part I enjoyed this game. The core gameplay of the combat missions are the real strength, and offer hours and hours of hack and slash fun. Being able to replay each mission adds more value to the game, but some missions you won’t want to play again. In addition, the game also comes with plenty of side missions that are completely optional for you to play through. If you’re willing to overlook the frustrating parts, Battle Princess of Arcadias is a solid experience.
If you are looking for a side scrolling RPG with challenge and varied gameplay, Battle Princess of Arcadias is the goose you need to cook.
