Peacemaker: Bloody Emperor

[後半に日本語レビューあり] [h1]A Dark JRPG About a Princess Knight's Ideals Crumbling[/h1] Princess Knight Chrysoberyl, whose father was killed and whose empire was stolen, fights her uncle Spinel, the usurping "Bloody Emperor," to reclaim her homeland. But this is no simple tale of good versus evil. A forced marriage to a vassal, the threat of the female Dark Lord Spiderweb, and the realities of war and politics gradually wear down her noble ideals. The harder she tries to remain righteous, the heavier the cost of each choice becomes. That psychological shift is the heart of the story. This is the third entry in the series, but each game is written to stand on its own. Some events and dialogue intersect with the previous title, letting returning players see familiar moments from another angle. Following the full series adds another layer of interest, while newcomers should still be able to follow the plot without much trouble. That structure, separate stories that also form one larger narrative, suits a series built from relatively compact JRPGs. Combat is turn-based, with no need to grind levels or farm items. The focus is on using each ally's role effectively and exploiting enemy weakness…

[h1]Empire of Blood and Betrayal[/h1] [h2]Story[/h2] Princess Chrysoberyl and Prince Rubi are a pair of royal siblings who must gather allies and fight back against their usurper uncle Spinel. If you've played Glorious Princess, you're probably thinking about how similar this premise is. However, the culture and political situation of the Scarlet Empire is different from the Silver Kingdom. For one thing, the Scarlet Empire is heavily influenced by the corrupt Hierophantic State and has become very dependent on the latter. As a result, they are just as staunch about patriarchal views as the Cerulean Kingdom, which means Chrysoberyl faces gender discrimination despite her skills as a knight and leader. As for Spinel, he has no special powers like Darknight other than just being a really tough swordsman and having a mind-reading underling. This actually makes him tougher to deal with, since he has either genuine followers or "allies" who serve him out of fear, making it harder for the protagonists to get people to change sides, unlike with Darknight, who uses Marionette Strings as a crutch and loses control of any soldiers that Gloria defeats. This causes Chrysoberyl to compromise …

This game and especially story is incredible. One of the best I have seen for a long time. I would surely check two previous games to understand story better. 100/10

An excellent continuation to the Peacemaker series. Ties together thematic ideas from the last couple of games while twisting the knife for those who would wish for another happy ending. It's a quick game at a good price so if you are curious I highly recommend it.

pretty good game, had fun playing through. hard mode was quite easy, so if you're a completionist you should be able to do extreme mode. make sure not to miss out on the 1st gem like I did lmao "don't play this if you want a happy ending" he's ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ right oh my god

Excellent! Compelling stories, fleshed out enough characters (some are sorely lacking, but the story is carried by the ones that matter), and thought-provoking moments. The combat is engaging, with enough mechanics to make you consider your next move. Firmly worth the price.