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Metacritic 70

The Banner of the Maid

Azure Flame Studio|2019Strategy

LumiScore

62

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

47/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a good choice for children interested in strategy and history. Encourage discussions about the historical context and the ethical dilemmas presented in the narrative.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
30
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)47/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Protagonist is Pauline Bonaparte. JRPGs typically feature multiple female characters with dialogue, likely to include conversations not about men.

Parent Pro-Tip

Develops strategic thinking, problem-solving, and reading comprehension. Offers engagement with historical themes and narrative-driven ethical reasoning.

What your child develops

The Banner of the Maid offers deep strategic gameplay and critical thinking challenges within a rich, story-driven JRPG setting. Players develop problem-solving skills and engage with historical themes and narrative-driven ethical reasoning.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Banner of the Maid is a mix of turn-based strategy and JRPG. Set in an alternate French Revolution with fantasy elements, as the young officer Pauline Bonaparte you will have to lead your troops to battle and play a role in the political vortex of Paris.