Peacemaker: Bloody Emperor

Peacemaker: Bloody Emperor is a JRPG centred on the psychological decline of a princess knight. She sets out to reclaim her empire from the Bloody Emperor, a usurper who has seized power. Along the way she is forced into a marriage with a vassal and faces the growing threat of a female dark lord, and the story tracks how these ordeals gradually wear down her ideals. The game is part of the Bahamut 30th Anniversary Indie Game Promotion Program.

Combat is turn-based and, according to the developer, does not require grinding or item farming. Victories depend on strategy, using the strengths of party members and targeting enemy weaknesses. Several difficulty modes are available, from a Combat-free Mode for players who only want to follow the narrative through to an Extreme Mode for those seeking a challenge.

The game presents its story using 2.5D camerawork. The developer permits streaming and Let’s Play videos, including monetisation through the built-in features of online video platforms. The game has moved from development to full release on Steam, has received a Positive user review rating, and has one DLC item available.