Battle Princess of Arcadias is an action RPG developed by Nippon Ichi Software, released in 2013 for PlayStation 3. Set in the monster-overrun kingdom of Schwert, the game casts players as Plume, a battle princess tasked with restoring peace to her realm. Gameplay combines fast-paced side-scrolling combat with RPG mechanics, allowing players to recruit a roster of warriors to fight alongside them. Encounters are structured around two distinct formats: smaller skirmishes against enemy forces and large-scale siege battles against powerful bosses. The colorful visual style complements the high-tempo action, while the recruitment and party-building elements add strategic depth to the moment-to-moment combat. The blend of platforming, fighting, and role-playing systems positions it as an approachable yet layered title within Nippon Ichi's catalog of character-driven action games.
Schwert Kingdom's Battle Princess, Plume, has been sent out to subdue a towering beast. But she arrives too late, and the lives of a score of soldiers have been lost, including her beloved assistant. Several days later, a new attendant appears before Plume, who is lost in her own grief and helplessness...
