Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen
Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen is a tactical role-playing game developed by Quest and published by Enix for the SNES. Set in a fantasy world, the game combines real-time strategy with RPG elements as players lead a rebellion against an evil empire. The game is renowned for its complex gameplay mechanics and multiple endings.
Platform
SNES
Year
1993
Genre
Tactical RPG
Developer
Quest
Controls
About This Game
Ogre Battle introduced innovative gameplay blending real-time troop movement with tactical RPG combat. Players recruit and train units while managing reputation and alignment systems that affect the story's outcome.
The game features a unique tarot card system that provides special abilities and affects battle outcomes. Its branching storyline offers 13 different endings based on player choices throughout the campaign.
Despite its initial commercial underperformance, Ogre Battle gained a cult following and spawned a successful series. It's considered one of the most sophisticated strategy RPGs of the 16-bit era.
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