Princess Battles is a visual novel video game with a raising sim themed card battle system for Microsoft Windows, macOS and Linux, developed and published by Nekomura Games. Gameplay During the game, the player has the ability to go to various places in and around the castle. The player can talk with other characters, make decisions, and influence their relationship to them. Based on the decisions the player made, the game will end differently. Beside the visual novel elements, the game contains a turn-based card battle system. The player has to raise three stats to a certain number in order to win. Therefore, different cards are available. Some raise the stats of the player, others lower the stats of the opponent. The game contains a story mode and a freeplay mode. Within the freeplay mode, the player can trade cards, customize their deck, and battle various characters. Plot The player starts off as a rebellious princess who refuses to marry Edmond, the prince of a neighboring kingdom. In addition to this, her place on the throne is threatened by a seemingly perfect rival: Olivia. In order to show the people of her kingdom that she is more worthy for the throne, the player must learn to play the game 'prima' and eventually defeat Olivia in the Prima tournament. Throughout the game the player is able to interact with many different characters which effect the game's ending. Characters Rosalind - Aimee Smith Rosalind is a maid that works in Albus castle. She loves to gossip and is known for her vast knowledge. Rosalind can often be found in the main hall, where the player can interact with her. Aurelia - Amber Lee Connors Lena - Jill Harris Amaryllis - Britt Meyer Olivia - Michelle Rojas Leonine - Lindsey S. Cyra - Terri Doty Audrey - Apphia Yu Lillian - Kimberley Anne Edmond - KJ McCarthy (Credited as Kei McCarthy) Lucian - James Goins Gerald - Johan B. Ignatius - David Young Development Princess Battles was created with Ren'py and was in development for over two years. Several voice actors provided some lines for the game. The game was written in English and features anime-like graphics. The game was re-released on April 13, 2015 with additional content and the German translation on Steam. Reception Gamertell rated Princess Battles B+, stating: "If you like princess dating sim games (or really any dating sim