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The Banner Saga, a great game

KuppaKuppa Member UncommonPosts: 3,292
in General Gaming

I learned about this game just the day before it was coming out. I haven't been playing much MMOs lately and have been hoping for more RPGs to play. This game hit the right spots for me. A great start for 2014, here is my short review:

 

It has been a long time since I felt I played a really good RPG. This game encompases everything I love about RPGs and haven not been able to experience with the newer blend of RPGs. These days I feel most RPGs focus too much on action. I would say Dragon Age was the closest thing I had played before the Banner Saga to the style of RPG I prefer.

Banner Saga has an amaizingly good tactics combat system, composed of simple systems that put together make for a great experience. It doesn't hurt that most of the fights it feels like there is a good chance you might not make it out. The art direction was not something that drew me in at first but it grew on me very quicly and the music score was very good. Character development happens naturally and the story is a lot more interesting than what it looks at first glance. They also employ a more modern RPG approach to story with the use of constant player choices. Although they are never easy to figure out they always have interesting outcomes that shape your story.

Overall I would highly recommend this game to any RPG fan. Stoic did a marvelous job and I can't wait to see what they come up with in the future.

 

I highly recommend this game for anyone who's looking for a good tactical RPG to give this game a try:

http://stoicstudio.com/

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Comments

  • catlanacatlana Member Posts: 1,677
    I missed the kickstarter but I have heard good things about the game itself. I will try to pick this up once I get back home this weekend. 
  • KuppaKuppa Member UncommonPosts: 3,292
    I also learned right after picking it up that it's the first part of a trilogy, can't wait for the other chapters!

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  • psiicpsiic Member RarePosts: 1,642
    The game is great, but the music is amazing. They have done such a fantastic job on both the story and the musical score to really pull you in and make you really invested in characters themselves.
  • SirPKsAlotSirPKsAlot Member Posts: 224

    King (makers of Candy Crush Saga) going after The Banner Saga over the word 'Saga' lol

    http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/22/candy-crush-saga-dev-king-trademarks-the-word-candy

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    Currently playing: Eldevin Online as a Deadly Assassin

  • GinazGinaz Member RarePosts: 2,558
    I've heard some good things about it. I might pick it up during the next Steam sale.

    Is a man not entitled to the herp of his derp?

    Remember, I live in a world where juggalos and yugioh players are real things.

  • KuppaKuppa Member UncommonPosts: 3,292
    Originally posted by SirPKsAlot

    King (makers of Candy Crush Saga) going after The Banner Saga over the word 'Saga' lol

    http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/22/candy-crush-saga-dev-king-trademarks-the-word-candy

    don't get me started on that...

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  • ScorchienScorchien Member LegendaryPosts: 8,914
    Banner Saga is ok .. Blackguards is much better as a grid based tactical game imo .. it also released on Steam today 
  • atticon40atticon40 Member Posts: 33
    I bought this game when it first came out, thoroughly enjoyed it, but it didn't last long.   Just didn't feel there was enough to keep me in the game for the long term.
  • KuppaKuppa Member UncommonPosts: 3,292
    Originally posted by Scorchien
    Banner Saga is ok .. Blackguards is much better as a grid based tactical game imo .. it also released on Steam today 

    Thanks for bringing that game up, had not seen it before. Will definitely check it out! 

     

    I think Banner Saga is a game that grows on you rather than giving up great first impressions.

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