Banner Saga Trilogy

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Weave your own thread through this epic Viking RPG adventure with the Banner Saga Trilogy. Guide your caravan across the landscape of a breaking world, where the sun has stopped in the sky and the gods are dead. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure that you and your clans make it through alive. Who can you trust, how will you protect yo…

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Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story7 positive mentions

The game features a compelling story that carries through all three parts, with player decisions significantly impacting the narrative.
The hand-drawn art style and music create an engaging atmosphere reminiscent of classic animated films.
The game offers a challenging turn-based combat system that keeps players invested and encourages strategic thinking.

The difficulty of battles can be frustrating, and some players feel that winning is not necessary for progressing the story.
The ending of the game is perceived as unsatisfactory, leaving many plot points unresolved and characters underdeveloped.
There are limitations in gameplay mechanics, such as the inability to rotate the battlefield and issues with zoom functionality affecting visual clarity.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a central and engaging element of the game, presented as a cohesive narrative divided into three parts, where player decisions significantly impact the journey and outcomes. While the narrative is compelling and well-crafted, some players feel it can feel somewhat scripted and crammed alongside the gameplay. Overall, the combination of strategic combat and a rich story makes it a worthwhile experience, though it's recommended to play the entire trilogy for a complete understanding of the narrative.
- “The story is the star of the game and the fighting is challenging enough to keep you pushing for one more fight before bed.”
- “As your caravan travels, you make decisions that will influence the number of followers in your group, your amount of supplies, special items you get, etc. Your decisions have consequences that affect the story, sometimes in major ways.”
- “There’s a lot of story in between the action which I personally really enjoyed.”
- “I would not recommend purchasing just one game of the trilogy since you wouldn't get a complete story.”
- “I love the kind of high-stakes RPG that makes your decisions matter in real ways for the story - and that's what this game was sold to me as, and that's where it fell flat.”
- “Your decisions guide the story in various ways but it is still fairly scripted; the closest analogy I can think of right now is a Telltale game merged with a turn-based strategy.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game series are praised for their beauty and aesthetic appeal, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience. However, some users noted that the graphics become fuzzy when zoomed in, and they expressed a desire for more varied battles and the ability to rotate the battlefield during fights.
- “This game series is beautifully done in both aesthetic and gameplay.”
- “The graphics get fuzzy when you zoom in. I wish you could rotate the battlefield during fights, and I wish the fights were more varied.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay is praised for its well-designed RPG and stats mechanics, enhancing the battle experience and allowing for enjoyable party customization. Overall, players appreciate the combination of aesthetic appeal and engaging gameplay elements.
- “The RPG and stats mechanics of the game during battles make sense, and it was a real joy mixing and matching members of the party to take into battle.”
- “This game series is beautifully done in both aesthetic and gameplay.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, effectively keeping players engaged throughout their experience.
- “The music is also very good and kept me engaged the entire time.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I found myself humming the tunes long after I stopped playing; the music is truly memorable.”