- July 1, 2016
- Stoic
- 20h median play time
The Banner Saga 2
The Banner Saga 2 continues the fantastic story or Rook, Hakon, Alette and Bolverk, with dynamic combat and the Horseborn keeping the battle boards fresh and unique with every fight.
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In "The Banner Saga 2", players continue their epic journey across a ravaged world, making tough leadership decisions and employing strategic combat tactics to keep their Viking clans alive. The game features a new survival mode and an official soundtrack as part of its digital deluxe edition. As with the first game, player choices significantly affect the story's outcome.











- Stunning artwork and animation that enhances the storytelling experience.
- Engaging and impactful narrative with choices that truly matter.
- Improved combat mechanics and character progression, adding depth to gameplay.
story
2,690 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "The Banner Saga 2" is a direct continuation of its predecessor, expanding on the rich narrative and character development established in the first game. Players navigate a complex plot that intertwines the fates of multiple factions, making choices that significantly impact the story's progression and outcomes. While the storytelling remains compelling and atmospheric, some reviewers noted that the pacing suffers from a cliffhanger ending and a lack of resolution, leaving players eager for the conclusion in the third installment.
“The story is literally why your caravan is moving from place to place and without knowing the events of the previous game, the impact of some moments will be lost on you.”
“The plot and narrative of the game are the real strong point.”
“The story continues to be excellent and is a joy to take in.”
“Unfortunately, continuing the story from a save file of the previous game did not work.”
“There are missing cutscenes, plot threads that aren't followed up on, a too large cast with little to do, and what is followed up on is largely disregarded or handwaved, a common problem with second games in series where they drop an old storyline just to reintroduce a redundant one with the same beats.”
“The story felt very hollow compared to the first one.”
The Banner Saga 2 Review
The Banner Saga 2 is an absolute joy, with its simple, yet deep, strategy, and its hard-hitting narrative. Not only is it a worthy successor to its predecessor, but it honestly can stand on its own as an introduction to the series. It is a lot to get into at first, and the barrier for entry might be a bit high for those unfamiliar with the genre, but it's absolutely one of the most compelling strategy titles out right now, for those willing to get their feet wet.
90%The Banner Saga 2 Review
Where The Banner Saga stands head and shoulders above most other role-playing games is that the world created by Stoic Studio here feels truly on the precipice of collapse. So often when we play role-playing games we're given a rag-tag band of heroes who must join together to overcome a seemingly insurmountable threat. But for all the apocalyptic histrionics of games like Skyrim, Persona 4, or one of many Final Fantasy titles, there's always amusing side-quests to take part in or brief moments of levity to break up the tension. The Banner Saga 2 is a story about the end of the world, and few games do a better job of constantly reminding you of that fact.
80%The Banner Saga 2 PS4 Review
If you’re among those who haven’t played The Banner Saga yet, play it now. Period.
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