These are characters who always join the caravan and will not leave it after they join. What follows is a list of the playable characters, when they join the story and the circumstances under which they can be killed or dismissed (i.e. Such permanent-deaths can only occur due to story events and decisions, but never through a knock-out during tactical combat. You may be surprised at how much you enjoy this game.The Banner Saga features a flurry of scripted events which, if you make the wrong choices, can strip you of playable characters. Even if you are not sure about those things, try it out anyway. This game is a must-buy for fans of tactical RPGs and storytelling.
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You definitely get more than you paid for in this game, plus the multiplayer equivalent, The Banner Saga: Factions, is free. The game is fairly cheap, $20 if pre-ordered and $25 if not. However, there are plenty of different things to see throughout the game, so you will replay it over and over to see it all. This isn't really a bad thing, I just would have liked to see more after the ending. Having other types of magic would have brought even more depth to the combat.Īlso, I loved the story, I just wanted more. The menders are interesting and I wish there were other types of playable ones. There are only a couple of things that could have made it better. The Banner Saga is a great tactical RPG experience. The art style is unique to what you usually see and I commend them for going this route. There is animation in the background and of the characters during dialogue, so that's bonus. There is not a lot of movement, but considering that everything in the game is beautifully hand drawn, from a single person I believe, it is easy to overlook. Each character has such detail, though some of the characters look very similar. The art in this game is hand drawn and actually stunning. I do not what they are, but based on playing the game, it will be fantastic. If you pre-ordered the game, you are lucky enough to have three exclusive tracks from the game. I was actually surprised at how good the music and sounds of this game were. The sounds in combat are crisp and realistic. Austin Wintory creates a moving score, and the Dallas Winds bring it to life. The music in The Banner Saga serves to amplify your emotions in an already moving story. The music fits very well with the story and reflects every moment perfectly. Choosing who to take, promote, and which stats to raise, all contribute to the strategy of the game. Both required kills and morale cost go up as a unit continue to get promoted. Second, once a unit has achieved the required number of kills, you must spend a certain amount of Morale, the game's currency, for promotion. This does not mean you can just put them in a fight either, they have to finish off the unit to earn credit. There are two things that determine leveling, or promotion, as it's called in this game.įirst, each unit has to defeat a certain number of units to get promoted. The innovative battle system in The Banner Saga will have you hooked. Deciding when to damage shields or health can mean the difference between victory and defeat. This concept puts another layer of strategy in the game. Doing damage to shields will not damage the unit, but it will make them vulnerable to take more damage. A high shield will cause little to no damage from attacks. This determines how much damage a unit will take. As their health goes down, so does the damage they deal. This bar determines not only how much health a unit has, but the strength of their attacks as well.
It is your standard tactical RPG, such as Final Fantasy Tactics or Fire Emblem, but with some unique qualities. Make no mistake, the gameplay is fun, but the story is this game's selling point. You get connected to the characters very easily, plus you might have a unique experience because of the multitude of choices that you make throughout the story. I always wondered what would happen next, and if I made the right choice. I also listened to the voiced parts more carefully since they did not happen often. It made me pay closer attention to the story because I had to actually read through what was going on to make my decisions. There are times when there are voice overs, which are excellent, but they do not happen often. The power of choice couldn't be more important than in The Banner Saga. Decisions you make along the way will determine how many battles you have and how many supplies you get. Scenarios constantly popped up that could threaten the caravan, plus you have to keep your supplies up to stop people from starving. While traveling, I got a sense of the classic game, Oregon Trail. It was refreshing and nostalgic way to read through the story. I love the text/choose your own adventure approach to the game. There are several reasons this story is fantastic.
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