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.
Player choice that continues to drive your narrative – your story continues based on choices made in the first game as well as hard choices you have to make in this one.The epic Viking saga continues on – beautifully 2D hand drawn combat sequences and animations are further enhanced with special effects, once again accompanied by an evocative score from Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory.Experience what took the indie gaming world by storm in Banner Saga 2! Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your viking clans make it through alive. The award-winning adventure continues in Banner Saga 2! This epic, story-based, role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world.