The Banner Saga (2014)
- Developer
- Stoic
- Publisher
- Stoic Studio
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Indie, RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 15,916 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 10 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A methodical journey through a bleak fantasy world where every caravan decision and tactical battle feels weighty and consequential.
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What players say
Players praise the storytelling and art, but they are split on the difficulty, some find it brutally hard even on easy, others say it is not too punishing. The combat lacks depth for its frequency, the campaign is short, and replay value is low, though the emotional weight of choices and the ending stays with players.
Screenshots
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