Underplayed Gems

The Banner Saga 2 (2016)

The Banner Saga 2 cover
Developer
Stoic
Publisher
Stoic Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 3,786 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense journey of measured leadership and tactical combat set against a beautifully bleak, hand-drawn world.

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What players say

Players say this middle chapter is worth playing for the art and story, but it is weaker than the first game and does not have a satisfying ending on its own. A few find the supply management more annoying than before, and everyone agrees you must play Banner Saga 1 first.

Screenshots

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