Release Date: January 14, 2014
Inspired by the Nordic mythology, a cRPG developed by the independent studio Stoic, whose worked on, for example, Star Wars: The Old Republic. The action takes us to a world where fratricidal bloodshed between the gods led to chaos and wars.
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The Banner Saga for PC, AND and etc. is a turn-based RPG inspired by the Nordic mythology. This is a debut project by the independent Stoic studio set up by Arnie Jorgensen, Alex Thomas, and John Watson – the key trio in creating Star Wars: The Old Republic.
The plot revolves around a group of Vikings who are escaping from the looming doom. The action takes place in a fantasy world inspired by the Nordic mythology and the scenarios are written in a road story style. The developers made use of their previous experience and created a game that forces the player to make difficult decisions. Dialogues are kept in a cinematic convention characteristic for Bioware productions.
The Banner Saga is a tactic RPG enriched with adventure elements. As the turn-based combat system is the core of the game, you fight on maps divided into square tiles. With the progress, the heroes get experience and become more powerful. The final objective is to take a large group of Vikings to some safe place, so it is important to take care of other of the group, not only those in your team.
The Banner Saga published on PC, AND and etc. features beautiful 2D visuals. The creators were mostly inspired by Eyvind Earle – an American artist widely known for developing the graphic style for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. In the outcome, The Banner Saga offers bright colours and cartoon characters and at the same time maintains the seriousness of the story.
Platforms:
PC Windows January 14, 2014
PlayStation Vita cancelled
PlayStation 4 January 12, 2016
Xbox One January 12, 2016
Android November 20, 2014
Apple iOS October 2, 2014
Nintendo Switch May 17, 2018
Developer: Stoic
Publisher: Versus Evil
Age restrictions: none
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Planned as a trilogy, the series of tactical RPGs inspired by Norse mythology. The brand was developed by independent studio Stoic, composed of three former BioWare employees. The publisher of the title is the American company Versus Evil, whose primary goal is to help smaller developers compete with stronger and more resourceful concerns.
Last update: February 20, 2014
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System Requirements for The Banner Saga Video Game:
PC / Windows
Recommanded System Requirements:
Core i5 2.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8600 or better), 6 GB HDD, Windows XP(SP3)/Vista(SP1)/7(SP1)/8.
Game Ratings for The Banner Saga Video Game.
Hardcore Gamer: 4.5 / 5 by Geoff Thew
If you're getting tired of swords and sorcery, or just looking for meaty tactical battles, few RPGs will satisfy you better.
God is a Geek: 9 / 10 by Dan Naylor
The Banner Saga is one of the most original games you'll play this year. That such a small team has managed to create a story that will be unique to every player is astonishing, and that the story actually makes you care even more so. Buy this game.
Game Revolution: 3 / 5 by Ryan Bates
The battle system controls easily and is fairly easy to learn; those who see this game basically like chess will enjoy it. Those looking for a new RPG to get into, however, should look elsewhere.