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Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
OpenCritic81IGDB82
The Banner Saga is a Viking-themed tactical role-playing video game.
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Epic, dark, richly built and contemplative.
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GamesRadar+Ryan TaljonickJan 20144.5/5 starsWith a refreshingly unique aesthetic, well-written story, and challenging gameplay, The Banner Saga is an excellent adventure well worth your time.
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Hardcore GamerGeoff ThewJan 20144.5/5If you're getting tired of swords and sorcery, or just looking for meaty tactical battles, few RPGs will satisfy you better.
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God is a GeekDan NaylorJan 20149/10The 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.
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Rock, Paper, ShotgunAlec MeerJan 2014Yeah, I love the world and the existential agony of it all, but I just don't think it's a particularly well-realised strategy game too.
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Game RevolutionRyan BatesJan 20143/5 starsThe 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.
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IGDB rating 8.3/10 from 290 ratings.
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