RPG

The Banner Saga

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

2014

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 14, 2014

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

RPGStrategyIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobile

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About this game

The Banner Saga is a Viking-themed tactical role-playing video game.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Mature writing focuses on difficult decisions and their consequences.
Dialogue and strategic choices can meaningfully alter the journey.
Positioning, armor reduction, strength damage, and abilities interact tactically.
Hand-drawn, painterly art direction defines the game's visual style.
Nordic-inspired music and atmosphere reinforce the game's scale and tragedy.

Cons

Campaign ends unresolved with strong setup for sequels.
Battles repeat similar encounters with limited tactical variation.
Caravan travel sections feature slow, repetitive sequences.
Choice consequences can feel arbitrary and are difficult to anticipate.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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RPG

The Banner Saga

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

2014

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 14, 2014

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

RPGStrategyIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobile

Show all 8 versions ▾

PCmacOSLinuxPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo SwitchAndroidiOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

The Banner Saga is a Viking-themed tactical role-playing video game.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Mature writing focuses on difficult decisions and their consequences.
Dialogue and strategic choices can meaningfully alter the journey.
Positioning, armor reduction, strength damage, and abilities interact tactically.
Hand-drawn, painterly art direction defines the game's visual style.
Nordic-inspired music and atmosphere reinforce the game's scale and tragedy.

Cons

Campaign ends unresolved with strong setup for sequels.
Battles repeat similar encounters with limited tactical variation.
Caravan travel sections feature slow, repetitive sequences.
Choice consequences can feel arbitrary and are difficult to anticipate.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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