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The Banner Saga

Rating Summary

Based on 96 critic reviews

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OpenCritic Rating

81

Top Critic Average

77%

Critics Recommend

Based on 96 critic reviews

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General Information

Available on:PlayStation 4Jan 12, 2016

Xbox OneJan 12, 2016

PCJan 14, 2014

Xbox Series X/SNov 10, 2020

PlayStation 5Nov 12, 2020

Developer: Stoic

Publisher: Versus Evil

Genres: RPG, Turn-Based Strategy

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Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

The Banner Saga Critic Reviews

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Eurogamer

Recommended

Eurogamer

The Banner Saga's strong mechanics are enhanced by a compelling storyline and characters as colourful as its visual palette.

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PC Gamer

Chris Schilling

82 / 100

PC Gamer

There are deeper strategy games, but few where you'll feel quite so invested in the outcome. Recommended.

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Eurogamer

Recommended

Eurogamer

Released on consoles at last, this elegantly grim adventure at the end of the world is that rare contradiction: a nostalgic original.

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IGN

8.6 / 10.0

Leif Johnson

The Banner Saga is a beautiful, brutal tactical RPG.

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