The Banner Saga Reviews

The Banner Saga is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.5 / 10.0
Feb 11, 2014

Ultimately, the steep learning curve and focus on statistics management which could be considered a hindrance is vastly outshined by The Banner Saga's absolutely memorizing production value.

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90 / 100
May 23, 2018

With agonizing decisions in an unforgiving Viking-inspired setting, The Banner Saga mixes strategic gameplay with choices that truly matter. .

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90 / 100
Jan 14, 2014

Filled with strategic gameplay and impactful decisions, The Banner Saga is a gorgeously epic Norse-inspired adventure whose only real fault is that there isn't more of it. I can't wait for part two.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 19, 2014

Anyone who plays games to get lost in a world and its story will love The Banner Saga.

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95%
Jan 29, 2014

An experience I advise no one to miss.

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8 / 10
Jan 14, 2014

Hardship and displacement in a Nordic-inspired world make for a splendid, and splendid looking, RPG.

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Jan 14, 2014

The hand-drawn visuals, interesting combat, and epic story mean The Banner Saga is crafted from flawless pieces - even if the final product is a little rough.

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8 / 10
May 18, 2018

The Banner Saga is an excellent game, driven by a wonderful score and a moving story. It's a perfect fit for the Switch too, and the port itself is handled well.

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7 / 10
Jan 17, 2014

With beautiful hand-drawn animation and combat, The Banner Saga is a welcome relief to a gaming environment that is full of fast-paced and realistic scenarios. Making decisions and not knowing what the consequences of your decision keeps you on your guard through out the game. Given the slow pace of turn-based combat, I wish the game included a save function in the middle of combat. I also had a problem figuring out when the game last saved, but who needs saving when you are immersed in this epic story of hope and survival.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 23, 2014

The Banner Saga's combination of well-designed strategy gameplay with grand storytelling make for an exceptional title.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 8, 2016

The Banner Saga's strong narrative, exquisite visual design and distinctive thematic approach to RPGs coupled with its insistence on making every decision and conversation have an impact on player experience make it a must-buy for Strategy-RPG fans.

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GamingBolt
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Feb 3, 2014

The Banner Saga is a beautiful, exemplary game that you owe it to yourself to play.

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9 / 10.0
May 17, 2018

The negatives aren't that big of a negative for me, however, I do love role-playing games where you actually control your character and can move freely around the map. This game is one of the best tactics rpgs I have played in my life. I would recommend this game to anyone who wants to try it out whether you get it for Switch or not.

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4.1 / 5.0
May 29, 2018

The Banner Saga is a highly worthwhile addition to any Switch library.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 26, 2016

The Banner Saga can be unforgiving at times but it is worth all the effort.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 30, 2014

[D]espite all its strengths, it somehow falls slightly short in simply being fun to play. Due to the bleak landscapes, the depressing situations your characters find themselves in and the challenging tactical combat, this is a game for those who will find the challenge rewarding rather than those looking for lighter entertainment.

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7 / 10.0
Jan 12, 2016

The Banner Saga, for all its visual elegance, stumbles onto the PS4 with a very spare, workmanlike port that falls short not through any single big problem, but from the accretion of smaller issues. from the interface to the controls to the loading times. For all its faults The Banner Saga is clearly a labor of love.

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7 / 10
Mar 11, 2016

A beautiful journey with a few stumbles

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7 / 10
Jan 27, 2014

The Banner Saga's first chapter opens a window to the potential this series has, but now Stoic need to work on solving the issues for the sequel so that this series can become a truly great strategy RPG.

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GameZone
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Jan 25, 2014

The Banner Saga is not without flaws, but it is a fun playthrough that will definitely challenge you -- if only with the decisions you are forced to make.

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