The Banner Saga Reviews

The Banner Saga is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Jan 13, 2014

The Banner Saga is blindingly lovely and arguably just as intriguing to play. Built atop a world that all but demands the attention of travel documentaries, it's epic in the literal sense of the word.

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95%
Jan 29, 2014

An experience I advise no one to miss.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 7, 2018

Normally if a story started in the middle I’d be confused, and if it ended with a lot of loose ends I’d be mad. The first entry in The Banner Saga did just that but I wasn’t mad. Instead, I was invested and intrigued. I felt a fraction of what each character was feeling, and then some. And most importantly: I sympathized.

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Jan 14, 2014

With 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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9 / 10.0
Jan 12, 2016

An impressive RTS that offers a well written story, magnificent visuals and a stunning soundtrack that will stay with you long after playing.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2014

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.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 29, 2014

The Banner Saga brings you into a world filled with monsters, prophecies, and myths, where your decisions matter and characters' lives hang in a delicate balance.

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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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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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Jan 30, 2014

As befits a game funded through Kickstarter, The Banner Saga doubles down on risk/reward mechanics throughout its rather lengthy journey.

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4.5 / 5.0
Jan 14, 2014

If 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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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
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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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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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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9 / 10.0
Jan 14, 2014

The Banner Saga, while not absolutely perfect, ticks many boxes of what makes an RPG great. The story is deep and emotional, and the combat, marching and decision-making all have their own systems in place that work well by themselves and perfectly with each other. A game that will stay with you long after you finish.

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Digitally Downloaded
Ginny W.
Top Critic
May 28, 2018

This game is undoubtedly a dream on the Switch. Perfect for the console's mobile nature, there's just something soothing about watching your caravan trundle along when you're on a commute of your own.

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90 / 100
Jan 20, 2016

In spite of the gameplay’s apparent limitations and the lack of excitement of reading the story when you could hear it or live it, the game is a must-play for any fans of the genre, the Norse mythology, compelling and mature narratives, and videogames in general.

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90 / 100
Jan 14, 2014

With an authentically illustrated ambience of harsh winters and closely followed characters, its story seen through tough conversations becomes that much more captivating. Offering simple yet fully symbiotic combat options as an active counterpart to text, this game leaves little to be desired, except the will to survive.

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8.9 / 10.0
May 17, 2018

The Banner Saga is just as good as it’s ever been on Switch and maybe even better thanks to the Switch’s portability.

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