They look a lot sharper this time around, and the different weather conditions help to intensify the struggle to keep going. Tears will be shed, I promise.Įverything from the mountains in the distance to the look of the camp enclaves are just as beautiful as before, but the subtle changes to environments give more depth to the world. I don’t want to ruin anything so we’ll leave it there, but those tough decisions and unexpected deaths of The Banner Saga are just as present in the sequel.

The Banner Saga 2 picks up straight after the events of the first game the world is reaching its end and the Dredge are as evil as ever, with the deaths of loved ones still weighing heavy on the hearts of your characters. If you’ve never played the original, you can still jump into the game, but continuing the story of Rook, Hakon and everyone else based on the decisions you made is definitely the better way to play. There were some heartbreaking moments in The Banner Saga, and if you played it on the PC you’ll be pleased to know those choices can be carried over to The Banner Saga 2. I’ve never felt such compassion for characters before, and I’ve never been so dedicated to keeping my people alive. It wasn’t just the combat where The Banner Saga excelled either every single decision you made had great consequences and you began to learn the smallest of decisions could destroy everything you’d worked so hard to preserve. The combat was so exciting and the outcome of each battle depended solely on how smart you decided to attack the enemy. If you’ve never played The Banner Saga, you need to. It didn’t care how steadfast you were in your decisions, the harsh realities of war almost always had a huge impact on the survival and morale of your people. Death was always one step ahead of you, and no matter how much you tried to survive, nature and the constant intrusion of the Dredge ended up costing you dearly. The Banner Saga was a game that managed to sew different threads into its intricate tapestry, incorporating difficult player choices, tough turn-based combat, training and upgrading your army alongside the need to be a great leader in the face of tremendous adversity.

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