The Banner Saga

Embark on an epic adventure with Banner Saga, a well-received and tactical RPG game that puts a particular emphasis on the player's choices, influencing both the personal story and the world. The fate of your clan lies in your hands, as you abandon your home and head out on a journey to save your people. You'll lead your caravan through twisted and stunning terrains, confront hostile tribes, and fight against merciless soldiers of the Drudge. Building relationships strong, making wise decisions, and adapting to survive in a beautiful yet grim realm are fundamental to your success.

Banner Saga introduces players to a fascinating fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology. Explore a bleak world filled with traces of Viking legends, discover ancient secrets, and struggle to establish a new haven that the gods have abandoned. What sets the game apart visually is its gorgeous 2D rotoscope animation style. You'll marvel at the beautifully hand-drawn scenes and animations that come to life with the help of Austin Wintory's touching soundtrack.

Your every decision resonates in Banner Saga. The trail is challenging; every choice you make in conversations or during combat will have a real impact on your gaming experience, paving the way for your unique story to unfold. The game offers over 25 playable characters each with their unique personalities from seven different classes. Your relationships with each of them, both inside and outside of combat, is critical to your journey. You will also be able to upgrade your characters' abilities to fit your playing style.

Strategic combat plays a vital role in Banner Saga. You select and form a strategy that suits your particular play style, and adapt to a dynamic battlefield where your tactics determine what happens. This can be intense, as victory, defeat, and even the permanent loss of a character depend on the choices you make.

Banner Saga has won numerous awards for its outstanding visuals, audio, and design. Notably, it won the Geekie's Best Indie Video Game, 2014, and earned an honorable mention for design and audio while also becoming an Independent Games Festival Finalist for Excellence in Visual Art.

Taking on the harsh winter, mystical enemies, and brutal Viking clans is no mean feat, and it's only your choices that can guide the course of your journey through the unknown. Do you have what it takes to lead your caravan ceaselessly through the winding trail? Download Banner Saga and begin your journey today.