
If you haven’t played the original, then this will really help. For newcomers, though, there is a great story re-cap option at the opening menu before the game begins to get you up to speed on all the previous events. This even includes characters who have previously di ed, which means the game could b e wildly different from playe r to player. I, for one, will be purchasing the soundtrack after playing this game so my car journey to work is epic as hell!Ī few people have recommended playing the original Banner Saga f irst, simply to give the story s ome more context and also all your choices, as stated before, will carry over from a previous save file. This inclusion really adds depth to the action and encapsulates so much emotion and tension through the entire game. The game has once again incorporated a fantastic score, one which has been composed, like the first Banner Saga, by Austin Wintory. As you would expect, the sequel has upped its game and improved the backdrops, making it feel more up to date and modern and rightly so, considering the game now has m ore money and backing behind it. For those that have played the original game, you won’t be able to miss the striking and iconic hand-drawn visuals that have made this game famous. The story itself is compelling, the dialogue is fantastic and the games’ aesthetic s are simply awe-inspiring.


After the success of the first Banner Saga, Stoic have stepped up to the mark and produced another truly beautiful turn-based strategy game.
