The Banner Saga - one of the best games of 2014 for Mac and iOS
Makradar Games / / December 19, 2019
This is a review of two-dimensional tactical RPG in a drawing setting. Impressive description? I would not be impressed. And if I say that this game is considered by many obzorschikov and specialized resources is recognized as the best game of 2014? That every decision taken in the game affect the plot and denouement, and the combat system reminiscent of the third hero? Now I would have looked.
The Banner Saga was developed by Stoic Studio, which consists of 3 people, people from BioWare has, well-known games Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Star Wars: KotOR. The game tells the story of the ancient Vikings, who awakened the world an absolute evil.
The game itself seemed consists of 3 parts: the dialogue, the campaign of your tribe and fights. The combat system reminiscent of the classic Heroes. Perhaps it may be recalled, and something else, but I'm not a big fan of games, so I can not say. Each unit has 3 characteristics: attack power, armor and strength of spirit. Attack power is like the main characteristic of the fighter attacks, and his health. Armor reduces the damage from shock and strength of mind - this is a special option that allows you to do special attacks and strengthen the damage from normal attacks. Strength of mind is increased by killing enemies.
The combat system is complex, but to understand it at a basic level, you can quite fast. However, to understand all the nuances will have to spend a lot more time.
Special attention should be dialogue. Each right or wrong cue influences the plot and can come back to haunt you much later. I do not want to give examples, not to do spoilers, but I will say that you ofigeete than once.
Only minus is that the game is voiced in English, but there are subtitles that help to somehow sort out the plot twists and turns.
And finally the third part of the game - a journey of your caravan. During the trip, you need to follow the morality of their troops and their supplies. Last bought for local currency «Renown». You need to constantly increase and improve the performance of your caravan in order to have a better chance of a collision with enemy forces.
The Banner Saga is remembered several things: music, graphic style and dialogues. The battle system is interesting, but it is a wonderful adjunct to the story and the heroes who really empathize.
The game has versions for Windows, Mac and iOS, and even on my Air '13 it works just fine. So I can recommend it to anyone who is crazy about the tactical RPG or just loves quality and interesting games that are made with soul.
Price: 749 rubles