bring the dredge baby along? banner saga

The tactical battles are fluid, complex, challenging and can create very tense moments as a 70 percent chance of piercing armor with an archer can make the difference between victory and defeat. The core gameplay mechanics are deceivingly simple: players get access to a unit that can be placed on a battle map and then take turns moving one unit and using it to launch an attack.Įach class has a variety of abilities and as the game progresses, players need to learn how to mix them in order to take out the powerful Dredge enemies, who are fearsome foes with good tactical movement and solid use of their own skills.Įach unit has both armor and traditional hit points and the unique twist in Stoic Games’ system is that a unit can only hit as hard as the total amount of life it has left, which means that it’s crucial to try to wound the most powerful enemy as quickly as possible.Ī morale system can also be used to improve movement and attacks, and with each new kill, the player gains more points to spread among his units and improve their performance.

The Banner Saga might be one of the most interesting early launches of 2014, based on the time I have spent with a preview version of the game created by Stoic Games, mixing classic turn-based mechanics with a beautiful world and a well-crafted story.

Bring the dredge baby along? banner saga