This guide to The Banner Saga 2 is a walkthrough for the second installment of the franchise. It includes information that will prove useful both for the veterans of the original game and players that have just started their adventure with the game, or want to brush up on its mechanics.
The Banner Saga 2 for PC, AND and etc. Is a turn-based RPG inspired by the Norse mythology and a direct sequel to The Banner Saga. The game was developed by the Stoic Games studio, the same team that developed the first part published in 2014. StoryOnce again, we are taken to a fantastic realm inspired by the Scandinavian myths, where we are given command of a caravan of men and giants trying to survive the end of the world.
The story is a direct continuation of the events from the previous installment, but everything is so designed, as to make the plot understandable for people who have had no contact with the prequel. GameplayThe heart of the gameplay are turn-based battles carried out on maps covered with square grid. The combat system is based on simple principles, but it also hides a lot of depth. Mastering the basic rules takes only a while, but the more we play, the more connections and relationships we discover. In addition to fighting battles, players often have to make hard decisions that have a significant impact on the development of the story.
The game features typical RPG character development system in which we spend experience points collected during skirmishes to purchase new skills and improve characters' statistics. TechnologyThe Banner Saga 2 for PC, AND and etc. Features a beautiful two-dimensional graphic design. The authors were also inspired by the old Disney films, thus during the gameplay we get the impression of dealing with an interactive cartoon.
1 – Options button.
2 – Statistics button (they will be displayed above the team members and above enemies). Mansions of madness forbidden alchemy.
3 – Icon symbolizing the current morale.
4 – Horn used to add willpower points to the characters from the team. Clicking on active yellow star is equal to using the horn.
5 – An example of statistics being displayed above the team member: red color represents strength, blue represents armor and yellow represents willpower.
6 – An example of statistics being displayed above the enemy unit: red color represents strength, blue represents armor and yellow represents willpower.
7 – A circle on the ground which symbolizes an active unit.
8 – Blue field - a character can reach it without having to spend willpower.
9 – Yellow field - a character can reach it only be spending willpower point(s).
10 – Statistics for the active unit.
11 – A list which represents the turn order for the units on the battlefield. Clicking on unit icons allows to see their skills.
12 – Help button.
The picture above shows an example of a battle screen. It's worth mentioning that in the first few fights some elements (e.g. horn used to give willpower points to the allies) are unavailable and can be unlocked later on.