The Banner Saga - Indie app of the day

What is The Banner Saga

The Banner Saga is a strategy RPG that feels like a mix between Final Fantasy Tactics and a Disney movie. It features the classic elements of a strategy RPG combined with the hand-drawn, cartoon-style graphics that give it an undeniable charm. It’s currently $4.99 in the Google Play Store.

The game centers around a group of characters who are on the run. Through the various missions, you’ll have to make decisions that affect the final outcome of the game. It’s definitely a story-driven game which RPG fans will really enjoy. The graphics are reminiscent of an older Disney movie and they actually hired a real composer (Austin Wintory) to do the music. Thus, there are parts where the game feels like a narrative film that you play rather than a game with a story and we really liked that.

The game mechanics are classic strategy RPG. There are 25 playable characters and 7 character classes that you’ll have to build your team. A huge part of this game is the story progression. You’ll have to make decisions such as where you travel, who you talk to, what you say, and even how you proceed in combat will have ramifications in the main story and that is The Banner Saga’s big draw. This is definitely not another tap-to-play mobile game, that’s for sure.

Check out the next indie app of the day: Tilt Scroll
Check out the prior indie app of the day: U Messenger