In many ways, The Banner Saga 2 is a direct extension of the first game. With the loss of their only family still fresh, there's no time to mourn as the caravan sets off for the supposed safety of the human capital of Arberrang. You'll pick up the story playing as either Rook, the humble hunter-turned-chieftain, or his daughter, Alette, depending on which one survived the encounter with Bellower. Picking up almost immediately where The Banner Saga left off, the second act is an even bleaker exploration of a dying world. But that victory means little as a mysterious darkness continues to spread from the north and a rampant giant serpent tries to gobble everything up. The immortal Sundr, Bellower, is dead, and his host of dredge routed. And whether or not you finished the first game, the improved combat alone makes The Banner Saga 2 worth coming back for. It's still flawed, beautiful, and most of all, memorable. But just as much as the heroes struggle to reconcile their place in a dying world, so too does The Banner Saga 2 sometimes struggle to reconcile its different parts. Let's cut to the chase: The Banner Saga 2 is much better than the first one. (Note: there are spoilers for the first Banner Saga's ending). But does The Banner Saga 2 improve upon its predecessor's lackluster strategy combat while still expanding on its promising story? Here's wot I think. Despite its flaws, The Banner Saga is one of the most memorable indie releases of 2014, and now the second act is here to push the story to even more desperate frontiers.
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