As a team that’s making our own turn-based tactical RPG, you
can probably guess that we’ve played several games in the genre. One favorite
that both Robby and I share is Stoic Studio’s Banner Saga series. The first and
second installments of the Banner Saga are known for their stunning art style
and bleak yet moving narratives. They also introduced a fresh take on tactical
combat that required a new approach from seasoned tactics gamers.
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| Image from the Banner Saga 3 Kickstarter page |
The Banner Saga 3 has been up on Kickstarter for a few days
and is close to reaching its goal of $200,000. While it will almost certainly
reach its goal at this point, I still encourage people to check out the
Kickstarter and donate if the pledges interest you. Regardless of whether you
choose to donate, I definitely urge you to check out the first two games. While
Alkanaur will end up quite distinct in terms of gameplay, narrative themes, and
art style, I think the Banner Saga games show just how much depth and variety
the tactical RPG genre has to offer.
Next week’s Showcase Saturday will show off some of our
progress on Alkanaur’s battle mechanics, so if you’ve been hungry for some
Alkanaur content, make sure to stop by our blog on February 4th.
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