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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 14, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 14, 2014}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 14, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 14, 2014}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 16, 2015|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 16, 2015|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/237990/announcements/detail/163595843873577531|title=Banner Saga Update - Linux+SteamOS and more! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: The Banner Saga|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-banner-saga|80}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-banner-saga|80}} | ||
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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
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|hltb = 9769 | |hltb = 9769 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 63343 |
|wikipedia = The Banner Saga | |wikipedia = The Banner Saga | ||
|winehq = 15831 | |winehq = 15831 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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{{Availability/row| Humble | the-banner-saga | Steam | | | Windows, OS X}} | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-banner-saga | Steam | | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n6fks90k50g | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n6fks90k50g | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 237990 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 237990 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | banner-saga/the-banner-saga | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} The Collector's Edition includes the Insane Viking Pack which was previously only available to pre-order customers. | {{ii}} The Collector's Edition includes the Insane Viking Pack which was previously only available to pre-order customers. | ||
− | {{ii}} The Linux version of the game has been removed, as Adobe AIR no longer works properly in modern Linux system as of | + | {{ii}} The Linux version of the game has been removed, as Adobe AIR no longer works properly in modern Linux system as of its support being dropped since 2011. The game developer recommends using SteamPlay's Proton feature which according to the report works flawlessly out of the box.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/stoic-have-now-removed-the-linux-version-of-the-banner-saga-in-favour-of-steam-play.12978|title=Stoic have now removed the Linux version of The Banner Saga, in favour of Steam Play|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\TheBannerSaga\Local Store}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\TheBannerSaga\Local Store}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/TheBannerSaga/Local Store}} |
{{Game data/config|Linux|}} | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\TheBannerSaga\Local Store\save\saga1}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\TheBannerSaga\Local Store\save\saga1}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/TheBannerSaga/Local Store/save/saga1}} |
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.local/share/Steam/userdata/{{P|uid}}/237990/remote/save/saga1}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
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|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = Variable refresh rate cap. | |vsync notes = Variable refresh rate cap. | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Animation drawn at 24 fps, camera movement like panning as well as unit movement restricted to 30 fps <ref> | + | |60 fps notes = Animation drawn at 24 fps, camera movement like panning as well as unit movement restricted to 30 fps<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYyLo90QJjw?t=10385|title=Lets Play Recorded at 60 fps capture rate|date=May 2023}}</ref> in contrast to BS 2 and 3.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSsuy6DS-ag?t=1454|title=Lets Play of Banner Saga 3 in comparison|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Variable refresh rate cap. | |120 fps notes = Variable refresh rate cap. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = true | |touchscreen = true | ||
− | |touchscreen notes = <ref> | + | |touchscreen notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1v3fip/after_all_that_waiting_the_banner_saga_is_getting/ceoeesm|title=Magstroyer comments on After all that waiting, The Banner Saga is getting released tomorrow!|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
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|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Improved fan translation, [ | + | |notes = Improved fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ztLp7wndrNEf2_smxJ78ksVMbSe8eubb/view?usp=drive_link download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
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+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
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}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 11:33, 15 February 2024
Developers | |
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Stoic | |
Publishers | |
Versus Evil | |
Engines | |
Adobe AIR | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 14, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | January 14, 2014 |
Linux | April 16, 2015[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
OpenCritic | 81 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Tactical RPG |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | The Banner Saga |
The Banner Saga | |
---|---|
The Banner Saga: Factions | 2013 |
The Banner Saga | 2014 |
The Banner Saga 2 | 2016 |
The Banner Saga 3 | 2018 |
The Banner Saga is a singleplayer bird's-eye view Tactical RPG game in the The Banner Saga series.
General information
- The Banner Saga Wiki
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Collector's Edition | |||
Epic Games Store | Bundled with The Banner Saga 2 and The Banner Saga 3. Stoic Edition also available. |
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GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Origin (unavailable) |
Version differences
- The Collector's Edition includes the Insane Viking Pack which was previously only available to pre-order customers.
- The Linux version of the game has been removed, as Adobe AIR no longer works properly in modern Linux system as of its support being dropped since 2011. The game developer recommends using SteamPlay's Proton feature which according to the report works flawlessly out of the box.[2]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\TheBannerSaga\Local Store |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/TheBannerSaga/Local Store |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/237990/pfx/[Note 1] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\TheBannerSaga\Local Store\save\saga1 |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/TheBannerSaga/Local Store/save/saga1 |
Linux | $HOME/.local/share/Steam/userdata/<user-id>/237990/remote/save/saga1 |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/237990/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Pillarboxed 21:9, with 16:9 in some menus. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Elements are misaligned, and characters clip outside of the screen bounds. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 2D artwork and isometric gameplay. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enable Fullscreen in game options. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | 2D game. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Variable refresh rate cap. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Animation drawn at 24 fps, camera movement like panning as well as unit movement restricted to 30 fps[3] in contrast to BS 2 and 3.[4] Variable refresh rate cap. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | The game does not use mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Touchscreen optimised | [5] | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | A remapping menu is available, but only to ensure that controllers are set up correctly; controls cannot be rebound. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | If Dualshock prompts are not set up automatically, they can be set using the controller remapping menu. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Can be changed by remapping | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and Effects can be individually set and/or muted. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | In-game official localization. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team» | |||
Spanish | In-game official localization. | |||
Spanish | Improved fan translation by Clan Dlan, download. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7 SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | 6 GB |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | 6 GB |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/237990/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (237990) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Banner Saga Update - Linux+SteamOS and more! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: The Banner Saga - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Stoic have now removed the Linux version of The Banner Saga, in favour of Steam Play - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Lets Play Recorded at 60 fps capture rate - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Lets Play of Banner Saga 3 in comparison - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Magstroyer comments on After all that waiting, The Banner Saga is getting released tomorrow! - last accessed on May 2023