Banners & Bastions
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About Banners & Bastions
Banners & Bastions is a 3D real-time strategy game designed for Meta Quest 2 and 3. Not Suspicious developed it as a mixed reality experience where you physically gesture to control armies, build defenses, and outmaneuver opponents on a dynamic battlefield. Released December 15, 2025, it blends tabletop aesthetics with VR mechanics. You’ll manage resources, deploy units, and adjust tactics in real time while your environment shifts. The single-player focus means no multiplayer distractions, just you vs. AI in escalating conflicts. It’s for strategy fans who want tactile control without a mouse or keyboard.
Gameplay
You start each battle by placing units and structures on a modular map. Using hand gestures, you give commands like rallying troops, repairing walls, or launching attacks. The mixed reality angle lets you physically rotate your view to spot flanking opportunities. Resource management is key, gather materials to upgrade turrets or summon new units, but balance that with positioning. Battles unfold in real time, so quick decisions matter. A typical session lasts 30, 60 minutes, though longer campaigns tie together multiple missions. The camera can get janky during intense moments, but the tactile feedback of swiping to destroy enemy lines keeps it engaging.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 8.7/10, but only 62% finish the campaign. Average playtime is 3, 5 hours, with 43% of players quitting before the final act. Community moods split between “Satisfying” (38%) and “Frustrating” (29%), citing unclear AI behavior and occasional motion sickness. One review says, “The VR controls are brilliant when they work, but the tutorial skips critical mechanics.” There are 15 achievements (35% average completion), with “Victory in the Valley of Screams” being the hardest. Critics praise the clever use of VR but note the lack of multiplayer and repetitive enemy tactics.
PlayPile's Take
Banners & Bastions is worth trying if you own a Meta Quest and enjoy deep strategy. At $39.99, it’s a mid-tier VR buy with solid replay value for completionists. The learning curve is steep, and technical hiccups might deter casual players. But the physical interaction with units and maps feels fresh compared to traditional RTS titles. Skip it if you hate motion sickness or want something casual. For strategy purists willing to tolerate quirks, it’s a niche gem with 12 hours of potential.
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