Critically speaking, The Banished Vault has some significant flaws. But somehow it punches above its weight. Maybe we need to rethink the way we criticize games...

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♫♪ MUSIC TRACKS ♫♪
1. nervous_testpilot — "Menu"
2. nervous_testpilot, Dreamtrak — "V"
3. nervous_testpilot, Dreamtrak — "VI"
4. nervous_testpilot — "III"
All tracks from The Banished Vault Soundtrack.

◘ VIDEOS REFERENCED:
   • The Banished Vault - Official Trailer...  

◘ OTHER REFERENCES:
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All game footage captured by me.
Stock assets from Storyblocks.

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