The Banner Saga 3

Overview

The Banner Saga 3 won't have the same kind of meaningful impact if you haven't experienced the rest of the series. But if you've taken the time to journey with these characters from the very beginning, this finale is a worthwhile and cathartic end to your long journey.

-- As reviewed by GameSpot

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 18 expert reviews

Excellent:

11
Good:

7
Average:

0
Bad:

0

8.2

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Last revision on August 21, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Wave battles and interconnected campaigns heighten tension and suspense
Breakneck pace and clear goals are a pleasant change after two games spent wandering

Reviewers Didn't Like

Despite efforts made to inform new players, experiencing the two previous games is necessary for full enjoyment
Rushes some of its story beats and character moments

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An engaging struggle you don't want to...

By Game Chronicles Magazine on August 31, 2018

The Banner Saga has always embraced a visual style similar to the cartoons of Ray Bakshi. The scenery in the games are terrific and the characters are flushed out not just by their stories but how they look in the old Hobbit cartoons. That is what...

By GamingShogun on August 09, 2018

As you watch villages getting torn apart and fight with whatever and alongside whoever you can to bring at least a little bit of light back into civilization, you come across a caravan and a clan united by the grim goal of survival.They tell you of...

By CGM on July 31, 2018

Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.How we score: The destructoid reviews...

By Destructoid on July 31, 2018

(May contain Banner Saga 1 and 2 spoilers, but honestly, why would you play 3, without having played 1 and 2? Seriously, go play them right now, you’ll thank me for it.) A TIPPING POINT Coming to the game series when I did, I never had an opportunity...

By Hooked Gamers on July 27, 2018

After everything is said and done however, you have the memory of meeting new friends and fighting some stressful battles, and I guess that's really just what life is about.

By EuroGamer on July 26, 2018

The Banner Saga 3 is a fitting end to a very long journey, finally tying up four year's worth of loose ends and doing justice to (most of) its characters.

By PCWorld on July 26, 2018

The Banner Saga 3 offers the darkest entry yet in this beautifully animated tactical RPG trilogy. Choices matter and come fast and furious, making this journey a thrilling roller coaster from the opening moments to the ending credits. Combat can be a...

By ign.com on July 26, 2018

Note: Care has been taken to avoid major specific spoilers for The Banner Saga 1 and 2. The broad narrative setup for The Banner Saga 3 is discussed.The Banner Saga 3 begins just like the last installment did: by throwing you into the middle of the...

By GameSpot on July 26, 2018

The Banner Saga 3 is a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, offering a solid end to the narrative with inventive ways to keep the gameplay fresh. This last chapter is a great game on its own, but it also completes a series that has been exceptionally...

By New Game Network on July 26, 2018

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