The Banner Saga 3 Reviews

The Banner Saga 3 is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.5 / 10.0
Aug 10, 2018

Overall, you will get wrapped up in wrapping up the finale of The Banner Saga series of games. This final chapter released on July 26, 2018, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems. Versus Evil concludes their amazing trilogy the way most companies should endeavor to finish out a game series. This thrilling final chapter released with a $24.99 USD price tag, which is very good for the type of game it is.

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Gamersky
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Aug 1, 2018

In a despairing atmosphere, the story of The Banner Saga finally meets its end. Your choice matters, and every move of the battle matters, so choose carefully. It has some issues in some ways, but overall, The Banner Saga has become an important part of the SLG family, with its very unique art style and strategy design.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 27, 2018

The Banner Saga 3 is a true epic ending.

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GameSkinny
Emily (Pokeflute)
Top Critic
Jul 26, 2018

The Banner Saga 3 is a journey worth taking -- and a worthy concluding chapter to a winding, fantastic tale.

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8.3 / 10.0
Aug 5, 2018

Since 2014, The Banner Saga series has seen good improvements and now, we must say that The Banner Saga 3 is the best installment in this epic tactical RPG series. Gameplay elements and battles are so satisfying and addictive and challenge you very well. The Banner Saga 3 takes you to an amazing journey with beautiful Art style, nice music and deep gameplay and I must admit that despite some issues in the game, The Banner Saga 3 is still one of the best choices for fans of deep-tactical RPGs and worth your time very well. So don’t wait and join the epic battles of Vikings.

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PS4Blog.net
ThaRaven403
9 / 10
Aug 13, 2018

The final installment of The Banner Saga trilogy is just as thrilling, fun, and story-driven as the previous two episodes.

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Digiato
Seyed Sina Mostafavi
Top Critic
88 / 100
Aug 10, 2018

An epic finale to The Banner Saga trilogy. With tense battles, artistic storytelling and beautiful songs. Your decisions effect the ending and make you play the trilogy more than once.

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PS3Blog.net
the_nmac
90%
Aug 17, 2018

This is a series that you should experience. Not just one game, but the whole trilogy! I suggest you don't come to The Banner Saga 3 without having played the other ones, since understanding how the series works, as well as experiencing the whole trilogy, is how you should take on this excellent strategy series. Play the series and enjoy the ride.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 5, 2018

Finishing The Banner Saga 3 gave me a sense of accomplishment. Even though I did not manage to save everyone, the world will live to see another day. Wounds heal, conflicts eventually wear off, life will ultimately prevail, and that's one of the many things The Banner Saga 3 is teaching us.

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90 / 100
Jul 27, 2018

The Banner Saga 3 is the perfect conclusion to a fantastic trilogy. A strong narrative and charismatic characters reinforce the outcome of an excellent saga, which should be enjoyed by lovers of good stories and turn based strategic combat.

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Digitally Downloaded
Ginny W.
Top Critic
Aug 1, 2018

At the end of the day, Banner Saga 3 is the appropriate swan song of the trilogy; hopeful, mournful, and utterly breathtaking.

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Gamers Heroes
Johnny Hurricane
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jul 30, 2018

The Banner Saga 3 puts a cap on a great trilogy with a fantastic ending. If you played the first two games, do yourself a favor and complete the saga.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 26, 2018

After six years in the making Viking saga peaks and offers another story-driven RPG with solid gameplay.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 26, 2018

This vibrant, gorgeously animated tale feels as alive as the top live-action fantasy worlds, even more so with the knockout Austin Wintory soundtrack. The battle system reaches a rewarding crescendo and the story hits a lot of excellent beats as it hurtles towards its thrilling conclusion. From the opening moments of the first game to the finale of the third, this is a trilogy worth playing and this is a great close to an excellent narrative-driven turn-based tactics game.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
9 / 10
Jul 26, 2018

The only people that shouldn't play The Banner Saga 3 are those that haven't played the first two instalments yet. However, if you have been waiting until now, this is absolutely the time to get on-board The Banner Saga bandwagon. This is one of the best strategy games in years, with engrossing combat and a fantastic story. The difficulty is almost perfect, making the battles rewarding without being trivial and players may find themselves actively seeking out more fights. It is entertaining from top to bottom, and the only real negative is that the adventure has finally come to an end. This is the conclusion the saga has been waiting for, though, so if the saga had to finish, it could have hoped for no better way to do it.

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83 / 100
Jul 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 consistent in quality, which is worth appreciating.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 9, 2018

The Banner Saga 3 is a very fitting conclusion to the great Nordic fantasy story that began in the first Banner Saga. With the ability to transfer save data between all three game’s you’ll see your choices and their impacts carry on throughout the 35 hours or so it will take you to play through all three games in the trilogy. While it does take the experience of the first 2 games to fully enjoy, you’ll be glad you did play them when you do get around to jumping into and concluding The Banner Saga 3.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2018

Just with a few key conversations, Banner Saga 3 managed to remind people of the trilogy as a whole instead of individually. Banner Saga 3 is not only beautiful, but it’s also cunning. What a fitting way to end the saga.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2018

Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to the series and one that fans are sure to greatly enjoy. There’s not much new here, but that’s fine given that the first two games were so fun to play. Since Fire Emblem was delayed to 2019, give this trilogy a shot!

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8 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2018

The Banner Saga 3 is a great finish to a saga with very few mistakes in its execution, showing us a solid, but simple combat system, a strong plot and lore in a fantastic world, delivered with a writing that can immerse the player in its story even though the interactivity between the characters is somewhat missing - possibly due to the absence of voice acting -, complemented with an excellent musical score and amazing visuals.

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