Banner Saga 3
Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards. As the world crumbles around you, how will you survive when the Darkness draws near, and who will you trust with the fate of the world? A cast of powerful characters – In the final chapter of the Banner Saga, guide more than 40 heroes to survive against the toughest odds yet, many old and familiar faces, and some new allies you’ve never met before, including powerful menders and, for the first time, playable dredge. Just remember that nobody is safe. Decisions matter – Determine the fate of your travel-weary allies with a multitude of outcomes truly tailored to the decisions you make- not just here, but carried over from previous games in the trilogy as well. Nothing is unimportant. Nothing is forgotten.
Game Discussion
Steam User 6
Still a very good game. Original and very artistic. However, the story is so pessimistic. It's a downer.
Steam User 3
This is for all Banner Saga games. Yes you ABSOLUTELY should play all 3.
Banner Sage stands unique among games I've played. It's hard to describe: a narrative "choices matter" adventure game with TBS battle elements completely undersells it. Banner Sage is a legend you get to write. It's a beautiful and heartbreaking story of loss, hope, and... well, the rest is up to you. When I first played it I really had no idea what I was in for, and I still can't exactly describe it, but it was beautiful to the point of tears.
The game does an INCREDIBLE job of immersing you in the world. Every backdrop, every interaction with a person feels real and it feels like you're participating. What is a simple supply meter in other games here is your lifeblood, and that number went DOWN because you made a choice you are now questioning. The people fighting next to you on the battlefield are not units, but your friends that you've toasted with, argued with, and care for deeply.
I'm honestly not sure where choices diverge except with immediate consequences. I would suggest you do not look up decision trees - don't treat this like a game, treat it like composing your hero's ballad of triumph, or perhaps tragedy. History and legend play a key role here - in fact that's the entire purpose of the banner mentioned in said saga - and you're literally weaving it as you move.
As for the battles, they can get tough (I played "Normal"), but are doable. Don't go in expecting the traditional X-Com progression of weak to overpowered. The battles take place as story elements and can have incredible consequences. Like all things in Banner Saga, they are an additive part to the whole, and their stakes makes everything more intense. I find the skills and such balanced and every battle ultimately achievable. You'll get the hang of it eventually but there's a moderate curve to understanding how to fight in this game than in others.
As for the presentation, the videos 100% display what it is. The whole game looks like that, a "Dragon's Lair" type smooth animation. I, personally, love it. And while it may not be your particular cup of tea, in honestly it's not usually mine, it works perfectly here. A game as unique as The Banner Saga needed a unique aesthetic and after playing it, I'm not sure the sharper lines of more traditional contemporary animation would have worked. The novel style sets you up mentally for the novel nature of the game.
It does slow down a bit during the second and (part of the) third games. In those, the world becomes more complex and it feels like it might have been dragged out a little bit too long - the give/take momentum of the first gives way a bit to largely give. Maybe a better way to put it is that external conflicts turn into internal conflicts, resulting in a slower burn. But that's a minor gripe, and might actually be a positive for you. And for what it's worth, I truly believe the experience of deceleration is in large part because of just how phenomenal the opening chapter was.
Listen, I'm biased. The Banner Saga hit me, and hit me HARD. I don't expect it to impact everyone the way it did me, but if you let yourself go on the ride, even just a little, you're going to find something real special. It's a gorgeous, compelling, challenging, heart-wrenching story which is ultimately yours to tell. There are not many experiences like this, and you owe it to yourself to try.
Steam User 2
Honest review: 8.5/10
I really like this game.
Good story line, great art, kinda addictive to play, the game has a good unique combat style, plus the skills and items are interesting too.
Combat is turned base, you have armor that deflects damage from others strength/hp. You do as much damage as you have strength/hp. Which for some reason I didn't notice until The Banner Saga 2, about half way through.
To get the most out of this game, you should start with The Banner Saga 1. It continues the story line, plus you get to keep your party. Your choices matter from all the games previously.
I think they could make a 4th one, but seriously doubt they ever will. It doesn't leave ya on a cliff hanger, but i just really enjoyed it.
Game is solid enough to play at least twice, which makes since why its kinda short in the scheme of things.
The worst part of this game is how it saves.
If you do find it crashing on you, which has happened to me twice, just turn off the steam cloud saves. That will fix the problem.
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Steam User 2
Just like the previous two Banner Saga games, this one is a must play. It concludes the story that spans all three games but seems to be shorter and more limited than the others. Battle and make dialogue decisions as the story progresses is what is done in this game. Everything else like training while in camp or rationing supplies that were done in the previous two games is pretty much non-existent here. This does not diminish the experience though as the story and atmosphere is what drives this saga home for what was a fantastic ride!
Steam User 1
Great ending to the great saga/trilogy of games. The 3rd part was definitely the best in the series and you could notice how it evolved during the 3 games. This one had more variety, more animation, more story, more everything. It was maybe a bit harder than previous games, but there was no overpowered opponents so it was fair. Some reviews say that there are game breaking bugs, but I didn't see those. I had 2 freezes during my playthrough, one when I quit the game and one during loading of chapter animation. None of these game breaking, just restart and continue. Great game and great trilogy, definitely try it out!
Steam User 1
sparr is a f*kn madlad.... i kid you not, i haven't genuinely laughed like this in a long time
other than that... what a masterpiece this trilogy has been
awesome visuals
rich story
satisfying combat
hard choices and consequences
mind-blowingly unique game
this 3rd game was f*kn epic! fear! conflicting feelings! unbelievable......
Steam User 1
If you've reached Banner Saga 3, you've most likely played through 1 and 2 already and know what to expect from the gameplay, art, story, and music. In most parts, Banner Saga 3 is just more of what came before, but for this game, they have gone all out on the animations and storytelling, making your choices matter more than ever before in impacting the story elevating it higher then ever before.
Truly a grand finale worthy of the series.