Banner Saga 3 is a fitting conclusion to a uniquely, singular and special RPG experience. With a rich norse-themed story and a complete resolution to all of the story's major plot points, Banner Saga 3 creates a lasting experience that all RPG gamers will remember & enjoy. The story continues where Banner Saga 2 left off, with an alliance of humans, giant-kin like varl and centaur-like horseborn taking refuge in the last bastion of civilization: Arberrang. The human capital is beset by desperate dredge, monstrous warped creatures and a giant serpent that was created for one purpose only: to destroy the world.


The game, quite frankly is a modern take on the apocalyptic concepts of Ragnarok, replete with memorable characters, an ever darkening-outlook and thought-provoking decision-making that will decide the fate of every living soul in the world. Main characters live and die based on your cleverness and choices and the game's spiraling web of choices quickly becomes a completely personalized experiences. Choices are obscure and often difficult, with many results couched realistically. Don't expect simple moralizing to always win the day and your band of heroes will suffer if you're not careful. The game's artwork is once again beautiful and the music is hauntingly soulful. The game game's design from menus, to UI to even the end credits background all creatively portray a unique universe that is wholly Banner Saga 3.


Combat is still deep, tactical and unforgiving. Do not expect to "turn your brain off" and expect to power your way through the game (especially at higher levels). Past decisions will haunt you and at times, limit your ability to challenge/tackle the game at higher difficulties. That should be ok since Banner Saga 3 is only exceeded in its tactical combat by its sumptuous storytelling. The game runs on junk systems, is fiercely unique in a crowded landscape of traditional RPG imitators, and has other cool add-ons like multiplay and various gameplay modes.


You might also want to replay the game to explore the various sundry of choices. The game isn't without faults. The game's decisions and combat can be unforgivingly unfair at times, even at lower difficulty settings and the game crashed/got stuck on me about 3-4 times (once during the end game climax no less). That said, for a total of 28-30 dollars USD, the Banner Saga trilogy is a fantastically unique and mature RPG experience.

Highly Recommended.

Banner Saga 3: 9/10.

Banner Saga Trilogy: 8.5/10.

Banner Saga 3 is a fitting conclusion to a uniquely, singular and special RPG experience. With a rich norse-themed story and a complete resolution to all of the story's major plot points, Banner Saga 3 creates a lasting experience that all RPG gamers will remember & enjoy. The story continues where Banner Saga 2 left off, with an alliance of humans, giant-kin like varl and centaur-like horseborn taking refuge in the last bastion of civilization: Arberrang. The human capital is beset by desperate dredge, monstrous warped creatures and a giant serpent that was created for one purpose only: to destroy the world. The game, quite frankly is a modern take on the apocalyptic concepts of Ragnarok, replete with memorable characters, an ever darkening-outlook and thought-provoking decision-making that will decide the fate of every living soul in the world. Main characters live and die based on your cleverness and choices and the game's spiraling web of choices quickly becomes a completely personalized experiences. Choices are obscure and often difficult, with many results couched realistically. Don't expect simple moralizing to always win the day and your band of heroes will suffer if you're not careful. The game's artwork is once again beautiful and the music is hauntingly soulful. The game game's design from menus, to UI to even the end credits background all creatively portray a unique universe that is wholly Banner Saga 3. Combat is still deep, tactical and unforgiving. Do not expect to "turn your brain off" and expect to power your way through the game (especially at higher levels). Past decisions will haunt you and at times, limit your ability to challenge/tackle the game at higher difficulties. That should be ok since Banner Saga 3 is only exceeded in its tactical combat by its sumptuous storytelling. The game runs on junk systems, is fiercely unique in a crowded landscape of traditional RPG imitators, and has other cool add-ons like multiplay and various gameplay modes. You might also want to replay the game to explore the various sundry of choices. The game isn't without faults. The game's decisions and combat can be unforgivingly unfair at times, even at lower difficulty settings and the game crashed/got stuck on me about 3-4 times (once during the end game climax no less). That said, for a total of 28-30 dollars USD, the Banner Saga trilogy is a fantastically unique and mature RPG experience. Highly Recommended. Banner Saga 3: 9/10. Banner Saga Trilogy: 8.5/10.