Role-playing (RPG)

The Banner Saga 3

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.2

Users · RAWG

2018

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJuly 26, 2018

Developer

Publisher

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)TacticalIndieRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobile

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PC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo SwitchAndroidiOS

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About this game

Banner Saga 3 is the final dramatic chapter in the mature, story-driven Viking RPG series which has won over 20 awards and has been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards. As the world continues to crumble around you, who can you trust, how will you protect your allies and what choices will you make as the Darkness draws near?

Pros & Cons

Pros

Conclusion brings the trilogy's central conflicts to an emotional close.
Bleak setting, mature tone, and distinctive character writing.
Difficult choices produce branching consequences throughout the story.
Turn-based battles use armor, strength, positioning, and abilities.
Hand-painted visuals and distinctive musical score shape the game's identity.

Cons

Rushed, abrupt conclusion remains divisive.
Short campaign for a full-priced concluding chapter.
Story depends heavily on the first two games.
Core battle system changes little from earlier games.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Role-playing (RPG)

The Banner Saga 3

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.2

Users · RAWG

2018

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJuly 26, 2018

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)TacticalIndieRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobile

Show all 9 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo SwitchAndroidiOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Conclusion brings the trilogy's central conflicts to an emotional close.
Bleak setting, mature tone, and distinctive character writing.
Difficult choices produce branching consequences throughout the story.
Turn-based battles use armor, strength, positioning, and abilities.
Hand-painted visuals and distinctive musical score shape the game's identity.

Cons

Rushed, abrupt conclusion remains divisive.
Short campaign for a full-priced concluding chapter.
Story depends heavily on the first two games.
Core battle system changes little from earlier games.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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