The scope is huge and the characters are engaging and unique. My favorite part of TBS3 would hands down be the story.

Music was a high point in the previous two games, and I wish that feeling carried over to The Banner Saga 3 - but it just didn't strike me as much as other orchestral game soundtracks. While the orchestral suite can often feel grandiose, music is often recycled (particularly in battles), and obvious loop points get annoying after a while. However, while I enjoyed the sound effects, I wasn't so enthused with the game's music. In short, the game's tone is fully realized: the dark mood is relentless and definitely puts you in the shoes of a doomed group travelers fighting for the salvation of the world. Add to that the game's entrancing animated sequences, and The Banner Saga 3 stands as one of the prettiest entries in the series.ĭespite its beauty, the world of The Banner Saga 3 is undeniably dark, and all of the game's artistic aspects reinforce that vibe. Landscapes frequently dwarf the characters, making you feel small in comparison to everything that's happening.Īnd that's reinforced by the game's dynamic sound effects, which rise, fall, and change based on dialogue and the soundtrack it makes the game feel very cohesive, especially when you consider the voice acting is also excellent. The game's colors are striking and vibrant, and the environments are extremely detailed when walking through the streets of Arberrang, you can see little stick-figure-versions of each of the game's different races, creating a unique look at a thriving, if endangered city. When you first boot up the game, the game's beautiful art and engrossing animation are immediately apparent. Note: Minor spoilers for The Banner Saga 3 follow. And despite a few frustrations, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it. The Banner Saga 3 is the conclusion to the series' dramatic narrative and the denouement of the trilogy. Those heroes who set out to defeat it, alongside their band of allies, have been fleeing from this force for the span of two games, not knowing what caused the darkness or if there's anything they can do to stop it. Humanity was forced to continually retreat as the darkness warped and twisted everything in its path. In the first game of the series, a mysterious darkness emerged and began to swallow the world. This is the world of The Banner Saga 3, where few things ever seem to go right.

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