Ryan Meitzler
DualShockersThe Banner Saga 3 Review — The Heart of Darkness
Published 7/26/2018
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PS4 / Android / PC / iOS / Mac / XONE / Switch - 7/26/2018
The Banner Saga 3
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?
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- Stoic
- Publisher
- Versus Evil
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Critic avg
85
38 scored reviews
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38
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Score range
40–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 85 across 38 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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38 included scored reviews
90–10019 reviews · 50%
80–8917 reviews · 45%
70–791 review · 3%
Below 701 review · 3%
Showing 31-38 of 38 matching critic reviews. 38 total critic reviews. Page 4 of 4.
Malindy Hetfeld
EurogamerThe Banner Saga 3 review - mournful tactical excellence
Published 7/26/2018
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80
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Read originalEdmond Tran
GameSpotThe Banner Saga 3 Review
Published 7/26/2018
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80
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalRandy Kalista
Gaming NexusThe Banner Saga 3 Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 7/26/2018
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88
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Read originalElizabeth Lovatt
Jump Dash RollJump Dash Roll | The Banner Saga 3
Published 7/26/2018
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Schilling
PC GamerThe Banner Saga 3 review
Published 7/26/2018
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90
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseThe Banner Saga 3 Review - PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 7/26/2018
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90
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Read originalBanner Saga 3 Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"
Published 7/26/2018
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100
+15 vs critic avg
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