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Banner BS

On 11/12/2018 at 11:32 PM by KnightDriver

So, I'm playing Banner Saga 3, and I get cheated out of a win, yet again, by this game. Twice during a battle I'm not allowed to make the attack I want because of some technicality I wasn't aware of. Do I have to read a book to figure this game out? Well, I'm out. I quit.

But not quite. I restarted BS 1 but lowered the difficulty to see what happens. I hope I can run all three games and enjoy the dismal story of death and "was it worth it?" survival. I still enjoy the animations and sound. Fantastic game, really, if frustrating and a little depressing.

Also, while I was playing, the Eagles lost to Dallas. Ugly stuff. . . I don't even want to talk about it. I'm going to Genos for a cheesesteak to forget about the whole thing.

Comments

Super Step Contributing Writer

11/13/2018 at 05:53 AM

The Eagles losing to Dallas is one of very few good things that have happened to Dallas this year. Let us have this. lol

I did feel bad for Dez Bryant and the Saints though.

KnightDriver

11/13/2018 at 10:58 PM

Yea, Dallas is struggling but they moved the ball pretty good against us that day. We've got defense problems right now. I think there are a bunch of injuries or something.

goaztecs

11/13/2018 at 02:03 PM

The NFC East is whacky. Other than the Giants, everyone still has a shot at winning the division. Ertz always seems to have a huge game against Dallas.

Sucks about your game. At least you're giving it another shot. I would have moved on to something else.

KnightDriver

11/13/2018 at 10:57 PM

Ertz did have a big game. They almost came back at the end but they were playing catchup the whole game. Not good.

Matt Snee Staff Writer

11/13/2018 at 09:30 PM

I lowered the difficulty in Banner Saga when I played it too, but then it got too easy and I raised it once I understood the mechanics. Make sure you buy items and equip them on your people too, that helps.

KnightDriver

11/13/2018 at 10:52 PM

I did like everything. I had items, did everything to gain more renown to level up. Generally I did fine through the main missions but then always hit a wall at the final battle. I just think the mechanics may be a bit too complex for their own good. Drives me a little bit crazy.

I'm glad to hear easy difficulty makes the battles easier. I was thinking all it did was let your wounded characters heal up right away. I can't wait to just cruise through the game and focus on the complete story 1-3.

daftman

11/13/2018 at 09:54 PM

I've always wanted to play those games—they're so pretty—but I've never bought any of them and, ya know, I'm not really into depressing stuff

KnightDriver

11/13/2018 at 10:38 PM

It really wears on you after a while. I think the missions are also meant to beat you down. If you lose, you can still continue on, just with wounded characters and a less satisfying result in the story. It all to build this oppressive, desperate fight these characters are forced to confront.