Crusader Kings III

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  1. shurick
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Wonderfully crafted game that will only get better with age and DLC :) Some annoying things from CK2 are gone but they have managed to not dumb it down which is great! New Menu and tooltip layout will take some getting used to but overall its a huge step forward. Characters are wonderful and you definitely feel more involved controlling their destiny.
  2. SebastiedJuan
    Mar 3, 2022
    3
    Nice bubble simulator
    They create a great game, potentially AMAZING and an history masterpiece around the stupid basic idea of a common MAP PAINTER.
    If they can fix this in futures Dlc (making hard way to conquer the world, make this impossoble with a lot of mecanism that they can put in, and focusing more on the rest of the expirience) the game can ideally easly get a 9,5 because yes,    Nice bubble simulator
    They create a great game, potentially AMAZING and an history masterpiece around the stupid basic idea of a common MAP PAINTER.
    If they can fix this in futures Dlc (making hard way to conquer the world, make this impossoble with a lot of mecanism that they can put in, and focusing more on the rest of the expirience) the game can ideally easly get a 9,5 because yes, this game can really be a total giant masterpiece, but it is not, for that reasons.
    I.a. totally broken and is a shame for a strategik games. Game deserve a 6 or a 7 but i give 0 cause reviews are unfairs.    … Expand
  3. PatrikPotter
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    My personal Review for Crusader Kings III
    Story:9/10 (You and the AI`s around you make the story which is mostly different every playthrough)
    Graphics:7/10
    Music:8/10
    Gameplay:9/10
    Sound:7/10
    Crusader Kings III is a must play if you are a fan of Strategy games.
  4. Mjolkurferna
    Jan 6, 2021
    9
    Crusader Kings III is in my opinion one of the best games to come out 2020 along with Hades and Half-Life: Alyx. The game is timeless and when you start up a new save you never know what events or situation you might find yourself in.

    Pros: - Timeless gameplay and story making. - Beautiful soundtrack. - Good graphics. - Bright future from the modding communities. (Biggest one is    Crusader Kings III is in my opinion one of the best games to come out 2020 along with Hades and Half-Life: Alyx. The game is timeless and when you start up a new save you never know what events or situation you might find yourself in.

    Pros:
    - Timeless gameplay and story making.
    - Beautiful soundtrack.
    - Good graphics.
    - Bright future from the modding communities. (Biggest one is usually the Game of Thrones one.).

    Cons:
    - The game has a difficult learning curve and people could be overwhelmed by it. I personally like the learning curve but I can see people having problem with it.

    Verdict - 9/10, full price worth.    … Expand
  5. sebastian95_
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Mecha⚡ ⚡ todo lo que hice en esta vida
  6. vitolo
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    A feature rich masterpiece that has infinite replayability. You can be a cannibal mongol, a converso convert in castille that ironically does reconquista, a christian persian shah that deislamizes persia and conquers the caliphate in baghdad, a viking jarl that creates mega norway and converts England to paganism. Buy it right now...
  7. LordEdition
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Ради таких игр готов играть на ПК! Живая и очень красивая .
  8. GamerViktor
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    This is legitimately one of the best games I've ever played.

    10/10 would castrate my uncle again.
  9. Cronus865
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    Probably the best "base" game Paradox has released. It's still not near CK2, but has a really solid foundation to build on.
  10. AllNewSuperfake
    Oct 31, 2022
    6
    Updated (-2) Instead of repairing the flaws of the game, overpriced DLC - including stuff that used to be free in the predecessor - has hit the market, and loading times as well as frequent crashes tell me that the architecture of the base game can't really hold them. Something like the autosave being highly unreliable in a game like this is simply unacceptable, and yet Paradox blames itUpdated (-2) Instead of repairing the flaws of the game, overpriced DLC - including stuff that used to be free in the predecessor - has hit the market, and loading times as well as frequent crashes tell me that the architecture of the base game can't really hold them. Something like the autosave being highly unreliable in a game like this is simply unacceptable, and yet Paradox blames it on mods even if users point out that they don't use them.

    It has all the addictive qualities of it's predecessor, and has become more accessible. The 3D models of your characters are a huge improvement and emphasize that the focus of this game is more on the roleplaying aspects than, for example, Europa Universalis.

    Even though it has it's hick-ups and is cheating a lot, the AI manages to create a dynamic world that will redefine European history every time you start over, and I will never not find the results hilarious. Observing the competition while constantly (and most of the time unsuccessfully) trying to keep your own dynasty in check will never get boring; following the lives of even the most unimportant peasants can tell wonderful stories down the path.

    The expanded religion system is the second big improvement that makes Crusader Kings 3 worth buying. The only downside to religious as well as personal traits is that the AI doesn't really roleplay at all; too many entities on the map are cheating, lying, fornicating warlords that will turn into child-murdering cannibals if you give them the chance, no matter how peaceful, calm and honest they are in theory.

    Right now there are balancing issues, especially when it comes to the AI using female characters as anything but currency in negotiating alliances, that hopefully will get addressed in future patches. Alliances itself, especially if you need them in your wars, are another thing that needs to be fixed.

    Still, as of now this is a game worth playing over and over again, and where losing is just as much fun as succeeding. Even though it's missing the long, long, LOOONG line of DLCs that CK2 had, it already feels quite complete; as a matter of fact I feel like someone cut all the fat away. At the same time there's already a promising modding community out there, so this game's future looks like a 9+.    … Expand
  11. nightcritic
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This game is truly amazing and an absolute improvement over CK2 in almost every way.
    There are so many mechanics and fixes for the worst aspects of CK2 while improving on it in almost every way.
    I've thoroughly enjoyed every moment playing this gem.
  12. Baroqua
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    I feel that some quality of life features are missing, though with a lot of new content it sure is hard to go back to it's predecessor. With how much I enjoyed CK2 that makes this a solid 10/10.
  13. zugidor
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    A very polished medieval dynasty sim/grand strategy/rpg, probably the best base game by Paradox Interactive which will only grow with updates and DLC content. It leans into CK2's strengths by expanding on the role-playing aspects of this Grand Strategy game, which truly helps it stand out from other games in the genre. It is very open to modding too, so expect the community scene toA very polished medieval dynasty sim/grand strategy/rpg, probably the best base game by Paradox Interactive which will only grow with updates and DLC content. It leans into CK2's strengths by expanding on the role-playing aspects of this Grand Strategy game, which truly helps it stand out from other games in the genre. It is very open to modding too, so expect the community scene to flourish. Highly recommend even to people who have never played a grand strategy game before, as it really eases the player into the game's deep mechanics (wonderful tutorial and in-game encyclopedia). Audio and visuals are not flashy but subtly accentuate the experience. It is clear this is a labour of love.… Expand
  14. MaXiMuS_54
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    The game provides a lot more streamlined stable experience and the game runs very smooth, you can go very fast on 5 speed. Some mechanics were made a lot easier like transfering titles to characters, but it still needs a long way to go to fleshing out mechanics like CK2 has. The game can be quite a mess within a 100 years and the game certainly needs polish.
  15. wojownik133
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    I really like it and I'm waiting for new DLC. The game seems to have the majority of its game flavours within Europan region but still has a well balanced start and is addictive to play.
  16. SkoneOke123
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Absolute strategy masterpiece, the best game of 2020 by far. Also much more beginner friendly then other paradox games.
  17. IKamin
    Feb 18, 2021
    0
    The game is great, but... The Tsardom of Russia (predecessor state to the Russian Empire) historically wasn't formed until 1547. It is not historically accurate to name Kievan Rus this way.
  18. Drake696
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    The game is unreal. I'm enjoying every hour I've spent. If you liked crusader kings, this one will please even more.
  19. Sheleshka
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Paradox Interactive created a masterpiece. The game looks 10, and soon with new additions will be even better, this game is a worthy successor to the second part
  20. HairyFireBird
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game! While definitely not as expansive as it's predecessor (Due to it's numerable DLC) That will be fixed by , I imagine, tons of post launch love. For now, we have a game that runs smooth as butter, and is more of a Grand Strategy/Storytelling RPG than anything else. Been playing as a Count of East Francia starting in 867 and trying to rise to the rank of Holy Roman Empire, andFantastic game! While definitely not as expansive as it's predecessor (Due to it's numerable DLC) That will be fixed by , I imagine, tons of post launch love. For now, we have a game that runs smooth as butter, and is more of a Grand Strategy/Storytelling RPG than anything else. Been playing as a Count of East Francia starting in 867 and trying to rise to the rank of Holy Roman Empire, and while it hasn't been easy, the challenge it provides is exactly what I am looking for. Achievements are way better compared to CK2's achievements (Some of which are just plain annoying to try and get.) Overall, while I only have a few hours on the books, I am blown away by the step up this is, and look forward to the 30-40 DLC that will make this game amazing as it's predecessor.… Expand
  21. Fireantus
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    It doesn't deserve a 10 but need to put it to counterbalance some salty fools giving it way too low. It feels like the best, richest base game Paradox released as of late - plenty of events, stories, traits, combos, skills and features to fiddle with. Each culture brings unique flavours and minor system, each character can spec into one of 5 grand skills that chance the gameplay focusIt doesn't deserve a 10 but need to put it to counterbalance some salty fools giving it way too low. It feels like the best, richest base game Paradox released as of late - plenty of events, stories, traits, combos, skills and features to fiddle with. Each culture brings unique flavours and minor system, each character can spec into one of 5 grand skills that chance the gameplay focus quite a lot and then each of that can specialize further into three branches, each offering unique events, challenges and outcomes. It is not endless by any means, but the depth offered as a start of a surely huge base of DLCs to come it is pretty rich and extensive, so kudos for that - it is, indeed, a time sink you can dig into pretty hard.

    The accessibility of it piss of some old grumps, because they feel they are loosing their 'Elite' feel with more casual players being able to pick it up, but as a big UX/UI lover, I am delighted to see how they streamlined SO MANY processes, options and info-dumps. Getting all the information you need to make any decision is much easier, the combat is informative, fluid and easy to grasp while still offering quite a bit to fiddle with (Prowess, Knights efficiency, Rock-Paper-Scissor of Men-At-Arms and their terrains bonuses, buildings that improve them in some ways, personal skills of the commanders). Despite that, the game even give you a banal tooltip before moving into combat straightforwardly telling you the chances of losing or winning. It's elegant. It's quick. And easy to step into.

    Easy to step into should be a tagline for this game. Despite it having layers of stuff to learn and explore (Faith rules and actions, realms laws and management, county upgrades, decisions, court management, vassals management, to name the key ones!) all is laid out as clean as possible, neatly ordered, put together with clever simplicity, almost guiding you to always be able to see what you need to see to play without frustration.

    It is, by far, the best of their Grand Strategies to begin the adventure with the genre right now. I am tempted to say it is also most forgiving due to the Dyunasty system (you don't lose the game as long as you have a heir to jump onto, so even dramatic loses to the realm ain't a Game Over), but that would be a bit much - the game still offers a steep learning curve that will require your attention, focus and constant rerolling ;)    … Expand
  22. Dmor
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    masterpiece of a game, as a fan of the CK series and all strategy sim games I can say this one is the one that makes me stick. Definitely a 10K+ hour game for me! Which I was a couple K off from the previous game. >:(
  23. Birleone
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    This game is masterfully designed! everything is crafted in such a manner, where every action has consequences, just like in real life! the from the character models to map size and everything in between theres nothing that one could consider to be a filler. the tutorial is amazing. im new to the CK series but the tutorial for this game just eases me into the experience. this game is worthThis game is masterfully designed! everything is crafted in such a manner, where every action has consequences, just like in real life! the from the character models to map size and everything in between theres nothing that one could consider to be a filler. the tutorial is amazing. im new to the CK series but the tutorial for this game just eases me into the experience. this game is worth playing. Definitely my Game of the Year!… Expand
  24. zytros
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    I made an account just to say how incredible this game is coming from just Standalone compared to CK2 the difference is just- its the same game but I can't even imagine going back to CK2. CK2 is dialup and you never knew you needed modern internet. My favorite parts are the random events and the ability to uncover secrets, Characters are really fleshed out in part because of this. TheresI made an account just to say how incredible this game is coming from just Standalone compared to CK2 the difference is just- its the same game but I can't even imagine going back to CK2. CK2 is dialup and you never knew you needed modern internet. My favorite parts are the random events and the ability to uncover secrets, Characters are really fleshed out in part because of this. Theres also so many interwoven options that change the game. Such as choosing traits at the cost of stress which can lower your lifespan and have you commit ''outburts'' once you obtain a 100%. Some of the most hilarious secrets I've uncovered have been made by my Albino spymaster; the King of England is having incestuous relations with his son the bishop! Then choosing to publicly announce the sins OR blackmail them for cash or actions! They can give up territory with a strong hook lol OR be hated on by there Church affiliation and there people. It's pretty great. I expected a CK2 resale which rarely had interesting random event moments and a by comparison boring intrigue system. They did there work and its breathed in new life to a great game.… Expand
  25. Eorliga
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Just a perfect game. CK2 was my favorite game, maybe CK3 is my future favorite game.
  26. Aorta668
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Great game, nice more intuitive interface. More improved gameplay compared to the second part
  27. GraysonGoose
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    PDX delivered! CKIII improves upon its 8-year-old predecessor in almost every way. A beautifully crafted game that comes alive and where your choices matter. CKIII is the new standard for grand strategy and emergent story gameplay.
  28. frste26
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    It's great so far, really a worthy successor to CK2 can't wait to see how the game will grow in the future.

    Sure there are some smaller issues with UI and trimmed down filters and such but overall it's a great strategy game.
  29. halvor
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Best strategy game in recent years (there aren't many to pick from anymore). Wonderful blend with some rpg element.
  30. VALTURY
    Dec 24, 2020
    0
    Historical game? Ukrainian lands (Rus`) called Russia. It`s big mistake, on CK2 all right - Ruthenia (Ukraine) - was Rus`, why in new chapter u call this land like Russia?
  31. pguyton
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Fantastic Game, big graphical improvement of the the previous one, some of the mechanics were simplified but I think it makes for a better game much more fun. It already has a ton of cool mods thanks to paradoxes open attitude to modding. Most of the features they added over time in crusader kings 2 as dlc have been rolled into this one as part of the base game , I can't wait to seeFantastic Game, big graphical improvement of the the previous one, some of the mechanics were simplified but I think it makes for a better game much more fun. It already has a ton of cool mods thanks to paradoxes open attitude to modding. Most of the features they added over time in crusader kings 2 as dlc have been rolled into this one as part of the base game , I can't wait to see where they go next! great job devs!… Expand
  32. Kotovsky
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This is the smoothest PDS release in ages. Resuming a game from the launcher takes around 15 seconds and it's with an old-ass HDD!
    Sharp and stylish graphics, great soundtrack.
    Many were wary that it's going to be a skeleton ala CK2 vanilla but there is already lots of features from CK2's DLCs. However i am not particularly happy with the lifestyle mechanics that give access to    This is the smoothest PDS release in ages. Resuming a game from the launcher takes around 15 seconds and it's with an old-ass HDD!
    Sharp and stylish graphics, great soundtrack.

    Many were wary that it's going to be a skeleton ala CK2 vanilla but there is already lots of features from CK2's DLCs. However i am not particularly happy with the lifestyle mechanics that give access to straight up minmaxing which goes against the chaotic nature of CK2. Relations are still the end of all means throwing everything else under the bus and courtiers are happy to sit blowing raspberries until you find them a spouse yourself - i always wanted for them to figure it on their own and then ask for a blessing.
    Warfare is both simpler and deeper, yet army management is a massive **** - if i want to split the levies off my men at arms i have to halve them down do individual units and then navigate through dozens of them without the shift+ selection. No bueno.

    There is a long and nuanced road ahead but for now i couldn't be happier.    … Expand
  33. Cold_IcedCoffee
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    This game is everything I wanted it to be. There are a few things that can be fixed or added. Retracting a vassal cannot be done with a hook, so that's broken. Raiding is so damn fast, overpowered. The AI is better.... buy not that better. I'm 80 years into my game and the map looks bad already lol
  34. faonik
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    The best sequel to Crusader Kings II, we are waiting for DLC with china and japan.
  35. Boilesen
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    After Imperator I was expecting a half baked experience but how did CK3 exceed my expectiations! Great game and how fast it is (amazing!!!!) Looking foward to the expansions!
  36. Karas
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece.
    Great tutorial, great music and interface. Fun, rewarding ... Game of the year
  37. Diethart
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Amazing game with tons of potential. I've spent all my vacation on this masterpiece and I have no regrets. Much love to Paradoxes.
  38. BOJIOTOBA
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Хорошая игра на старте во всех смыслах. Была проделана большая работа по адаптированию интерфейса, он стал более удобным и отражает дух времени.
  39. ideos
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    The best Paradox game. Much better than the CK2. Plus this optimization ... the game runs very smoothly. For me, a great game for years.
  40. arkanine0
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Worthy successor. Much more intuitive and accessible to new players, it will not disappoint veterans who will find deeper and more organic mechanics than its predecessor, a masterpiece that will increase in quality and quantity of content for years.
  41. hknyrbkn
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Last year I tried Crusader Kings II with all the existing DLCs. The game did not let me in. I just could not find my way in this ocean of a game. It took way too long to discover the mechanics. Crusader Kings III is the perfect sequel for the newbies to the series, like me. While it definitely is a complex Crusader Kings game, it is more welcomingly so.
  42. mishamavashi
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    5gb game = a lot of fun and variable gameplay.
    worth its money and time. buy in steam
  43. 10dSmikle
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    Probably the the best release that Paradox have ever done . Eventhough the game may have slightly less features than crusader kings 2 with all of the expansions, Crusader Kings 3's 5 year development time definitely shows as the ingame features effortlessly cooperates and complements each other.
  44. Socratides
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Crusader Kings III is much more beginner-friendly than its predecessor games. Information about anything is accessible within the game.
  45. ArdanSortek
    Sep 12, 2020
    8
    I'm having fun so far! Improved graphics, new features, and so far I'm having fun with the "RPG" side of character focused game play. I expect Paradox to nickel and dime many of the missing features (from the previous game) by the way of DLC in the future, but I'm not even mad. As long as they deliver quality content, this is going to be worth hundreds of hours of play for me. Thumbs up!
  46. eva3si0n
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Just the best part of the series and the best strategy of 2020. The best product from Paradox in 5 years. And most importantly CK3 she came out not circumcised and empty as they like to do Paradox, but a full-fledged game. Yes, there are roughnesses, few differences between cultures and peoples. But in 1-2 years, this will all correct the DLC. The main thing is that the base of the game isJust the best part of the series and the best strategy of 2020. The best product from Paradox in 5 years. And most importantly CK3 she came out not circumcised and empty as they like to do Paradox, but a full-fledged game. Yes, there are roughnesses, few differences between cultures and peoples. But in 1-2 years, this will all correct the DLC. The main thing is that the base of the game is and is made at a very worthy level. The last time such feelings of strategy did not give me from the release of Europa Universalis 4. CK3 have an unattainable level of playability, such games are very rare.… Expand
  47. Pashu1289
    Aug 30, 2021
    1
    Potentially good game but no Ukrainian language. If dont speak English well - dont bye it, there is a LOT text in the game.
  48. ExoGhost07
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    great game overall, fun to kill your friends' children when they become too good :)
  49. Klaher
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    This year's best strategy RPG and one of the best in the last 20 years. The game makes you think and enjoy the fact that you personally write history.
  50. Renaigse
    Sep 24, 2020
    8
    потенциал у игры прям 10/10, на данный момент контента, как ни странно мало, НУЖНО БОЛЬШЕ КОНТЕНТА
  51. DanielGames
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Paradox Interactive are probably the best when it comes to taking my time,
    Crusader Kings III is my Game of the Year.
  52. Game_Critical
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    A wonderful game with near infinite re-playability. It's much easier to get into than CK2 and it has powerful mod tools.
    This is my game of the year 2020!!
  53. YigidOx2
    Jan 31, 2021
    8
    Absolutely the best strategy game. Because, like other games, we do not use the strategy of which country to attack, but how can I better manage my dynasty.
    you are trying to do And this is definitely more fun. You cannot even understand how time passes. If you have a friend, this game is completely different. Otherwise, it may take at least 60 hours to play in completely different geographies.
  54. Dadfat
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    So, Crusader Kings III opens up new horizons in strategy, I believe this game is one of a kind. About this game - you are the king of your lands and you can do anything. You can jail anyone, kill anyone, and eat anyone - it's your choice. But you still need to capture other countries or duchies. I recommend playing this game, but this game has very long sessions. In this game, I got a lotSo, Crusader Kings III opens up new horizons in strategy, I believe this game is one of a kind. About this game - you are the king of your lands and you can do anything. You can jail anyone, kill anyone, and eat anyone - it's your choice. But you still need to capture other countries or duchies. I recommend playing this game, but this game has very long sessions. In this game, I got a lot of fun and experience in the strategy genre.… Expand
  55. sebastian77
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Noticeable improvements over the previous game, much more consistency in actions, Leaves much more time to just have fun with the game. I admit that the game is getting a bit big now without any extensions.
  56. Lipach
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Very good game for paradox interactive, First time game paradox is good from the very release
  57. dnswr
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Thank you Paradox! What a hell of a game! Complex, organic and still DLCs waiting. A royal experience.
  58. deiradeils
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    If you have enough perseverance and desire to understand all aspects of the game, then it will take several tens of hours.
    But after that, this game will eat hundred hours from your life since it is extremely difficult to break away from it.
  59. PenetratorGod
    Jan 17, 2023
    4
    The game is beautiful and definitely has potential, but the development process has been so terrible that I can't give it a high score. The way the production company treats their games and their players is a disgrace. The game will probably only be fully playable in 2025 or so.
  60. Crimson9
    Dec 21, 2022
    6
    An improvement over CK2 in every way, but it will take a few years and a few DLC and mods for it to rival CK2 with DLC and HIP.
  61. sanyaverni100
    Sep 6, 2020
    0
    Are you seriously? I understand that money doesn't smell, and the russian market is big, but why rewrite history for this? Kievan Rus is NOT russia, it appeared long before the russian empire
  62. cruccolo
    Sep 4, 2020
    7
    I have played 1500+ hours of its predecessor, Crusader Kings 2. After roughly 50 hours of CK3 I believe there is potential here. Apart from the graphical improvements, I appreciate some design choices, like the different zoom levels showing geographical/political/parchment map modes, or the autoselection of children education focus (which can be manually changed, of course). However thereI have played 1500+ hours of its predecessor, Crusader Kings 2. After roughly 50 hours of CK3 I believe there is potential here. Apart from the graphical improvements, I appreciate some design choices, like the different zoom levels showing geographical/political/parchment map modes, or the autoselection of children education focus (which can be manually changed, of course). However there are a few really annoying elements:
    - nested menus, which require unnecessary extra clicks to do everything, e.g. 6 clicks to nominate a court physician
    - popup messages, impossible to turn off, telling you every single pointless event in the game. Constant distraction.
    - insufficient character finding interface: e.g. there is no option to filter for characters that would join court    … Expand
  63. Thilus
    Sep 10, 2020
    9
    Simply said: even with no DLCs Crusader Kings III plays like a finished product right from the start, which -- in terms of games developed by Paradox Interactive -- means that this might be the best grand strategy created by them to date.
  64. eywee
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    the 2... just better nonsens XD
    everybody should try this game once i think
  65. SAD_CAT
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Crusader Kings 3 is a great continuation of Crusader Kings 2, it is almost have full contect from CK 2, but some features are missing, still this game is far much friendly to user from CK 2, and i can recommend this grand-strategy to everyone who love medieval strategies.
    This game have few bad moments, specially stupid AI that will always attemp attack your main castle, even if it is    Crusader Kings 3 is a great continuation of Crusader Kings 2, it is almost have full contect from CK 2, but some features are missing, still this game is far much friendly to user from CK 2, and i can recommend this grand-strategy to everyone who love medieval strategies.
    This game have few bad moments, specially stupid AI that will always attemp attack your main castle, even if it is fortified, but in other hand, the game is far far much stable from CK 2 or any paradox games, it loads faster and until 1345 i didint have any lags or glitches.

    9/10 because there is few OST tracks for now.    … Expand
  66. Shatamel
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    Awesome sequel of the great game. The main issues of the game are an awful interface and few missed features from the previous game.
  67. SamNY
    Sep 19, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's not bad but in many ways it's a step down from CK2. Fix this Paradox.

    The Mayor and Bishop system is completely messed up, worse than before. Instead of making it more in depth, they've made it superficial and harder. Adding in historically incorrect rules and making it harder to search for characters. Add in the amount of bastards and you've made the game almost unplayable. I get the desire to streamline but you did it the wrong way. CK2 cared so much for its world building and you've thrown all that away.

    Also, I'm saying this as a POC, can you quit with PC nonsense too. Yes, in the modern era its appropriate, 100%. In medieval society religion was everything as was culture.
    In summation, this is a worse offering than CK2 and I hope you fix it ASAP.    … Expand
  68. Ananisapta
    Sep 14, 2020
    4
    I have generally enjoyed strategy games and RPGs. This was billed as both but I was neither entertained nor educated. Some of the historical references were absurd, such as an outbreak of Lollardy in the 11th century, 300 years before it existed in our history. I didn't find the combat very strategic; you need to manage your army so you can be ready for conflict, and you need to beI have generally enjoyed strategy games and RPGs. This was billed as both but I was neither entertained nor educated. Some of the historical references were absurd, such as an outbreak of Lollardy in the 11th century, 300 years before it existed in our history. I didn't find the combat very strategic; you need to manage your army so you can be ready for conflict, and you need to be aggressive to have any fun at all, but when it comes down to it you have no serious strategic or tactical role to play. I managed to preserve my dynasty through a couple of generations but then a bizarre artifact of Irish politics left me with no attractive character to play. Shortly after that, the person I had nominated as my heir in the previous incarnation led an uprising against the character I was stuck with; when I ceded my title, I was told that the game was over. If I wanted to play the character I'd ceded to, I found he had become the liege of some foreigner I'd never heard of and the kingdom I worked so hard to build was fragmented and impoverished. It's a little too much gloom and doom for this season of plague and tribal politics; I'm going to find something that's more fun!… Expand
  69. SaintTodd
    Sep 8, 2020
    6
    I'm not writing this review to tell anyone that all the people who love this game are wrong, only that it isn't great at everything it tries to do. What Crusader Kings 3 does well, it does VERY well. It's great at weaving emergent narrative, and that's not easy, because I can't think of another game that does it as well. But Crusader Kings is not meant to be Sims Medieval alone, it'sI'm not writing this review to tell anyone that all the people who love this game are wrong, only that it isn't great at everything it tries to do. What Crusader Kings 3 does well, it does VERY well. It's great at weaving emergent narrative, and that's not easy, because I can't think of another game that does it as well. But Crusader Kings is not meant to be Sims Medieval alone, it's supposed to be a Grand Strategy game, and it's mediocre as such, at best.
    Even the game's strength isn't perfect. In a game that focuses so heavily on intrigue, it's odd that I can see exactly what every other character in the world thinks of me.
    But the main issue is the interface, which is antiquated and awkward. It's arguably no worse that the average PC Strategy game, but that isn't saying much. A few notable issues:
    You can't move the map by left click grab and drag.
    Armies often get obscured by the info window of other armies.
    The game autopauses when you have an important decisions to make, but doesn't autopause when your castle is being seiged (which is oddly easy to not notice).

    A bit more polish and this could have been the 10/10 many others have awarded it. For me, it's a fun little diversion, but not a serious strategy game.    … Expand
  70. hilonate
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Really great game straight off the bat. Normally Paradox games take a year or two to get good and games like Imperitor are still waiting for that treatment. But this is Amazing thus far, yes things arnt as complex as CK2 but in a few years im sure it will become a 12/10.
  71. AdMortem
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Best Paradox game at launch!
    It is not CK2.. yet!
    But can not wait what Paradox will do with this game!
  72. prodeathPT
    Sep 3, 2020
    7
    Its good, its an upgrade from ck2 but dumbed down in difficuilty somethings simplified like combat,boat management,intrigue and the UI arent good changes ck2 is still better in these but the rest are good changes graphics,laws,vassals, construction these changes here were better in the end i feel like its better but not that much to justify buying it for 49 euros at this times since iIts good, its an upgrade from ck2 but dumbed down in difficuilty somethings simplified like combat,boat management,intrigue and the UI arent good changes ck2 is still better in these but the rest are good changes graphics,laws,vassals, construction these changes here were better in the end i feel like its better but not that much to justify buying it for 49 euros at this times since i still have ck2 with alot of dlcs i feel like its better in a good half of things ck3 does.im a bit disappointed of ck3 some changes to dumb down stuff to bring a wider audience that might not exist because paradox games are pretty much u like it and give it time to play and learn or u dont play any paradox game its a specific audience regardless playing it was an okay experince.… Expand
  73. Sir_Michael
    Sep 5, 2020
    6
    Awful interface! UI elements are scattered around the corners of the screen.
    Also looks like world map was painted with watercolors. Waiting for DLC, while playing is very uncomfortable.
    BTW, bad Russian localization!
  74. Adast_Adamov
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    I can't condone Russian revisionism of history in any form. Kievan Rus and Russia are not the same thing.
  75. TreborYelam
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Turn on debug mode. You aren't actually playing as your own children. They took the seduction problems of CK2, ramped them up to x10, and removed the option to disable AI seduction. If you want your immersion wrecked, literally just turn on debug mode and check. No one in your family tree is actually yours, literally almost every single character and AI is getting cucked.

    Ruined the fun for me. I'm spoiler tagging this so that innocents don't have to see it and get their immersion broken.    … Expand
  76. RustyJames
    Sep 6, 2020
    5
    Not the game we all expected! Lots of cons, but the worst part is UI. Maybe it will be different game after some years and tons of DLC (for $$$). CK2 is way better now.
    5/10
  77. LaughingSam
    Sep 19, 2020
    3
    Worried they dumbed down a lot of things from CK2? They did.
    Worried they left out years of innovations to sell them back to you? They did.
    Didn't worry that they might do something purely pants on head like make the entire world use gavelkind succession for centuries? You should have.
    But now with playing dress-up!
  78. AlexeyKaper
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    It's the best Paradox Game ever! After Eu4 and Hoi4 Ck3 it's like a a fresh sip of water after a long run
  79. Mishadse
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Игра великолепна, разработчики из paradox перепрыгнули сами себя. Отдельное спасибо за русскую локализацию, в предыдущих играх нужно было ставить локалитор. Стоит своих денег однозначно
  80. Kelroar
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Goty 2020, the best paradox work. I really like this series, better npc animations and events.
  81. BlackWidow
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Paradox delivered and then some. I loved CK2, and this follow up did not disappoint. It has already reached critical acclaim by many critics, and it deserves every ounce of that praise.

    A lot of things in CK3 have been improved; graphics, interface, maps, choices, music, combat, and wow, I love the new 3D character models. Awesome! The characters look almost real! Ok, BUT... the game    Paradox delivered and then some. I loved CK2, and this follow up did not disappoint. It has already reached critical acclaim by many critics, and it deserves every ounce of that praise.

    A lot of things in CK3 have been improved; graphics, interface, maps, choices, music, combat, and wow, I love the new 3D character models. Awesome! The characters look almost real!

    Ok, BUT... the game does have a few glitches here and there. Patches will fix this though. I'm also looking forward to the future DLC. Can't be released fast enough for me. lol. Any ways... Thank You Paradox for a truly EPIC game. 10/10.    … Expand
  82. DavianQ
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    As a starting point for what will undoubtedly grow into another Paradox behemoth like its predecessor, it's shaping up to be the best thing they've ever created. Accessible but with plenty of depth so less likely to scare off those who felt overwhelmed by CK2 or EU4 and visually engaging especially when it comes to the character models. The very few negative reviews seem to revolve aroundAs a starting point for what will undoubtedly grow into another Paradox behemoth like its predecessor, it's shaping up to be the best thing they've ever created. Accessible but with plenty of depth so less likely to scare off those who felt overwhelmed by CK2 or EU4 and visually engaging especially when it comes to the character models. The very few negative reviews seem to revolve around CK3 vanilla not including every feature found in CK2 with over 6 years worth of DLC installed. Either that or completely polarised nonsense like "Its just a reskin of CK2" followed by "They've removed everything that made CK2 good". The detractors can't seem to make their minds up.The game will expand as the community engages with the developers, the same as before and I for one will be looking forward to how it expands.… Expand
  83. chewyshoot
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Giant fan of CK2, and CK3 takes CK2 WITH ALL THE DLC and builds upon that. Of course, theres some depth to increase, but that's to be expected with the business model of PDX.
    Can 100% recommend, LOVE LOVE LOVE! Well done, dev team!
  84. ourgekj
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    masterpiece game, probably best 2020 game. few bug very fun to play. Can't wait for extensions
  85. Fana-du-jeu
    Sep 8, 2020
    5
    Le jeu est sympa , mais les combats c'est une blague on dirais une partie de loup ( tu bat un adversaire , il s'enfui , il reviens tu t'enfui etc etc ) , niveau graphismes c'est pas mal , pour l'intrigue et les histoires racontés c'est plutôt moyen , après avoir fait plusieurs parties je tombe très souvent sur les mêmes lignes de dialogue avec les mêmes choix a faire ( il y a desLe jeu est sympa , mais les combats c'est une blague on dirais une partie de loup ( tu bat un adversaire , il s'enfui , il reviens tu t'enfui etc etc ) , niveau graphismes c'est pas mal , pour l'intrigue et les histoires racontés c'est plutôt moyen , après avoir fait plusieurs parties je tombe très souvent sur les mêmes lignes de dialogue avec les mêmes choix a faire ( il y a des différence en fonctions des traits de personnalité mais quand même ) , j'aime beaucoup les jeux de stratégie et je ne vois pas ce que ce jeu a d’exceptionnelle… Expand
  86. g014n
    Sep 10, 2020
    7
    It's a mediocre game and if you don't have a lot of spare time for gaming you should at least wait for the first 3 major and actual expansions before jumping in (as usual with Paradox games). But you wouldn't get that from the actual reviews. The higher scoring ones don't provide much justification, they even list problems that should prevent the reviews from giving near flawless or evenIt's a mediocre game and if you don't have a lot of spare time for gaming you should at least wait for the first 3 major and actual expansions before jumping in (as usual with Paradox games). But you wouldn't get that from the actual reviews. The higher scoring ones don't provide much justification, they even list problems that should prevent the reviews from giving near flawless or even flawless marks. In response, there are many 0-3 reviews which are just as low effort.
    ----

    There are two angles we could consider to justify a score in the middle: 1) what they achieved relative to what they attempted and 2) how this actually plays relative to the expectations that people might have about titles in this series and genre.

    And the game is mediocre, at the moment, in most regards. Every aspect of the game that I could think of has both obvious pros and cons. I would have scored it a 6 had it not been the kind of game that I was looking forward, but also I rated higher because ultimately, they haven't botched my experience at launch as they did with other recent releases. Examples now.

    Value at release is obviously a con from the perspective of expectations. CK2 had more content at release (more history and starting options) than CK3 while it has different but relatively more gameplay features. CK3 also has more optional features that enhance things like modding. It's also more stable in terms of bugs (I've been looking through negative reviews at examples of bugs and they don't make a lot of sense, my personal playthroughs were quite clean even though I played in debug_mode which is inherently less stable). People also suggest a lack of diversity of events at release - it's to be expected, but it impacts those that play it as role playing experience. From my perspective, seeking a more strategy oriented experience - the game is good enough for a casual experience, but it's also kind of repetitive. Just because they intended this and achieved it, do I rate it high? No!! I have no idea if and how many expansions will it take to fix these. HoI4 and Stellaris are still not fixed many years after release, while games like EU4 have been polished sufficiently but also ask way too much money for what it offers. Gameplay, from the perspective of content available at the moment, has big cons as well as some nice pros.

    Other misc examples to emphasize this. The UI is both a hit and a miss. Looks good, love the idea. But in CK2 (which wasn't user friendly to new players) I could accomplish what I needed easier in respect to the stuff that is also present in CK3. If newbies found that difficult, in CK3, they might not even realize that the game has more strategic depth than it really has. There are big cons even though the pros are things I emphatically approve of and would keep even with the cons. But I can't rate it high because of these facts.

    They've changed how you raise armies in the game to simplify it. For newbies, this would seem like a good idea, but it means that they might raise stacks that incur high attrition rates. For every other player, this means that the micromanagement has been changed from raising the armies to splitting the unmanageable stacks. Also, it's a strategy game, but the current system can be exploited to teleport troops between wars. There are other factors that would make sense in a strategy game but weren't considered. Hit and miss at the same time.

    The list could go on and on (and on and on and on....)

    I utterly reject the notion that we should expect less of it because it hasn't had time to develop all the content like CK2 did. We've already paid for the development of said content (history hasn't changed and that game offered a great starting point in terms of content). We're paying for a technical refresh of the series and the notion that they can piecemeal the game is something that I tax on purpose.
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    It's not a compelling strategy game, it's a better casual game. It's the one aspect where it is too similar to CK2. That game could have used a more complex combat system (in the sense of involving the player more).

    The roleplaying elements are not that great at this point. It's the one aspect that I could see making this game shine in the future, but they need a lot more content and context. The UI is also getting a little in the way of this.

    *edit reason: grammar/typos.    … Expand
  87. CurlyBilly
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    Great game! New to CK so cannot compare this to CK2, but it is not as hard to get into as I thought it would be thanks to a good tutorial, but leaving lots left to learn and discover while playing. Love the intrigues and scheming, but the battles could have been more interactive though.
  88. Gensako
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best paradox releases. It misses little features from Crusader Kings 2 and improves in many areas, including a lot of things that are available to Crusader Kings 2 by spending a lot of money for lower quality. A very good foundation for the developers to work and thrive.
    Even from a veteran's perspective there is no reason to return to an older installment.
    The Kings is    One of the best paradox releases. It misses little features from Crusader Kings 2 and improves in many areas, including a lot of things that are available to Crusader Kings 2 by spending a lot of money for lower quality. A very good foundation for the developers to work and thrive.
    Even from a veteran's perspective there is no reason to return to an older installment.

    The Kings is Dead. Long Live the King!    … Expand
  89. DahCars
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    It's an amazing game with some really in-depth mechanics and It totally wrecked my sleep schedule. Imagine a mix of grand strategy, rpg and Game of Thrones. Paradox delivered!
  90. Sminky
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    An incredible achievement, finally a Crusader Kings game that is understandable, at least for me. The narratives this game seems to organicly weave are so compelling that it's truly an impressive feat. If you ever bounced of the previous games in the series then give this one a try, I truly finally (for the most part), I understand what's going on. One of the best games I've ever played.An incredible achievement, finally a Crusader Kings game that is understandable, at least for me. The narratives this game seems to organicly weave are so compelling that it's truly an impressive feat. If you ever bounced of the previous games in the series then give this one a try, I truly finally (for the most part), I understand what's going on. One of the best games I've ever played. It still takes some learning and reading up though,… Expand
  91. taurus4901
    Sep 2, 2020
    2
    One of the most disappointing games for me, after dumping in 1.6k hours in Ck2, 600 hours in EUIV and 300 hours in Vicky 2, this and imperator really left a bitter taste in my mouth. The game is dumbed down to an unbelievable extent. There are not enugh map modes, no economic mapmode or no direct vassals mapmode, what the hell were they thinking, character finder doesn't have a would joinOne of the most disappointing games for me, after dumping in 1.6k hours in Ck2, 600 hours in EUIV and 300 hours in Vicky 2, this and imperator really left a bitter taste in my mouth. The game is dumbed down to an unbelievable extent. There are not enugh map modes, no economic mapmode or no direct vassals mapmode, what the hell were they thinking, character finder doesn't have a would join court option, can't wait for these to be added in later as DLCs. Armies are a joke, they weren't that complex in ck2 either, but they did the trick, here they're a complete joke, no more left flank,center and right flank commander based on their traits as such you just put one dude with high martial and you're good to go, yet another proof of them dumbing down the game to make it more and more casual to try and appeal to the mythical wider audience. Navies are gone, that's right. We're back to the absolute whack system in CK1, where the army of a large landlocked empire can just pull a fleet out of their asses, sure the CK2 system had some flaws regarding fleets, but atleast there was some plannign around it in early game.This feels like a massive opportunity for them to throw in row men row dlc. Remember when paradox used to throw shade at civilization and Rome 2 total war for having soldiers that turn into ships, oh how the mighty have fallen. Actually speaking of which this feels like a really bad rip off of civilization merged with sims and a bit of previous titles from paradox, literally the worst of all them. I found the music extremly boring and generic and got tired of it really fast (2 hours of playtime to be more exact). The interface looks boring and bland and it's a complete pain in the ass to navigate through, with subemenus hidden inside submenus and such as opposed to CK2, where you just had all the menus displayed on the main screen. The keybindings for map modes, yet another thing that you can't change it's annoying as hell, in CK2 they were all keybound to q,w,e,r,t,y in the order they were displayed, now it's an absolute **** there, and you will have an easier time just clicking on them. All in all terrible experience for any veteran player of grand strategies around here. Avoid this all together, get the original CK2 for free and spend the rest of your money on dlcs, it's a much better deal.
    Also another, note: This piece of **** shouldn't have been made in the first place, when the original ck2 was still perfectly functional and up to date, how about that god damn victoria 3, paradox? But unfortunately, paradox seems to follow ea's bussiness model with sims. Milk the hell out of a game for years and years, then release a new game that's only a minor graphical upgrade while being barebones in any other category.
    Terrible experience once again, worse than march of the eagles or imperator. Everythign that made the predecessor fun has been sacrificed on the alter of accessibility for the casual player, who'll buy this, play for 6 or 8 hours or so and then quit never to touch it again    … Expand
  92. rapha92santos
    Sep 5, 2020
    5
    let your enemy arrange a marriage with a super power kingdom, and thats it, game over. I always trIed to like the paradox games, but never really master them and not for lack of trying, they are just broken, not truly giving the gameplay a sense of improving in campaign, its always do cearting thing over and over reaching barely results that you in the end reach no where.
  93. RetartedPersoN
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    Unnecessary money-grab re-skinned sequel of Crusader Kings II, created by team of greedy Swedish cuck developers. Right on time to cash-in after the previous game surpassed its usefulness as a money cow to be milked with DLCs. Shameless, greedy Swedish CUCK developers announce plans to release paid DLCs months before the game is even released. Game is based on vanilla Crusader Kings IIUnnecessary money-grab re-skinned sequel of Crusader Kings II, created by team of greedy Swedish cuck developers. Right on time to cash-in after the previous game surpassed its usefulness as a money cow to be milked with DLCs. Shameless, greedy Swedish CUCK developers announce plans to release paid DLCs months before the game is even released. Game is based on vanilla Crusader Kings II without DLCs, designed to milk as much money as possible in the next years. New features include worse UI, cosmetic graphical reskin, and Seduction Focus from CKII Way of Life DLC turned up to 11 so that all kids in your dynasty are the result of adultery. Also features like gender reversal mode so that women rule in Medieval times and other ahistorical nonsense by this Swedish cucked developer.… Expand
  94. PluToxin
    Sep 6, 2020
    0
    I don't understand how this game is good. I have been playing the tutorial for 3 days and never left Ireland. This game is basically a marriage simulator with no win condition. I arranged more marriages than I did anything else (fight battles, own holdings, expand territory). Also, the Holy Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire just tap dance all across the map and conquer everything. I'dI don't understand how this game is good. I have been playing the tutorial for 3 days and never left Ireland. This game is basically a marriage simulator with no win condition. I arranged more marriages than I did anything else (fight battles, own holdings, expand territory). Also, the Holy Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire just tap dance all across the map and conquer everything. I'd rather play Stellaris where I can actually do something. Civ is more fun than this game. 0/10 would not play again.… Expand
  95. Ezner
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    I can't remember the last time I was in such strong disagreement with the reviews for a game. I'm new to the series but a big fan of the genre. I love games with complexity and nuance. I love games that make you yearn for "one more turn."

    But Crusader Kings 3 - ain't it. The game is completely incomprehensible. I have started and restarted the "recommended start" level about 40 times,    I can't remember the last time I was in such strong disagreement with the reviews for a game. I'm new to the series but a big fan of the genre. I love games with complexity and nuance. I love games that make you yearn for "one more turn."

    But Crusader Kings 3 - ain't it. The game is completely incomprehensible. I have started and restarted the "recommended start" level about 40 times, and have quit in frustration about 40 times, as various nonsense random events ruin my game start just about every time. Coupled with the fact that you can't choose your starting skill tree means I had to start and restart the game multiple times to get the starting character I actually wanted. I have never reviewed a video game before in my 32 years on this earth but I had to come here and warn others about this. Do not waste the $60!    … Expand
  96. ALHart88
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    The game is very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5/7 would play the game forever if on an island with electricity
  97. enki666
    Sep 3, 2020
    2
    Literally disappointed.
    I used to play CK2 earlier and it was my favourite paradox game because it’s an rpg with ruler role-pool. Now about this game. Tutorial was very exciting: new lifestyle system and traits, new intrigue mechanics, and new visuals of titles on map, like baronies areas on map, and ofc new confessional reforms and amount of religions and confessions... These things    Literally disappointed.
    I used to play CK2 earlier and it was my favourite paradox game because it’s an rpg with ruler role-pool. Now about this game. Tutorial was very exciting: new lifestyle system and traits, new intrigue mechanics, and new visuals of titles on map, like baronies areas on map, and ofc new confessional reforms and amount of religions and confessions... These things turned out to be unnecessary! You have no motivation for changing your confession, because it just became a modifier, not more. Everything you do is just fighting with neighbours with autofleet, stupid casual battles, etc. This game literally become a synthesis of sims (mobile sims with no gameplay that just posing on a named pc game moneysucker) and civilisation. It is not a crusader kings 3. It is a game, that looks like crusader kings, named “crusader kings” and trying to show us a lot of gameplay features, that literally made of cardboard. Very sad, that paradox became default publisher of casual games, pretending to be a heir of CK series. Very bad, dcl wont help.    … Expand
  98. georgy999
    Sep 17, 2020
    4
    I burnt up. I don’t get it - what a hell wrong with this game. Is Paradox tested it? I have a vassal limit as Emperor at 60. OK, but WTF, why mechanics is not working? "The vassal of my vassal is not my vassal"! Hello, why I create the kingdom in my Empire, grated it to the Duche, grant him de-jure duchies of kingdom and still have vassal limit point at 62/60! What a f... How it can beI burnt up. I don’t get it - what a hell wrong with this game. Is Paradox tested it? I have a vassal limit as Emperor at 60. OK, but WTF, why mechanics is not working? "The vassal of my vassal is not my vassal"! Hello, why I create the kingdom in my Empire, grated it to the Duche, grant him de-jure duchies of kingdom and still have vassal limit point at 62/60! What a f... How it can be ruined so much. Why in CK2 everything is perfectly working (maybe not from start, but I don't remember such disaster), why UI in CK2 is so much better and comfortable, why to compare the de-jure and de-facto borders of my vassal I must do 10 mouse click? I don't get it. I understand that Paradox want to produce DLCs as Sims, but what about mechanics, comfortable interface. Why in CK2 the character search icon is masterpiece and in CK3 is a joke. Where is the cool music, why is antianalyzing is so crap. CK2 was the game where children can learn history, because it was so good and fun; and this – this is the game that have 100 point from IGN, this is **** Aut Caesar, aut nihil.… Expand
  99. Serkumflex
    Feb 12, 2021
    0
    This is a kind of humiliation. Historical inaccuracy about the Russian Empire, which was formed only in 1721, while the game itself lasts until 1453, okay (((
    As for the game itself, it is not bad, it lasted more than one day, but such discrimination and unwillingness to at least google what happened when and how, reflects all the desire to make a more positive assessment.
  100. jbrock11
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    I'll give it a 9 but it's probably more like a 7 or 8 compared to CK2. Love the graphics upgrades and it's cool to see 3D characters now but man, pretty much everything else is downgraded. Options are way more limited than what they were in CK2. I'm thinking they'll be able to fix these kinds of things in future patches and DLC that's why I give it 9 but if you're looking for a similarI'll give it a 9 but it's probably more like a 7 or 8 compared to CK2. Love the graphics upgrades and it's cool to see 3D characters now but man, pretty much everything else is downgraded. Options are way more limited than what they were in CK2. I'm thinking they'll be able to fix these kinds of things in future patches and DLC that's why I give it 9 but if you're looking for a similar experience to what you'd get out of CK2, you won't find it in CK3 ( at least not right now ).… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 61
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Softpedia
    Feb 16, 2022
    90
    Crusader Kings III has good mechanics and production but what sets it apart is the way it connects to the era it depicts. The experience leans into role-playing and personalities in a way that feels true to the image that most players have about the period between 867 to 1453. Without striving to be educational, the Paradox title also manages to be an excellent jumping-off point to learn more about the period, its main characters, its social dynamics. The development studio has also done well when it comes to post-launch support. There’s downloadable content, of course, but free patches have also arrived regularly, improving systems and eliminating bugs. But more work is needed both in the balance and the immersion department. Crusader Kings III is an excellent way to tell and enjoy stories and I can’t wait to experience how Paradox will add depth to its various mechanics.
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  2. CD-Action
    Nov 16, 2020
    90
    A worthy successor to Crusader Kings II. Right now, it is not as deep and demanding as its predecessor with all its expansions installed, but it still is an excellent strategy game. For newcomers it’s a great way to dive into the world of crowned tyrants, treacherous vassals, unfaithful wives, and inconvenient babies strangled in their cradles. [11/2020, p.56]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 21, 2020
    92
    Crusader Kings III is definitely a success. The developers made a huge self-evolving world where the players can do as they please. It’s unrivaled both in scale and level of detail. [Issue#248, p.68]
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