Crusader Kings III

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 712 Ratings

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  1. Talrik
    Sep 10, 2023
    7
    Not a bad game at all, however it falls a bit short given that it's supposed to be a sequel to what is currently a superior game.
  2. Bandrem2
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    i don't actually like it but it is a very good game, very complex and lots of thought put into it, multiplayer a bit buggy but doesn't take away from how good it is in singleplayer
  3. Quazder
    Aug 22, 2023
    4
    Got bored after 10 hours of playing it I guess my adhd is just too big to play this game
  4. PR9Gaming
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    Great because it's more of an rpg featuring your character than a 4X game. The major issue with it has always been the ai as you couldn't win crusades without insane effort AND luck, though that seems to have been addressed in recent expansions/patches. Its paradox so they still charge way too much for DLC, so just buy em on sale or from a key site.
  5. max_gradient
    Aug 3, 2023
    1
    Can't recommend in this state at this price.

    * Too much focus on RPG part of the game (frequent random events that get repetitive/annoying very quickly) instead of the mechanics. Many parts of the game could use new/deeper mechanics (HRE, papacy, crusades, diplomacy, republics etc.). Unfortunately the DLC seems to focus on even more RPG events instead of core game mechanics. * Game    Can't recommend in this state at this price.

    * Too much focus on RPG part of the game (frequent random events that get repetitive/annoying very quickly) instead of the mechanics. Many parts of the game could use new/deeper mechanics (HRE, papacy, crusades, diplomacy, republics etc.). Unfortunately the DLC seems to focus on even more RPG events instead of core game mechanics.

    * Game too easy overall. Limitless aggressive expansion is possible. Intrigue is too powerful.

    * Bad UI, even by Paradox standards. The new map lacks many important viewmodes that were essential in CK2, and requires you to zoom in/out constantly to finally fade in the content you need (armies, counties etc. - but at the same time you get useless terrain features, snow effects etc.). This requires constant use of the mouse wheel, which makes for very poor ergonomics. UI Scaling beyond 130 % not possible without losing content, making text too small on UHD displays.    … Expand
  6. thethethe4
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Crusader Kings 3 improves upon its predecessor in every way possible, there is a lot more content in the base game than there is in CK2. There is still plenty locked behind pay walls but it's not as bad as it is in CK2 or other paradox games. The map and graphics have also greatly improved and you can now actually see an animated version of characters. You can also design your ownCrusader Kings 3 improves upon its predecessor in every way possible, there is a lot more content in the base game than there is in CK2. There is still plenty locked behind pay walls but it's not as bad as it is in CK2 or other paradox games. The map and graphics have also greatly improved and you can now actually see an animated version of characters. You can also design your own character now with a detailed new system that allows you to edit the physical features of characters as well as their traits. The UI in CK3 has also seen huge improvement when compared to CK2, you can actually find what you want. CK3 allows you a lot of freedom in how to deal with threats and at times it resembles a RP game because of how deep your dynasties story can become and because of that I would highly recommend purchasing this game.… Expand
  7. alphaking3306
    Jul 23, 2023
    8
    I have to admit, I'm a paradox fanboy. I love this game. Creating your own character, or playing as a historical one, and living out a historical rendition of a GOT style fantasy is truly an awesome experience. Ruling a feudal fiefdom and working your way up from a count to Duke, King, or Emperor is truly an amazing experience. Friendships can be formed, Love can be found, Lands can beI have to admit, I'm a paradox fanboy. I love this game. Creating your own character, or playing as a historical one, and living out a historical rendition of a GOT style fantasy is truly an awesome experience. Ruling a feudal fiefdom and working your way up from a count to Duke, King, or Emperor is truly an amazing experience. Friendships can be formed, Love can be found, Lands can be conquered, Enemies can be made, Religions can be founded, Families can be built....Incest can be....*cough* *cought*....I didn't say anything....

    Seriously though, there is so much to be done in this game, it's crazy, at least as far as RP and storytelling goes. It MAY get repetitive after several hundred hours...but honestly that's a good investment in my book. The main downsides of the game lay in it's nation-building and strategy elements. Outside of interpersonal interaction diplomacy is much more limited than in CK2, and in regards to warfare and events the game also lacks a bit of depth...but that's been improving with time. Much like CK2 did.

    Overall a great game that I highly recommended if you are a fan of Medieval strategy or general larping **** 8/10, would marry my sister-cousin-daughter-wife twice removed again.    … Expand
  8. Squaredash
    Jul 19, 2023
    6
    This game is pretty fun, especially if you’re a fan of grand strategy games, but I did not have a clue what I was doing half the time. I really did try to learn the game from guides, tutorial videos, and friends, but I couldn’t make much sense of this game and it’s mechanics. Plus it’s a huge time sink for something that feels like such a sandbox of a game.
  9. kashlewin
    Jul 15, 2023
    9
    In my option, one of the best strategy game of all time. Re playability is great, in game wiki is awesome and really clear, graphs are good, achievements are diversified, DLCs are somewhat interesting (some beeing completely useless for their price, but mostly are a great adidition). I give it a 9 because the game gets really slow when you conquer a big part of the map, performances couldIn my option, one of the best strategy game of all time. Re playability is great, in game wiki is awesome and really clear, graphs are good, achievements are diversified, DLCs are somewhat interesting (some beeing completely useless for their price, but mostly are a great adidition). I give it a 9 because the game gets really slow when you conquer a big part of the map, performances could maybe get better. If you like strategy game, definitly try it out.… Expand
  10. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    The best strategy game I've ever played. I really like the stories that are formed during the game with the help of artificial intelligence.
  11. FeachnoMacLir
    Jun 19, 2023
    9
    This game is great!!
    While you can conquer different realms there is huge rpg behind all the mechanics.
    First you can participate in tournaments, hold events and hunt, which upgrades your character. It feels natural and remind me about best years in DnD. Second struggle for power between your heirs. You can do a lot to help your chosen heir to ascend to throne. Third conquest. You can    This game is great!!
    While you can conquer different realms there is huge rpg behind all the mechanics.
    First you can participate in tournaments, hold events and hunt, which upgrades your character. It feels natural and remind me about best years in DnD.
    Second struggle for power between your heirs. You can do a lot to help your chosen heir to ascend to throne.
    Third conquest. You can create huge realms and even create your own empire!!
    Fourth changing your culture and upgrading your dynasty. You can get a lot of awesome bonuses from it!! And especially from merging cultures.

    I would recommend it to any rpg fan - it is more of an roleplaying game rather than strategy!    … Expand
  12. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Super well realized game. It has less going on that its predecessors in terms of deep systems or simulation, but exceeds it when it comes to the personal and dynastic stories of the characters. It sells the individual fantasy of being a ruler incredibly well. Amazing if you're into history or alt-history. Has room for growth, definitely not without flaws, but the base product with DLCs isSuper well realized game. It has less going on that its predecessors in terms of deep systems or simulation, but exceeds it when it comes to the personal and dynastic stories of the characters. It sells the individual fantasy of being a ruler incredibly well. Amazing if you're into history or alt-history. Has room for growth, definitely not without flaws, but the base product with DLCs is so good it still deserves a 10 fro me… Expand
  13. dahanbeige
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    非常好的游戏，玩起来很舒服让人一玩就停不下来，欲罢不能。
    其中的暗杀与拉拢过程做得很有特色。
    本游戏也完美体现了欧洲中世纪的“光明”，是一个模拟历史的好游戏。
  14. Procrustes
    May 15, 2023
    0
    I am tired with paradox selling me unfinished products released on different overpriced DLC stages in order to milk my wallet for the years to come. Thus they deserve a 0 for being anticonsumer and predatory.
  15. Resoul
    May 6, 2023
    6
    Not as good as CK2 there's some stuff that's better but also things that are worst and overall CK2 is better, CK2 is also way way way more newcomer friendly in fact CK2 is the most newcomer friendly out of all paradox games CK3 on the other hand loses a lot of that newcomer friendliness of CK2 one of the big reasons for this is that they moved the main part of the Ui from the top left toNot as good as CK2 there's some stuff that's better but also things that are worst and overall CK2 is better, CK2 is also way way way more newcomer friendly in fact CK2 is the most newcomer friendly out of all paradox games CK3 on the other hand loses a lot of that newcomer friendliness of CK2 one of the big reasons for this is that they moved the main part of the Ui from the top left to the right top and sadly i don't think there's a mod to move it back to the top left like it is in CK2 and this might not sound like a big deal for new players who never played CK2 but it's just kinda painful and hard to use when it's on the right, i do like that you can make your own character tho without losing the ability to earn achievements but if you're new to crusader kings just get CK2 it's even free now meaning even if you don't like it you're not gonna waste/lose money like you might with CK3… Expand
  16. TianLong1
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Very complex strategy game with never seen before range of options to win your way to the throne, be it through politics, conspiracy or brute force, the most challenging aspect is to manage your kingdom and maintain power. Managing one's bloodine to make sure they stay in power or undermine other clans so they get weak, there is so many layers of strategy to make sure you stay at the top,Very complex strategy game with never seen before range of options to win your way to the throne, be it through politics, conspiracy or brute force, the most challenging aspect is to manage your kingdom and maintain power. Managing one's bloodine to make sure they stay in power or undermine other clans so they get weak, there is so many layers of strategy to make sure you stay at the top, even though at some point you find the best way of doing that, there is lot of mechanics that can turn things around like your ruler having bad traits or getting assassinated, and so on.… Expand
  17. darupengodofwar
    Mar 31, 2023
    9
    A great game, I spent dozens of hours in it, my main achievement was losing to the Mongols.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. Souls2
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    The one who had to be the true strategy Goty of 2020, the best Paradox game so far, a very deep but friendly game for learning and newcomers to this type of title.
  21. JosJim
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    The best strategy game I've ever played in my life, the game has completely lived up to fans expectations, considering how high the bar was set by its predecessor Crussader Kings 2. Ck3 has a great variety of mechanics that will make you spend all day playing it and you will feel like you will be missing a lot more time just to finish a single game. What a great game!
  22. 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
  23. JayRuccMTL
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    I'm new to Paradox titles and I must say out of the ones I've played, CK3 is by far my favorite.

    It has the right balance of complexity in the gameplay mechanics without being too over bearing, and the UI was purposely designed with the player in mind. I find play throughs very streamlined and dynamic, every playthrough is different and you can literally choose to play as any one of the    I'm new to Paradox titles and I must say out of the ones I've played, CK3 is by far my favorite.

    It has the right balance of complexity in the gameplay mechanics without being too over bearing, and the UI was purposely designed with the player in mind. I find play throughs very streamlined and dynamic, every playthrough is different and you can literally choose to play as any one of the characters at any given time, and there are easily 100+.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    The best grand strategy out there on the market. Paradox did a fantastic job. There's just so much in this game you could replay it for years to come.
  26. StarkAgentos
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Прошёл игру за 2 часа, играя за династию Рюриковичей и став вассалом короля Новгорода и потом потеряв все свои земли. Игра намного лучше предыдущей части, улучшены графика, интерфейс.
  27. Polthank
    Jul 23, 2022
    9
    I had not given CK2 a chance because it seemed overwhelming but I bought CK3 with a friend to encourage my desire to play it, spectacular mechanics, the game punishes you if you are stupid or make absurd decisions, excellent customization strengthened by the mods.
    Without anything else to add a complete and totally enjoyable game.
  28. vegasdiamond
    Jul 7, 2022
    5
    Amazing. Very addictive. Soooo tired
  29. vova22379
    Jun 20, 2022
    6
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  30. HumG
    Jun 15, 2022
    10
    A masterful symphony of a game that is much simpler and easier to get into than ck2, while still retaining the general feeling from ck2. You could play the exact same ruler, with the exact same scenario a hundred times and have it still be different each time. The graphics have improved substantially and if you have some extra cash, you should definitely get this game, but wait for some ofA masterful symphony of a game that is much simpler and easier to get into than ck2, while still retaining the general feeling from ck2. You could play the exact same ruler, with the exact same scenario a hundred times and have it still be different each time. The graphics have improved substantially and if you have some extra cash, you should definitely get this game, but wait for some of the DLCs to go on sale, 25 dollars for the Royal Court DLC is absurd.… Expand
  31. brpoconnor
    Jun 6, 2022
    7
    It's a solid 6.5-7 for me. It's a fun game, but it feels a little flat when compared to CK2. Hopefully it grows into a better game
  32. Yaav13
    May 9, 2022
    8
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 8.
  33. ArnaudMadeira
    May 5, 2022
    10
    An excellent strategy game! It has a certain complexity, but nothing that is difficult to learn. In my case, I looked for some tutorials on the internet and managed to understand its mechanics well. You rule a noble dynasty, and you can choose to be an Emperor, King, Duke or Earl in some periods of the Middle Ages. Certainly, for those who like strategy and enjoy the medieval period, thisAn excellent strategy game! It has a certain complexity, but nothing that is difficult to learn. In my case, I looked for some tutorials on the internet and managed to understand its mechanics well. You rule a noble dynasty, and you can choose to be an Emperor, King, Duke or Earl in some periods of the Middle Ages. Certainly, for those who like strategy and enjoy the medieval period, this is a must-play game.

    Um jogo de estratégia excelente! Ele tem uma certa complexidade, mas nada que seja difícil de ser aprendido. No meu caso, busquei alguns tutoriais na internet e consegui entender bem sua mecânica. Você comanda uma disnastia nobre, podendo escolher ser um Imperador, Rei, Duque ou Conde, em alguns períodos da idade média. Certamente, para quem gosta de estratégia e curte o período medieval, este é um jogo obrigatório.    … Expand
  34. mangoinhale
    May 2, 2022
    10
    My friend bought this game three days ago. He has been talking non-stop about it. I don't think he will ever stop. Send help. 10/10 game.
  35. somedevsaregood
    May 1, 2022
    0
    This game is total **** **** you **** eaters that think this game is good.
    Your all full of **** for like this game being sold for $60.
  36. arnold73
    Mar 19, 2022
    1
    di più non si può senza neanche i sub ita, andate va ...avete messo 200 lingue , ma l'italiano niente
  37. Hooman98
    Mar 15, 2022
    0
    First of all, game is absolutely stunning and I really love it! Just one thing that I wish was different is giving random stats to rullers in beggning of every new games, I played Gilan and Saffarids empire, everytime in the start of new ones your rullers have new stats which effects your entire game! sometimes your ruller is stronger and sometimes weaker depends on your chance by the wayFirst of all, game is absolutely stunning and I really love it! Just one thing that I wish was different is giving random stats to rullers in beggning of every new games, I played Gilan and Saffarids empire, everytime in the start of new ones your rullers have new stats which effects your entire game! sometimes your ruller is stronger and sometimes weaker depends on your chance by the way score is 10!… Expand
  38. Ihonestlydontkn
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    Great UI, much easier to understand than earlier Paradox games. Missing some more for long games.
  39. AeonsAlex
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Another Paradox game where you start it and 6 hours fly by without even realising. Builds on everything CK2 did right, and by the time all of it's DLC comes out, I'll have sunk another 300 hours into it.
  40. AxeWould
    Jan 12, 2022
    7
    Игра реально очень годная, играю в первые в игру от Paradox-ов, и вот прям затянуло моментально на 40 часов, но проблема в том , наверное во мне, что наиграв более 70 часов, я многих механик так и не понял, справочник тут плохо сделан пришлось гуглить и искать ответы на интересующие меня вопросы. А так игра огонь, но поставлю 7 из-за того что вместо Киевской Руси, какая-то помойка сИгра реально очень годная, играю в первые в игру от Paradox-ов, и вот прям затянуло моментально на 40 часов, но проблема в том , наверное во мне, что наиграв более 70 часов, я многих механик так и не понял, справочник тут плохо сделан пришлось гуглить и искать ответы на интересующие меня вопросы. А так игра огонь, но поставлю 7 из-за того что вместо Киевской Руси, какая-то помойка с двуглавым петухом… Expand
  41. GamerViktor
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    This is legitimately one of the best games I've ever played.

    10/10 would castrate my uncle again.
  42. DickPain
    Jan 1, 2022
    2
    This game is an unrewarding chore interspersed by occasionally interesting fragments of written text. Whether I owed a county, or a duchy, the game is pretty much the same. Children are born. Marriages happen. And players continue having to scrutinise the similar stat lines of hundreds of NPCs.
  43. Mr_Master13
    Dec 19, 2021
    0
    Your product is really great, but finally rename Russia to Rus. Russia is not successor of Rus!
  44. MWWrona
    Nov 23, 2021
    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.
  45. kabkglomr
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    基本就像三國志的玩法但戰鬥簡略，重心在你的家族，就像權力遊戲一樣勾心鬥角, 也有各種事件很有趣.
    除了比較不好上手, 熟悉後這遊戲十分好玩也十分殺時間.
    期待未來的DLC.
  46. Nubells
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    Paradox wasn't actually busy sexually harassing employees while making this game, very good!
  47. LordEdition
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Ради таких игр готов играть на ПК! Живая и очень красивая .
  48. Bushido95
    Sep 27, 2021
    8
    CK3 одним интерфейсом может напугать геймера и я долгое время был одним из них.
    Наиграв 141ч не могу сказать, что на самом деле она простая, но разобраться в ней на самом деле не так уж сложно.
    Я как большой любитель истории и серии Total War искал ей альтернативу и CK3 оказался отличным вариантом который советую всем хотя бы попробовать и если вы разберетесь оторваться будет сложно.    CK3 одним интерфейсом может напугать геймера и я долгое время был одним из них.
    Наиграв 141ч не могу сказать, что на самом деле она простая, но разобраться в ней на самом деле не так уж сложно.
    Я как большой любитель истории и серии Total War искал ей альтернативу и CK3 оказался отличным вариантом который советую всем хотя бы попробовать и если вы разберетесь оторваться будет сложно.
  49. XBliss
    Sep 27, 2021
    4
    CK2 with improved graphics, interface and clipped content. Yes, the new CK does not have any content from Ck2's DLCs and you know what it means if you played paradox games before... For next ~5 years this game will have around 20 DLCs implementing content that already was in previous game.
  50. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 94 IIIIIIIIII====================
  51. 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...
  52. 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.
  53. Gorbunov2004
    Aug 12, 2021
    5
    Полная херь а не игра, Война даже сделана убого. У врага 1000 бойцов а у меня 2000 логично что я при объявлении войны должен призвать больше солдат а фиг при объявлении войны у меня 1000 а у него 2000 офигенно просто. Также власть в стране хотела захватить моя племянница я послал чтобы её убили а они начали плести интриги нафига если можно просто отправить солдата и пусть её придушит. НоПолная херь а не игра, Война даже сделана убого. У врага 1000 бойцов а у меня 2000 логично что я при объявлении войны должен призвать больше солдат а фиг при объявлении войны у меня 1000 а у него 2000 офигенно просто. Также власть в стране хотела захватить моя племянница я послал чтобы её убили а они начали плести интриги нафига если можно просто отправить солдата и пусть её придушит. Но нет эту игру же делали Paradox Interactive! Все что хорошо в этой игре это музыка и она офигенна.… Expand
  54. sebastian95_
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Mecha⚡ ⚡ todo lo que hice en esta vida
  55. Molazza
    Jun 28, 2021
    5
    Good graphics, repetitive and empty gameplay. We have to pay for a lot of dlc for play a decent game.
  56. techfrizzy
    May 28, 2021
    7
    Big Paradox fan here.

    An amazingly made game. It is intimidating at first with everything going on. Once you get the hang of it though you'll find yourself sucked into a world of strategy that is unlike any other! I still find myself feeling surprised by the game every once and a while. Absolutely worth your time. My only complaint is how many menus and things there are on the    Big Paradox fan here.

    An amazingly made game. It is intimidating at first with everything going on. Once you get the hang of it though you'll find yourself sucked into a world of strategy that is unlike any other! I still find myself feeling surprised by the game every once and a while. Absolutely worth your time.

    My only complaint is how many menus and things there are on the screen. It just feels a bit crazy to new players but I guess that might be part of the appeal for some people? Anywho I'm just glad to have finally figured out how to understand this thing.    … Expand
  57. kitru
    May 23, 2021
    8
    CK2 на максималках, все то же самое но выглядит красивее.
  58. elefsar
    Apr 22, 2021
    8
    Playing as a medieval lord is good, mechanics are good, need to be developed and added new stuff like ck2. Better graphics of course.
  59. Denis94
    Apr 11, 2021
    9
    Poco puedo decir de la trilogía de Crusader Kings se convirtió con el tiempo en uno de mis títulos preferidos en cuanto a la estrategia se refiere y esta es la razón:

    Un mundo medieval basto muy denso y con infinidad de posibilidades, nos situamos en la edad media con todos los años que abarca y decides en el tiempo que prefieras jugar, por otro lado cada reino es un mundo con sus    Poco puedo decir de la trilogía de Crusader Kings se convirtió con el tiempo en uno de mis títulos preferidos en cuanto a la estrategia se refiere y esta es la razón:

    Un mundo medieval basto muy denso y con infinidad de posibilidades, nos situamos en la edad media con todos los años que abarca y decides en el tiempo que prefieras jugar, por otro lado cada reino es un mundo con sus creencias religiosas y políticas.

    Respecto al anterior título el gran cambio fue el estrés que juega un papel fundamental y que le da un lavado de cara importante abriendo infinidad de posibilidades con tu personaje.

    En definitiva un juego que se agradece que sea continuista y que no tenga grandes cambios, muy buen trabajo por parte de la gente de Paradox.    … Expand
  60. Joker77
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Игра близка к совершенству, и затягивает на долго. Лично мне не понравилось только ведение войн. Если это допилят, то будет супер, может и на 9 баллов потянет. Must Play я бы все таки ей недал.
  61. freenik
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Could be better with the AIs in the game.
    Apart from the AI everything's great. The system of traits and lifestyle is quite interesting,
  62. spectro007
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    fantastic and incredible are the best words to describe this game which gives you an engaging and fascinating gaming experience that reflects the value of the game.
  63. enro
    Feb 18, 2021
    9
    Amazing game since its release. I'm looking forward to new updates to see what new they'll add.
  64. 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.
  65. 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.
  66. Layko
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    Super but turkish language please.ndbdbhdhdhhdhshhehehshhehshehehegheheyqrjajsgkskkstk
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. dnswr
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Thank you Paradox! What a hell of a game! Complex, organic and still DLCs waiting. A royal experience.
  72. 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
  73. Kadirov
    Jan 4, 2021
    0
    Каким-то образом это "чудо" получило 4 место в списке лучших игр за 2020. А всё потому, что у этой, кхм, игры всего 300 отзывов и она никому не интересна кроме узкого круга задротов, что всегда наставят ей десятки. в отличие от того же Киберпанка, с его несколькими тысячами, что интересен более нормальной аудитории и соберет отзывы от более широких масс.Каким-то образом это "чудо" получило 4 место в списке лучших игр за 2020. А всё потому, что у этой, кхм, игры всего 300 отзывов и она никому не интересна кроме узкого круга задротов, что всегда наставят ей десятки. в отличие от того же Киберпанка, с его несколькими тысячами, что интересен более нормальной аудитории и соберет отзывы от более широких масс.
  74. 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?
  75. 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.
  76. SkoneOke123
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Absolute strategy masterpiece, the best game of 2020 by far. Also much more beginner friendly then other paradox games.
  77. 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.
  78. RealBarranoid
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    The good old "do naughty stuff with yer whole dynasty simulator" got it's 2020 version.
    After just 25 hours I feel that I might be able to provide a first review of the basic game. I played CKII with all DLCs before so I was worried to be a little biased about the featureset that is available in CK3 right now but oh well...let's see what we got here :
    First the obviously "bad" stuff.    The good old "do naughty stuff with yer whole dynasty simulator" got it's 2020 version.
    After just 25 hours I feel that I might be able to provide a first review of the basic game. I played CKII with all DLCs before so I was worried to be a little biased about the featureset that is available in CK3 right now but oh well...let's see what we got here :

    First the obviously "bad" stuff. It's a new game. It's NOT CK2, so no it doesn't have all the features or all the optimized stuff that a game has that was around for eight years! You got that? Good. Then let's move on.

    Without any DLC or big updates (as of yet) CK3 still offers a decent amount of things to do. All of the basic stuff is in there to get yourself going and take over the medieval world, wether starting in 860ish or 1066something. The map is quite huge and you can choose to play as any dynasty that you can think of (or possibly not think of...seriously what are all those countries?) One thing to notice is that you have to choose "play as any ruler in XXXX" to do so, otherwise you'll only be able to choose from a selection of predefined dynasties. You can't however choose to create your own ruler as of now. That feature has been promissed to be released (for free) at a later date.

    Moving on to the gameplay itself...well it's a realtime grand strategy game. Duh. Sooooo....yeah I'm not going into much detail here. It's pretty much the same as it was with CK2. Marry people, wage wars, have some intrigue, get lovers pox, die, play as your heir, repeat. It's a satisfying cycle and just as good as it was in CK2.

    Graphics are quite nice, performance is...I don't know it runs smoothly for me (3700X + RTX2700 Super, max details yadda yadda), but I've read that for some the game crashes from time to time. Didn't have any crashes or noticeable bugs in my first 25 hours, soooo that's a good thing.

    The new UI is in some regards a huge improvement in others...not so much. But it'S a complex game with complex menus and I see what they tried to do there. While at higher resolutions and bigger screens the old UI would be unreadable tiny at times, here it fits perfectly....as long as you have said resolutions and screen space. Otherwise it seems clonky and huge with certain elements blocking each other. There's room for improvement here. A lot.

    What else....ah yeah... the "missing features". Secret societies don't seem to be a thing yet, character creator is not there yet (as already mentioned) and there's no silk road (though you can play as asian cultures now). I honestly don't feel as if there's much stuff missing but I can see the potential for many DLC features to be added later on. It IS a Paradox title after all so we can expect a long "shell life" with lot's of updates, free and payed. On the other hand I don't really mind, since as usual most of those DLCs will at some point be available in a sale for a couple of bucks, soooo.

    All in all it's a really good game if you're into that genre. Should you buy it? Sure why not. Give it a try. But you might as well wait if you think that there could be something missing from CK2 that was a "killer feature" for you. I for one am going to raid some british coasts now...    … Expand
  79. ExoGhost07
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    great game overall, fun to kill your friends' children when they become too good :)
  80. 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!!
  81. otto500206
    Nov 14, 2020
    1
    This game is not better than it's predecessor, because of the big amount of cut things and the big amount of dumbing down. 2 government types(nomads and merchant republics), the old levy raising system, bloodlines. artifacts and more things that I didn't wrote to here is cut. And we have just 2 two things against that in CK3: lifestyle and a legacies system.

    The game looks great, but    This game is not better than it's predecessor, because of the big amount of cut things and the big amount of dumbing down. 2 government types(nomads and merchant republics), the old levy raising system, bloodlines. artifacts and more things that I didn't wrote to here is cut. And we have just 2 two things against that in CK3: lifestyle and a legacies system.

    The game looks great, but should we really care about graphics this much on a strategy game like this?    … Expand
  82. 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
  83. effectcre
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    this game is my first game in this series. but now i'm a fan for this game. it had some bugs at first, but they fixed it quickly.
  84. Lipach
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Very good game for paradox interactive, First time game paradox is good from the very release
  85. 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.
  86. BLurii
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    Impressive game, very good mechanics and surprising history, overall i think it's worth buying if you are into this types of game.
  87. 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.
  88. Zumbie101
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    Notable improvements from the previous base game, a lot more consistency in your actions rather than leaving most events to % chances a year. Leaves a lot more time to simply have fun with the game rather than sitting around waiting. Will admit the game gets a bit repetative currently with no expansions however have still sunk plenty of time into it.

    Graphics are better with less    Notable improvements from the previous base game, a lot more consistency in your actions rather than leaving most events to % chances a year. Leaves a lot more time to simply have fun with the game rather than sitting around waiting. Will admit the game gets a bit repetative currently with no expansions however have still sunk plenty of time into it.

    Graphics are better with less stutterting than the previous game.    … Expand
  89. KaptanKemal
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    Very succesful game better than civilization series every player must try the game
  90. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Perfect sequel for Crusader Kings II, which has always been the best medieval strategy/life simulator for me. Crusader Kings III is everything its prequel was and more, with expansion packs still yet to come.
  91. QwertyR
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Ждали,долго ждали и дождались ck3. Я говорю спасибо Щевцову за crusader kings 3
  92. Willemrt
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    I tried to play CK2 many times but never really got it.
    CK3 however has an excellent tutorial and is overall much more streamlined and easier to understand.
    CK3 is an amazing game and it might even be the best game i did ever and I've been gaming for over 3 decades. I put in 230h at this moment but i'm so hooked and i know much much more hours will follow. It's a must have game and for    I tried to play CK2 many times but never really got it.
    CK3 however has an excellent tutorial and is overall much more streamlined and easier to understand.
    CK3 is an amazing game and it might even be the best game i did ever and I've been gaming for over 3 decades.
    I put in 230h at this moment but i'm so hooked and i know much much more hours will follow.
    It's a must have game and for me it's game of the year !    … Expand
  93. 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
  94. RBH1
    Sep 29, 2020
    2
    the game feels like it's written and designed by and for social justice warrior.... this ain't crusader king, it's social justice warrior king.
  95. 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
  96. Renaigse
    Sep 24, 2020
    8
    потенциал у игры прям 10/10, на данный момент контента, как ни странно мало, НУЖНО БОЛЬШЕ КОНТЕНТА
  97. 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!
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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!
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  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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