Crusader Kings III

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 712 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 71 out of 712
  3. Negative: 55 out of 712

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  1. Aitorsito_Trump
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    La gama cromática cuenta con un amplio abánico de colores pastel además de suaves y sensuales tonalidades, apela mucho a la convicción que un servidor posee de el periodo medievo europeico. Viva el betis
  2. HugeyBear
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    My first experience of Crusader Kings and after getting over the extreme learning curve, it has been a really enjoyable experience.

    The stories that are created are sublime. It’s arguably the best storytelling game out there. I just got myself in a war to secure land for my son and heir only for my husband to die mid war, derail the whole thing by pushing my stress over the edge and    My first experience of Crusader Kings and after getting over the extreme learning curve, it has been a really enjoyable experience.

    The stories that are created are sublime. It’s arguably the best storytelling game out there. I just got myself in a war to secure land for my son and heir only for my husband to die mid war, derail the whole thing by pushing my stress over the edge and giving me a mental breakdown whilst through all of this securing 1st in line succession for my son and heir by murdering the son of duchy of Lombardi and having to imprison my strongest vassals daughter for having a sexual affair with her father.

    That’s just one of so many examples of the stories that unfold. It’s a fantastic world of medieval intrigue.

    There are some quality of life improvements that I would like that would make it more accessible.

    With a few quality of life improvements this game will be and masterpiece and I’m sure it will get there with content updates. It’s very close to perfect.    … Expand
  3. roycc
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    This game is basically a reskin of CK2. The only notable part about this game, compared to its predecessor, was the newly animated characters. But, since this game is lacking a ruler designer, that’s not all that much to bring home. Keep in mind this game launched with 4 DLCs, no telling how many more are to come. Typical paradox money grabbing copy & paste coding work.
  4. Screammer
    Sep 2, 2020
    1
    This game cannot be called historical, the authors allow themselves to simply take and destroy one of the greatest countries of the Middle Ages, Kievan Rus and insert in its place a misunderstanding that Russia did not exist in 1066 AD, the Russian Empire appeared only in 1721 AD. The authors do not read history and do everything only with an eye to where there is more market for the saleThis game cannot be called historical, the authors allow themselves to simply take and destroy one of the greatest countries of the Middle Ages, Kievan Rus and insert in its place a misunderstanding that Russia did not exist in 1066 AD, the Russian Empire appeared only in 1721 AD. The authors do not read history and do everything only with an eye to where there is more market for the sale of this pseudo-historical game. It's a shame for such a big game.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kievan_Rus%27    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. Pucks
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    After I was completely overwhelmed by the second part of the series, I really have to say that it is one of the best strategy games I have ever played. Only the business part is missing a little bit.
  7. Senjil
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    Классная стратегия,затягивает на долгие часы за свою нелинейность и спасибо за русскую локализацию.
    9/10
  8. AlexBBerg
    Sep 2, 2020
    3
    If this was the console version of CK2 it would be pretty good. It's not, so it isn't. Cut content and bad UI. Might be good in 2-3 years, but they are gonna milk this for sooooo much DLC.
  9. achmedino
    Sep 3, 2020
    3
    You will basically be paying more money for a game with less content than Ck2. There are currently only two gameplay styles - feudal and tribal - and these play the same all over the map with only slight differences in religion. You're better off spending your money on DLC for ck2, and play that for 1000 hours than buying this and playing it for 50 hours, just to enjoy the new UI and theYou will basically be paying more money for a game with less content than Ck2. There are currently only two gameplay styles - feudal and tribal - and these play the same all over the map with only slight differences in religion. You're better off spending your money on DLC for ck2, and play that for 1000 hours than buying this and playing it for 50 hours, just to enjoy the new UI and the couple of added features that ck2 doesn't have.… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. duduoliveira
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    recomendo todo mundo jogar o jogo esta muito mais simples que o CK2 e muito mais bonito
  12. 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.
  13. rista
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    完全超预期
    基础9分
    人物太丑-0.5
    废除祖制+0.5
    神奇乱码+0.5
    四舍五入=10
    请给我更多的DLC和MOD
  14. Strategydrocher
    Sep 6, 2020
    0
    Игра класс но в ней не хватает пока длс и как во 2 части общества (войны маги монахи и учёные)
  15. Mr_Master13
    Dec 19, 2021
    0
    Your product is really great, but finally rename Russia to Rus. Russia is not successor of Rus!
  16. Keskin
    Sep 5, 2020
    7
    it is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is good
  17. jaco111
    Sep 12, 2020
    4
    I fully understand that it cannot have the huge amount of features part 2 has with all dlc but they could have added a little bit more. At the moment it's simply not fun to play for me and the reason are a lot of different issues. While revolts were annoying in ck2 they made the game more interesting. I see some factions forming in ck3 but never had a revolt of my lords in about 40 hoursI fully understand that it cannot have the huge amount of features part 2 has with all dlc but they could have added a little bit more. At the moment it's simply not fun to play for me and the reason are a lot of different issues. While revolts were annoying in ck2 they made the game more interesting. I see some factions forming in ck3 but never had a revolt of my lords in about 40 hours game time. Filter options are missing for example for vassals having a different religion. You can scroll through the whole list checking manually and that's abetter UI? Talking about the UI do you remember the option on the character screens to disallow taking part in battles? After loosing 3 sons i found the option in army management-> knights. Several clicks and you have to remember checking it every time a son reaches adulthood, well at least you have to remember if you prefer to keep them alive. And i could continue my rant for a long time. I guess they will fix many of those problems and once there are some DLC's the game will probably also get more interesting. Hmm wanted to stop the rant but talking about DLC the first dlc package sold for 30 bucks without any information about the content , let's say i'm not impressed.… Expand
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. QwertyR
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Ждали,долго ждали и дождались ck3. Я говорю спасибо Щевцову за crusader kings 3
  25. vova22379
    Jun 20, 2022
    6
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  26. Layko
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    Super but turkish language please.ndbdbhdhdhhdhshhehehshhehshehehegheheyqrjajsgkskkstk
  27. Yaav13
    May 9, 2022
    8
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 8.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PC Game of 2020
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#28 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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91

Universal acclaim - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 61
  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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