Desperados III

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 721 Ratings

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  1. Kalev
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Mimimi have done it again! Another brilliant title under the niche real-time tactics genre that appeared to be gone and forgotten only a few years ago. Mimimi had found the right formula for Shadow Tactics and have only improved upon that with Desperados III!
    This game has it all – interesting storyline, great level design, challenges that can be approached in a number of ways, memorable    Mimimi have done it again! Another brilliant title under the niche real-time tactics genre that appeared to be gone and forgotten only a few years ago. Mimimi had found the right formula for Shadow Tactics and have only improved upon that with Desperados III!
    This game has it all – interesting storyline, great level design, challenges that can be approached in a number of ways, memorable characters with diverse skills which allow for a myriad of combinations. Difficulty options make it accessible for newcomers to the genre. And while that’s not really my cup of tea, there’s a great potential for doing speedruns or trying to take on one of the challenges that get unlocked only after you complete a mission for the first time.
    One thing Desperados III really stands out for is that it came out as a fully completed and very well polished game. From day one, there were no non-negligible bugs/issues and having already completed it, it never felt like it would need to get DLC-ed before you can really enjoy it. While that used to be the standard some 15-20 years ago, all that is very rare nowadays so kudos to Mimimi for taking the time and effort to polish it that much before releasing it.
    Following the free content update released a few days ago, I’ve now invested 40+ hours in it. And that’s before the DLC’s that I’m eligible to receive having pre-ordered the game! While I’m certainly a completionist type of player, that’s definitely impressive for a single playthrough, i.e. no level re-runs, taking on challenges, etc.
    Overall, the game is very much worth the price. Can we have more of the same, please? It’s already perfect as is!    … Expand
  2. T-Opel
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing tactical stealth game. The setting is nice and the game holds true to the previous entries in the series, but with a modern touch in all the game mechanics. The only downside is that it can get mentally exhausting and I needed to take frequent breaks, but that is just part of this game genre. And the upside of that is the amazing feeling you get when you execute a flawless plan!
  3. TeaTotalin
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    What a hidden gem. This game is phenomenal! Every aspect of it is well polished. And even though it's not popular to admit it, I really appreciate the availability of an "easy" difficulty level. The large number of mechanics and capabilities, the blend of real time tactics with "pause and plan" elements, it's all a blend of gameplay that I haven't quite seen before. Add the lovinglyWhat a hidden gem. This game is phenomenal! Every aspect of it is well polished. And even though it's not popular to admit it, I really appreciate the availability of an "easy" difficulty level. The large number of mechanics and capabilities, the blend of real time tactics with "pause and plan" elements, it's all a blend of gameplay that I haven't quite seen before. Add the lovingly crafted and superbly presented western setting and I'm in love with this game.… Expand
  4. daviddevilela
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Love the game, brings me back good times in desperados 1. One bad think is that the game don't have my native language, Portuguese. But overall it's a great game!
  5. SibochCZ
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    I love this game. It's a masterpiece and really fun. The gameplay, balanced difficulty, beautiful graphics, perfect level design, storyline, characters, dynamic music, humor, it was so fun to play for many hours. Just buy it and play. It kept me focused just on this game for the whole week.
  6. qazibhai
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    A western setting done right. A massive improvement over shadow tactics. I wish they had more classic licenses like commandos that deserve the treatment desperados was given. A must play and a perfect spin on this classic game format of the old days.
  7. 4tonmantis
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
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  8. madFlasher
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely hardcore tactical game! I'll definitely start to save/load every 5 minutest, but it's so fun
  9. v4vendetta
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    It's not wow. It's wow wow. At the end of the mission level, it shows you the paths that you took to complete the mission from a strategic point of view by connecting dots. Well, if you do not know what I mean, you need to play this game. This is on a different level. I never expected that and never experienced such a thing at a game. Only this much proves, to what depth the developersIt's not wow. It's wow wow. At the end of the mission level, it shows you the paths that you took to complete the mission from a strategic point of view by connecting dots. Well, if you do not know what I mean, you need to play this game. This is on a different level. I never expected that and never experienced such a thing at a game. Only this much proves, to what depth the developers dived into in developing this MASTERPIECE.

    10/10

    This is the second game that I pre-ordered in my entire lifetime, thanks to my gut instinct.    … Expand
  10. RainXH11
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    This game is pure awesomeness, it have all the good things that made the first Desperados great
    well made missions, great gameplay, and i love the replay sequence after end of the mission. highly recommend this game for anyone who loved the first one
  11. tilt3d
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    De los mejores juegos que jugue en este último tiempo, y juego casi todos los titulos que aparecen...
    Divertido, dinámico, un 10 la verdad, excelente.
    Tenemos varios personajes con diferentes características que para pasar los niveles necesitamos combinarlas, ninguno "tapa" las habilidades del otro. Es el comandos del siglo XXI pero mucho mejor y mas complejo. COMPRA RECOMENDADA SIN    De los mejores juegos que jugue en este último tiempo, y juego casi todos los titulos que aparecen...
    Divertido, dinámico, un 10 la verdad, excelente.
    Tenemos varios personajes con diferentes características que para pasar los niveles necesitamos combinarlas, ninguno "tapa" las habilidades del otro. Es el comandos del siglo XXI pero mucho mejor y mas complejo. COMPRA RECOMENDADA SIN LUGAR A DUDAS!!!    … Expand
  12. ArmandoBloom
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    It brings back sweet memories of times when I played Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive. That game was great and this game is remarkable.
  13. Exstasy
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр года. Не имея большого бюджета игра сделана как ААА проект. Цепляет персонажами и имеет очень продуманный геймплей.
  14. offyghost
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Old-school classic in modern skin. hardcore, but lovely. All elements are perfect, thanks.
    Look, Sony, this what games must be feels like.
  15. andre_rossel
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    The game is a wonder, the first one being already a classic was an incredible high bar, but here was surpassed with class.
    First the characters are lovely, Kate, John, Hector, etc, you may have your favourite but all serve a purpose narratively and in play, they exude charisma.
    Second the scenarios are awesome. Ironically the cities are the lamest, although the 3d feeling it gaves you    The game is a wonder, the first one being already a classic was an incredible high bar, but here was surpassed with class.
    First the characters are lovely, Kate, John, Hector, etc, you may have your favourite but all serve a purpose narratively and in play, they exude charisma.
    Second the scenarios are awesome. Ironically the cities are the lamest, although the 3d feeling it gaves you gives you the vibe on being on something big. Which also serves to feed that sensation that all your characters are superheroes.
    The AI is good. Probably on the genre the bar its quite high, but on my casual perspective i can say. The game is hard, the guards react decently fast, and you will take hours figuring out the puzzle.
    That its another thing, this game gives so much freedom you will feel betraying yourself if you go for a guide.
    Ultimately the decisive factor was how much love they put onto this, DESPERADOS 3 WAS created with so much love it inspires me to write them a positive review.    … Expand
  16. Babutto
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I leave ten very seldom because I feel during recent years, the games are dull, not exciting, the stories are oversimplified.

    Pros.: - Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive was super cool. I wanted to play the third game. - The concept of Commando in the Wild West environment is potentially good. - Improved graphics look cool. - The story. - The team and their abilities. - The game    I leave ten very seldom because I feel during recent years, the games are dull, not exciting, the stories are oversimplified.

    Pros.:
    - Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive was super cool. I wanted to play the third game.
    - The concept of Commando in the Wild West environment is potentially good.
    - Improved graphics look cool.
    - The story.
    - The team and their abilities.
    - The game provides you with the KILL EM ALL stealth, options, challenges, achievements.
    - You may change the style of the game and even difficulty.
    - No bugs at all.

    Cons.:
    - I don't see any. Maybe the only one is that at some point you feel the story is quite predictable.

    In total, the game is worth buying. Guys did a really GREAT JOB.    … Expand
  17. Xingshouaguai
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    A very faithful and modernized entry in the tactical genre. It gives the player different tools to master over 13 levels. Challenges and bonus missions give plenty of replay vaule, it´s beginner friendly and for seasoned veterans due 4 different difficulty modes.
  18. Joes5687
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Mega niceliches Game
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    Bla bla bla Viele liebe Grüße!
  19. Domingo394
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Bel gioco. La grafica ci sta e in generale mi è piaciuto. Lo consiglio a tutti
  20. lpteixeira
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo excelente. Jogabilidade fluida e história leve e divertida. Vale a pena conferir.… Expand
  21. Wellandbad
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    This game gives you some special feelings: even when you fail, you still feel like making a progress. It is so well-developed, slow tempo, lovely environment, so you don't rush, but enjoy. I recommend play it on Hard from the very beginning, because it makes game a bit longer, more challenging and more fun. Great job, MiMiMi, looking forward to your next game in RTT.
  22. Isaaclima41
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    By far the best game i played this year so far, stealth + rpg,make you feels amazing when finishes a mission. The settings are Beautiful, also great level design
  23. yorick20
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    The last time I experienced Western epics with running times like these they were written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. 10/10
  24. Pouyaassassin00
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wowwww amazing game !! I perform to all of the gamer as play desperados 3.
    Thank you Mimimi company for beautiful game    … Expand
  25. Lance_Sundancer
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    If you like Commandos, Shadow Tactics and the other Desperados of 20 years ago you can blindly buy this one. :)
  26. kiznacom
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you like Commandos, Shadow Tactics and the other Desperados of 20 years ago you can blindly buy this one. :)… Expand
  27. Dingusdoner
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This is a great strategy game, I was never a big fan of isometric view but this is amazing.
  28. Karadok
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Gutes game mit großartiger Story. Saubere Grafik die mich Immer wieder überrascht. Die Charaktere sind sehr überzeugend gestaltet und deren Charakter kommt glaubhaft an. Einzig die Steuerung ist mmn gewöhnungsbedürftig aber dafür schlechter zu bewerten ist Jammern auf hohem Niveau
  29. 22achooo
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    U is a cowboy oh shot uffs. Kill but sneaker at em and mak it not see it or fail.
  30. Nathanlost
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Thats all i want from a game:a good story,lovable caracteres,and lota of Fun,Neil Druckman could learn a lot from the guys who creste this game
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Quarter to Three
    Jan 4, 2021
    80
    It’s got what it needs: a keen appreciation for how to smooth the tedium out of stealth games, adroitly presented by its rakish cast on a picante Western stage.
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  2. KeenGamer
    Dec 21, 2020
    95
    Do not pick up the game if you are looking for a fast-paced adventure heavy on whipping out six-shooters. Fans of real-time tactics should give it a look though because the gameplay here is top-notch. With Mimimi still improving the game with the Bounty Hunters update and level editor, Desperados III is a game you will want holstered when riding off into the sunset.
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  3. GameGrin
    Sep 15, 2020
    80
    Desperados III is a great stealth tactic game with great graphics, music, voice acting, characters and story but can feel like a rehash of previous games made by the same developers.
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