Crusader Kings III Reviews

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Jacek Głowacki
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2020

Crusader Kings III is a great and very complex game that won’t get boring anytime soon and has already become a staple of the genre. Despite that, Crusader Kings III requires more content (including the things cut out for future DLCs – not cool) and some fixes to be called a complete game.

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8 / 10
Sep 2, 2020

Crusader Kings III is for a niche audience: its own fans, and any new player that has the patience to learn how to play over multiple playthroughs (though it’d be faster to watch tips and tricks videos on YouTube). If you’re not a member of this audience, tread with caution. It’s a lot of looking at menus, clicking options, and waiting for all those in-game years to pass. If you are, however, it’s an experience you don’t want to miss. An imperfect tutorial is an annoyance, but it’s small potatoes compared to the majesty that awaits you on the other side.

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Unscored
Mar 29, 2022

Even with some little compromises in its interface, Crusader Kings III is an absolute must have even for console players.

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KeenGamer
Top Critic
8.7 / 10.0
Sep 22, 2020

Raise your levies as Crusader Kings III is out now on PC! Plot, scheme, declare war, marry and seduce your way to power and help your dynasty become the most illustrious and influential in the world. But is the game an Emperor of entertainment or a baron of boring? Find out in our review!

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10 / 10.0
Sep 8, 2020

The system of Crusader Kings III is as deep as its predecessor while the UI and the guidance are much improved for the novice. Although some glitches still exist, it's clear that Crusader Kings III is the best strategy game Paradox has ever made.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2020

Crusader Kings 3 is a compelling strategy game that deserves to be played. Paradox Development Studios outdid themselves on this one.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2020

Without many words, Crusader Kings III is one of the best Paradox Interactive grand strategy games to date.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2020

They all laughed, except for the king; choking on his food, he had lost his voice

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2020

I might have mentioned that Crusader Kings 2 was one of my favorite games. All I really want out of a game - any game - is to lose myself in a good story. Crusader Kings gives me that, fresh, every time I sit down to play. Crusader Kings 3 is at the start of its own story - I'm estimating we're going to see around 300 DLCs for this beast before it's all said and done - and already through its clarity of interface and intelligent design decisions I can see years of amazing "OH MY GOD, you'll never guess what happened in CK3" moments clogging up Felix's email inbox as I continue on my own journey with this wonderful, wonderful game.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2022

Crusader Kings 3 is the first installment of the esteemed series, which debuts on consoles and the title does not disappoint. It is a production overloaded with systems and mechanics, which is discovered with great pleasure, in order to better understand the game world with each passing hour and be able to lead your people to triumph.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2022

‎Crusader Kings III is a unique proposal for consoles, a political strategy video game set in the Middle Ages where the possibilities are endless to live dynasties for hundreds of years in a game that has no end. Situations are unpredictable and some events are very well thought out.‎

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9 / 10.0
Feb 16, 2022

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.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 18, 2020

Crusader Kings 3 is a highly different and special experience among strategy games that on the one hand has peaked the formula used in previous versions and on the other hand, offers an experience incredibly unique and different using your creativity.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 7, 2020

If you want to lost in details when rewriting the history, Crusader Kings III is one the best you'll ever play.

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87 / 100
Sep 22, 2020

Crusader Kings III is a worthy heir to its predecessor and a grand strategy game that everyone absolutely has to try. You may bounce off initially, but if you give it some time, I believe most people will get swept away in its complex mechanics and interesting take on Middle Ages dynasties and politics.

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SECTOR.sk
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2020

Do not hesitate, enjoy the sequel to one of the most popular grand strategy from Paradox. Your Royal family awaits you.

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9.3 / 10.0
Sep 8, 2020

Crusader Kings III is not only one of the best grand strategy games of this generation; it's absolutely one of the best games of its genre in history! With CK3 in hand, it's really hard to find time for trying any other games for some months!

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10 / 10
Sep 7, 2020

Crusader Kings 3 is one of the best strategy titles in recent years, hands down. The gameplay is extremely deep and the relationship between the characters and some neat RPG elements really help the game shine. The game is not flawless though, as the game's UI may be too complicated for some players and there is a slight lack of content, but nevertheless it's a solid strategy experience that can entertain you for many, many hours.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2020

An excellent start for a beginner, and a great delve into the medieval period for history fanatics to boot.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
9 / 10
Aug 31, 2020

Crusader Kings III is a massive step up in all regards featuring many QoL changes and improvements. While some features, such as the character designer, are sorely missed, the major improvements, refinements, and the like, ensure that fans of the series will almost certainly enjoy the new title. While it is more welcoming to newcomers than prior entries, it may still be too dense for those not interested in the heavy political focus of the franchise.

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