| 33bits |
Euyen Esquefa Pons |
90 / 100 |
08-31-2020 |
Crusader Kings III is not a revolution compared to the second installment. But it is a good evolution. Crusader Kings III is Paradox’s masterpiece. It still has some flaws that already had the second part, and is possibly less complete, in content, than the second part with all the DLCs. But it can be said that CK3 vanilla is much more than CK2 vanilla. And the additions such as the house system, the new way of managing the baronies or the perks in the lifestyles are very good additions, in addition to a total visual redesign, with a friendly interface for the new player. Highly recommended. And more knowing that, even without the need to buy paid expansions, Paradox will maintain the game with regular updates. |
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| ACG |
Jeremy Penter |
Recommended |
08-31-2020 |
“Emergent gameplay in a dark world of backstabbery and betrayal. Fun in ways so many other games are not.” |
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| Attack of the Fanboy |
Brandon Adams |
4.5 / 5 stars |
08-31-2020 |
Crusader Kings III’s near perfect marriage of robust grand strategy with compelling roleplaying means both fans of wargames and storytelling aficionados will find something to love in its medieval world of politics and intrigue, whether that’s crunching numbers to efficiently conquer the known world, or rolling with the punches as they scheme their way into the annals of history. |
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| BaziCenter |
Amirali Ghobadian |
9.5 / 10 |
09-07-2020 |
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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| Bazimag |
Seyed Ali Rooholamini |
9 / 10 |
09-27-2020 |
It should be noted that if you are a fan of the Crusader Kings series, this game is a must for you. It has seen some good progress compared to the previous games. However, if you are new to this franchise or the strategic genre as a whole, you should know that you have to spend a tremendous amount of time learning it. Now if you do not have a problem with this issue, put on the royal costume, and enter the endless world of this game. |
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| CGMagazine |
Preston Dozsa |
9 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
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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| Checkpoint Gaming |
Edie W-K |
8 / 10 |
09-02-2020 |
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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| Chicas Gamers |
Curro Medina |
Recommended |
09-01-2020 |
Crusader Kings 3 confirms once again that Paradox are the kings of strategy. If you are only interested in battles, I would not recommend this game, but if instead you enjoy everything else that the strategy genre can offer, such as relationships, resource management, palace intrigues, etc, this is definitely yours. game, of course I loved it. |
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| COGconnected |
Jake Hill |
92 / 100 |
08-31-2020 |
It’s clear that Crusader Kings is not a game for everyone. It’s dense, complex, at times slow, at other times overwhelming. But there’s a magic here, a storytelling generator that you won’t find anywhere else. |
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| Cubed3 |
Ian Soltes |
9 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
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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| Cultured Vultures |
Jimmy Donnellan |
9.5 / 10 |
09-20-2020 |
An all-consuming epic, Crusader Kings 3 marries its grand strategy with more involving RPG elements to create one of the best games of 2020. |
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| DualShockers |
Allisa James |
9 / 10 |
09-04-2020 |
Crusader Kings III is a one-of-a-kind experience that mixes intrigue, the ambrosia of victory, and the devastating bitters of defeat. |
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| Everyeye.it |
Daniele D’Orefice |
8.5 / 10 |
09-09-2020 |
The stories that can be created or generated independently by Crusader Kings 3 are so varied and of such great quality, that Paradox’s strategy could be called a masterpiece of emerging narrative. |
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| Game Debate |
Stuart Thomas |
9.5 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
I might have mentioned that Crusader Kings 2 was one of my favorite games. All I really want out of a game |
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| Game Revolution |
Jason Faulkner |
4.5 / 5 stars |
08-31-2020 |
Crusader Kings 3 takes the massively-popular formula of its predecessor and distills it into a much more accessible and attractive package. The drama is even better, the plots sneakier, and it’s a game you can play for hundreds of hours without getting tired of it. |
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| Gameblog |
Camille Allard |
9 / 10 |
09-01-2020 |
Crusader Kings III is the best Paradox Interactive grand strategy games to date and probably one of best strategy game ever made. |
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| Gamefa |
Mohammad Aria Moghaddam |
9.3 / 10 |
09-08-2020 |
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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| GameGrin |
Dane Townsend |
9 / 10 |
09-04-2020 |
An excellent start for a beginner, and a great delve into the medieval period for history fanatics to boot. |
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| Gamersky |
金闪闪老里 |
10 / 10 |
09-08-2020 |
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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| GameSkinny |
Jordan Baranowski |
9 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
Crusader Kings 3 is the best looking and most accessible the series has ever been. |
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| GameSpew |
Robert Gammon |
10 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
Every detail of Crusader Kings III feels like the perfect evolution of the series. |
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| GameSpot |
David Wildgoose |
8 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
Crusader Kings 3 is an intricate story-telling device weaving countless threads as long as you have the will to keep it spinning. |
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| GameWatcher |
Bogdan Robert |
9 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
They all laughed, except for the king; choking on his food, he had lost his voice |
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| God is a Geek |
Mick Fraser |
9 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
Crusader Kings III is an excellent kingdom management game, more intimate but no less intricate than the likes of Civilisation VI, it’s as unforgiving a simulation as you’re going to find while still being more fun than you’d expect it to be. |
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| GRYOnline.pl |
Jacek Głowacki |
8.5 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
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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| IGN |
T.J. Hafer |
10 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
Crusader King 3 takes the throne as the new king of historical strategy by expanding on and deepening the best parts of what made its predecessor memorable and unique. |
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| IGN Italy |
Claudio Chianese |
9.1 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
Graphically beautiful, fun to play, intelligently designed, Crusader Kings III is one of the best entries in the long list of Paradox’s grand strategy games. |
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| IGN Spain |
Álex Pareja |
8 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
Crusader Kings III is the new noble management’s king. Every little piece matters on the board, |
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| KeenGamer |
Chris Hall |
8.7 / 10 |
09-22-2020 |
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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| Kotaku |
Luke Plunkett |
Recommended |
08-31-2020 |
Crusader Kings III may begin in what we used to call the Dark Ages, but it’s a Renaissance for strategy gaming in 2020. |
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| Merlin’in Kazanı |
Ersin Kılıç |
90 / 100 |
09-22-2020 |
Crusader Kings 3 put a huge burden on your shoulders in a very different and enjoyable ways. If you like this genre, it is definitely one of the games you shouldn’t miss. |
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| MonsterVine |
Shannon P. Drake |
4.5 / 5 stars |
09-21-2020 |
This may be Paradox’s best game and it’s about…family. |
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| New Game Network |
Josh Hinke |
87 / 100 |
09-22-2020 |
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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| NoobFeed |
Sarwar Ron |
98 / 100 |
09-15-2020 |
On top of being excellently executed, Crusader Kings III’s blend of RPG and strategy isn’t often encountered, adding yet another reason to why it’s one the best strategy game ever made. |
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| Oyungezer Online |
Engin Vural |
8.5 / 10 |
10-07-2020 |
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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| Paste Magazine |
Nicolas Perez |
9 / 10 |
09-14-2020 |
Four generations in, I felt it was time to retire and did so with a smile on my face. Crusader Kings III forces you to play as a human capable of only human feats, and constantly reminds you of that fact. But it is this limitation that gives every action you take a real sense of weight, and makes even the most mundane of decisions feel like life and death. |
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| PC Gamer |
Fraser Brown |
94 / 100 |
08-31-2020 |
The stuff that made Crusader Kings 2 so enduring has been pushed to the front even more, while some of the bloat that accumulated over the better part of a decade has been chipped away. It’s a very sensible sequel. |
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| PC Invasion |
Jason Rodriguez |
9 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
While Crusader Kings III has shortcomings and flaws, these are overshadowed by the sheer number of options and content thanks to its gigantic map and features. Greater emphasis is placed on a character’s or dynasty’s growth, a level of detail not seen in any previous grand strategy title, allowing you to experience trials and tribulations like never before. |
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| PCGamesN |
Ian Boudreau |
9 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
Successfully modernises the medieval strategy series, preserving much of what’s good and adding some interesting new ideas. While it still needs to iron out a few details, it’s a worthy successor to the series’ august crown. |
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| Polygon |
Charlie Hall |
Recommended |
09-01-2020 |
I’m looking forward to the dozens, if not hundreds, of more hours yet to come. |
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| Rock, Paper, Shotgun |
Nate Crowley |
Recommended |
08-31-2020 |
I think I’ll need another year of playing it to work out exactly what I think of it. But that’s another way of saying I want to play it for a year, so it must be pretty good. |
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| Saving Content |
Scott Ellison II |
5 / 5 stars |
08-31-2020 |
Crusader Kings III is all about the dynasty you’ve built, and the legacy you leave behind for a future of fame, fortune, and family in an ever-unfolding drama that’s brought unto you, or what you create for yourself. There’s a chasm-wide cast of characters to play as from real royal families from hundreds of countries, many of which you’ll want to see them through. Whether a new or returning player, hours will pass like minutes, and you’ll realize the game has a hook on you that you won’t want to remove. This is grand strategy at its finest, and Crusader Kings III is an immensely replayable, unscripted narrative masterpiece. |
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| Screen Rant |
Toby Arguello |
4 / 5 stars |
08-31-2020 |
While not perfect, long-time fans of the series and newcomers previously intimidated by its complicated gameplay will be able to enjoy expanding their dynasties in Crusader Kings III for years to come. |
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| SECTOR.sk |
Adam Holp |
9.5 / 10 |
09-18-2020 |
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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| Shacknews |
TJ Denzer |
9 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
All things considered, Crusader Kings 3 is perhaps one of the most immersive and flexible strategy games ever put together. |
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| SomHráč.sk |
Jozef Moravec |
99 / 100 |
09-07-2020 |
Crusader Kings III is an amazing grand strategy that’s very rewarding for those who are willing to devote a lot of time to it. |
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| SpazioGames |
Daniele Spelta |
9 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
Without many words, Crusader Kings III is one of the best Paradox Interactive grand strategy games to date. |
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| The Games Machine |
Daniele Dolce |
8.8 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
Crusader Kings III is one of the best Paradox Develpment Studio’s games to date. Deep and compelling, this grand strategy can entertain you for dozens, if not hundreds of hours between its intrigues, holy wars, and dynasties in the making. |
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| TheSixthAxis |
Stefan L |
9 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
The best way to think of Crusader Kings 3 as a sequel is in terms of its own dynastic gameplay. Sure, Paradox have started from scratch with a new game, but it’s still full of scheming, warring amidst an impressive breadth of cultures and religions. Crusader Kings 3 is an heir that has been born from Crusader Kings 2 and its many expansions, including and improving on so much of what made that game great, but it can still grow and improve in its own right. |
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| Twinfinite |
Giuseppe Nelva |
5 / 5 stars |
08-31-2020 |
Quote not yet availableUltimately, the only really large issue I can identify in Paradox’s latest game is that it’s the supreme emperor of the “one more turn” syndrome (even if it doesn’t really have turns). If there is one title that has the potential to absolutely trash your sleeping schedule, it’s Crusader Kings 3. |
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| VG247 |
Lauren Aitken |
Recommended |
08-31-2020 |
All in, Crusader Kings 3 is my Game of the Year so far. If you’re looking for a new strategy title with some RPG flair that will suck you in for 500 hours or more during this endless lockdown, then it should be on your wishlist already. |
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| WayTooManyGames |
Thomas Medina |
9 / 10 |
09-03-2020 |
After Final Fantasy VII REMAKE went from a game I had no interest in to one of my favorite games in years, I didn’t think anything else could surprise me this year. But 2020 is proving itself to be one long surprise, and this is definitely one of it’s better ones. Nothing what I expected, it delivers in every way it needed too. |
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| Wccftech |
Nathan Birch |
9 / 10 |
08-31-2020 |
Crusader Kings III pulls off a difficult dual victory, bringing a new level of depth, charm, and polish to the franchise, while also making it far more approachable than before. Some aspects of Crusader Kings III still aren’t as user-friendly as they could be, but overall, this is a worthy heir to the throne. |
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