Crusader Kings III

"Crusader Kings III is the new noble management&s;s king. Every little piece matters on the board, impressive and huge, but merciless with the newbie."

"Crusader Kings III is a one-of-a-kind experience that mixes intrigue, the ambrosia of victory, and the devastating bitters of defeat."

"Crusader Kings III&s;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;s crunching numbers to efficiently …"

"Crusader Kings III is the best Paradox Interactive grand strategy games to date and probably one of best strategy game ever made."

"Graphically beautiful, fun to play, intelligently designed, Crusader Kings III is one of the best entries in the long list of Paradox&s;s grand strategy games."

"Obviously, the PS5 version of Crusader Kings 3 isn&s;t the best way to experience Paradox&s;s medieval grand strategy. However, despite its poor interface and the lack of support for mouse and keyboard, this is still one of the best games …"

"The stories that can be created or generated independently by Crusader Kings 3 are so varied and of such great quality, that Paradox&s;s strategy could be called a masterpiece of emerging narrative."

"‎Crusader Kings III offers us an exciting vision of medieval strategy, with an RPG component and a multitude of parallel stories. But it&s;s a game that requires dedication and has a sober style that can hold back less skilled players. …"

"Crusader Kings 3 is an intricate story-telling device weaving countless threads as long as you have the will to keep it spinning."

"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;s a very sensible sequel."

"Crusader Kings III has finally crossed the boundaries of our PCs to land in all its magnificence on the next-generation consoles. The dynastic grand strategy by Paradox Interactive and Lab42 gives a new audience of players the same, unforgettable, gaming …"

"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 …"

"In summary, Crusader Kings 3 is so complex that even after hours of playing, you can still discover new features or uncover intricate systems you&s;ve not needed before. For those who want full control of a domain and dynasty, you …"

"Successfully modernises the medieval strategy series, preserving much of what&s;s good and adding some interesting new ideas. While it still needs to iron out a few details, it&s;s a worthy successor to the series&s; august crown."

"I don’t know how I feel overall about the release schedule and pricing of Paradox expansion packs. Maybe it’s a lot, or maybe it’s a fair price. What I do know is that these big expansions look to change the …"

"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."

"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 …"

"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;s or dynasty&s;s growth, a level of detail …"

"In my review-in-progress, I said if I were to score it now, I’d give it a 5/5. More than a month later, I’m ready to do so. This is the best Crusader Kings release yet — and it’s Paradox’s best …"

""Emergent gameplay in a dark world of backstabbery and betrayal. Fun in ways so many other games are not.""

"There is absolutely nothing like Crusader Kings III on console. By including such deeply embedded and emergent role-playing elements in Crusader Kings III and thus making it much more approachable than any of its more decidedly hardcore strategy predecessors as …"

"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 …"

"Crusader Kings III is an excellent kingdom management game, more intimate but no less intricate than the likes of Civilisation VI, it&s;s as unforgiving a simulation as you&s;re going to find while still being more fun than you&s;d expect it …"

"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&s;t as user-friendly …"

"Unleashing the full, terrifying complexity of a PC-based grand strategy game on console is a Herculean task, which Crusader Kings 3 manages with deftness and aplomb."

"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 …"

"Paradox took what made Crusader Kings II so good and ramped it all up a notch. The third instalment is easier to get into as a newcomer to the series, offers more addictive RPG systems like the revamped dynasty feature, …"

"It&s;s easy to see why Crusader Kings III is so revered on PC. It&s;s a brilliantly deep and dynamic strategy title that simply never stops giving — but you&s;ll need to commit to learning its near countless intricacies before diving …"

"Crusader Kings 3 is a fantastic entry in Paradox&s;s historically-rooted strategy series. New RPG elements help to create a more engrossing character-driven experience, while lots of quality-of-life improvements make it more accessible and digestible to both Crusader Kings veterans and …"

"Bringing this game to consoles turned it into the most beginner-friendly and fastest-loading version of Crusader Kings yet. It falls only slightly short of the PC version’s greatness simply through the game being built from the ground up for desktop …"

"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;s still full of scheming, warring amidst an impressive …"

"All things considered, Crusader Kings 3 is perhaps one of the most immersive and flexible strategy games ever put together."

"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."

"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."