Desperados III

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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!
  8. Turtolia123321
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Great game, very atmospheric, love of detail, fun game mechanics, some funny dialogues, lovable characters and great replay value, if you appreciate challenges. Gotta say tho, that the price is a bit steep considering the length, so one point off for that. Still a very, very good and captivating game - I wish there was more like that.
  9. Pepe__01_
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    I've played the classic, not the second one.Great game. Good graphics for this genre, nice music, excellent voice acting.
  10. DanteBelomnt
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    In my opinion this game is the best part of all series. For me this is the best game of this year (untill cyberpunk 2077).
  11. TBTilekKiller17
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Gameplay 9.8/10.0
    Graphic 8.5/10.0
    Story/Quest 8.8/10.0
    This game Very Good Sequel.In game more cool mechanics.
  12. UweElk
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    The game is a fantastic gift to all real time strategy enthusiasts.

    Desperados 3 is primarily the successor to Shadow Tactics. It inspires with tricky puzzles and well thought-out level design. I like the characters, even though this was slightly stronger in Shadow Tactics.
    It's especially impressive that the gameplay is so ingeniously designed. The replay factor is high.
  13. 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
  14. Domingo394
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Bel gioco. La grafica ci sta e in generale mi è piaciuto. Lo consiglio a tutti
  15. Admer
    Jun 16, 2020
    9
    Great game. Good graphics for this genre, nice music, excellent voice acting. It's nice that the developers did not disappoint the expectations of fans, I recommend it to everyone.
  16. Speaklife
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    I liked it. Unlike a lot of people I understand what they were doing with the story. Most reviews are people who haven't even played it. People are just review bombing it. That's just how people are now days. There's a lot of miserable people out there. miserable
  17. 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. :)
  18. Spookylight
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    At first i want to say that i didn't played Desperados 1 and 2, so i might miss some things.
    But i played Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, and i think it is a solid 7.5/10.
    The gameplay is similar to Shadow Tacitcs, some might even say to much , but i'd say it changes a lot of characthers , making them more fun to play, since they are now easier to control, less cluncky than    At first i want to say that i didn't played Desperados 1 and 2, so i might miss some things.
    But i played Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, and i think it is a solid 7.5/10.

    The gameplay is similar to Shadow Tacitcs, some might even say to much , but i'd say it changes a lot of characthers , making them more fun to play, since they are now easier to control, less cluncky than previous game which is a big plus and made me fall in love with the game.

    The graphics are good. They are well optimized, i never experienced any fps drops, even on my old pc, and they look really stylish, again , similar to Shadow Tactics.

    The story is , a tool. A tool for devs to put you in an unexpected or interesting situation. I don't really wanna spoil, let's just say that it is similar in structure to (again!) Shadow Tactics.

    So after reading all that, you might ask, why would I choose Desperados III, looks like it's really similar to Shadow Tactics, why choose this over another. Well, you see, Desperados III is just a big improvent over Shadow Tacitcs. If you like it , you will love Desperados.

    Though , it costs really much, so you might wanna wait for sale.    … Expand
  19. MohammadBAghri
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    This text does not contain spoilers
    The game is very attractive at the beginning.
    Extremely challenging with a compelling story.
    But over time, the gameplay of this title becomes so repetitive that you don't enjoy it at the end of the game.
    Overall: The experience of this title can be very enjoyable, but never overdo it, because duplication of gameplay is one of the consequences.
  20. 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
  21. tec
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    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.
  22. TLOU2ISGARBAGE
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Interesting and entertaining, bonus missions can keep you coming back for a long time.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. platomica
    Aug 9, 2020
    2
    i get it that y'all love your cowboy shootouts and cool guy attitude with sleazy guitar background music, and in terms of atmosphere, desperados 3 is quite a stunner. but that's about it - a stunner for those critics who just have a short look onto the surface and play into the game for a mere 20 minutes.

    after that, it becomes all but fun: it's repetitive, uninspiring, the verbal jokes    i get it that y'all love your cowboy shootouts and cool guy attitude with sleazy guitar background music, and in terms of atmosphere, desperados 3 is quite a stunner. but that's about it - a stunner for those critics who just have a short look onto the surface and play into the game for a mere 20 minutes.

    after that, it becomes all but fun: it's repetitive, uninspiring, the verbal jokes become lame, the killing of hordes of pretty dumb enemies turns out to be a soulless office job and most of all, the handling of your heroes, their moves, their actions is annoying as f*ck. seriously, ALT+mouse move for screen rotation? CTRL click for action? S, A, W, D keys used for pre-selecting an action? are you trying to reinvent the wheel of well established PC keyboard layouts?

    other then that, really, grow up guys. two people mixing up a town's gang of 30 plus baddies while not upsetting the civil bystanders?? and that's just an early example of the - unfortunately, continuous - story line. i appreciate the tactical variety, i do like the elements of surprise and there is serious planning in this strategy sneaker and shooter - but i can't be bothered to play the same screens over and over again just because the jerky key bindings are unintuitive.

    this whole think looks to me like its been engineered by rocket scientists and then thrown into the marketing department with a couple of cool screen shots, all to make a handful of dollars before sundown. sadly, not gripping me at all.    … Expand
  26. EgoSum
    Feb 16, 2021
    0
    "There is nothing wrong if you fire your guns" this stupid game advertises BUT:
    Eris, Make Make and Haumea revolve 2 times around the Sun until he's loading his stupid revolvers, because, you know, reasons
    If he's detected, the whole goddamn Poncho army, la Guardia Nacional and all Bandidos gangs are upon him, because, you know, the same reasons To guard a villa with 3 maids, 5    "There is nothing wrong if you fire your guns" this stupid game advertises BUT:
    Eris, Make Make and Haumea revolve 2 times around the Sun until he's loading his stupid revolvers, because, you know, reasons
    If he's detected, the whole goddamn Poncho army, la Guardia Nacional and all Bandidos gangs are upon him, because, you know, the same reasons
    To guard a villa with 3 maids, 5 civilians, 2 workers and 1 friggin' Mayor it takes the same entire Poncho army, la Guardia Nacional and all Bandidos gangs because of the same reasons
    Killing a goddamn Thug/Bandido/Poncho by throwing the knife creates some sort of a sonic boom which alerts the same whole Poncho army, la Guardia Nacional and all Bandidos gangs because of same reasons
    A Bandido killed by the same thrown knife, gurgles, gasps, chokes, coughs, grasps his own neck with both hands alerting (again!) the same entire Poncho army, la Guardia Nacional and all Bandidos gangs up to Sedna's orbit
    If he's in the visual range of some Bandido/Poncho/Thug, his crouching speed (lesser than of a snail anyways!) is *suddenly* slowing down to that of a pregnant cow wearing buckets over its hooves
    Stupid game mechanics along with all sorts keys + mouse combinations (CTRL+click to pick up, ALT to rotate the map, etc., which makes you scratching your left ear with the right toe - so to speak) make a horrible gameplay experience
    I wouldn't have published my opinion if His Illustrious Shining Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal and Doctor, VC, DSO, MC, METACRITIC, Lord of All Reviews of the Earth and Constrictor and Conqueror of the Free Speech in Gaming in General and Movies in Particular" had NOT Graciously and Humbly deleted the most of the negative reviews for this game (and not only!!!).
    SOO MUCH for the most basic of the basics RIGHTS of the mankind, the FREE SPEECH and THE RIGHT TO EXPRESS YOUR OPINION, even if it is CONTRARY to yours.
    Yin and Yang, Like and Dislike, Day and Night, Sun and Moon, Love and Hate, Black and White, Ego and Alter Ego they *all* have the *same* rights to express their opinions.
    Metacritic... *Sigh*
    PS1: Its real mark is *not* zero, that's for sure, it's around 3 -> 4 which makes this game a real "no-go". Don't waste your precious time (far more precious than money!) on this, play something else.
    And *that* is my opinion, like it or not.
    PS2: A, B, C, D, E, F, ETC., used are CAPITAL letters, believe it or *not*.
    PS3: PS1, PS2, PS3 means post-scriptum 1 2 3 and *not* some antiquated piece of trashware.
    And last but not least I graciously, humbly, overly submissive and compliant, spiritless, tamed and in great fear and love thank Metacritic for removing > 6000 negative reviews (review bombing, my axe...) for such a piece of art, never ever seen, heard, felt and played, shining upon Orion's Arm constellations, the illustrious Death Stranding.    … Expand
  27. Narutotratamal
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    Lo mismo de simpres lleno de bug... La. Misma historia del 1... Mal..3 años de retrazo
  28. Ezekiel1512
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Ez dot joku hau jolastu,baina ez didate beste joku bat puntuatzen ta honekin egin dezakedan jakin nahi dot.
  29. WelTid
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Просто издевательство на адкаватностью, перед толирасстией. А так же всем ценнителем первой части.
  30. light_messiah
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    I think this is a very good game for those who like this genre, setting, and who are in the know about this series.
  31. ProDiman
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Плюсы.
    +Редкий и удачный представитель жанра стелс-тактики в стиле Commandos. Предыдущая головоломка от разработчиков, но в японской стилистике Shadow Tactics.
    +Пять различных персонажей с синергией механик устранения врагов. Чередование комбинаций доступных героев на протяжении 16 заданий и дополнительных баронских испытаний. +Упор на скрытное прохождение, а не перестрелки, несмотря на    Плюсы.
    +Редкий и удачный представитель жанра стелс-тактики в стиле Commandos. Предыдущая головоломка от разработчиков, но в японской стилистике Shadow Tactics.
    +Пять различных персонажей с синергией механик устранения врагов. Чередование комбинаций доступных героев на протяжении 16 заданий и дополнительных баронских испытаний.
    +Упор на скрытное прохождение, а не перестрелки, несмотря на Дикий Запад.
    +Испытания отображаются после прохождения миссии, не отвлекая первопроходцев от сути задания, не перестраивая геймплей игрока на получение "нашивок".
    +Наличие сохранений в любой момент. Удобный быстрый доступ к ним и загрузкам.
    +Несмотря на изометрию, вращающаяся камера даёт доступ к любому углу обзора.
    +Тактическая пауза, программирующая поведения героев для одновременного действия по одной кнопке.
    +Враги различаются не только по сложности устранения - "плащи", но и по реакции на привлекающие свисты Гектора - "пончоисты", и заманчивые манёвры О'Хары - мужчины и женщины.
    +Реиграбельность. Стиль и способ прохождения заданий у каждого игрока свой.

    Недостатки и пожелания.
    -Неудобное ускорение времени на геймпаде: крестовина влево, зажать А. Если для выжидания патрулей такое пальцеломство ещё подходит, то для перетаскивания тел - нет.
    -Хотелось бы больше способов устранения с помощью несчастных случаев и предметов обстановки.
    -Хотелось бы взаимодействовать с интерьером не только непосредственным касанием, но и выстрелами - тушение фонарей, запуск механизмов.
    -Завышенная цена.    … Expand
  32. 4tonmantis
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
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  33. caubert
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Huge awesome maps and you really have a lot stealthy game play ahead. This game is highly recommended.
  34. 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.
  35. Thunderstrucker
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    I am writing this review right after finishing the game on hard difficulty in 31 hours. I did not expect the missions in total would take me this amount of time but I have had great amount of fun playing them, feeling satisfaction when a showdown (simultaneous action from all characters) executed perfectly or felt frustrated when it did not. Being a big big big fan of the Commandos gamesI am writing this review right after finishing the game on hard difficulty in 31 hours. I did not expect the missions in total would take me this amount of time but I have had great amount of fun playing them, feeling satisfaction when a showdown (simultaneous action from all characters) executed perfectly or felt frustrated when it did not. Being a big big big fan of the Commandos games playing games like Desperados really bring me back. This game was definitely worth the wait and is definitely worth your money if you enjoy RTT-games.… Expand
  36. 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.
  37. Joes5687
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Mega niceliches Game
    Dieser Text ist 75 Zeichen lang
    Bla bla bla Viele liebe Grüße!
  38. HELLnnan
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    I've played the classic, not the second one.
    I can say that is a very nice game. Strategy has been widely explored. Everything really works.
    In my opinion, the only thing what is missing here is about aesthetics. Characters don't open mouth to speak; they don't even have face during cut-scenes. Story on the game is shallow and simples. BUT I'm not a fan of games with good stories as I    I've played the classic, not the second one.
    I can say that is a very nice game. Strategy has been widely explored. Everything really works.
    In my opinion, the only thing what is missing here is about aesthetics. Characters don't open mouth to speak; they don't even have face during cut-scenes.
    Story on the game is shallow and simples.
    BUT I'm not a fan of games with good stories as I already have read Shakespeare and Dostoevsky.
    THE GAME IS AWESOME. Have fun!    … Expand
  39. SlavaKuzmin
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Не плохая игра,в своем жанре, похожа на другие игры серии,и другие игры компании,но в сетинге вестерна
  40. Pavithran710
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    Good game but not for all. Because it is not my taste that does not I wont recommend for others to play
  41. Tristan_767
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    I don't like a game of going from point A to point B again And the controls feel a little rough and don't respond as they should without a doubt another way to throw money
  42. SebastianDiaz1
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    The game its amazing have a lot of invetigation modes and we have a lo of that
  43. 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
  44. MarcioFoxx
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    Achei o jogo tático ao extremo. A jogabilidade poderia ter nuances arcade em algumas situações, mas nada que desagrade tanto aos fãs. Poderia ter mais "Desperados" no game ao invés de seguir 100% um game tático.
  45. 3bdallah
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    من اجمل العاب التاكتيك
  46. Gambitgx
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    not bad . not bad. not bad not bad not bad not bad not bad not bad not bad not bad
  47. Bobmarle1
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Разбудите когда цену скинут до 10 рублей ....................................
  48. 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!
  49. Mandulum
    Dec 15, 2020
    6
    I was on the fence about the game. It was no Shadow Tactics, the Old West might be my least favorite era. The pathing sort of sucks and the game sometimes has trouble following orders. But the real kicker for me was loading it up and having my quick saves marked as deprecated. I might have only lost about an hour but what kind of developer has the nerve to deprecate saves post launch? It'sI was on the fence about the game. It was no Shadow Tactics, the Old West might be my least favorite era. The pathing sort of sucks and the game sometimes has trouble following orders. But the real kicker for me was loading it up and having my quick saves marked as deprecated. I might have only lost about an hour but what kind of developer has the nerve to deprecate saves post launch? It's unreal.

    Date Completed: 2020-12-12
    Playtime: 19h
    Enjoyment: 6/10
    Recommendation: Only if you enjoy this type of game or dusters.    … Expand
  50. c3p
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Great gameplay and an overall awesome experience!
    I'm especially impressed how some of the problems of the older games (like the free view in Commandos 2, which often hindered clarity and hid important objects) have been solved. And to top it of even the story is enganging and keeps me thinking.
    I'm probably 15 hours in and have finished probably 3/4 of the frist run. If you like puzzle,    Great gameplay and an overall awesome experience!
    I'm especially impressed how some of the problems of the older games (like the free view in Commandos 2, which often hindered clarity and hid important objects) have been solved. And to top it of even the story is enganging and keeps me thinking.
    I'm probably 15 hours in and have finished probably 3/4 of the frist run. If you like puzzle, real time strategy (Also you can pause everytime on normal), western or gopod games in general: Buy this! :)    … Expand
  51. 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.
  52. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    Desperados III
    Guarded Fun
    Desperados 3 is a story driven real time tactical stealth game set in the wild west where you play as a variety of characters all with their own unique abilities to help you obtain a goal whether that’s gaining dynamite or killing targets… Desperados III in a way is a top down assassins creed meets hitman, youre set in one large open map per level, each map    Desperados III
    Guarded Fun
    Desperados 3 is a story driven real time tactical stealth game set in the wild west where you play as a variety of characters all with their own unique abilities to help you obtain a goal whether that’s gaining dynamite or killing targets…
    Desperados III in a way is a top down assassins creed meets hitman, youre set in one large open map per level, each map taking anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours to complete depending on your trial and error… so there is potential for easily 20 hours of gameplay here, especially if you set out to complete each mission challenges.
    At the beginning of each level youre given the goal and then the game lets you lose, figure it out… you have your characters, you have their abilities, use their abilities to accomplish the goal…
    At first desperados 3 feels overwhelming, constant tutorials, new mechanics to learn, but once I got the hang of it, I really started to enjoy this game.. im a huge fan of assassins creed so I love to dabble in stealth games from time to time.. distracting guards and setting up kills, hiding in bushes and executing ambushes.. quicksaving anytimei felt I made hefty progress or just incase I mess up a set up… and theres a new mechanic called showdown where you can pause the game and indivually input camands to your characters and with the press of a button execute the plan..
    Desperados 3 has everything going for it to be one of the best and most fun stealth games ever.. the variety of characters, all having great personalities, great level design and world building.. interactive items in the world like hitman that you wait for just the right moment to pull off… BUT
    Desperados 3 desperately tries to challenge you in an annoying way rather than an enjoyable way.. this is another instance of hard for the sake of being.. this is annoying hard not challenging hard
    My biggest gripe with desperados 3 is that it gives you so much to have fun with but it doesn’t want you having fun at all… it advertises itself as go in quiet or loud, good luck… the moment youre spotted youre swarmed like a piece of cake on an ant hill, being spotted is a sure death sentence on any difficulty…
    which is fine I respect force stealth.. if its fair.. the stealth in desperados 3 however is not fair.. its unrealistic and annoying.. every guard has 2 eyes on them and those 2 eyes have another 4 eyes on them and those 4 eyes have 6 eyes on them, its constant cones on all directions, making a game about picking bodies off one by one - about getting lucky, getting in a ranged kill and running and hiding until the heat is off.. its ridiculously unfair how many enemies are thrown at you on these maps, and to make it worse when guards are alarmed it isn’t enough for enemies from the map to come check things out, the game spawn even more onto the map for that area, I didn’t feel as though I was completing levels with skill, I felt I was getting through with luck… how is there a sniper watching a sniper… this is there simply because the player sees an opportunity to sneak to a sniper and use an environmental kill.. but you have a sniper watching the sniper just incase that sniper gets taken out? Hes just there to be annoying, no reason other than that.. and this is how the game feels from start to finish.. sneaking up behind someone to take them out, only for someone at a different angle to be warking towards you while the other 2 characters guarding that angle is leaving… again urning this into a game of luck rather than a bunch of dumb stealth fun…
    Desperados 3 has potential… it has so much good going for it.. but the insistence on challenging the player rather than creating an enjoyable puzzle to solve squanders that potential.
    I give Desperados 3
    a 7/10    … Expand
  53. madFlasher
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely hardcore tactical game! I'll definitely start to save/load every 5 minutest, but it's so fun
  54. GreK4
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    It's my first game in tactics genre. And i'm glad that this game was first. It was so difficult, all tasks were difficult. But I do this. I passed this game.
    Cinematics were so good, voices heroes too good. Graphics and pictures genre 10/10. Game cost yourself.
  55. 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
  56. CharlePL
    Aug 17, 2020
    8
    Basically a re-skinned shadow tactics, but that's good. Very fun and engaging game.
  57. 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.
  58. gamessuper
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Jogo legal mesmo gostei da história bem interessante e jogabilidade bem fluida
  59. Boobileah
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    it's a good tactical game. but after finishing it felt it was a bit repetitive to me.
    once all characters was available, i was just doing the same stuff, clearing an area and continue to the next one until the end point.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. GoodMorningAss
    Nov 12, 2020
    8
    The implementation is great!
    Quite a lot of variability in the passage. Interesting story. Replay value, hidden achievements. All this is good! And apparently it is still far from the end.
    But still, the price tag is too high. RUR 1500 would be acceptable.
  63. Supremo0075
    Aug 22, 2020
    9
    "Great game, very atmospheric, love of detail, fun game mechanics, some funny dialogues, lovable characters and great replay value, if you appreciate challenges. Gotta say tho, that the price is a bit steep considering the length, so one point off for that. Still a very, very good and captivating game - I wish there was more like that." -Turtolia123321
  64. LordTiger
    Mar 5, 2021
    8
    Mimimi Games made another great Real-time tactic game just like Shadow Tactics.
    great level design, enjoyable characters, and challenging missions make Desperados 3 a perfect RTT game. I wish this game had some RPG elements like character customization and loots.
  65. cmhorn83
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Been playing the game for a while and I love it. Its very authentic and plays very well the story is pretty good the characters are really interesting. This is good.
  66. WhiteWolf_1984
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    The best example of a Real Time Tactics game I have played since the original Commandos franchise which began in the late 90's. The developer Mimimi games have created a RTT gem. Their first RTT game was Shadow Tactics which was a great homage to Commandos series though a little rough around the edges but they have taken Shadows Tactics DNA and refined it to create Desperados 3. The gameThe best example of a Real Time Tactics game I have played since the original Commandos franchise which began in the late 90's. The developer Mimimi games have created a RTT gem. Their first RTT game was Shadow Tactics which was a great homage to Commandos series though a little rough around the edges but they have taken Shadows Tactics DNA and refined it to create Desperados 3. The game play is so addictive it's a game you don't want to put down. It's challenging especially on the hardest difficult "Desperado" but the sense of achievement when you crack a difficult mission or scenario is fantastic. I can only compare it to the feeling you get when you defeat a tough boss in Dark Souls, you feel so good about yourself like you're a genius. The game controls are very intuitive and the levels are super detailed, really high end visuals for a RTT. it's a very accessible game easy to learn but a brilliant challenge to master. The game is well worth it's triple A price tag due to having 50 hours plus of content especially on Desperado difficulty which I played it on and for it's high quality production. The game works perfectly I haven't experienced any bugs on PC and the game is extremely well optimised, my I9-9900K/RTX 2080TI machine can run the game at a rock solid 120 FPS at 4K resolution. I am now tackling the bonus challenges which are still keeping me in game even after spending 55 hours on the campaign missions. The story is good if nothing exciting but works for the narrative. There are only 4 different enemy types including guard dogs, I would have liked to see more variety. The voice acting is excellent with some funny one liners from enemies. The sound effects are high quality and the music is catchy I would usually turn it off to concentrate in Commandos for example but this soundtrack is worth listening to. Shadow Tactics came close to taking the Commandos crown as the king of RTT's but with all due respect to the 90's classic, Desperados 3 is the new king.… Expand
  67. bosgon
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Игра получилось на редкость хороша, погрузился с удовольствием хоть и раньше в подобный жанр не играл, графика достойная, Русскоязычная озвучка отличная. Огорчает лишь цена, за такое проект просить 2500 это перебор.
  68. AJMO
    Feb 4, 2021
    7
    Great story and good characters (especially Hector). However, the stealth is kinda borked in this game at times. Sight cone is crazy accurate and after awhile gets tedious. Even if things go down, you pretty much just wait for the AI to reset and continue on. What broke me was a glitch i hit at the very end, where no matter what i did i would auto fail an encounter.
  69. Erty-8
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    Such a great revival of an old genre. Great story telling by ingame cutscnes that reminds me of Warcraft 3.
  70. Kila-Selai
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    Проработанная и глубокая игра для любителей тактики в стиле Hitman. Русская озвучка - 10 баллов. Одно огорчает - в каждой миссии нужно действовать тихо
  71. Sepherim
    Apr 14, 2021
    8
    Desperados 3 sin duda es un muy buen juego de sigilo y estrategia. Tenemos hasta cinco personajes a nuestra disposición, cada uno de los cuales tiene sus propias habilidades, ventajas y desventajas, permitiendo que surjan diversidad de estrategias según cómo los combinemos y cómo afrontemos cada una de las situaciones. Las misiones son lo suficientemente variadas como para suponer siempreDesperados 3 sin duda es un muy buen juego de sigilo y estrategia. Tenemos hasta cinco personajes a nuestra disposición, cada uno de los cuales tiene sus propias habilidades, ventajas y desventajas, permitiendo que surjan diversidad de estrategias según cómo los combinemos y cómo afrontemos cada una de las situaciones. Las misiones son lo suficientemente variadas como para suponer siempre un reto en crecimiento, el cual aumenta aún más si tenemos en cuenta los objetivos ocultos así como las versiones modificadas que nos ofrece el Barón, dando bastante rejugabilidad al contenido del juego. Estas misiones van conectadas por una historia que, si ser increíblemente original, está bien llevada y mantiene el suficiente interés. La variedad de enemigos es cierto que no es muy alta, pero los distintos tipos que hay están muy bien usados en los mapas (el diseño de niveles es muy bueno) para que cumplan las funciones que tienen que cumplir y suponga cada situación un reto en si misma.

    Gráficamente el juego no es increíble pero cumple bastante bien, con una estética que crea una buena ambientación, localizaciones variadas y un cierto atractivo general. Lo mismo se puede decir del sonido, en todas sus facetas. Y, al menos en mi experiencia, el juego no ha tenido prácticamente bugs.

    Por todo ello, es innegable que Desperados 3 es un juego muy recomendable. Un 8,5    … Expand
  72. 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
  73. Leekah
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    This game is one of the best RTS out there right now. Fortunately the game is not short, the story is about 20+ hours, and there are the challenges, and the DLCs. There was time when I was angry for the game, but I was the wrong. :D Sometimes it can be hard, but this is why this game is good, it won't be easy. If you like strategy games this is a must have game for you. If you didn't playThis game is one of the best RTS out there right now. Fortunately the game is not short, the story is about 20+ hours, and there are the challenges, and the DLCs. There was time when I was angry for the game, but I was the wrong. :D Sometimes it can be hard, but this is why this game is good, it won't be easy. If you like strategy games this is a must have game for you. If you didn't play the previous games, it won't be a problem, I didn't play it, and it was fully enjoyable. After this I will plan to play the previous games.… Expand
  74. ProfAmateur
    Jan 15, 2022
    7
    (german below)
    Because of the different playable characters with different skills, you can try out different variations to achieve the goal. The individual characters are all a lot of fun. The game is rather difficult and you have to make good tactical decisions. Thanks to quicksave/quickload, the fun doesn't fade away. I had very few moments of frustration. The 16 levels are nicely and    (german below)
    Because of the different playable characters with different skills, you can try out different variations to achieve the goal. The individual characters are all a lot of fun. The game is rather difficult and you have to make good tactical decisions. Thanks to quicksave/quickload, the fun doesn't fade away. I had very few moments of frustration. The 16 levels are nicely and differently designed. Pleasant cutscenes before and after the levels (not too many). Good western feeling.

    _
    Aufgrund der verschiedenen spielbaren Charakteren mit verschiedenen Skills, kann man unterschiedliche Varianten zur Zielerreichung ausprobieren. Die einzelnen Charakteren machen alle sehr viel Spass. Das Spiel ist eher schwer und man muss gute taktische Entscheidungen treffen. Dank Quicksave/Quickload vergeht der Spass nicht. Ich hatte nur wenige Frustmomente. Die 16 Levels sind schön und unterschiedlich gestaltet. Angenehme Zwischensequenzen vor und nach den Levels (nicht zu viel). Gutes Western Feeling.    … Expand
  75. JerryTramp
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Хорошая игра, простая но интересная, главные герои проработанный отлично, даже с юмором.
  76. BlackKnight3500
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    lmao pretty good lololololololololololololololololololololololololololololo
  77. Scrivenerian
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Good game in the Commandos genre. Can be a little tedious working through such long and complicated scenarios, and a bit difficult to control at times, but the levels are pretty, and open, and the challenges are fair. Pick it up if you like cowboys or Commandos (or the more recent Shadow Tactics). Much better than The Last of Us 2!
  78. dhforhd
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    I recommend these elements to people who like them

    1. Intrusion play that sneaks in
    2. The taste of assassination that makes you feel the taste of the thief's hands vicariously
    3. A strategy that makes you think about how to solve it
    4. I want to experience the extreme of the challenge
  79. borza
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I think it is a great game. I enjoy all the level. Easier game than Shadow Tactics because a few character have very overpowered skills.
  80. wanderingstarr
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Nice gameplay and flexible storyline. Dialog is fun and often funny. I'm more of a casual player so I liked the lower difficulty. Voice acting is great and loved the music. Overall definitely worth a play.
  81. Ahabz
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    Decent strategy game even though it won't be for everyone. Could use better controls though.
  82. TulioSantos
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Muito bom, infelizmente só não dou 10 por que não tem em português,
    jogabilidade divertida e muitas possibilidades de terminar o mesmo objetivo
  83. ReJyQI
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Это замечательная игра, во главе которой стоит геймплей. Cюжет, как и в шадоу тактиксе, больше для галочки. Это прекрасный наследник второго коммандоса, где адаптировали механику под современные реалии.
  84. Alphain
    Jul 11, 2020
    5
    The best examples of Real Time Tactics Stealth games. Every RTT fan must have play this.
  85. Kosturko
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    If you've liked Shadow Tactics then you'll most likely enjoy this as well. You'll see a fair bit of of the abilities from the old game being reused with a nice new mix allowing for more interesting gameplay. The challenges add variety and replay value, but even if you don't plan on doing them even the mere main story takes a considerable amount of time to do. The characters are likable andIf you've liked Shadow Tactics then you'll most likely enjoy this as well. You'll see a fair bit of of the abilities from the old game being reused with a nice new mix allowing for more interesting gameplay. The challenges add variety and replay value, but even if you don't plan on doing them even the mere main story takes a considerable amount of time to do. The characters are likable and the dialogue often humorous. I've not played the prior Desperado titles so I can't comment on how it did in relation to that, but the game pulls off the western theme allowing for you to be the gunslinger you always wanted to be. Also, the Mimimi logo is no longer crying that breaks your eardrums with headphones, but a nice western theme, a massive improvement :D… Expand
  86. Dingusdoner
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This is a great strategy game, I was never a big fan of isometric view but this is amazing.
  87. 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
  88. 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.
  89. PediGAMES
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    While I haven't played the franchise before, I think this game is a great entry for people who enjoy tactical games, even if it requires a lot of save scumming. The 5 characters of the game compliment each other perfectly, and the enemies, while not that varied, rely on you using your brain to progress through this challenging experience. The campaign, while kind of bland storywise, letsWhile I haven't played the franchise before, I think this game is a great entry for people who enjoy tactical games, even if it requires a lot of save scumming. The 5 characters of the game compliment each other perfectly, and the enemies, while not that varied, rely on you using your brain to progress through this challenging experience. The campaign, while kind of bland storywise, lets the challenge of it's levels pull you through.… Expand
  90. ichern239
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Good, interesting, classic game. Game with gaimplay, not with "pretentious message".
  91. Gomita01
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego, la verdad muchos dicen que Joel no debió morir por ser el protagonista del primer juego y todo eso, lo que no saben es que el juego es digamos "realista", y bueno como sería en la realidad uno por muy experto que sea no está fuera de la posibilidad de morir, para mí fue algo muy inesperado (de forma buena) y no solo la muerte Joel sino también fueron inesperadas cosas en el juego, la muerte de Joel hizo que de verdad sintiera esa necesidad de venganza y fue una motivación para llegar a Seattle con eso en mente.… Expand
  92. metasherrif
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This is a great strategy game, I was never a big fan of isometric view but this is amazing.
  93. ValenciaSpade
    Jun 22, 2020
    4
    IT es good but I needed more action and more misiones, good stuff you know.
  94. hinatasaix
    Jun 22, 2020
    5
    Game is alright..........................................................................................
  95. Rassim
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Интересная игра мне понравилась много геиплея много новых персонажей умений
  96. dandryil
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Топовая игра в отличном сеттинге. обожаю старый коммандос
  97. ihavestandards
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    I was waiting for this game to come out after having experienced Shadow Tactics.

    It has all the same mechanics of Shadow Tactics, and more. The Showdown mechanic is very interesting, and a welcome addition to the game. I enjoyed the difficulty spike with more groups of enemies rather than single individuals to pick off. Also thought the addition of "guard houses" along with information    I was waiting for this game to come out after having experienced Shadow Tactics.

    It has all the same mechanics of Shadow Tactics, and more. The Showdown mechanic is very interesting, and a welcome addition to the game. I enjoyed the difficulty spike with more groups of enemies rather than single individuals to pick off. Also thought the addition of "guard houses" along with information regarding how many enemies are inside was a nice touch. Though I personally would have liked it if the stronger characters had the choice to drag bodies at the cost of speed rather than only high-profile over-the-shoulder. (8/10)

    The plot of the game could be better told. I'm disappointed with how it simply cuts off at the end and doesn't tie off the few loose ends. Shadow Tactics had an "epilogue scroll," detailing events afterward, but this game does not. The character archetypes are well written, and the story makes logical sense. (6/10)

    The character designs are quite distinct and easy to tell apart. The detail on the models is very nice. No facial movement when talking though. Each map is very impressively well done, though maybe there could be some cosmetic variations on the assets so not every bush looks the exact same. (8/10)

    Base score: (7.7/10)

    Additional factors:
    Some characters are clearly more useful than others.

    Realism takes a few hits, like revolvers being unable to fire for several seconds after a shot, or having their own individual ammunition pools. And then we get to the voodoo abilities. People who want this game to have little of the fantasy element will be disappointed.

    Certain visual assets that block movement don't block enemy vision like they should.

    Final score: (8/10), rounded up from 7.7/10

    My rubric:
    0/10: Unfinished. I never give credit for unfinished work.
    1/10: Alpha. Severely Broken. There was an attempt, but that's all that can be said.
    2/10: Beta. Major improvements needed, but at least the game is beyond the conceptual stage.
    3/10: Broken. Some work is required to optimize and fix the technical issues.
    4/10: Unimpressive. Falls below expectations, but otherwise a functional game.
    5/10: Average. On par with other games of its bracket. No more. No less.
    6/10: Novel. There are a few aspects that are different from others of its kind.
    7/10: Exceptional. Significantly better than the average game.
    8/10: Stand-out. Truly innovative mechanics/story, very high quality.
    9/10: Masterpiece. Very few flaws. Minimal improvements can be made to this game.
    10/10: Perfection. Actually, literally perfect. Zero flaws. Also impossible.    … Expand
  98. Zvecan
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Exellent game, i started game only to try wheen i look on watch ha good morning, funny and good western story, my review is 9 from 1 to 10… Expand
  99. zuhca
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is really good. If you really liked anmd played to original one, just go and play this one. For me it feels as good as the old one but much more smoother... with actions done easier.
  100. Elevoros
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you liked Shadow tactics, you will like Desperados 3. The game certainly feels different that the two previous Desperados games, as it is basically Shadow Tactics in a Wild West setting. But that is actually good. The story is not exquisite, but it is more than adequate to support the gameplay.
    There are accusations that the game is "too easy". These comments possibly came from people who played the game on easy or normal difficulty. Having played the game on Hard and Desperado, I can assure you that it offers a more than interesting degree of challenge.
    Three things bother me:
    1. I would like more levels, at least 20. The game is engaging, but it feels a bit short.
    2. What the hell is wrong with all these female enemy characters. I understand that SOME women were outlaws in the Old West, but here they overdid it. Female "Gunwomen" and "Ponchos" are everywhere. I understand how that has a gameplay function of course, in order to counter Katie's ability, but it ruins the ambience a little bit.
    3. While Isabelle's (the Voodoo Priestess) is really fun to play as, I feel like she belongs in another setting. This is supposed to be a "realistic" Wild West setting. I feel that characters like Isabelle belong more in a "Hard West" setting (an x-com type strategy game set in an Old West were demons and black magic is real), that on Desperados 3.
    Overall, solid game. Buy it, try it, love it.    … Expand
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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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