Jake Hill
COGconnectedCrusader Kings 3: Tours and Tournaments Review – Made of Win
Published 5/11/2023
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Series X|S / Linux / PC / PS5 / Mac - 9/1/2020
Crusader Kings III
Crusader Kings III is the newest generation in the medieval role-playing grand strategy game series Crusader Kings. Expand and improve your realm, whether a mighty kingdom or modest county. Use marriage, diplomacy and war to increase your power and prestige in a meticulously detailed map that stretches from Spain to India, Scandinavia to Central Africa.
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- Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
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91
37 scored reviews
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37
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80–100
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The critic average is 91 across 37 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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Joshua Burt
GamesCreedCrusader Kings III Xbox Series X Review: An Amazing Journey Through the Medieval Age
Published 4/4/2022
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86
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Read originalRyan Thomas Bamsey
TheGamerCrusader Kings 3: Console Edition Review - Middle Age Strategy Made Accessible
Published 3/30/2022
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90
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Read originalJesse Norris
XboxEraReview | Crusader Kings III: Console Edition
Published 3/29/2022
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90
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Read originalRobert Ramsey
Push SquareReview: Crusader Kings III: Console Edition (PS5) - Strategic Royalty Rewards Patient Players
Published 3/29/2022
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80
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Read originalNick Gillett
Metro GameCentralCrusader Kings 3 PS5 console review – a grand old time
Published 3/29/2022
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90
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseCrusader Kings III Review (PS5) - A Story Driven Strategic Marvel For The Ages - PlayStation Universe
Published 3/29/2022
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90
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Read originalStefan L
TheSixthAxisCrusader Kings 3 Console Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 3/29/2022
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80
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Read originalCosmin Vasile
SoftpediaCrusader Kings III Review (PC)
Published 2/16/2022
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Read originalShannon P. Drake
MonsterVineCrusader Kings III Review – I don’t have friends, I got family
Published 9/21/2020
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