Grand strategy is not an easy egg to crack, and Crusader Kings 2 was known for being the gaming equivalent of Fort Knox. When you’re warring with nearby leaders, managing your spymaster and seducing the pope, things can start to feel a little heavy, so having the option to yell “The Scots are superior!” at an English king is a fine and welcome addition.

If you really wanted to, you can customise the look of your entire family, which I definitely didn’t spend over an hour doing instead of trying to rule a dynasty.Ĭrusader Kings 3 feels lighter and more humourous which isn’t to its detriment. One very exciting new element that’s been added is the character customisation option, which comes with a choice of over 10 beard styles to create the Viking-esque king of your dreams and add a touch of pure elegance to your female rulers. I no longer feel like I’m straining my eyesight trying to read tiny text or find menus. The UI has had a complete overhaul, making it much simpler to navigate and better to look at. Random encounters have increased and you’re often faced with dilemmas, some straightforward choices and, on occasion, a simple notification that you’ve done something unexpected, like the aforementioned stabbing. When I visited the Paradox Interactive studios in 2019 to preview Crusader Kings 3, I was told that they’d spent a significant amount of time fine-tuning the historical and cultural elements of each country and their rulers, but I didn’t expect them to portray Scotland with such wild accuracy.Ĭrusader Kings 3 is just as bonkers, unpredictable and enthralling as its predecessor.

I got off scot-free nobody ever found out. There was loads of booze and I put on an incredible spread because I just wanted everyone to enjoy themselves, you know? Instead, I got absolutely shit faced and stabbed my cousin in the face, then pressured a witness into lying and covering for me. Recently, I threw a party for my nearest and dearest, plus a few special guests.

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