Is Crusader Kings 3 Worth It? A Comprehensive Review

Is Crusader Kings 3 Worth It in 2024? This video starts with a 60 second TLDR summary so you can tap out early if the game isn't for you.

After that we look at the detailed mechanics of what it's like to actually play the game before looking at more practical considerations such as the learning curve and discount prices to help you decide if Crusader Kings 3 is right for you, today.

If you enjoy the medieval setting, 4x grand strategy games, or role playing a King or Emperor, Crusader Kings 3 is worth a closer look.

00:00 Intro
00:25 60 second TLDR
01:35 What is it like to play Crusader Kings 3?
02:04 Who can I play as?
02:27 How do you expand your empire?
02:41 How do battles work?
03:48 How do you manage your Kingdom?
04:06 How do you manage relationships?
04:26 What happens when you die?
05:23 What do your council do?
08:30 How does religion work in Crusader Kings 3?
09:36 Quick fire round! (summary of mechanics)
12:37 Practical considerations
12:51 Does it take long to learn?
13:07 Do I have time to play it?
13:24 Will I still be playing it in a year?
13:44 Should I wait for a sale?
14:00 Who is Crusader Kings 3 right for?

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[twiglets]

Crusader Kings 3 is THE grandest of grand strategy games that gives you what feels like a limitless number of options to achieve your goals. Are you considering a purchase? Are you a veteran with some wisdom to share with those unsure about buying the game? Please share your thoughts.

[eddoe]

honestly the best before you buy i’ve ever seen why aren’t more peoples like this!

[OrangeNash]

This is actually one of the best tutorials for CK3! You have the approach for top down learners, explaining what the overall processes are, what things are *for*. For me this is so much better than most tutorials, that start with a ton of min-maxing that is no help at all to a beginner. Clicking something to adjust it by 3.78%, clicking buttons to pay 35.783 gold to Bishop A.N.Other, while skimming over exactly why you are doing this. Might give the game another go after your explanation.

[humblebee]

Love your deep dive reviews. They are just perfect for me, give me all the info I look for in a review.

[kmyeaa]

I knew within seconds of watching this that this was gonna be my favorite before you buy channel ever. 60 second TLDR to first just quickly get a sense if you're interested. Actual look at the mechanics — there are so many games where I'm aesthetically interested, but the actual minute-to-minute gameplay is not quite my vibe, so I really appreciate this angle. Then the consideration of learning curve / time you need to invest / replayability... this approach is just empathetic and has the info I personally need to make good decisions on games in a way I haven't seen before!

[Metaz]

As someone who has played this game quite some time, excellent review.
Every play-through will give you a different story, even if you replay the same ruler several times.
It is an amazing game, though it does take a very long time to play. :D

[paulgaon]

Wonderful video!
I would like to highlight a mod to check out (especially if you plan to make a mod/dlc review) would be the RICE mod (Regional Immersion and Cultural Enrichment). Their team goes through incredible lengths to add accurate flavor events for various regions on the map. They add what i personally would say is the equivalent of a full dlc package like the northern lords, iberia and persia, except they do so at a rate of every MONTH.

[Cryo_Cake]

this is a very well made video i hope it/your channel gets more attention, if you could please do a video on the upcoming crusader kings 3 DLC i would like to see your channel benefit from the increased attention that would bring

[Urbrainongaming]

i love the tldr part for showing to my friends to explain why i wanna try something
great stuff

[killingspeerx]

Wow this is truly a full comprehensive review lol. Will definitly get this game on the next sale. So excited.

[bassiboylife]

Mate, an excellent review thats made me decide that i do want to buy and play this game after being on the fence for so long

[zachbrown]

I wish I could give you a big high five for doing such a good job on this video. good job my man

[PokerJeezus]

Used to play CK2. Just snagged CK3 on Steam Sale for $19.99

But trying to finish up Act 5 of Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous before I dive in😊

[Romkiger]

As someone who absolutely loves strategy and medieval themed games, this game is something that looks like something I would play. HOWEVER, I would like to see more attention put into infrastructure and foreign interactions. Sure, you can invade other kingdoms, marry into the throne, and sway them to fall under your rule, but the ability to form trade agreements between other empires would be an excellent game mechanic. This could also open the door to using said resources to build armies and siege equipment (if that's in the game, I don't know what all is in the game) and keep them well maintained, not to mention to boost your local economy and keep it such. Adding trade routes to that type of mechanic could also add the ability to starve your enemies of vital resources in times of war by cutting off those supply lines to cities under seige or to just keep a nation crippled while you grow strong enough to fight them (under the impression of said nation being larger and stronger than yours). These are just some suggestions for the game that I feel would make it a easy 10/10, must play game.

[jupitervenus]

This is not a review, it's a list of features.

[fabian]

I understand some comments are about the video and how much of a good job you did but i wished i saw some actual players say there opinion on it

[ennuiarduous]

Wow, such a cognisant review. Chapeau bas, monsieur.

[Pandacorps]

can you do anothewr review on enlisted vs Hell Let loose as enlisted has gone under some heavy redesigning plz

[Freelancer]

Is the ai actually capable of presenting a challenge? Pr are they goal-less like in civ

[FridayNightPlayer]

Short answer? Not until they mod back in the crusader kings 2 death sounds 👌🏼