![]() You have to take your time to strategize and as the game progressed and the levels became ever more elaborate, I found myself taking 10-15 minutes, if not more, mapping out my strategy just to get through one area. During the tutorial, James Cooper tells a young John Cooper to “Think slow, act fast!” – that about sums up the best approach to an initial playthrough of the game. It’s intricate, clever, and demands careful attention of your surroundings and lots of consideration before you make any move. That said, it’s the gameplay mechanics of Desperados III where this title truly shines. ![]() The levels are woven into the story perfectly and without giving too much away, the twists and turns of the plot are always in keeping with the general theme of revenge and retaliation. One thing that I thought was really well done was how the members of this rag-tag group become drawn together into each other’s journey, forming a bond stronger and often times stranger than friendship. Despite the levels providing you with various tasks and objectives that may seem somewhat of a tangent, they all tie together and you’re never sidetracked by your task of seeking out and executing villain Frank. The plot of Desperados III is so engaging. As you progress through missions, a story of treachery and the menacing DeVitt company unfolds. Along your journey, spanning the expanse of Colorado to New Mexico, you meet a strong cast of characters, each with unique abilities that form your squad, arming you with the necessary tools to complete your objectives. You’re on a quest for revenge, hunting down “Frank”, the notorious outlaw responsible for the death of John’s father James Cooper. The game pits you as protagonist John Cooper and is situated as a prequel to the first game. Desperados III is an absolute stand out in terms of games I’ve played this year and was well worth the lengthy hiatus. This is the first game in the series since the 2007 spin-off Helldorado. Literally hours of my day would pass before my eyes as I carefully calculated and orchestrated each move – planning my attacks, always with an escape route in mind.ĭescribed as “a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario…” Desperados III was developed by Mimimi Games and published by THQ Nordic. However, what I was not expecting, was just how engrossing this game would be. A real-time tactics game with an emphasis on stealth and clever execution of your squad’s abilities. This game is heavily inspired by the first game of the franchise, Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive and is being developed by Mimimi Games.When I first sat down to play Desperados III, I knew roughly what to expect. The Showdown mode allows you to pause the game anytime and react to ambushes or surprise attacks.Adjust the game to your playstyle with various difficulty settings and special replay challenges.Choose between non-lethal and deadly attacks, stealth and blazing guns.Witness the glory of classic Wild West scenarios like frontier towns, mysterious swamps, sprawling modern cities, and many more. ![]() Defeat large groups of enemies with careful planning and execution.Experience true freedom of choice with countless different ways to overcome any obstacle.Play five unique characters, each with a very particular set of skills.And then there is this mysterious woman from New Orleans, Isabelle…Ĭombine your team’s special skills to overcome each tough challenge in your own style. ![]() Kate can fool almost any man with the right outfit, and kills discreetly with her hidden gun. Cold blooded bounty hunter McCoy likes to be methodical, using lures, knockout gas, poison syringes and a custom long-range pistol. Strongman Hector carries a giant bear trap and can slay the toughest opponents with his trusty axe. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.ĭrifter, gunslinger, and natural leader Cooper can kill quietly with a knife, or take out multiple foes with his revolvers. On Cooper’s quest for redemption, his adventures lead him and his gang from rural towns, over swamps and riverbanks, and finally to a dramatic showdown worthy of Wild West legends. In this long-awaited prequel to the beloved classic Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive, John Cooper will join forces with the runaway bride Kate, the shady hitman Doc McCoy, the giant trapper Hector, and Isabelle, a mysterious lady from New Orleans. Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. ![]()
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