DESPERADOS 3 REVIEW SERIES

So, if you’ve played that game before, you’ll know exactly what to expect from this game if not, let’s take a closer look…ĭespite being called Desperados III, it’s actually the fourth game in the franchise and a prequel to the original game (think Star Wars: The Phantom Menace). This title in the franchise was developed by Mimimi, the developers behind the colourful The Last Tinker (which I loved on the PS4) and Shadow Tactics… Now, I’ve not played Shadow Tactics before but after playing through Desperados III, I need this game – you can clearly see the influences and mechanics which have bled over from that title into Desperados III. I’ve personally not played any of the previous games in the series, so I’m going into this with no prior knowledge, but did it impress me? Desperados III falls into the latter category, presenting you with multiple ways to complete your objectives, kill your targets, and proceed through the rather long story. The combat losing it’d edge also didn’t stop my overall enjoyment of the gameplay, and my appreciation all of the great level.ĭesperados III makes some big changes, but in re-inventing itself has found a way to create something new and fresh.Stealth games are hit or miss with me, I’m not a fan of the mechanic within horror-based games, due to the anxiety it builds up within me, but I absolutely love it when used creatively in games like Hitman 2, allowing you to play your own way and quietly take people out. The fear of losing a party member, deciding on when the best time to take out a unit or risk getting caught never feels present.ĭespite that issue, it didn’t end up taking away from the great campaign and my investment with all of the characters. It’s a weird notion, but the more polished a great stealth game is, the less difficult it becomes. It’s been an issue plaguing games like this as quality of life changes have smoothed over much of the jank and flaws in the game engine. On my normal campaign, the only time I ever lost a character was because I wanted to see what would happen if I was being completely careless. Playing the game on hard, is far easier than previous titles. Even minor characters have a lot to say, and the journey every character takes is really brought to life by each characters lines and visual design. The game’s cast is also brought to life by a solid voice ensemble. The games fantastic visuals keep pace with the gorgeous animated cut-scenes. After years since part 2, Desperados III comes to life visually like never before. That’s not a bad thing, but those expecting huge leaps forward in the genre might be left wanting for more.īringing all of these elements to life are the production values. Each character in the party feels unique, and the levels allow for some creativity in how you approach the challenge they present.ĭespite all the quality of life improvements and changes to the genre, not much feels too different from older games in the series.

DESPERADOS 3 REVIEW SERIES

Think squad based Hitman, and you get a vague idea of what to expect.Ĭombat and stealth, the meat of the Desperados series is in excellent balance. For those that didn’t play that title, a handful of characters engage in tactical stealth gameplay from an isometric perspective. The core structure powering this narrative is pretty mechanically similar to Mimimi Games previous title, Shadow Tactics. sheriffs and natives provide a huge range of stories and gameplay styles. The relationship you will create with your party members, comprised of outlaws.

To say anything more than that would betray a fun story. Series regular John Cooper gets his origins explored, and also flashes forward into a new adventure in the wild wild west. One part Commandos, one part Shadow Tactics, and the refined western flair from the Desperados series itself.ĭesperados III takes before the events of the first, in the 1870’s around Colorado and Mexico. Desperados III builds off Mimimi Games recent history, and breathes new life into a classic series.ĭesperados is back, and this time it takes the classic tactical gameplay into new territory.

Desperados 3 review