I got first daughter dwarf second daughter giant third daughter hideous, then i was thinking maybe i shouldn't have kids with my sister. what to say 10/10 game

I remember when my friend was playing CK2 and he married a horse and had a child with it.

Remember, as long as it’s not technically tyranny it’s ok

Played this today and it’s like managing having 20 girlfriends at once. Drama, backstabbing and marriage will probably be a failure.

Descent was Parallax, not Paradox. Paradox has been SUPER active. Big miss.

I still remember when I played CK2 for the first time. I loaded into the game and was greeted by a map view of Ireland, and then I realised i had literally no idea what to do or how to do things. I had to watch 3 hours of KZfaq tutorial before I was comfortable to start playing again. It was well worth it.

CKIII allows you to pass inherited traits down? Habsburg Chins: *INTERESTING...*

As long as there is a way to become emperor by inbreeding and scheming I'm sold.

Wait, what? Paradox didn't make Descent. It's not even the same company name. You're thinking of Parallax Software.

Saw this releasing and I was like "Hey nice, a challenging game, it cannot be that hard" so jumped right into it by downloading CK 2 to get a taste... Boy, if you thought Dark souls was hard to get into, you are in for a surprise with this series...

Ive been a strategy fan since a kid in the 90s, imagine my surprise when I found a whole paradox strategy library, this dev truly is the master of all strategy gaming.

Played for 40 hours already, complete noob, lost all campaign's, decided to say fuck it and just play an easy Viking factions, practically took over Scandinavia and planted my seed in every Frankish family. Profit?

You had me at "Dynasty of weird monsters".

I started playing this game last week. I can't believe how immersive and detailed it is. Actual experience as a feudal Lord would be helpful here, lol. I like the fact that you're learning something, while playing a game. I never realized how hard work it was being a Feudal Lord in the 9th Century. When did these Lords have time to eat or sleep?

This is gonna be my first time playing Crusaders.

hey Gameranx, why not do another series called: "games you should revisit" cause its covid, games are delayed and Im curious whats your guys opinions

Ireland has never gotten so much coverage😂

The thing is there's so much going on sometimes you forget to actually build buildings in your cities and towns, and when you actually remember to you know, build shit, a viking for instance decides to pay you a visit and declares war 😂

I can’t wait until they add three hundred plus DLCs that have a total cost of billions of dollars

"If you want a dynasty of weird monsters you can do that" I see you're familiar with the British Royal family

"Crusader Kings 3 - After You Buy" title. is. fixed.

Think you got a bit confused aswell falcon paradox have been releasing games pretty consistently, nearly every year

The general gaming community will never understand how good crusader kings really is for the complex strategy aspects. Me and the mount and blade community were all hyped and waiting for this games release

Some of the additions you mentioned, like rally points, actually were in CK2 already, but I think that just goes to show how improved the UI is. It took me ages to work out that rally points were a thing in the last game lol.

Man, I'm so glad this game turned out this well. I'm having a blast playing it.

I just started playing and so far I've really enjoyed it and can't wait to get back playing. They're so much to do and see and it's always interesting to see what might happen whenever you do something or fell to do something. It's a very complicated and challenging process and I'm not quite sure if I'm doing everything right or not but either way it's fun to see all the different ways the game can play out. I've been dividing my time between Wastelands 3 and this game and I've enjoyed both. So I guess that's all that really matters. Thank you for the review and for keeping us updated and informed, I appreciate it.

Falcon is straight evil. Killing his two brothers and making a baby with his brothers wife right before leaving home to die in battle

Never played CKII much despite my desire to, kind of in love with CKIII because of the RPG aspects. The animated characters and events and choices you can make surrounding those are so much fun. And it being a paradox game I'm sure we'll be in for some good DLCs to expand upon all that even more.

Why am I watching this? I already bought the game xD

This is basically new SIMS game, as EA had botched their original version so the mantle was passed.

I remember playing CK2 back when it was way new, like weeks old... after scouting the forums over at Paradox I encountered a fairly medium size group who got together on the following Saturday. We had about a 30 minute chat, got to know each other enough - at least as far as our goals both in game and out. I was the most successful in what turned out to be Round One = King of Sicily. Not bad, I thought. So, since everyone else was totally getting destroyed by NPCs (AI), we rerolled, this time as the entire Kingdom of Angle-land during the Norman Invasion. Long story short: We crushed the Normans to the point where William the Bastard was begging for one little county around York. And that was about it. 800 hours total. Best. Game. Ever.

I'm 28, and when I heard about all the things you can do in the game, a huge unwipeable smile took over my face... it's been a while since a game managed to do that. I haven't watched the whole video so I do hope that it's fun to play. 🤞

They also did the impossible, it runs SO MUCH SMOOTHER now

Guessing Jake is working on the Wastelands 3 BYB. Looking forward to that

Anyone else going to tell him that descent was parallax?

Love every video you guys push out, thanks for what you do, seriously. I get excited every time🤩🤩🤩

This was exactly the game I was looking for (as per all your in-vid discussion). The irony was that when I started to play it 10 months ago; I felt totally overwhelmed. I knew I was going to have to spend more time understanding it, but just didn't have the time or emotional energy to give it what it deserved. So after a half-assed tutorial attempt I left it sitting in my virtual game box. Almost a year later, I'm now ready to have a proper crack.. it just looks too good to pass up. I'll have to put aside my 'perfectionism (need to know everything about mechanics)' aside and just roll with it.

Having historical context fro paradox games REALLY helps, if you know who people are and what they did in their lives it can really set you off in the right direction

This channel is basically a game asmr with Falcon’s voice

GrayStillPlays made a fun video messing around in this game and It made me really interested to see more. I like simulation games as I've been playing sims ever since I was a kid but I wasn't too big on war games or strategy. I started watching a gameplay of it and I've been hooked ever since! The guy who has been playing it (The Geek Cupboard) has done a really good job explaining and now I want to save up to buy it. Thanks for the review! But yeah, I knew nothing about this game yesterday and I now in depth understand the game functions and all that, that's saying something because I am not the brightest when understanding new games. It takes me awhile so the fact such a complicated game had someone like me easily understanding it says something! Give it a try.

This’ll be my first game from this series and I will buy it because of this video. Really. It simply looks freaking amazing. And I miss the good strategy games nowadays.

For new players, don't worry is not that complex, i only learn 90% of the game for a passive two weeks of playing. Its grand strategy but don't let it hold you, once you got a hang of it about 30 to 50% you know you'll gonna spend most of your time more than you can imagine.

Beautiful review! Thanks for putting this up on KZfaq

Pretty new to this genre, (tried to get into in the past and failed) but I'm really enjoying CK3 key for me has been not being afraid to scrap a game and restart while learning from what happened the previous game.

one of my favorite games this year and i got it for 5 bucks on xbox game pass for pc

Also for navies, at this time most "nations" didn't have standing navies per se as at the time as that would be very expensive for decentralized kingdoms,

I wish that it had something like Bannor Lords to resolve combat option. The two together would be great.

Oohh man I caught that Johnny Cochran reference. Thanks Falcon. Making me feel old.

Can't wait for the game of thrones mod

I have enjoyed CK3 so far, but I also have played CK2 for years and have all the CK2 DLC, so I kinda already knew I would like this game =P The UI in this one is just SO MUCH BETTER, and I love it. there are some stuff I was used to in CK2 that CK3 doesn't have (yet) that I miss, but CK3 with no DLC still feels like CK2 after years of DLC packs from the get-go, so I'm having high hopes for this one's DLC down the line =)

Wait its all incest Always has been

Is it the typical paradox formula of releasing an half empty shell of a game, then releasing $200 of dlc?

I would love to get into these kinds of games but it looks so overwhelming.

Gonna play as Eustace the Monk in this game, especially when 30$ DLC are added

I've been playing crusader kings II for a while and I just recently got Crusader kings III it is honestly one of the best I've ever played

I'm still thinking about getting this game although at present it is unavailable in Australia due to a mix up which lead to refused classification possibly due to an administrative error. Latest reports say that this may be fixed within the next couple of days. It is available on XBox but not available on Steam until this gets resolved (and yes, I am playing on PC). I was a big fan of Paradox's _"Knights of Honor"_ and wish this game had more of that game's character in controlling battles, using strategy and building armies including using mercenaries and besieging castles and defending castles from sieges. Still, it looks interesting and I am leaning towards getting this game when it is finally available on PC in my region.

Just want to let everyone know that this is on gamepass for pc

First time ever considering getting this kinda game looks incredible

I like that you changed the before u buy text to fit the video better, art 11/10

Aside from how they simplified battles way too much imo, I like what they did with it. They might have to add something to prevent blobbing though, because the absence of defense pacts means as a big guy, you can very easily bully everyone around you. I have to add that currently ck2 is still more enjoyable for me personally, due to all the stuff that came with the expansions and especially the supernatural events currently absent in ck3, but I am pretty sure, that with 2 or 3 expansions ck3 will have an enormous amount of content.

Dammit... For months, I had intended to either pre-order CK3 or get it on the very first day, but there was a bunch of good stuff on sale on Steam a few days ago and I blew all of my "recreational funds"... Now I have to wait until Monday. This looks awesome though. As a side note though, through Steam sales, I'm discovering a lot of game series that have been around for a while but I had not previously played that are so perfectly aligned with my interests, I'm stunned I hadn't noticed them before.. Crusader Kings is a great example - I've played these kinds of medieval war/grand strategy type games since the late 90's but missed CK until a few months ago. Xcom is another good example. I'm a big fan of both now.

Can't wait for a compilation of "Crusader Kings 3 taken out of context" XD

Great job on that that sublime santeria reference, good sir.

It just went on sale on Steam. So, you know I had to watch your review! :) Thanks.

The people who disliked probably had their device upside down Edit:thanks for the likes

I was not the type of person to get into a game like this, loved it. Playing with friends is definitely the best way to get into it and after about 2 weeks of owning the game I already have 40 hours in game. Can't put it down, highly recommend it.

The army to fleet conversion to cross water does costs money. I feel its important to mention it.

3:17 Galicia is where I am living 😊

I love when I watch "Before you buy" and I'm like "too late"

I gotta give a shout out to Game Pass yet again. I wouldn't have touched it but I gave it a try and wow. Such an in-depth game I've never experienced before.

OMG! I've been looking for the game Descent forever! I remember loving it as a little kid but had no idea what it was called or what to search. Thank you for mentioning it!

At one point when you were talking about stress, it sounded like my therapist talking to me 😆

Stress really is a game changer, it makes you roleplay much more, while in ck2 you cold always just chose the best outcome and nkt care what your character would do.

All the crazy little narratives are just endlessly fascinating. The first time I successfully made my wife my "soulmate" I actually did a little audible, "YES!" It's a crazy game.

He did the sublime pun after he says he won't do it. Couldn't resist

In my current run with my buddy, he created a family line in his dynasty of albinos

I was so excited playing the tutorial last night as it occurred to me I was playing as one of my own real life ancestors.

Crusader King. I think I will buy

I just tried it out on pc game pass and oh boy, I didn't know what I'm missing out on all this time! Literally played it for 7 hours straight!!! Love it!

This video helped convince me to pick this game up!

I've played Stellaris and Imperator Rome extensively, I'm very ready to jump into this game

It sucks that this game series hasn’t been accommodated to consoles yet. I see a new market awaiting it when that day (if ever) comes…

Do a before you buy for factorio pls. It just released in 1. 0 a couple of weeks ago

i spent 300+ on ck2 and this is starting out really really fun! I can't wait to sink more hours in it

“Crusader Kings 2 [...] can be really confusing” Me: Laughs in starting Dwarf Fortress 2 without ever seeing a tutorial on how to play

i did not realise anyone could make a game sound so boring i wanted to purchase it until i saw this

Falcon you mentioned new comers being intimidated by it, I bought it on release on ps5, took me a week to sit down and actually play cause I was intimidated, but now I play it every day, I am in love with this game

my first crusader kings game and i have 8 hours of play within 2 days. its great

Some games should not have "before you buy", but "after you buy" segments

Ah yes, I pre ordered this game so I should definitely watch this to make sure that I'm certain that I want to play it before I buy it in the past lol. Nice video loved it.

So I am in Lockdown because of COVID in the UK and for christmas, my brother got me 6 months of XBOX Game Pass and CS3 is included on that. I have easily had 100s of hours of play on it. It is a brilliant game and I would recommend it to everyone.

Our friends are considering doing this as a multiplayer for our Friday night sessions - I play Stellaris but am still learning ins and outs of that and that was complex already! This one looks like my brain will literally melt upon trying to understand anything! But ......................Stellaris was fun and has sucked 80 hours of my life so...........it could be fun. I don't tend to go for this theme but I enjoy Game of Thrones ...........

This is one of those games that makes me want too buy a PC, shame I have a smaller bank account than a rat

I gotta say Falcon is one of the best when it comes to reviews! I legit went and watched another video review and thought to myself "I wonder if he has made one of those before you buy videos" before I make a full decision. I legit typed it in and it said it was uploaded 58 minutes ago! Gotta say this guy is on top of his channel. Great content.

1:50 Agreed that CKII was difficult to get into. It took me watching KZfaq videos for five hours, then playing the game for five more, to even understand how I would go about things, and that was after the tutorial had taught me nothing at all I only have 35 hours in it right now, and while I understand everything within the game, I still don’t understand how to actually get good at it

im just wondering. how's your library? is it digital or physical?

Gameranx: uploads before you buy video me: a little late for that buddy

this makes me excited for an updated Hearts of Iron 4... maybe in ten years

Descent... I remember that.. I liked it 🙂 (not remembering Praradox, more like Interplay and Parallax comes to mind) Then again, it was a few years ago!

@gameranx will you guys do a before you buy for Iron Harvest? looks like a great game. Keep up the great content