Desperados III
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About Desperados III
Desperados III brings the classic real-time tactics formula back to the American frontier. Released in June 2020 by Mimimi Games, this title follows the story of John Cooper and his ragtag group of outlaws. Players guide this squad through a dangerous Wild West setting where survival depends on clever planning rather than just shooting everything. The game supports single-player campaigns across PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, and Mac. It stands as a direct successor to Shadow Tactics: Blades Of The Shogun but swaps the feudal Japanese era for high noon showdowns. You command a team of specialists with distinct skills to outmaneuver enemies in this tactical simulation.
Gameplay
You control Cooper and his crew from an isometric perspective, issuing commands to move, hide, or engage targets. Time pauses while you select actions, allowing you to plan moves for multiple characters simultaneously. Each member has specific tools like knives, poison darts, or disguises that let them bypass guards or disable sentries quietly. The core loop involves scouting enemy patrol routes, setting up distractions, and executing synchronized takedowns without triggering alarms. You might have one character distract a guard while another picks the lock on a door or steals keys from a sleeping officer. If your plan fails, you restart the checkpoint instantly. There are no multiplayer modes to worry about, just pure single-player strategic pressure where every minute counts.
What Players Think
Critics and players alike gave Desperados III strong marks upon release. Metacritic holds it at 84 out of 100 while IGDB rates it 85.7 based on 105 user ratings. The community mood remains positive with a high completion rate among those who try the full campaign. Average playtime hovers around 25 hours for a standard run through all missions. Players seem to enjoy the challenge, evidenced by the low average achievement unlock rate of just 15.3% across 36 total trophies. The rarest feat is Veteran Bounty Hunter at 1.80%, which suggests most people stick to the story rather than hunting down every secret detail. Price points have dropped significantly over time, with a historical low of $6.49 on WinGameStore making it an easy buy for new fans.
PlayPile's Take
Desperados III is a solid choice for strategy lovers who want a tight single-player campaign without online matchmaking. The game rewards patience and observation more than reflexes or luck. With achievements that demand near-perfect runs, you will likely need to replay missions multiple times to see everything. At the current lowest price of $6.49, it offers excellent value compared to its original cost. This title fits players who enjoy planning complex heists in a historical setting rather than those seeking action-heavy open worlds. You should pick this up if you have space on your hard drive for another tactical puzzle game.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
85.7
RAWG Rating
4.3
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