Desperados III is a Wild West adventure filled with thrilling twists and turns. A masterpiece of video game creativity and execution, this title by Mimimi Games was released on June 16, 2020, to rapturous applause. A story-driven adventure, Desperados III is best described as a 'hard-core tactical stealth' game with cowboys and bad hombres tearing it up in the badlands. The tactical and strategic plays you adopt are central to your success in the game.

What makes Desperados III even more engaging is how each character feels like they belong to distinct RPG Classes, each with their unique skills and roles. Cooper is your versatile gunslinger, Doc McCoy brings a healer's precision, and Kate plays the cunning rogue. This layered dynamic turns every encounter into a strategic puzzle, requiring you to think ahead and use each character's abilities to outsmart your enemies.

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Strategy-based games rely on developing multiple skills, abilities, and powers of concentration. Your mental acuity is essential in the best strategy games. A combination of brains and brawn determines your success in these popular attractions. There are many strategy-based games besides Desperados III, like Vikings War of Clans, Sparta War of Empires, and Stormfall Age of War. But today, we are focused on a dazzling frontier-style adventure – the inimitable Desperados III.

Desperados III uses modern real-time tactics to bring a multilayered POV to the action. It gets up close and personal, with surprisingly realistic action sequences and unbridled, raw action. A strategy game par excellence, planning ahead in this Wild West adventure is important. With smoking guns, outlaws, sheriffs, and a posse on the prowl, it's go-time with Desperados III. Luckily, you hit the jackpot today because we will take you into tumbleweed territory alongside the desperados of this epic saga.

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It's time to get locked and loaded as we saddle up for the ultimate adventure, armed with the best strategies to be the best Desperados III player. It isn't easy, partner, as all strategies require meticulous planning, but this guide is the blueprint to your success. Yeehaw—Let's roll out!

Try showdown mode – it's pretty slick.

You always want an additional advantage in this game because it is complex. So, showdown mode is one of the best things we've found in the game. You can use it whenever you like, as it pauses the game (with certain limitations and exceptions) and allows you to contemplate your options. You also get an additional benefit from this mode – you can plan a single action for each character you control on that specific level. It's pretty sweet, huh? This is one of the best ways to succeed in challenging takedown situations. For example, you can eliminate multiple enemies simultaneously. You can also have your characters defeating the enemy from different perspectives. It's pretty useful if you're unable to advance through the section. Use it as required.

Keep your eyes on the prize – the guard houses.

There is a difference between the red view cone situations you encounter in the game. Sometimes, you have to risk it, especially if the reward is worth your effort. Many enemies are hiding in the buildings; you'll get to know them as you progress through the levels of the game. These buildings filled with guards are known as Guard Houses. But, these seemingly empty tenements instantly repopulate with guards. These folks will hunt you down. Luckily, they are displayed on the maps with red bell symbols and exclamation marks.

Here's a little secret: Desperados III feels like it takes a page from games with RPG Classes. Each character you control has a specific role—Doc McCoy is like your healer, Kate channels her inner rogue, and Cooper? He's your all-around fighter. Knowing who to use and when is the key to surviving those relentless guards. So, think tactically, play to their strengths, and watch your plans come together like a well-oiled machine.

Toggle game difficulty

Here's a tip many of us wish we had known long ago—but here it is. Did you know you can adjust the game's difficulty settings if it is too hard or too easy? You can easily click on A for adjust and B for no thanks. It's your call. Don't be distracted by the 'Normal' game mode—it's challenging. Desperados III is about fine-tuning your skills through tactics and strategies.

Don't be scared to miss the mark.

We always hear that failure is not an option, but that's not true in this game. You're probably going to get taken out much more than you want to – but that's okay, it's only a game. Don't be afraid of the virtual death of your character; embrace it as a learning experience. Every level in Desperados III is an opportunity to fine-tune your tactics and strategies. If you step out of line just a little, the guards will be alerted and come down on you with thunderous force. Once you fail, and you will, you can load up the most recent 3X saved states. That's good news since you don't have to cover old ground.

Scan your surroundings carefully.

Situational awareness is not a luxury in Desperados III; it's a necessity. Thankfully, you have plenty of tools and resources, like the isometric style and vertical (up/down) POV. This makes it surprisingly simple to scrutinize all potential dangers in your environment. It was intentionally designed that way. So, before you move out, do a 360 to ensure that bad hombres are nowhere to be seen. And if you spot them, take them out. Press the 'H' key to highlight particular objects in your environment if you're using a PC. You can pick up these objects, open doors, and locate enemies. Remember to master the camera controls to gain the best POV for your game-playing style.

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