Desperados III for Windows

Quick summary

Desperados III is a real-time tactics title set in a stylized Old West. You control a small band of gunfighters and must blend stealth, planning, and gunplay to clear missions. The game pays homage to the earlier entry from 2006 while expanding the tools and encounters you’ll face.

The crew and what they do

Each member of your five-person squad brings a distinct set of talents. Examples of those specializations include:

• Disguise and deception to move past enemies unnoticed
• Precision shooting and ranged expertise for taking out targets
• Physical power and close-quarters capability for forcing through obstacles

How to tackle objectives

Success depends on reading the environment and using the right approach for each situation. Scout levels for useful interactions, spot audio or visual cues, and chain together abilities — using stealth to isolate foes, setting traps, or coordinating simultaneous strikes — to complete objectives with minimal casualties.

Alternate recommendations

If you’re looking for something similar to play or try first, consider:

• Desperados: Wanted — Dead or Alive (trial edition available)
• Other tactical-Western hybrids and stealth-focused strategy games available on storefronts

Final tip

Mix patience with planning: slow, deliberate moves and clever use of each character’s unique skillset will reward you far more than charging in guns blazing.