Overall, there is a lot of fun to be had in Cladun X3. This hack and slash looter is full of different items, gear, and customization that can keep someone who enjoys this genre occupied for hours on end. There are enough changes in terms of the structure of progression and enough of the original foundation of Cladun to keep players, both returning...
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Cladun X3
2025 Nippon Ichi Software78Good
Playable on
- Steam DeckVerified
- Steam MachineVerified
Available on
- $39.99
- $39.99
- $39.99
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Details
- Launch
- February 27, 2025
- Developer
- Nippon Ichi Software
- Publisher
- Nippon Ichi Software
- Themes
- Genres
Overview
The third numbered entry in the Cladun series. Cladun X3 is a highly customizable and dynamic pixel art action RPG with a focus on hack-and-slash gameplay. Utilize a variety of weapons, magic, and actions to fend off the monsters monsters and traps that await you, and clear the dungeons!
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Press76
Players96
GoodMasterpiece- OpenCritic76from 4 reviews
As it is, loot hounds will be happy with the constantly evolving magic circles and equipment, but the unbalanced progression and uneven presentation will not do this quirky dungeon crawler any favours in finding more than a niche audience.
If detail management is not your cup of tea, your experience with Cladun X3 may end in frustration. With that considered, this is a very well-built action adventure that provides enough fun and depth to occupy dedicated players for quite a while.
Is Cladun X3 going to appeal to the casual RPG gamer? Probably not. The game does require a lot of patience because of all the grinding. Some people might also find the story to be too simple. I personally liked the game and think that it has a great amount of content for the $39.99 price tag, but it won’t be for everyone.
There are so few games for those who love really deep character customisation, and that is for a good reason. They usually tend to lock out less system-oriented players, as it is difficult to create a game with such depth without making the system mandatory or feel truly pointless. However, Cladun X3 manages to do this in a wonderful way, and in the...