5 reviews
Crusader Kings II
The Dark Ages might be drawing to a close, but Europe is still in turmoil. Petty lords vie against beleaguered kings who struggle to assert control over their fragmented realms. The Pope calls for a Crusade to protect the Christians in the Holy Land even as he refuses to relinquish control over the investiture of bishops - and their riches. Now is ...
Details
- Released
- February 2, 2012
- Developer
- Paradox Development Studio
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Platforms
- PC
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Crusader Kings 3 review for PC. It’s easy to confuse Crusaders Kings for a series that’s only about stats and strategy. Those are two crucial aspects, but at its heart, Crusader Kings is about stories. Crusader Kings 3 brings that to the forefront, with more characterization options, events, and a new UI that makes the whole thing much more pleasant to handle.
Crusader Kings II is a fun game to play. Unlike most strategy games the A.I. here is intense and brutal. There’s hardly any room for blunder, and even losing can turn out to be a fun thing. If you aren’t into medieval history, you might not enjoy the game as much as the developers wanted, but there is definitely a solid enough base here to appeal to that wider market.
One of the surprising things about Crusader Kings II is that, for a Paradox title, it's actually relatively easy to pick up. That said, this isn't for the faint of heart (or short on time), but if you're willing to bust your butt a little in the beginning to pick it up, it will reward you with a very enjoyable game experience in the end.
Whilst the subject matter and the set-up may not be to everyone’s liking, Crusader Kings II is definitely the most impressive Paradox game to date. The game mechanics are an interesting twist on a well-known genre, the code itself is highly polished, and it’s just a really fun and interesting game to play. Some minor improvements could still be made, and this really is a game of patience, even more so than other Paradox games. Like we said at the beginning though, playing is winning, and ...