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  Review: Europa Universalis II (PC) -- Gaming Voice
Europa Universalis II was released a bit too early (In the file properties, the version still shows "Beta").
Europa Universalis II expands the time played from the original, this time spanning 400 years, starting at about the time of Joan of Arc: from the hundred years war to the age of nationalism.
Europa Universalis II can be seens as either a real-time strategy game or a turn-based strategy game with very short turns.
gamingvoice.com /gvmain/reviews/pc/europauniversalis2.asp   (1139 words)

  
  Review: Europa Universalis II (PC) -- Gaming Voice
Europa Universalis II was released a bit too early (In the file properties, the version still shows "Beta").
Europa Universalis II expands the time played from the original, this time spanning 400 years, starting at about the time of Joan of Arc: from the hundred years war to the age of nationalism.
Europa Universalis II can be seens as either a real-time strategy game or a turn-based strategy game with very short turns.
www.gamingvoice.com /gvmain/reviews/pc/europauniversalis2.asp   (1139 words)

  
  Europa Universalis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Europa Universalis is a grand strategy computer game released in 2000 by Paradox Entertainment and is distributed in North America by Strategy First.
Europa Universalis was followed by Europa Universalis II.
It was released within a year of the original Europa, leading some software critics to become skeptical of it.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Europa_Universalis   (494 words)

  
 Out of Eight PC Game Reviews: Europa Universalis III Review
Europa Universalis III will also place an icon at the bottom of the screen when you receive a diplomatic offer from another country; this is much better than popping up another window that you might accidentally close.
Europa Universalis III also has high replay value because of the numerous countries available, in addition to the unscripted random events that will result in a different world history each time you play.
I have no doubt that Europa Universalis III will be embraced by the modding community, as the game is so easy to alter a caveman could do it (I’ll have the roast duck, with the mango salsa).
jaguarusf.blogspot.com /2007/01/europa-universalis-iii-review.html   (3537 words)

  
 Europa Universalis (PC) Review at GamingExcellence
Published by Strategy First and developed by Paradox Entertainment, Europa Universalis is a hardcode strategy title that sends players in to the past to control a nation and attempt to dominate central Europe.
Europe Universalis uses "pop-up" type windows to convey information while the game is in progress, and although a few of them are ok, it becomes very annoying to close a massive bombardment of them every few seconds.
The general concept behind Europa Universalis is selecting a nation and controlling and shaping it from 1492 to 1792.
www.gamingexcellence.com /pc/games/46/review.shtml   (770 words)

  
 Europa Universalis III - MegaGames demos
Europa Universalis III, which delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy, is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire.
Unparalleled in its depth and historical accuracy, Europa Universalis gives players freedom to rule their nation from an impressive choice of over 250 historically accurate countries.
The Europa Universalis series put Paradox Interactive on the map as a leading strategy games publisher and developer and fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating Europa Universalis III.
www.megagames.com /news/html/demos/europauniversalisiii.shtml   (92 words)

  
 GameGenie.com: PC Game Reviews - Europa Universalis II
One of the most surprising strategy titles of early 2001 was Europa Universalis, a title published by Strategy First that simulated European history from 1492 to 1792, implementing ideas not presented in previous titles, such as religion.
The gameplay is the hall of Europa Universalis II, and though there aren’t many changes from the first game, this is still one of the most complete historical strategy games around.
Europa Universalis II is a very complete historical real-time strategy title, even with sub-par graphics and sound.
www.gamegenie.com /reviews/pc/europa2.shtml   (1249 words)

  
 Europa Universalis II for PC video game review and cheats   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Europa Universalis II is a grand strategy game in the grandest sense.
This review in no way covers the detail or depth of all that is portrayed in Europa Universalis II -- like naval blockades, sieges, pirates, religious movements -- but be sure that most of the major subjects from the time are present.
Europa Universalis II is a game that is really hard to begin playing.
www.gamezilla.com /reviews/e/eu2.asp   (2261 words)

  
 Europa Universalis III (pc: 2007): Reviews
Europa Universalis III is still one of the best grand strategy games you can find.
With its simple controls and easy to understand directives, Europa Universalis III is both for newcomers and old veterans of the series alike.
Europa Universalis III is a game for those of you who love complicated micromanagement, for those who feel that the likes of Civilization lack depth and realism, and who want to be in complete control of their nation.
www.metacritic.com /games/platforms/pc/europauniversalis3   (1858 words)

  
 Wargames : Europa Universalis 2 : Strategy : Computer : Game : Napoleonic : History
Europa Universalis 2 is complicated and even experienced gamers will be sorely tested.
The maps are clear and give you all the info you need about your lands, where your armies are, your fleets and which towns or cities are under siege.
Europa Universalis 2 is a classic-to-be that will eclipse even Civilization in gamers' minds.
www.napoleonguide.com /wargames_eu2.htm   (719 words)

  
 Europa Universalis: Crown of the North - Reviews - Stratos Group
There is little of the interplay of alliances or cultural blocs that you get in the more fully developed Europa Universalis titles, but for people who are intimidated by the surface of it, Crown of the North is a great set of training wheels.
The Europa Universalis map hasn't changed any, and is still layered in information if you know what you are looking at.
If people who played a lot of Europa Universalis II already were asking if they should buy this package, I'd probably advise against it.
www.stratosgroup.com /reviews/games.php?selected=0309cotn   (2026 words)

  
 Blue's News: Europa Universalis: Crown of the North Ships!
Europa Universalis Crown of the North takes players to a time and place in history seldom explored where they can discover the northern Scandinavian region of Europe during the early medieval period.
Europa Universalis: Crown of the North has an ESRB rating of E for everyone and SRP of $39.99.
After winning numerous awards for games such as Disciples: Sacred Lands, Europa Universalis, Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns and Steel Beasts, Strategy First continues to push the gaming envelope with its own groundbreaking titles, while maintaining its reputation as a unique alternative for independent developers seeking to market their games to a worldwide audience.
www.bluesnews.com /cgi-bin/articles.pl?show=633   (492 words)

  
 Europa Universalis - ESCMag Review   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Welcome to Europa Universalis, a meticulous but fun real-time strategy games wherein 300 years really is a long time.
In fact, most casual gamers will probably be turned off by the fact that most of Europa Universalis’ gameplay is learned by devoting long, hard hours.
All of that said, I was totally engrossed by Europa Universalis, and am more than a little sad to have to give up playing while I review the next thing coming down the pike.
www.escmag.com /v5/reviews/review.cfm?rv=96   (649 words)

  
 eBay - europa universalis, Games, Software items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Europa Universalis II 2 & Crown of the North
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search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=europa+universalis&...   (456 words)

  
 Europa Universalis III - RECOGNITION
Europa Universalis III is, without a doubt, the best game in the series.
Europa Universalis III is the pinnacle of its genre, bringing the strategic
Europa Universalis III is a trademark of Paradox Interactive.
www.europauniversalis3.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=8&Itemid=45   (638 words)

  
 Paradox Interactive - Europa Universalis III grows even more ambitious with Europa Universalis III: Napoleon's ambition
Europa Universalis III: Napoleon's Ambition is schedule for release in the end of August and will only be available via the digital distribution portal Gamer's Gate.
Europa Universalis III, which delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy, is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire.
Unparalleled in its depth and historical accuracy, Europa Universalis gives players freedom to rule their nation from an impressive choice of over 250 historically accurate countries.
www.paradoxplaza.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=189&Itemid=129   (627 words)

  
 Frictionless Insight
Europa Universalis III won't get your name inscribed in the encyclopedia, but it will allow you to rewrite world history from 1453 to 1789.
Europa Universalis III is the pinnacle of its genre, bringing the strategic and diplomatic play of Paradox's earlier games (such as Europa Universalis and Crusader Kings) to new heights – but without going the extra mile to bring new gamers into the franchise.
Events in Europa Universalis III make more sense than in previous installments, and it's incredibly fun to expand beyond Europe and colonize the rest of the world (or rudely subjugate the indigenous cultures).
www.frictionlessinsight.com /archives/2007/01/europa_universa_4.html   (782 words)

  
 MacGamer - Get In The Game   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Europa Universalis II, developed by Paradox Entertainment, ported to the Mac by Virtual Programming and distributed to the American markets by MacPlay may be what both sides are looking for in the global domination game market.
From a graphical perspective, Europa Universalis II both achieves, but also seems to hold itself back somewhat, as if it were pulling its punches.
Since world domination is rarely a solo effort, Europa Universalis II includes the standard multiplayer modes (up to eight simultaneous players over LAN, Internet and Valkyrienet, a service designed to allow players to see hosted games and chat with other players).
www.macgamer.com /features/?id=1598   (888 words)

  
 Europa Universalis III - PC Gaming news - QJ.NET
Europa Universalis III is a strategy game that spans from the events after the Fall of Constantinople (1453) up to the French Revolution (1789).
Europa Universalis III' is our flagship title and our biggest production yet and by working more closely with Target, the game will reach a wider audience of strategy gamers.
The Europa Universalis III demo, which weighs in at 129.8MB, is already available at Gamespot and is featured in English, German, French, Polish, Italian, and Spanish.
pc.qj.net /category/Europa-Universalis-III/cid/2976   (1921 words)

  
 Europa Universalis: Crown of the North
Europa Universalis: Crown of the North is a pretty catchy title for what seems to be a standalone expansion pack.
Although Europa Universalis II is included here in its entirety, along with three bonus mod campaigns, Crown of the North is really a completely different game.
Europa Universalis II fans might be surprised and disappointed that they’re getting a cut-rate game in the style of the original Europa Universalis, not a real expansion to that game’s much-improved successor.
firingsquad.com /games/crown_of_the_north_review   (302 words)

  
 Europa Universalis: Rome PC Review, Europa Universalis: Rome Player Reviews
Paradox like to have their Europa series to be packed with more history than you could bring yourself to remember, fortunately then they also like to let us tyrants re-write that same history in any direction our whim takes us.
Colonisation is slow; you need to ensure that both the barbarian level in the unclaimed territory is near non-existent, and that it has a neighbouring settlement carrying a 50% civilisation rating with a total population count of 10.
Europa Universalis: Rome likes to give you plenty to think about aside from just what province is next on your shopping list.
www.strategyinformer.com /pc/europauniversalisrome/review.html   (1937 words)

  
 Europa Universalis III for PC - Europa Universalis III PC Game - Europa Universalis III Computer Game
It's as deep and broad as you would expect from a great strategy game, but Europa Universalis III's most notable achievement is how easy it is to get into.
Paradox has revealed that it's working on Europa Universalis III, and we catch up with producer Johan Andersson to get the very first details.
Europa Universalis III Sakura's Sengoku Japan Mod v2.1
www.gamespot.com /pc/strategy/europauniversalisiii/index.html   (399 words)

  
 Strategy First - Real-Time Strategy - Europa Universalis
Each player controls one of the major powers of the era, such as Spain, England, Prussia, France or Portugal, exactly which ones are available depends on which of the eight different scenarios the players choose.
Europa Universalis is a trademark of Paradox Entertainment AB.
Europa Universalis is based on the board game of the same name by Azure Wish and Philippe Thibault.
www.strategyfirst.com /Eng/games/europa/europa.html   (309 words)

  
 Applelinks.com: Review - Europa Universalis II
That's the question that Europa Universalis II tries to answer as it presents a game of world building and world conquest, set among the nations and cultures of the 1600s.
The whole point of a "real time" strategy game, though, is that it eventually becomes a plate-spinning act; trying to organize a war in one area while harnessing your resources in another.
Europa Universalis II (EU2) has all of these aspects, as you take control of one civilization and attempt to build it's strength, capturing territories and building territories while managing your population and governmental policies to make all the fun stuff possible.
www.applelinks.com /reviews/europa2.shtml   (687 words)

  
 Europa Universalis II Europa Universalis II [EU II MAC] - £14.95 : Virtual Programming, Virtual Programming leading ...
Europa Universalis is a historical strategy game simulating all aspects of world history from 1419 to 1820.
Europa Universalis II is the sequel to one of the greatest strategy games ever made - Europa Universalis.
The jewel of Europa Universalis II is the Grand Campaign starting in 1419 and ending in 1820.
www.vpltd.com /index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=175   (662 words)

  
 GameSpy.com - Reviews: Europa Universalis II (PC)
Europa Universalis II covers the period from 1419 to 1820, which slightly expands the scope of the original game, and also allows players to take the roles of more than just the major European powers of the time.
Of course, this introduces some balance issues, since certain countries will be in a poor position to develop independently at given times in history, but this feature gives Europa Universalis II both extraordinary replay value and a sense of historical depth that puts the Civilization series to shame.
Attrition is a serious problem, and large forces can find themselves whittled down to half their original strength just in the process of marching to the war.
archive.gamespy.com /reviews/december01/eu2   (647 words)

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