europa universalis iv vs crusader kings ii

So yes, CK2 is a game about dynasty/family set in a sandbox`ish enviroment and on the other hand EUIV is a nation historical`ish simulation game that try to mimic historical aspects with arbitraty and limiting mechanics that for myself feel like I`m being handcuffed. It provides the cleanest-looking entry in. Maybe I am currently in 'non objective fresh to a new game' state but for me CK2 is a game that suits me more than EUIV. Europa Univeralis 4 - Europa Universalis 4 is an ambitious title that sets out to give players a grand strategy game during the Renaissance era.

On the other hand CKII and EUIV both have many dlcs which could cost you a lot of. Meaning it is less polished and more restricted in terms of content. But at the same time Stellaris is a lot younger. As for the rest, all three are fantastic. CK2 for me after so many hours spent in EUIV felt like finally experiencing freedom, no AE, no OE, no monarch points, you just set your eye on a target and can execute a trully in depth masterplan. Stellaris is way more approachable and user friendly than the other two. wait game and arbitraty game mechanics that try to imitate 'Balance' with a total lack of depth. So many options, so much things you have to pay attention too, variables, persons, objectives, and on the other hand in EUIV. OMG how much EUIV feels arcadish or limited compared to CK2. I have over 500h in EUIV and after just first few hours in CK2 playing as a Duke I thought to myself. Time period and scope: Europa Universalis covers the period from 1444 to 1821, while Crusader Kings II focuses on the period from 1066 to 1453. For myself as a EUIV player that decided recently to explore finally the CK2 territory I must say that both games play are very much diffrent.

Basicly, those two posts above in my opinion describe the diffrences the best so far.

Europa universalis iv vs crusader kings ii