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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, eu gives players freedom to rule their nation from an impressive choice of over 250 historically accurate countries.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Ming
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
I bought this game assuming I can handle its complexity and still enjoy it, boy was I wrong. I'm big fan of Civilization series, Total War series, and any 4X game, but EU3 is a completely different beast. This is definitely not for the casual gamer, as others have said, STEEP STEEP learning curve and really slow going gameplay, even with the game speed pushed up. Not saying the game is bad, just saying EU3 players must be the best of patience and dedication to a game that doesn't always provide the gamer with instant gratification. I played as Castille for the most part, trying to achieve the in-game goals, but cracking Aragon was really hard for me, and in the end I always get pushed back by the AI's alliances. And this was advertise as the easiest campaign...
This game just isn't for everyone. You either have to be very smart or very dedicated to get this game to be fun. I can appreciate the game's intention, I love the idea of a ultra-realistic world simulator (reminded me of an old gem "Superpower") and I had really hoped to be able to enjoy this game. If you're just a casual gamer looking for 4X experience, I suggest to go for a geared down series like Total War or Endless Space. My copy of the game lays dormant somewhere in a dust choked cardboard box, and its staying there.
This game just isn't for everyone. You either have to be very smart or very dedicated to get this game to be fun. I can appreciate the game's intention, I love the idea of a ultra-realistic world simulator (reminded me of an old gem "Superpower") and I had really hoped to be able to enjoy this game. If you're just a casual gamer looking for 4X experience, I suggest to go for a geared down series like Total War or Endless Space. My copy of the game lays dormant somewhere in a dust choked cardboard box, and its staying there.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By sid rolo
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I got this game for a friend of mine. He asked me to order it because he doesn't have a credit card. He says it's a great game and that he loves it. I'll have to take his word for it.
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3.4 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
120 of 122 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Grand Strategy Game Available
Nov 3 2008
By James Allen
- Published on Amazon.com
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Europa Universalis III Complete contains the original game and the two online-only expansions. This is the best grand strategy game on the market for several reasons. It is chock full of content: you can control any of the game's 313 countries from the year 1399 until 1820. It is very deep and you are constantly doing things: forming colonies, trading, declaring war, sending missionaries, undertaking specific missions, building troops, fighting rebels, declaring national ideas, forming your administrative court, drafting laws, balancing your budget, researching new technologies, and way too much more. Europa Universalis III has a very active modding community that has come up with some fantastic changes to the basic game, from more historically accurate simulations like Magna Mundi to simple map changes. In short (too late!), if you have ever wanted to run your own country and you lack the money to run for president/prime minister/dictator for life, then this is what you need.
56 of 58 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Strategy Game
Nov 16 2008
By James Powers
- Published on Amazon.com
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unlike your typical strategy game, EU3 has multiple layers. This game is not just about building the biggest army and then running out and killing your opponents. There are countless strategies, and this game is not about conquering the world (althought it has been known to be done). You can play any nation in the world from this time period, and it makes for a unique gaming experience with every game. In addition, there is an active multiplayer community. Typically, groups of 9 or more players get together and set a time to play at once weekly. This results in campaigns that last up to several months and add a whole new layer by making your opponents human and allowing you to make complex diplomatic decisions with them. Overall, this game is many times better than your average strategy games (AOE, Civilization, etc) and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for something new.
59 of 62 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A challenging strategy game
Nov 17 2008
By K. Hove
- Published on Amazon.com
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I am new to the EU universe, but I find this game to be very challenging and alot of fun... Just realize that this is not a game for the fainthearted... It is very challenging and very long... depending on how many years you set the game for, it has an option from the year 1399 to the year 1820. I am still on my first game and probably have over 60 hours in on a long game. Basically you are the hidden controller behind the country you choose to control and you guide it throughout the ages as new rulers are born and pass on... The fight are all autodecided based on mathmatical formulas and random rolls of dice, so if you are looking to control the battles as well look to the total war series, but if you love the other side of the strategy coin this game offers incredible depth and options.
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