Europa Universalis IV

Europa Universalis IV

August 13, 2013
•Windows, Mac, Linux

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Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Community Consensus

Based on analysis of player reviews

Addictive GameplayHigh ReplayabilityChallengingNeeds DLC

AI Analysis

Multiple reviews emphasize the game's addictive nature with players logging hundreds to thousands of hours, extremely high replayability with endless possibilities, a steep learning curve that's challenging but rewarding once mastered, and widespread consensus about the problematic DLC policy requiring additional purchases for the full experience.

The Verdict

If you enjoy deep, endlessly replayable strategy games and don't mind a steep learning curve that requires outside tutorials to overcome, EU4 is one of the best in its genre — but wait for a sale on both the base game and DLC, as the full experience carries a hefty price tag that many reviewers consider Paradox's biggest flaw.

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Game Info

Release Date:
August 13, 2013
Platforms:
Windows, Mac, Linux

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