Europa Universalis III Single-Player Hands-On @ GameSpot

Vikingod · Jan 17, 2007, 06:08 PM

Source: GameSpot
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Europa Universalis III is a strategy game about the birth of the modern world, but don't expect to see any of the trappings of today's society. As historians cover it, the modern world began to emerge in the 1600s, as the concept of nation-states settled in. In Europa Universalis III, you'll be able to take control of practically any kingdom or country on the planet that existed between the 15th and 18th centuries and rule pretty much any way you wish. Do you try to take over your continent? Or do you simply try to live in peace while surrounded by belligerent neighbors? The decision will be up to you. We had a chance to check out the game shortly before it ships for some impressions.

mkk · Jan 17, 2007, 09:21 PM

I had no idea it was already finished. I'll definitely be getting this when I start getting bored with Medieval 2. Having played Europa Universalis 2 and Crusader Kings, I dare to recommend EU3 to people who enjoy historical strategy games with a board game feel. No 3D skirmishes or rushing tactics here.

Vikingod · Jan 17, 2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mkk

I had no idea it was already finished. I'll definitely be getting this when I start getting bored with Medieval 2. Having played Europa Universalis 2 and Crusader Kings, I dare to recommend EU3 to people who enjoy historical strategy games with a board game feel. No 3D skirmishes or rushing tactics here.

If you are a fan, there is also a demo available...

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/gaming-news/127777-europa-universalis-iii-demo.html

Jan 17, 2007, 06:08 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Europa Universalis III Single-Player Hands-On @ GameSpot Source: GameSpot _________ Europa Universalis III is a strategy game about the birth of the modern world, but don't expect to see any of the trappings of today's society. As historians cover it, the modern world began to emerge in the 1600s, as the concept of nation-states settled in. In Europa Universalis III, you'll be able to take control of practically any kingdom or country on the planet that existed between the 15th and 18th centuries and rule pretty much any way you wish. Do you try to take over your continent? Or do you simply try to live in peace while surrounded by belligerent neighbors? The decision will be up to you. We had a chance to check out the game shortly before it ships for some impressions.

Jan 17, 2007, 09:21 PM	#2
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,490 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	I had no idea it was already finished. I'll definitely be getting this when I start getting bored with Medieval 2. Having played Europa Universalis 2 and Crusader Kings, I dare to recommend EU3 to people who enjoy historical strategy games with a board game feel. No 3D skirmishes or rushing tactics here.