Crusader Kings Complete
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Description
Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into petty fiefs and the Emperor struggles with the Pope. At this very moment the Pope has declared that those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of all sins. Gather prestige and piety and the world will whisper your name in awe. Will you co-opt other monarchs, and the Pope, under your leadership to liberate the Holy Land? Do you have what it takes to become a Crusader King?
- Take control of one of the Great Christian Dynasties of Europe and forge the bonds of your vassals from a circle of friends into a Nation
- Increase the greatness of your lands and your treasure coffins, build Cathedrals and Castles, and combat Highway Robber Bands and defecting vassals
- Historical multiple-choice events will spawn from the actions of your monarch
- Engage in the campaigns of the Hundred Years War, the five Crusades and the Mongol Wars during 400 years of gameplay
- Reenact the crusades, defend against the Mongol onslaught, and form feudal nation-states in Europe
- Introduce laws, set taxes and interact with hundreds of courtiers and nobles
- Experience realtime grand-strategy based on the engine used by the award winning Europa Universalis-series
- Engage in an evolutionary combat system
- Play all religious orders – choose between the Knight´s Templars, The Knights of St John, The Teutonic Order or the Order of Calatrava and the Order of Santiago
- Engage in fierce multiplayer battles with up to 8 players
- Saved games from Crusader Kings can be converted into the format of Europa Universalis II
Customer reviews
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Nice history-filled ttitle!
newn | Aug. 11, 2011 | See all newn's reviews »What I liked the most about Crusader Kings is that a lot of attention was paid to history in this game. I like history myself, so all those names and dates weren't just something out of the blue. it was something that made the game even better in my eyes. And not only dates and names! The game also focuses on biographies and personalities, so you will be playing each of the campaigns (William the Conqueror's victory in the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Hundred Years War in 1337, and the Third Crusade of 1187) with different personalities. And every one of them are filled with diplomatic machinations, economical decisions and military control.
I think that this game is really worth those 20€. Not only if you like history, it's a great strategy game. And if you do like history - you can even learn more or see how much you already know.
80
Intrigue on the map
fearon | April 7, 2011 | See all fearon's reviews »Have you ever wanted to be a great noble - live in luxury, have few bastards and make couple of intrigues? If you say 'yes' you must try Crusarder Kings. This game shows king live much better than any movie, game or book, and use for it only a typical for Paradox games map! Once you entered this world of conspiracy and intrigues, you won't stop playing your own game of thrones for a long time.
90
Greatest King sim of any time
keeveek | April 4, 2011 | See all keeveek's reviews »I just love this game. It's more complicated than most of today's strategy games nowadays. No other title does not give you such a sense of the management of the feudal state. As I said, it's more a simulator than a strategy. The player gives the lands and titles on their vassals, organizing alliances and conspiracies tied. All the time you need to observe the events that take place in our court - many will look forward for the right moment to stick your knife in the back and take your place. You also need to take care of the offspring, if you do not have an heir - Your country will fall apart between the vassals. Also look out for its relations with the Vatican - where the pope excommunicated impose on you, do not end up too well.
In addition, the player has an opportunity to expand their dominions by putting new buildings, modernizing the army and so on.
I recommend this game. Currently, there is nothing better. Excellent warm-up prior to the Crusader Kings II!