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Crusader Kings (PC)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Strategy/Empire-Building

RELEASE DATE

28/SEP/04

ESRB RATING

EVERYONE, Violence

DEVELOPER

Paradox Entertainment AB

PUBLISHER

Paradox Entertainment AB

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DESCRIPTION

Crusader Kings utilizes the Europa Universalis game engine, but presents the medieval fiefdoms of Europe from 1066 to 1419. The Crusader Kings map includes the Urals on the eastern edge, as well as parts of Persia and the coast of North Africa. In a twist, games of Crusader Kings focus on wealth and honor more than territorial acquisition, with players trying to hoard as much Prestige and Piety as possible. Contending with bishops, feudal lords, and the magnates of other provinces is much of the challenge. Saved games can also be converted into Europa Universalis games for additional gameplay.

Gameplay takes place in real-time, though players can choose to pause the game at any time, allowing for careful strategy. Feudal society is represented with laws, nobles, burghers, priests, peasants, and religious superstitions. Combat features exotic units like Mongolian light cavalry and English long bowmen. As their dynasty gains power and prestige, players receive special awards from the Pope, and can choose to join a religious order like the Knight's Templars, The Knights of St John, The Teutonic Order, the Order of Calatrava, and the Order of Santiago. ~ All Game Guide

Crusader Kings (PC)

GENRE/STYLE:

Strategy/Empire-Building
RELEASE DATE:

28/SEP/04
TOP TRAITS:

grand strategy, Medieval Europe, Kingdom builder
DESCRIPTION:

Crusader Kings utilizes the Europa Universalis game engine, but presents the medieval fiefdoms of Europe from 1066 to... more

players 41

followers 1

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POPULARITY: PC PLATFORM

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gurkepepinillo played Crusader Kings on 01/APR/10

“Sigh. You raise them, find them a wife, a good, lustful, indulgent wife, and then they go and die on you. Then, of course, their infant son would just go and die too so where do you turn for an...”

created 02/APR/2010

Crusader Kings (PC) by: brixe

“CK2 please, so much potential.”

created 23/DEC/2009

Crusader Kings (PC) by: Maggie

“Intersting game, focus very well in the middle age and the power of vatican and kingdoms of that time. you need to find a good husband for you daughter and a good fiancée, Alot of politics and attemps to get others dukes,princes, barons and...”

created 13/DEC/2009