It certainly wasn’t because of the interface, which has only improved.
I think it was because the game is simply less personal. Despite having an easier time learning how to play EU4, it took longer for me to really fall into it. I loved CK2 from the start, even though it took a long time for me to feel like I could play the game without stumbling over my shoelaces.
With both games and the appropriate DLC, it’s possible to convert a CK2 save game into an EU4 mod, letting you pick up the reins of your budding nation-state right where your Machiavellian ruler left them. Europa Universalis 4 follows this with a shift from the myopically personal to the strictly national, covering the years 1444 CE to 1821 CE. I’ll even toss in a few tidbits about the myriad DLC available for both titles at no additional charge.įirst, a brief introduction: Crusader Kings 2 is strategy-as-individual, a fascinating look at the intimately personal nature of politics and power, spanning the years from 1066 CE (867 CE with Old Gods DLC) to 1453 CE. I wrote a love letter to Crusader Kings 2’s intricate dynastic backstabbing a while ago, and I thought I should let you know about the game’s semi-sequel Europa Universalis 4.
