Global conquest and diplomacy from Columbus to Napoleon

Product Information

Europa Universalis is a strategy game simulating all aspects of world history from 1492 to 1792, where you are the leader of a great nation, changing the world and rewriting history. Take on the role of one of the major nations of the era, controlling diplomacy, economy, warfare, exploration and colonization. Unique features ensure historical accuracy, including period monarchs, military leaders, and technological gains. Do you have what it takes to change the course of world history?

Product Features

• 90 different nations to choose from. Powerful AI with human behavior controls non-player nations.
• 10 scenarios, over 500 different historical missions and a dynamic system generating countless exciting missions ensure many hours of gameplay!
• 200+ different historical events potentially affect the outcome of your action.
• A truly unique game in magnitude, size and setting.
• 800+ named provinces, 550+ name sea zones and 100+ named rivers on a map covering the entire globe!
• This real-time game can be set to pause at any time to give players time to plan ahead, thereby creating a "semi-real-time" environment.
• User friendly and customizable message system.
• Get involved in colonization, exploration, trade and infrastructure, war, religion, and diplomacy against players and computer alike!
• Up to 8 players in multiplayer over LAN or the Internet!

Product Reviews

"The most thorough historical simulation anywhere."
     - Computer Games Online

"Potentially one of the best games I've ever seen."
     - Strategy Gaming Online

"...Definitely a winner in my book!"
     - Tucows

"This game easily rivals civilization..."
     - IGN

Minimum Requirements

• Windows 98, NT w/ Service Pack 4, 2000
• Pentium 200MHz processor
• 2MB of Video RAM
• 800x600 resolution
• 64MB of RAM
• 180MB free hard drive space
• 2X CD-ROM Drive
• Mouse or equivalent input device
• DirectX 7.0 or higher (included with the game)