Europa 1400: The Guild

 PC
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 36
  3. Negative: 2 out of 36
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  1. TimK.
    Mar 28, 2003
    9
    Unique! Sleeper hit of the year. Haven't had so much fun since Pirates! Dynasty building, trading, political intriugue, kidnapping, revenge, true love... and much more. Many games within a game. High replayability. Some instability prevents a 10 score.
  2. SlavaK.
    Mar 3, 2003
    10
    Super!!!
  3. KelR.
    Jan 18, 2003
    9
    This game is awesome. It's completly unique, offering hours of addictive fun. I would have given it a 10 but it is a little laggy and buggy, but it's worth evey penny and then some, got out and buy it today!
  4. Bigmageusa
    May 31, 2011
    9
    A very impressive economy simulator for a medieval town. It offers so many in depth profession and opportunities that can lead to many playthroughs and challenges, opening new opportunities the longer you play. While the game has become a bit dated, it offers a good afternoon or two of addictive playtime (and even has multiplayer). One of the best economy based games I have ever seen.
  5. Parvarteshwar
    Sep 5, 2011
    8
    This is one of those games in which you are either going to love it or you're going to hate it. Before buying this game you need to ask yourself: Do I sometimes have fantasies about being a olde timey blacksmith? Or do I sometimes wish I cold run my local pub back when Charles still had his head attached? Or do you wonder that you could have been a pompous textile baron in a past life? IfThis is one of those games in which you are either going to love it or you're going to hate it. Before buying this game you need to ask yourself: Do I sometimes have fantasies about being a olde timey blacksmith? Or do I sometimes wish I cold run my local pub back when Charles still had his head attached? Or do you wonder that you could have been a pompous textile baron in a past life? If you have ever asked these questions then you are probably going to like this game and should waste no more time not having it in your life. That said, it is not without its problems, the gameplay is repetitive, the competitive AI is rather dull at times, and once you have made it there is really nothing else to do. However there is really no other game which falls into the genre of medieval life simulator with an economic focus that is this well done. In short, don't expect a life-changing experience but do expect to have a pleasant weekend followed by extensive research into pre-industrial economies.… Expand
  6. gracjanski
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    Unique gameplay that combines the life in middle ages, RPG and economy. There are a lot of funny possibilities like being a priest, thief, graveyard warden, but also taking a classic profession. In addition you try to get a job in the authorities for example through bribes. The music fits, the controlling and graphics are good.
    But after 10 or 15 hours the game gets repetitive and you saw    Unique gameplay that combines the life in middle ages, RPG and economy. There are a lot of funny possibilities like being a priest, thief, graveyard warden, but also taking a classic profession. In addition you try to get a job in the authorities for example through bribes. The music fits, the controlling and graphics are good.
    But after 10 or 15 hours the game gets repetitive and you saw most of the game already.    … Expand
  7. Voyou
    May 26, 2021
    3
    Tired of tutorials that ask you to do things but don't tell you where the buttons to do those things are hidden. Here, you discover on your own that you must move around, open doors, explore rooms, locate and click on every merchant, etc. As a result, the game is 95% pixel hunt. While the clock is ticking.
  8. Misterdiony
    May 18, 2021
    9
    The Guild is another childhood classic that even today convinces with its fantastic gameplay. Its great to spend your time on a dynasty but sometimes gets laggy what hinders the 10 score.

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#38 Best PC Game of 2002
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#63 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Gamers' Temple
    90
    This could very well be a prototype for the next generation of city building games to come.
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  2. Gamezilla!
    92
    All the multimedia does is add to an already immersive and intense experience.
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  3. GameZone
    83
    Immersive, looks good and is an incredible challenge.
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