Europa Universalis IV

 PC
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1463 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,250 out of 1463
  2. Mixed: 115 out of 1463
  3. Negative: 98 out of 1463

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Naruto78909
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    This is the more advanced version of civ you can make your own countries once you get the el dorado dlc this and cities are the best paradox games the game traces back history to 2 ad once you get the extended timline this game can bascally played infinity and you still have stuff to do
  2. makrinthor
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    One of the best game i've ever played, infinite gameplay, continuous updates
  3. tastybaldeagle
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    I have thousands of hours on this grand strategy. Paradox Interactive is a superb company to support, and they really care about their games and their customers. Despite its age, this game feels brand new.
  4. puur0
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best historical games if not the best. So much complexion and strategy
  5. Kire_92
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    It takes a long time until you learn to play the game efficiently. But once you do the possibilities are endless! This game offers a lot of content compare to other games and you can keep playing this for years. This game have given me more value for my money than any other game and it's definitely one of the best games I’ve ever played!
  6. DarkBee
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    "Europe 4" - the same tool for conducting historical experiments, like its predecessor seven years ago. On our conscience is the fate of an individual state taken. We are free to control it as we please: build up the royal army and fight with its neighbors on the mainland, create a whole state of merchants and subdue trade to ourselves, find the New World and appropriate its wealth ... but"Europe 4" - the same tool for conducting historical experiments, like its predecessor seven years ago. On our conscience is the fate of an individual state taken. We are free to control it as we please: build up the royal army and fight with its neighbors on the mainland, create a whole state of merchants and subdue trade to ourselves, find the New World and appropriate its wealth ... but what's that? Game tools quite accurately simulate domestic and foreign policy. Take the indicator of stability: the higher it is, the greater the tax collected, the risk of rebellion is less - the light is brighter and it is easier to breathe. Will leave in a minus - welcome to tartarary! And there is inflation and likes to become hyperinflation, if you are lucky at gold deposits. And also - all kinds of indicators of the economy, trade, fatigue from war, contentment and discontent, military and naval traditions - and everything should be looked at, without forgetting the plan in case of force majeure. Well, the war, of course. Here, war is a special case of diplomacy, not a daily bread, like anywhere in Total War, and not a thorn in the ass like in Civilization V. War can only be useful for its initiator and for those who were ready for it and found her application. Somehow - shake out the money from old enemies to pay off their debts on credit, or force the defeated to release a few small nations who are sure to want to be friends with us. The war is not welcome here. The seizure of provinces or even complete annexation is possible only if the enemy has a small area, and you have a monstrous preponderance in the armed forces. At the same time, the aggressiveness index of the initiating power will soar to the ceiling, which will be bad for the opinion of the surrounding countries. Believe me, they will remember your aggressive appetites and will do anything to prevent new victims. Therefore, it is necessary to fight war carefully, looking at the public and spending.… Expand
  7. sodomo
    May 29, 2018
    10
    I know this not a new game but it is forme, so i like so much the game than i created my account here only to put 10 for this game and make my contribution from him.
    I was a gamer more when i was more young and i realy love this game make me fell i have 17 again and make mi fink only in this game all the day.
    So i want to say thanks a lot to make him. About the game i just want to say    I know this not a new game but it is forme, so i like so much the game than i created my account here only to put 10 for this game and make my contribution from him.
    I was a gamer more when i was more young and i realy love this game make me fell i have 17 again and make mi fink only in this game all the day.
    So i want to say thanks a lot to make him.
    About the game i just want to say is not easy game but learn him make the all the diference and is reward because is change all your oppnion about him. Have pacience padwan and you make there.    … Expand
  8. toxyk
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    Probablemente el mejor juego de grand strategy de la historia, con todos los dlc es enfermizo. Mejora aun mas jugando online
  9. XBliss
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    great strategy that has captured me for many years. And still developers adding in the game content in the form of patches and dlc
  10. Skogen21
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    EU4 is an incredible strategy game from Paradox interactive. The most accurate description is probably "a sandbox of alternative history taking place in the Modern Age" (from the fall of Constantinople to the end of the Napoleonic Wars). You can choose any existing country from around the world and lead them in your preferred direction. Establish powerful alliances, conquer newEU4 is an incredible strategy game from Paradox interactive. The most accurate description is probably "a sandbox of alternative history taking place in the Modern Age" (from the fall of Constantinople to the end of the Napoleonic Wars). You can choose any existing country from around the world and lead them in your preferred direction. Establish powerful alliances, conquer new territories, colonize unknown areas, trade with precious commodities, become a pirate state, play politics in HRE and many others. For me personally, this is an essential game that has had a strong impact on me, one of the best I've played in my life. That's why I rate it 10/10.… Expand
  11. CountCristo
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Simply the best game every made. Incredibly deep with endless replayability, constant free updates and support.
  12. halby
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    I've played over 5000 hours of this game. It's easily the best game ever made, and probably will still hold that title until I die. The key to longevity is a good AI, the key to a good AI is a game with SIMPLE mechanics, but LOTS of them, so that the challenge comes from balancing the interactions between all of the many systems... but each system it's self is simple enough for an ai toI've played over 5000 hours of this game. It's easily the best game ever made, and probably will still hold that title until I die. The key to longevity is a good AI, the key to a good AI is a game with SIMPLE mechanics, but LOTS of them, so that the challenge comes from balancing the interactions between all of the many systems... but each system it's self is simple enough for an ai to do correctly. This inevitably means the game is very hard to 'get into' ... because in order to even be competent you need to learn dozens of systems and how they interact. But stick with it.… Expand
  13. tejajo
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    2500 hours in this prefect game...
    Difficult for beginners,but after learning its starts being very entertaining game
  14. CowboyNuggets
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    This game is extremely deep and complex with a steep learning curve. But as you begin to learn the intricacies of the game it only keeps getting better and better!
  15. osmanlis
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    It's a great game that I couldn't get up from for hours. The pinnacle of strategy games.
  16. Alikhan230
    May 16, 2020
    10
    Данная игра - это стандартная игра Paradox. И как все другие игры этого разработчика, она прекрасна. Много параметров. Большую часть событий и битв можно просчитать. Это является главным плюсом. Эта игра является одной из самых стратегических игр.Данная игра - это стандартная игра Paradox. И как все другие игры этого разработчика, она прекрасна. Много параметров. Большую часть событий и битв можно просчитать. Это является главным плюсом. Эта игра является одной из самых стратегических игр.
  17. ViktorKrakov
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, endlessly replayable. Can be very frustrating sometimes but always fair and often extremely satisfying once you achieve your goals. The best sandbox for playing empire.
  18. OMERTNOCL
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    AMAZİNG AMAZİNG Amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing
  19. Indywidualista
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    If you like long play strategy with impressive modes, this game is for you.
  20. m1blasze
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best strategy games that I have ever seen. Europa Universalis IV has a vast and complex political/economic mechanic, with lots of things to explore throughout the campaign. Its political mechanic may be very hard to understand in the beginning of the game, with very different government types, religions, cultures, estates, etc. But when you understand these mechanics,This is one of the best strategy games that I have ever seen. Europa Universalis IV has a vast and complex political/economic mechanic, with lots of things to explore throughout the campaign. Its political mechanic may be very hard to understand in the beginning of the game, with very different government types, religions, cultures, estates, etc. But when you understand these mechanics, you are able to play a very long and fun campaign, with colonization, revolutions, revolts, bribery, and hundreds of others events available in the game. 10/10.

    Ernesto Baratheon    … Expand
  21. Wiesmak
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    This is the best strategy game, I've ever played. With 75% of the DLC's you can play thousands of ours without feeling bored. It is perfect
  22. P_O_R_G
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Эта игра прекрасна сама по себе, так как аналогов ей не найти. Многие плохие отзывы говорят о ужасном балансе, но во-первых это история, а в ней были и сильные и слабые, а второе это возможность из слабых сделать сильных.
  23. HansSigmaringen
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    Best game ever made at strategy I suggest you play with Voltaire's Nightmare mod Its amazing.
  24. KR777
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    A Masterpiece! A game with countless opportunities form strategy RTS to national RPG to history simulator, it spans a wide array of tates and play styles. The replayability is immense, the music superb - the only real downside is that it becomes harder for the developers to think of something deserving to be added via DLC.
  25. Nikitosss95
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    This is kind of a game you play for years and never get tired of... I am speechless how good EU4 is!! Playing as any nation in the world you attempt to conquer it through military expansion, diplomacy, carefully planned strategy, missions etc... for those who are new to the eu4, don’t give up, keep learning until you grasp the entire complexity of this game and you won’t ever regret! It’sThis is kind of a game you play for years and never get tired of... I am speechless how good EU4 is!! Playing as any nation in the world you attempt to conquer it through military expansion, diplomacy, carefully planned strategy, missions etc... for those who are new to the eu4, don’t give up, keep learning until you grasp the entire complexity of this game and you won’t ever regret! It’s addictive!… Expand
  26. fusuy127
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    I don't have much to say. I played it over 2000 hours and i don't regret a little bit.
  27. RapidSpeed
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    Once you start, the game might be very difficult. But when you've been playing it for a while you begin to master it. You're either addicted to it or find it boring, no other exception. I actually prefer EU4 over HOI (and yes, I've played both.)
  28. StarkAgentos
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Прошёл игру за 3 часа, играя за Португалию, захватив пол Европы и каким-то образом слившись. Очень крутая политическая стратегия в довольно оригинальной временной эпохе.
  29. Sweet_paco
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece, of you like strategy games and you re a bit curious abaout history, you should play it, its so inmersive and addicting, they might get hard sometimes but here s the point of the game, this is not a meme, the game is difficult as hell, specially when you start to play it
  30. krasnysoldat38
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Spent hundreds of hours on this game. The game is simply fantastic and never gets boring.
    The possibilities are limitless on how you want to approach and build your empire.
    DLCs are expensive and are worth getting once on sale. That's the only issue with the game. They really do improve the game mechanics and make it way more interesting. You may also learn a lot of history from the    Spent hundreds of hours on this game. The game is simply fantastic and never gets boring.
    The possibilities are limitless on how you want to approach and build your empire.

    DLCs are expensive and are worth getting once on sale. That's the only issue with the game. They really do improve the game mechanics and make it way more interesting.

    You may also learn a lot of history from the 15th century and beyond. Well done Paradox.    … Expand
Page:

Awards & Rankings

11
#11 Best PC Game of 2013
34
#34 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
1
#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. DarkStation
    Dec 12, 2013
    80
    Once players overcome the initial learning curve, Europa Universalis IV will prove a memorable strategy experience that provides as much fun stories as it does sheer tactical complexity.
    Read full review
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Oct 28, 2013
    90
    Somehow retains the series' trademark braininess and complexity while being clearer, simpler and far more fun. [Nov 2013, p.92]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 24, 2013
    100
    The ultimate strategic simulator of an early modern history state with wide options for both success and failure. Do you want to unite Britain under Scotland, thwart the Spanish Reconquista or maintain the Inca empire? Suit yourself. [Issue#234]
See all critic reviews »