- Publisher: Paradox Interactive
- Release Date: Aug 13, 2013
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1463 Ratings
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Positive: 1,250 out of 1463
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Mixed: 115 out of 1463
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Negative: 98 out of 1463
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Aug 13, 2013
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Aug 13, 2013Best Paradox game to date. Multiplayer hotjoin added makes it the easiest grand strategy game to play with a friend.
Full of depth and history it will make CIV5 seem like child's play.
With over 250 nations to play you will never be bored. -
Aug 15, 2013It may be a good game however there is one critical flaw. The text in the game (and this is a text heavy game!) is difficult to read at a resolution of 1900x1200 (native monitor resolution).
Until UI scaling is implemented the game its unplayable for any prolonged period of time. It will give you serious eyestrain if you have a high DPI monitor. -
Oct 14, 2017Although the difficulty curve may be very steep for those new to paradox game, EU4 is most certainly the cream of the crop of grand strategy, and you'll find it very hard to go back to games like Civilization after it, thanks to its deep gameplay and replayability. Sadly, I do have to penalize it somewhat for its DLC policy, which makes it ridiculously expensive to get properly started off with,
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Aug 20, 2016You can hardly find another cool nerdy game like EU! Building empires, crushing revolutions, vassalising smaller nations... tons of stuff! Although I admit it's a hard task for newbies to get into this game.
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Feb 26, 2018
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Apr 10, 2017
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Oct 7, 2017
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Jan 18, 2017One of my favourite strategy. The developers made a great job. The game sends me to the deep medieval world. One week I could not move away from my computer. I think this is the best historical strategy from Paradox.
After I start to play Europa Universalis IV I couldn't play the sid meier s civilization. -
Feb 19, 2018
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Feb 24, 2018It 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!
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Apr 16, 2018Choose the Ottoman Empire and capture the world.
but remember, if you do not select that , Ottoman chooses you. -
Nov 18, 2018
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Apr 25, 2023
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Jul 28, 2021It's good game but I guess it inflated over the time and requires refreshment. The resolution is way to low for 2021. Plus I have never figured out how the trade worked.
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Jun 28, 2021Massive game thath you can enjoy for infinite hour. The problem is always the same: with all dlc, from the release of the base game to the addiction of the monthly subscription, we have paid more than 200€. I don't like the moneygrabbing policy of paradox.
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Oct 29, 2022Best Paradox game to date. Multiplayer hotjoin added makes it the easiest grand strategy game to play with a friend.
Full of depth and history it will make CIV5 seem like child's play.
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Sep 6, 2013A fantastic, enjoyable game! I haven't noticed any bugs, smooth gameplay, great songs, not as complicated as some people would say. You have the opportunity to lead any country and make decisions which can be fatal or profitable for your monarchy or republic. Keep up the good work Paradox!
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Feb 20, 2014
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Oct 29, 2013Paradox at its best. Civilization V is nothing in front of Europa Universalis IV.The deepest game I've ever played. Haven't checked the multiplayer yet...100 hours and I'm still hooked up.
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Feb 15, 2014Paradox Development Studio has done it again with another great grand strategy game, EU4 puts you as a country and you have to take over the world or become number one in the world you play,
that sounds easy but it is not as easy as you my first think depending on what country you start with.
if you enjoyed CK2 you will enjoy this -
Oct 29, 2015
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Oct 23, 2013Excellent continuation of Europa Universalis series. I started as my hime country, Bohemia, and the level of historical details authors introduced is really excellent.
Oh and a small notion to all of those complaining about hard to get UI. Please, go back to you consoles or tablets and leave PC games to people with brains. Thank you. -
Aug 19, 2013
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Dec 1, 2015
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Sep 18, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 19, 2015Good strategic game with lots to take care of. But way to much negative point, the tutorial mission are useless which make it really hard to understand that complex game. There is a lots of grammar mistake in the French version, and the text is way to small in 1920 p .
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May 21, 2014A great grand strategy game with great width and depth. A successful combination of war, diplomacy, economy, colonization and more. A numbers game to a large extent with great level of detail for the one interested.
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Sep 18, 2013
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Aug 21, 2013Love strategy, Gal Civ, Civ, TW, but it's the first time I've played a paradox game. It seems I really missed out on some of their earlier titles. If you like strategy, buy this game. It makes TW and Civ 5 seem like they are aimed at 6-10 year olds.
Awards & Rankings
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Dec 12, 2013Once 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.
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PC PowerPlayOct 28, 2013Somehow retains the series' trademark braininess and complexity while being clearer, simpler and far more fun. [Nov 2013, p.92]
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LEVEL (Czech Republic)Oct 24, 2013The 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]