Glory, Gold, and God...What drives you? Crusader Kings has it all.
User Rating: 8.3 | Crusader Kings PC
I will start of by saying; this game is not for everyone. It requires a certain type of person to enjoy hours of game play of this type. If you have played any of the other of the Paradox strategy games (EU2, Hearts of Iron or Victoria) and enjoyed them, Crusader Kings is a must have for the collection. At first I wasn't too sure if the game was as good as I had heard, it is not as nearly as fast paced as Hearts of Iron and it seems overwhelming to the novice. But after a few hours of game play I discovered that playing this game can lead an immediate addiction. Politics play a huge role in the game, as a Count, Duke or King you lead your homeland through triumphs and defeat. Your victory is dependant on having an heir to your title and using all the tricks available to obtain more land and power. An assassination can help you to inherit an empire, or can lead to a destructive war. Character traits determine if your heirs will be leaders or puppets. Will you heed the call of the pope and crusade in the holy land or will you fight back the barbarian horde from the east? It’s up to you; if you have a love of history and wish to immerse yourself in it then I suggest trying out Crusader Kings. Be warned it requires a massive amount of patience.
