This game is a great Dynasty Simulator. To be a King a Duke or a Baron or a Count or a single character the choice is yours. I have played the game on fast many times to see the charcter progession and the decision you make are alwasy different and random so the replay value is there the maps are reallistic and the graphics are great for a a paradox game. Leading armies is difficult but so it was in real life at the time through your kingdoms vassal and the threat of someone having a plot to usurp your thrown is on almost all the time. There is alot of depth to this game i only wish that it was easier but then again it would not be the game it is if it was. Yes i lost alot of games but then again i am not the kind that read the manual or follows a tutorial and at some point i did get fustrated when i figured everything out i really enjoyed the game would I recommend this game yes if your a hardcore strategy gamer if not do not buy it you will not like it at all. After reading the manual and visiting the forums and playing the tutorial i understood the game and it became really easy to play. The dynasty tree is really cool you can track your entire family trhought the ages its really cool to see that. Civil wars are fun because other want your kingdom and being prepared is always a must.
Paradox's is known for ridiculously complex grand strategy games, with depth and accuracy unrivaled by any other game in existence. Needless to say, this has its disadvantages, and Paradox Grand strategy games are sold ... Read Full Review
I know I overstate the "king of all strategy games" part, but at this point it is a true description of what I feel about this game. This is Paradox's shining moment - Crusader Kings 2 surely is the most polished and opt... Read Full Review
