Description

Europa Universalis is a historical strategy game simulating all aspects of world history from 1492 to 1792. Each player takes on the role of one of the major nations of the era, controlling diplomacy, economy, warfare, exploration and colonisation. A number of unique features ensure historical accuracy, including period monarchs, military leaders, and technological gains. It is the year 1492 - the time of Great Explorations. As leader of one of the world's great nations you will change the world and create history. It is a time of great change that the world has never seen before, continents are waiting to be discovered, conquered and colonised, a new World is rising and theold is torn apart by conflict and war. In a time of enormous hunger for power, honour and wealth it is your destiny to rule your country, accept new challenges, mobilise troops, build amazing cities and exploit your resources. The skilled will gain wealth, the less fortunate can expect poverty, famine and disease. Do you have what it takes to change the course of world history? Features : * User friendly and customisable message system * Choose between 11 scenarios including the American Revolution and a Grand Campaign Game encompassing 300 years * Over 500 different historical missions and a dynamic system generating countless of exciting missions ensure many hours of game play! * 90 different nations potentially player controlled. Powerful AI with human behaviour controls non-player nations * A truly unique game in magnitude, size and setting. * Up to 8 players in multiplayer games over LAN or the Internet * The real-time game can be set to pause at any time or any given event to give players time to plan ahead, thereby creating a 'semi-real-time' environment * 800+ named provinces, 550+ named sea zones and 100+ named rivers on a map covering the entire globe! * 200+ different historical events that potentially affects the outcome of your actions * Involve yourself in colonisation, exploration, trade and infrastructure, war, religion and diplomacy against players and computer alike! Minimum System Requirements : - Windows 95/98/2000 operating system - Pentium 200 MHz (or equivalent) processor - 64 MB RAM - 180 MB hard disk space - 2X (or faster) CD-ROM drive - DirectX 7.0 (included) - DirectX 7.0 compatible sound card - DirectX 7.0 compatible video card - Mouse and keyboard