Europa Universalis

Infobox VG| title = Europa Universalis


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developer = Paradox Entertainment
publisher = ^NA Strategy First
designer =
released = 2000
modes = Single player, multiplayer
genre = Real-time strategy, Grand strategy
series=
ratings = ESRB: E (Everyone)
OFLC: G8+
platforms = Microsoft Windows
media = 1 CD-ROM
requirements= 64 MB RAM, 2X CD-ROM drive, DirectX 7.0, Windows 95
input=Keyboard, mouse

"Europa Universalis" ("EU") is a grand strategy video game released in 2000 by Paradox Entertainment and distributed in North America by Strategy First. Originally based on a French board game of the same name by Philippe Thibault, "Europa Universalis" lets the player take control of one of seven European nations (others are available in different scenarios) from 1492 to 1792, expanding its power through military might, diplomacy, and colonial wealth. The game takes place on a map divided into approximately 1,500 provinces, and proceeds in a pausable real time format. The lead game programmer was Johan Andersson.

The game became a surprise hit for its depth and strategy. Paradox used this sudden success to springboard other successful titles such as "", "Crusader Kings", and "Hearts of Iron".

"Europa Universalis" was followed by "Europa Universalis II" and "Europa Universalis III" as well as the "".

ee also

*Europa Universalis II
*Europa Universalis III
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External links

* [http://www.paradoxplaza.com/ Official home page]
* [http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/ Official forum]
* [http://www.paradoxian.org/eu2wiki/index.php/Main_Page Europa Universalis II wiki]
* [http://www.totalgamerzone.com/article-242-Europa-Universalis-III-Review.html Review at Total Gamer Zone]
* [http://www.tgr.com/weblog/archives/000039.html Review at Tea Leaves]
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