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Crusade in Europe

Crusade in Europe is a classic real-time simulation game from the 80s designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever. The first title in the "Command Series" of tactical wargames from Microprose, the game features…

31 December 1985

Crusade in Europe is a real time strategy (rts) developed by MicroProse Software, Inc., released 31 December 1985 on Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX and DOS.

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What Crusade in Europe is

Crusade in Europe is a real time strategy (rts) game developed by MicroProse Software, Inc. and released in 1985. It is available on Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX and DOS.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Crusade in Europe is a classic real-time simulation game from the 80s designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever. The first title in the "Command Series" of tactical wargames from Microprose, the game features real-time battles that test your skills as a commander.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are historical and warfare. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Crusade in Europe launched on 31 December 1985, within three weeks of Bomberman, Summer Games II, Highway Encounter and Mercenary.

Released around the same time: Bomberman, Summer Games II, Highway Encounter, Mercenary.

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Quick answers

Crusade in Europe — frequently asked questions

When did Crusade in Europe come out?
Crusade in Europe was released on 31 December 1985 for Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX and DOS.
Does Crusade in Europe have multiplayer?
Yes. Crusade in Europe supports multiplayer.

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