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Europa Universalis II

Europa Universalis II invites you to a global struggle for supremacy from the dark times of Jeanne D'Arc to the flaming wars of Napoleon. As the leader of a country you have to guide domestic and foreign…

12 November 2001

Europa Universalis II is a real time strategy (rts) developed by Paradox Interactive, released 12 November 2001 on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Europa Universalis II is

Europa Universalis II is a real time strategy (rts) game developed by Paradox Interactive and released in 2001. It was published by MacPlay. It is available on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

The premise, in the publisher's words

Europa Universalis II invites you to a global struggle for supremacy from the dark times of Jeanne D'Arc to the flaming wars of Napoleon. As the leader of a country you have to guide domestic and foreign policies. Engage in religious struggles, set up expeditions to claim the New World, lead your country to prosperity and victory. Send your Privateers to roam the seven seas, muster mercenaries to bolster your defences, and send missionaries to convert infidels to your State Religion. Interact with true historical events and persons to determine which path your nation will take in the game. The new game includes an elaborate and expanded system for diplomacy, trade, military might and…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy and historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Europa Universalis II launched on 12 November 2001, within three weeks of Super Smash Bros. Melee, Grand Theft Auto III, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Halo: Combat Evolved.

Released around the same time: Super Smash Bros. Melee, Grand Theft Auto III, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Halo: Combat Evolved.

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When did Europa Universalis II come out?
Europa Universalis II was released on 12 November 2001 for Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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