Crusader Kings II

K. Fields
2024-12-19T14:29:08-05:00
Video Games

One game I really expected to love was Crusader Kings II. It is a grand strategy game from Paradox Development, a company that specializes in this type of game. The time period is the Middle Ages between 1066 and 1453. I've been playing the learning scenario featuring King Alonso VI of Le ó n. There is no doubt that it is a quality game. I love its historical setting and the variety that it provides. Unfortunately, it hasn't really grabbed me and I've found it difficult to get into. I knew the learning curve was going to be steep given all of the options and level of detail. Perhaps this wasn't a good title to take on during the holiday season. I haven't been able to devote enough time to really get the most out of it. Regardless, it has still been enjoyable. In the first five years of my reign, I married Hedwig Hupoldinger of Thurgau. We now have a son, Prince Guillermo. I directed an assassination of a political enemy and delivered a stern warning to my sister, Princess Urraca of Castille, who was plotting against me. I also conquered Canarias (Canary Islands).

The game is pretty open-ended and there is much you can do. Unlike many strategy games, you are not limited to a single character. The game unfolds over several centuries and it is intended for you to play as a dynasty. I may come back to Crusader Kings II in the future when I am motivated to spend more time with it.