In the wake of Paradox Interactive’s release of Sengoku, it shouldn’t surprise anyone in the game industry that Paradox is looking to create a sequel to the game that started them down the path of dynastic struggles and medieval warfare: Crusader Kings. While Sengoku is a budget offering depicting the Warring States period in Japanese history, Crusader Kings II advertises itself as a full price title that offers players the chance to “Increase your lands and fill your coffers, appoint vassals, battle traitors, introduce laws while interacting with hundreds of nobles, and create the most powerful dynasty of medieval Europe.” Avault's Jason Pitruzzello was given the chance to preview it for the past few weeks. And he admits that even in its unfinished, beta condition, it is an engrossing game filled with the kinds of difficult choices historical medieval rulers would have faced, albeit with a slicker interface.
For players who can’t get enough of this period of history or this style of gameplay, here is a list of the best games like Crusader Kings players should check out.
The strategy genre has seen a lot of movers and shakers over the last ten years.
PC Invasion: Humble Bundle's latest offering features Paradox Interactive games like Europa Universalis IV, Magicka 2, and Crusader Kings II.
They haven't had a good game bundle in a long time, it seems. It is usually just books.
