Crusader Kings II (2012)

Paradox Development Studio

Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows)

3.95 from 665 ratings

4392 members have it in their collection · 87 playing now · 2081 backlogged · 94 wish listed

How long? Main story 165h · with extras 770h · 100% 92h (from 7 logged playthroughs)

The Dark Ages might be drawing to a close, but Europe is still in turmoil. Petty lords vie against beleaguered kings who struggle to assert control over their fragmented realms. The Pope calls for a Crusade to protect the Christians in the Holy Land even as he refuses to relinquish control over the investiture of bishops - and their riches. … Read more
The Dark Ages might be drawing to a close, but Europe is still in turmoil. Petty lords vie against beleaguered kings who struggle to assert control over their fragmented realms. The Pope calls for a Crusade to protect the Christians in the Holy Land even as he refuses to relinquish control over the investiture of bishops - and their riches. Now is the time for greatness. Expand your demesne and secure the future of your dynasty. Fill your coffers, appoint vassals, root out traitors and heretics, introduce laws and interact with hundreds of nobles, each with their own agenda. A good lord will always need friends to support him. But beware, as loyal vassals can quickly turn to bitter rivals, and some might not be as reliable as they seem... Stand ready, and increase your prestige until the world whispers your name in awe. Do you have what it takes to become a Crusader King? Crusader Kings II explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Medieval Europe is brought to life in this epic game of knights, schemes, and thrones... Read less
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Release dates

  • Feb 03, 2012 (Europe) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Feb 14, 2012 (Worldwide) Linux
  • Feb 14, 2012 (North_America) Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Feb 27, 2012 (Japan) PC (Microsoft Windows)

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PenetratorGod

Review PenetratorGod 2/5 · Feb 20, 2024

Terrible interface and lack of tutorials that make gameplay mediocre

Compared to the third game, it looks like a complete game in terms of content, but unfortunately the interface of the second game is terrible. The only thing the third game can do better than the second game is to simplify the interface. The second game, on the other hand, doesn't even have a proper tutorial. All of this combined …

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Compared to the third game, it looks like a complete game in terms of content, but unfortunately the interface of the second game is terrible. The only thing the third game can do better than the second game is to simplify the interface. The second game, on the other hand, doesn't even have a proper tutorial. All of this combined unfortunately makes it hard to look at the second game in a positive light because it prolongs the learning process beyond belief. The game doesn't have enough language support, so if English isn't your native language, you won't be able to understand everything. Finally, there's a lot of DLC and without it you can't play the game because the main game is essentially a demo. After you get all the DLCs, you reach the main game.

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rhymeswpicard

Review rhymeswpicard 4/5 · Dec 31, 2021

CKII Goes BRRRRRR

I have never understood a Paradox game that isn't Cities Skylines. This is a banger though. Shoutout to the Aztec Empire for taking over England

CountDraculaGaming

Review CountDraculaGaming 2/5 · Nov 6, 2021

The only time I've ever touched this game was when I was intending to take a quick break before studying and ended up playing for like nine hours straight. What the fuck

V1CGaming

Review V1CGaming 2/5 · Jan 27, 2020

Not my cup of tea.

Not an easy game, sometimes frustrating, with a slow learning curve (if you expect to master it). You'll have to make many mistakes before understanding most of the game mechanics and be successful. Certainly not a game for everyone. But if you can go through that, you ll find a jewel that worth your time. The political system is very …

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Not an easy game, sometimes frustrating, with a slow learning curve (if you expect to master it). You'll have to make many mistakes before understanding most of the game mechanics and be successful. Certainly not a game for everyone. But if you can go through that, you ll find a jewel that worth your time. The political system is very complex and the backbone of the game, it's all about relations between members of your family/vassals, not so much about war and conquests. Very deep game. But not for me.

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