Europa Universalis

October 20, 2000 Paradox Development Studio Typhoon Games, Strategy First
Simulator Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS)
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Based on a French board game of the same name, Europa Universalis allows players to take control of a civilization between 1492 and 1792
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Release Date October 20, 2000
Developer Paradox Development Studio
Publisher Typhoon Games, Strategy First
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Fantasy, Historical, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
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