Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition vs Europa Universalis II
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition vs Europa Universalis II — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Microsoft Studios, Xbox Game Studios | Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 14, 2019 | December 10, 2001 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Forgotten Empires, Wicked Witch, Tantalus | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios, Xbox Game Studios | Paradox Interactive |
| Official Site | https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeii/ | — |
| Age Rating | — | Everyone |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Strategy |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Online Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Average Playtime | 5 hours | 1 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, Xbox | PC |
| Available On | Steam | GOG |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 3000 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space | Windows XP / Vista/ 7 / 8 / 101.8 GHz Processor, 1 GB RAM,3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0cMouse, Keyboard. |
| Recommended Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 85 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (307 ratings) | 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) |