Blades of Time vs Europa Universalis II
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Blades of Time vs Europa Universalis II — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Blades of Time Konami, Iceberg Interactive, Gaijin Entertainment, GaijinDistribution | Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | March 6, 2012 | December 10, 2001 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Everyone |
| Developer | Gaijin Entertainment | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Konami, Iceberg Interactive, Gaijin Entertainment, GaijinDistribution | Paradox Interactive |
| Official Site | http://www.bladesoftime.com | — |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure | Strategy |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | Third-person | — |
| Average Playtime | 1 hours | 1 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo | PC |
| Available On | Nintendo eShop, GOG, Steam, Xbox 360 Store | GOG |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows XP Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHz or AMD 3500+ Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Ati Radeon x1300 256 MB or nVidia GeForce 7300 GS DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 3 GB HD space Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection | Windows XP / Vista/ 7 / 8 / 101.8 GHz Processor, 1 GB RAM,3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0cMouse, Keyboard. |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Phenom Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon 7750 or nVidia GTX 470 DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 3 GB HD space Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 63 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 3.2 / 5 (104 ratings) | 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) |
Blades of Time vs Europa Universalis II: which should you buy?
For a Filipino buyer seeking a broad gaming experience across multiple platforms and genres, Blades of Time is the better choice despite its higher age rating. At 180 pesos for PC, 300 pesos for PlayStation, 400 pesos for Xbox, and 600 pesos for Apple Macintosh or Nintendo, it offers more platform flexibility than Europa Universalis II, which is only 100 pesos on PC. Blades of Time supports third-person action and adventure gameplay with single-player, multiplayer, and co-op modes, whereas Europa Universalis II is a single-player strategy game with no co-op. Blades of Time has a much wider range of available platforms—PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, and Nintendo—compared to Europa Universalis II’s PC-only availability. The average playtime is 1 hour for both, but Blades of Time requires more demanding hardware for minimum requirements, including Windows XP and Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHz or AMD 3500+, while Europa Universalis II only needs Windows XP or Vista/7 or 8 or 10 processors. For practicality, Blades of Time supports online connections and modern platforms, making it more accessible for daily use, while Europa Universalis II lacks multiplayer and cooperative play. Pricing, power, and features all favor Blades of Time for a more complete gaming experience.