Europa Universalis II vs Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Europa Universalis II vs Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter Devolver Digital, Majesco Entertainment
Overview
Release Date December 10, 2001 April 28, 2010
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Everyone Mature
Developer Paradox Development Studio Croteam
Publisher Paradox Interactive Devolver Digital, Majesco Entertainment
Official Site — http://www.serioussamhd.com
Gameplay
Genre Strategy Action, Shooter, Indie
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Average Playtime 1 hours 4 hours
Perspective — First-person
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC PC, Xbox, Nintendo
Available On GOG Xbox 360 Store, Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements Windows XP / Vista/ 7 / 8 / 101.8 GHz Processor, 1 GB RAM,3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0cMouse, Keyboard. OS: Windows XP w/SP1 or newer Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3+ Ghz or AMD Athlon64 3500+ Memory: 1 GB for Windows XP or 2 GB for Windows Vista Hard Drive: 2.2 GB free space Graphics: nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Required) Sound: Direct X 9.0c compatible sound card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2009 Edition or newer
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) 3.9 / 5 (412 ratings)
Metacritic — 76 / 100

Europa Universalis II vs Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter: which should you buy?

For a Filipino gamer with a PC capable of meeting Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter's minimum requirements and who enjoys action games or co-op multiplayer experiences, Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is likely the better choice. Europa Universalis II, while having a longer release date and more strategy-focused gameplay, requires a higher system requirement to play.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has lower system requirements?

Europa Universalis II has lower minimum system requirements compared to Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter.

Is Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter suitable for daily commuting on PC?

Yes, it is suitable for daily commuting as long as your PC meets the minimum requirements listed.

Which game offers more playtime options?

Europa Universalis II has a longer average playtime of 1 hours compared to Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter's 4 hours.

Is Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter more accessible for younger audiences?

No, it is not rated Everyone. Europa Universalis II is rated Everyone and may be more suitable for younger players.