Europa Universalis II vs Split/Second
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Europa Universalis II vs Split/Second — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive | Split/Second Disney Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | December 10, 2001 | May 18, 2010 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone | Everyone 10+ |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio | Disney Interactive Studios, Black Rock Studio, BlackRock Studios |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | Disney Interactive |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Action, Racing, Arcade |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Local Co-op, Split-screen |
| Average Playtime | 1 hours | 4 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | GOG | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox Store |
| 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: Microsoft Windows 7 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3 Processor: 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium D processor (Windows 7 / Vista) / 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium D processor (Windows XP) or 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 or equivalent processor Memory: 2560 MB RAM Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 3D video card supporting Shaders 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or better, ATI Radeon X1600 or better) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 6656 MB available space Sound Card: 16-bit DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card Additional Notes: Onboard (built-in) integrated chipsets are not supported |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) | 4.0 / 5 (375 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 79 / 100 |
Europa Universalis II vs Split/Second: which should you buy?
For a Filipino buyer looking for a deep, strategic experience with broad platform support and strong community backing, Europa Universalis II is the better choice. While Split/Second offers a more modern action racing experience with higher community praise (79/100 Metacritic), it demands significantly more hardware—6656 MB RAM, 3.0 GHz processor, and 256 MB DirectX 9.0c graphics—compared to Europa Universalis II’s 1 GB RAM, 1.8 GHz processor, and lower graphics requirements. Europa Universalis II runs on PC via GOG for 149.99 PHP, while Split/Second costs 499.99 PHP on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. The former has a much lower minimum system requirement and higher accessibility, making it more practical for older systems or limited budgets. Split/Second supports local co-op and split-screen, but lacks support for onboard integrated chipsets, limiting its reach. Europa Universalis II wins on affordability, simplicity, and broad availability, despite its older release date and lower community score.