Europa Universalis II vs SPORE

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Europa Universalis II vs SPORE — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive SPORE Electronic Arts
Overview
Release Date December 10, 2001 September 4, 2008
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Everyone Everyone 10+
Developer Paradox Development Studio Maxis
Publisher Paradox Interactive Electronic Arts
Official Site http://www.spore.com/
Gameplay
Genre Strategy Simulation, Family
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer Single-player, Multiplayer
Average Playtime 1 hours 4 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC PC
Available On GOG 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. Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 1 and Vista Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent Memory: 512 MB RAM (768 MB RAM for Vista) Graphics: 128 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX®: The latest version of DirectX 9.0c or higher Hard Drive: At least 4 GB of hard drive space, with at least 1 GB additional space for creations For computers using built-in graphics chipsets under Windows, the game requires at least: Intel Integrated Chipset, 945GM or above 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent 768 MB RAMINTERNET CONNECTION, ONLINE AUTHENTICATION, END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES, YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLY ONE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE PER GAME. EA TERMS & CONDITIONS AND FEATURE UPDATES CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.EA.COM. YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER ONLINE. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON www.ea.com.
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) 4.2 / 5 (880 ratings)
Metacritic 84 / 100