Europa Universalis II vs The Showdown Effect
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Europa Universalis II vs The Showdown Effect — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive | The Showdown Effect Paradox Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | December 10, 2001 | March 5, 2013 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone | Adults Only |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio | Arrowhead Game Studios |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | Paradox Interactive |
| Official Site | — | http://www.theshowdowneffect.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Action |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Multiplayer |
| Average Playtime | 1 hours | 3 hours |
| Perspective | — | 2D |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC | PC, Apple Macintosh |
| 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. | OS:Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor:2.4 GHz Dual Core Memory:4 GB RAM Graphics:512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT Hard Drive:2 GB HD space Sound:DirectX® Compatible Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection |
| Recommended Requirements | — | OS:Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor:2.4 GHz Quad Core Memory:4 GB RAM Graphics:1 GB NVIDIA 460 / AMD Radeon 5870 Hard Drive:2 GB HD space Sound:DirectX® Compatible Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) | 2.7 / 5 (95 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 67 / 100 |