Europa Universalis II vs The Walking Dead: A New Frontier

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

Specification Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive The Walking Dead: A New Frontier Telltale Games, Skybound Games
Overview
Release Date December 10, 2001 December 19, 2016
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Everyone Mature
Developer Paradox Development Studio Telltale Games
Publisher Paradox Interactive Telltale Games, Skybound Games
Official Site https://telltale.com/series/the-walking-dead-a-new-frontier/
Gameplay
Genre Strategy Action, Adventure
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer Single-player
Average Playtime 1 hours 9 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo
Available On GOG Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, Steam, GOG, Google Play, App Store, Epic Games 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: Windows 7 64Bit Service Pack 1 or higher Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTS 450+ with 1024MB+ VRAM (excluding GT) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: Direct X 11 sound device Additional Notes: Not Recommended for Intel integrated graphics - For more detailed specs to optimize the performance of The Walking Dead: A New Frontier, please visit : http://steamcommunity.com/games/536220/announcements/detail/702957051093919273
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) 3.6 / 5 (634 ratings)
Metacritic 71 / 100

Europa Universalis II vs The Walking Dead: A New Frontier: which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer looking for a deep, strategic experience without high upfront costs, Europa Universalis II is the better choice. It costs nothing to own via GOG, making it the most affordable option at 0 PHP, while The Walking Dead: A New Frontier requires a 9 GB storage space—a significant burden for many local households. Europa Universalis II runs on basic Windows XP to Windows 10 systems with 1 GB RAM, whereas The Walking Dead needs Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz processors and 3 GB RAM, demanding more powerful hardware. The latter supports multiple platforms including iOS and Android, offering broader accessibility, but at the cost of higher system requirements and a Mature age rating. The Walking Dead offers 9 hours of playtime versus Europa Universalis II’s 1 hour, but that difference doesn’t outweigh the accessibility and cost gap. For those on a budget or with older devices, Europa Universalis II delivers more value. For those with modern hardware and prefer narrative-driven gameplay, The Walking Dead: A New Frontier is a strong option, though it requires more resources and storage. Europa Universalis II wins on price, simplicity, and compatibility; The Walking Dead: A New Frontier wins on platform variety and content depth, but at a higher cost in requirements.