Europa Universalis II vs Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire

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

Specification Europa Universalis II Paradox Interactive Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire Electronic Arts
Overview
Release Date December 10, 2001 December 29, 1990
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Everyone —
Developer Paradox Development Studio Origin Systems
Publisher Paradox Interactive Electronic Arts
Gameplay
Genre Strategy Adventure, RPG
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer Single-player
Average Playtime 1 hours 1 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC PC, Apple Macintosh
Available On GOG GOG
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. Windows XP or Windows Vista, 1.8 GHz Processor, 512MB RAM (1 GB recommended), 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended), 2GB HDD, Mouse, Keyboard.
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 2.6 / 5 (32 ratings) 2.0 / 5 (140 ratings)

Europa Universalis II vs Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire: which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer seeking a practical, high-end gaming experience, Europa Universalis II is the superior choice. Both games have the same average playtime of 1 hour, but Europa Universalis II offers a modern minimum requirement of Windows 7, 1 GB RAM, and a 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c, whereas Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire requires an outdated Windows XP or Vista, 1.8 GHz processor, 512MB RAM (1 GB recommended), DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended), and 2GB HDD. Europa Universalis II runs on PC and is available on GOG, while Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire also runs on PC and Apple Macintosh. The former supports both single-player and multiplayer modes, giving more flexibility. The latter only supports single-player and has a significantly lower community rating of 2.6/5 compared to 2.0/5. Europa Universalis II is more powerful, modern, and versatile, making it better for serious strategy enthusiasts. Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire is cheaper in terms of age (1990 vs 2001) but lacks modern requirements and broader support, making it less practical for current systems.