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1 GB RAM, and a 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c, whereas Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire requires an outdated Windows XP or Vista, 1.8 GHz processor, 512MB RAM (1 GB recommended), DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended), and 2GB HDD.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.