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Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne

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Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne
86
9.5 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 4 critic reviews
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Based on 7 votes
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Game Info

Publisher: Paradox Interactive

Developer: Paradox Interactive

Genre(s): Real-Time Strategy

Players: 8

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: December 15, 2009

Summary

The historical strategy game features new content and features across the board including: Brand new Casus Belli system, where wars have specific goals from start to finish. Monarchs now belong to dynasties, with new influence on the diplomatic model. Increased Holy Roman Empire and Papacy options for more powerful ruling. New diplomatic options for Merchant Republics. Enhanced "Cultural Tradition" and recruitment of specific advisor types. [Paradox Interactive]

What The Critics Said

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87

Multiplayer.it

New contents, a better artificial intelligence and a simpler interface. With these improvements Heir to the Throne consolidate Europe Universalis III's leadership in the genre.

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87

Absolute Games

The third expansion introduces so many new facets to Europa Universalis 3 that it’s now truly an embarrassment of riches. Those hardcore players who like to delve into the smallest of details will have a blast.

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85

GameSpot

The plethora of improvements introduced in Heir to the Throne have made Europa Universalis 3 a more engaging and user-friendly experience.

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85

2404.org

It improves on a great formula, and the only areas it is lacking in are areas in which no other grand strategy game has ever excelled.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Junuxx gave it an8:
Many interesting new concepts bring fresh life to the game. While my overall impression is good, and it provides fun and challenge, it seems that some of the balance and polish of the previous expansion have been lost. Hopefully this will be remedied in patches.

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