Europa Universalis vs Star Conflict
Europa Universalis
Europa Universalis is a historical real-time grand strategy game that includes all aspects of world history in the Early Modern Europe era, a period of time between the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Due to the game's meticulous need to be accurate in its historical accounts (period monarchs, known military leaders, and technological advancements), the game can, in some way, be doubled as an educational game since you can learn quite a lot simply by playing it.That said, the gameplay in Europa Universalis is just incredible for its time. The game is played on a huge world map that is divided into around 1,500 provinces where you can literally govern your nation the way you like. You can get involved in your nation's colonization efforts, explore new lands, trade with neighboring countries, wage war when they renegade on that very trade deal, spread the religion you've adopted far and wide, and of course, navigate the tricky political waters of diplomacy.
Not to mention, instead of using a turn-based format, the game has opted for a pauseable real-time format, so you can pause the game, issues orders and plan out strategies, before unpausing the game and let the world events play out. There are even tons of historically-based missions and events which may affect the world based on your actions and decisions.
When it comes to grand strategy games, there are only a handful that truly embodies the genre, and obviously, Europa Universalis is one of them. However, being the original game in the franchise, the graphics might be a bit worn for wear, but if you don't really mind, you can definitely pick this game up from GoG.com.
Star Conflict
Star Conflict puts you in the heart of deep space, in the far future where mankind has colonised the stars and taken new worlds for itself. But as factions arise and politics turn to greed and war a new threat makes itself known and attacks worlds with no discrimination. Here you are thrust into the universe as a mercenary pilot, working for the highest bidder and trying to stay alive. With a stunning first person shooter style in the depths of space you have a game that puts you right into the action with real time 3D space fighter combat.There are over 80 different ships for you to get, alongside new alien technologies you have fighters, frigates and the all powerful destroyers at your command. Choose ships from each faction and tailor them to suit your playstyle with hundreds of upgradable items and weapons. Enjoy a huge game full of PvE and PvP combat and missions with powerful rewards and the chance to own every ship in the game. Take part today and see what adventures await you in the future.