Europa Universalis IV vs Magicka 2
Europa Universalis IV
Europa Universalis IV is the fourth game in the award-winning Europa Universalis franchise. Similar to its predecessors, the game has everything you'd need to build your own nation from the ground up and guide it through the ages. The freedom in which you get to customize your giverning style, your nation and even your game is simply ridiculous (in a good way) and of course, the best selling point of this series is that almost everything is based on accurate historical references, be it a historical figure or an event. This time around you'll get to grow your nation over a much wider span of history, arrange royal marriages, form coalitions, support rebels in proxy wars and more. You can even cooperate with up to 32 different players to govern a single nation. The multiplayer mode apparently now has an improved chat and a new matchmaking system.Unfortunately, the major downside about this game is that the developers, Paradox Interactive, have apparently "sold-out" by adding in features that should have been in the original game into DLCs that players actually have to pay extra for, ending up spending over $200 for just a single game. Not to mention, many players have complained that the DLCs they release are priced at the same price point despite having progressively lower amount of content.
That said, the game is still an epic masterpiece and a worthy sequel to the Europa Universalis series, but the game's hardcore player base is admittedly not happy, and honestly, we wouldn't recommend getting this game unless you can get all of the DLCs dirt cheap... maybe like in a bundle.
Magicka 2
Magicka 2 once more transports you to a Nordic fantasy, this time all of the wizards have turned on each other and chaos rules the land. You are again thrust into this world, and must use your spells to defend yourself, and smash away your fantasy enemies. With thousands of combinations at your fingertips there is no end to what you can do. Play with friends in a co-op where friendly fire can make for hilarious results, and you can combine elements to devastate everything in your path.With the gameplay you love, and some new items and mega powerful artifacts there is a lot of replayability in this game. With a host of magics available, combined with a tongue in cheek story and beautiful setting there is so much for you to see in this amazing game.