Cloud Pirates vs Europa Universalis II
Cloud Pirates
Cloud Pirates is a breathtaking and exhilarating, arena-based, action MMO game where you'll get to play as a pirate captain of a majestic airship. Featuring an objective-based gameplay, Cloud Pirates will pit teams of players and their airships in the skies as they try to outmaneuver each other and shoot their opponents' hulls off. The ship customization aspect of the game is also incredibly in-depth and you'll even get to recruit crew to man your larger airships. The variety of game events give players a nice respite from the intense competitively-ranked matches as well.Despite its fantasy/sci-fi-theme, Cloud Pirates is a perfect alternative for players who enjoy piloting identifiable flying objects like planes and, in this case, airships. Has this game peaked your interest? Well, don't wait - sail the skies and around the floating islands of Sarnaut today and strive to become the best pirate captain there is!
Europa Universalis II
Europa Universalis II is what many have deemed as the best sequel to Europa Universalis. Set during the period where the hundred-year war occured, you'll need to lead your country's expansion and guide the growth of its domestic and foreign policies, while engaging in religious battles and sending expeditions to beat the competition and claim large swathes of the new world. Similar to the original game, you'll get to, depending on your decisions, interact with historical figures and momentous events (some of which though are special, random events).However, this time around, the game has a revamped and frankly much improved system for diplomacy, trade, military and overall country development. You can even demand tribute or knock out deals in order to make peace with a foreign nation. As religion is often the cause of war, this aspect has been greatly expanded in Europa Universalis II, requiring you to actually deal with cultural differences between nations of different religions.
In some way, Europa Universalis II managed to not only build on the game design used in the first game; it has also introduced a series of new features of its own. This is exactly why the game has gotten critical acclaimation from both fans and critics alike back when it was first released. So, if you love grand strategy games, you'll want to check this game out.