Strategy Gaming Online Review (9.5 out of 10)

[Jayavarman]

It is an excellent and nice review. I cannot wait for my Crusader Kings preorder!

http://www.strategy-gaming.com/reviews/crusader_kings/

Edit: I'd like to remind everybody to leave their vote on CK's user ranking here: http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/560986.asp

 

[unmerged(19220)]

I second that! I hope preorder means we get it "REAL!" soon

 

[unmerged(18269)]

What kind of crapy review gives Snowball credit ?!

 

[VenetianPriest]

This is the same review we've seen on this forum before, its just now on a popular gaming website.

 

[Bismarck]

This is the same review we've seen on this forum before, its just now on a popular gaming website.

...with new pictures too...(more combat oriented)

M

 

[VenetianPriest]

...with new pictures too...(more combat oriented)

M

True, but if click to enlarge them, half the screen is blocked by a US Marines advertisement, etc.

The only one I especially enjoyed was the the map of all Europe in the background of the victorious crusaders with the banner "Deus Vult" on it.

 

[Powerslave]

I think this review is awsome. Having read it earlier I just waited for it to pop up on SGO.

But the review I am most curious about is Aftonbladets review. Their reviews are always hillarious to read since the reviewer unlike Steve Lieb on this one never really tries to understand the game.

 

[Varyar]

Ah, that's a great review. Really makes me want to have the game now...

 

[Duncan Idaho]

I just don't understand (and this is probably OT so move me, I don't care): how do websites benefit with advertising when the advertisements block the content of the website itself? Why would anyone return to the site if the advertisments get in the way of the content?

In my opinon, this review is nothing but spam. I'm not so desperate that I'll slobber up everything dripping from the edge of the table regardless of its content. The game is shipped in two weeks or so and I'll recieve it in another week after that. Patience is a virtue and internet "capitalism" is a travesty.

-Duncan

 

[unmerged(7415)]

The review is 'glowing'. It strikes me that he must have been invited to MP game with beta participants. Tell Mork that there is always someone luckier than yourself.

I have been thinking what a great MP game CK would make, maybe even better than EU2. Now after seeing review and Mork's SS, it seems possible. Those EU2 diehards who involved extensive roleplaying in their MP games will not want to miss CK, I think.

...and Godspeed the pre-order.

 

[Spruce]

great,

I also kind of like the Paradox "loading" or "select" screens, the picture of the crusader is very neat,

 

[unmerged(21527)]

First-rate review!

That was really an excellent and a down-right honest review! A logical declaration of love for a game!

 

[Mork]

The review is 'glowing'. It strikes me that he must have been invited to MP game with beta participants. Tell Mork that there is always someone luckier than yourself.

I have been thinking what a great MP game CK would make, maybe even better than EU2. Now after seeing review and Mork's SS, it seems possible. Those EU2 diehards who involved extensive roleplaying in their MP games will not want to miss CK, I think.

...and Godspeed the pre-order.

I was not made a beta, even though I aplied. So, yes there are people more lucky than me.

Actually, I'm not a lucky person. When it comes to Paradox though...

 

[Mork]

I think that I will write a review when the 1.01 is out.



Some things that I think should be added:

Graphics:
Vicky is more beautiful (but this makes it more demanding), but the map is nice.

Music: The music from all of Paradox's games are good, but usually it comes from the period at hand. Not this time though, as it is all original.
The RL music from this period is a tad boring though, I think that is why Paradox decided to make some music that is not historical.

I would also wouldn't rate CK (or any other game) with simple 10 scala, as giving a "10" would mean perfect.
I would give CK a rating in the 90's out of 100.

 

[InnocentIII]

Great review. Hopefully we'll be playing before long.

 

[unmerged(14226)]

Excellent review, very nicely detailed and written. Obviously the guy is
a connoisseur of fine games.
I havent been this excited about a game well since last time paradox built a new game
And that export feature is making me pee my damn pants

 

[unmerged(4828)]

I just wish...

I can buy a better comp soon

 

[unmerged(24840)]

What kind of crapy review gives Snowball credit ?!

I pointed this out in the other thread. In fairness to the bloke, he just checked the original info on the game as he wrote it. He said he was going to ask Fredrick what he'd prefer, so it may be that this is the official line on the development, crediting Snowball for the earlier work. Or, it could just be SGO haven't edited it yet, but will.

As I said before, good review.

EDIT: In fact, saying that, I click on the link and find it has been changed. Now, are you going to apologise to Mr. Lieb?

 

[Gothmog]

Nice review, without checking them against each other I'd say it seems pretty much identical to the one posted here earlier...so no suprises there.

 

[Ibn]

I just don't understand (and this is probably OT so move me, I don't care): how do websites benefit with advertising when the advertisements block the content of the website itself? Why would anyone return to the site if the advertisments get in the way of the content?

In my opinon, this review is nothing but spam. I'm not so desperate that I'll slobber up everything dripping from the edge of the table regardless of its content. The game is shipped in two weeks or so and I'll recieve it in another week after that. Patience is a virtue and internet "capitalism" is a travesty.

-Duncan

Forgive me for intruding Duncan, but why don’t you use a real browser, like Mozilla, or Firefox, which would allow you to block all the advertisements? I didn't see any at all on their website. You may find this to be a more effective use of your time then whining about the annoying little things, which is rather annoying itself.


Here, I'll make it easy.
Mozilla 1.7b

and grab this while your at it;
Adblock 0.5 d2 nightly build 35

Between the two of those you will never see another pop up ad, and with a wee bit of effort, you'll never see another banner ad either.

I rather liked the review.