Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion For Mac
Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion is the third DLC expansion for the critically praised strategy/RPG Crusader Kings II. This fantasy scenario marks Paradox Development Studios first departure. Crusader Kings II is a grand strategy game set in the Middle Ages, developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive as a sequel to Crusader Kings.The game was released on February 14, 2012. A sequel, Crusader Kings III, was released on September 1, 2020. Crusader Kings II stood out from earlier Paradox Interactive games in that it attracted a more widespread.
- Sunset Invasion isn’t so much an expansion as it is a glorified event. The highly unrealistic Aztec invasion of Europe is not something that history fans appreciated. But it did make Western Europe.
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| Crusader Kings 2: Sunset Invasion | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Paradox Interactive |
| Engine | Clausewitz Engine |
| Platform(s) | Windows, macOS |
| Release | November 15, 2012 |
| Genre(s) | Grand strategy |
| Mode(s) | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion is a DLC for the 2012 grand strategy video game Crusader Kings II, developed by the Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive, which adds a fictional Aztec invasion of Europe to the game.
Gameplay[edit]
Sunset Invasion adds a fictional event where the Aztec Empire invades Europe. The feature was created as a way to counterbalance the invasion of the Mongol Empire, which usually conquers large sections of the eastern half of the game map while leaving the west untouched.[1] The DLC added an Aztec culture and religion to the game, as well as an 'Aztec disease'.[2]
Announcement and release[edit]
The DLC was announced on October 31, 2012, and released on November 15 of that year.[3][4] Initial reactions to the DLC noted it as the first alternate history DLC created by the Paradox Development Studio.[4]
Reception[edit]
Sunset Invasion received mixed reviews from critics. Konstantin Fomin of Riot Pixels gave a positive review, rating it at 80% and declaring that it would 'take you on a rollercoaster ride'.[5] Fraser Brown of Destructoid gave a mixed opinion on the DLC, finding it an interesting scenario while also writing that it was 'more of a novelty than serious DLC'.[1] Adam Smith of Rock, Paper, Shotgun spoke tepidly of the DLC, declaring 'I'm not opposed to its existence but I doubt I’d spend much time with it'.[6] Writing in 2018, Jason Rodriguez of PC Invasion wrote negatively of the DLC, deeming it the worst Crusader Kings II DLC and declaring that it 'isn’t so much an expansion as it is a glorified event'.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ abBrown, Fraser (October 31, 2012). 'Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion impressions'. Destructoid. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^Sharkey, Mike (October 31, 2012). 'Paradox Announces Crusader Kings 2: Sunset Invasion DLC'. GameSpy. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^Hafer, T.J. (October 31, 2012). 'Crusader Kings II DLC sacrifices history, adds Aztec invasion of Europe'. PC Gamer. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ abSmith, Adam (November 1, 2012). 'Aztek No Prisoners: Crusader Kings II - Sunset Invasion'. Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^Fomin, Konstantin (December 4, 2012). 'Review of Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion'. Riot Pixels (in Russian). Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^Smith, Adam (November 19, 2012). 'Another Fine Mesoamerica: CKII Sunset Invasion DLC'. Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^Rodriguez, Jason (November 27, 2018). 'Crusader Kings II: Best And Worst DLC Expansions'. PC Invasion. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
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