Victoria I Complete (2010)

Developer: Paradox Development Studio
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 268 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deep, methodical grand strategy game where you manage a nation's political, economic, and military development through the 19th century, with careful planning and long-term consequences.

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What players say

Players say this grand strategy classic is brutally complex and lacks a tutorial, making it impenetrable for newcomers. The UI is widely criticized as terrible and dated, with no widescreen support, poor key bindings, and a tendency to crash when played on the fastest speed. Some still enjoy its historical depth and economic systems over later entries.

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