Underplayed Gems

Crusade in Europe (2021)

Crusade in Europe cover
Developer
Microprose
Publisher
Atari
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, old-school real-time wargame where you manage and coordinate forces on a minimalist 2D battlefield.

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What players say

Players call it a faithful re-release of a 1985 Sid Meier classic, but the lack of mouse support and a working save function means you must play scenarios in one sitting or keep the game paused overnight. Several note the Atari 8-bit version was superior.

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