Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense

Paradox Development Studio · Jun 9, 2015

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Common Sense is the fifth major expansion for Europa Universalis IV and focuses on diplomacy and the internal development of nations. This addition allows you to peacefully develop your nation and build a 'tall' empire, whilst also giving you the tools to execute grand diplomacy. Game changing religious features add depth and intriguing complexity to the gameplay.

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Critic 8.3 (2 critics) · Gamer 5.3

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Hardcore Gamer
Sean Hannley · Jul 16, 2015
9.0
Common Sense is a terrific addition to Europa Universalis IV. Existing players will find additional depth in key countries and incentives to dust off an old favorite, like England, or try something new. The free content is major rethink of EU4’s key systems and worked out quite well, greatly improving warfare as well as rationalizing and deepening province level development. This update, due to the scope of the changes, could have easily ruined the game if it wasn’t done well.
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Game Watcher
Nick Horth · Jun 29, 2015
7.5
The fact that there’s a host of new historical events and tough choices across the traditionally less popular government types in the game is the icing on the cake. It’s not essential, and several of the really game-changing ideas are contained in the accompanying free patch, but if you’re a EUIV fan looking for some interesting new challenges, you won’t regret picking it up.
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