It succeeded on three levels: as a character-driven story generator, as a game, and as an exploration of historical forces.Īsk most players what stood out about their CK2 experience and the answer would be the characters - and their hijinks. While other games ( XCOM, FTL) were more influential, I would argue it was CK2 that pushed the boundaries of what a strategy game could do. With the release of Crusader Kings III imminent, I wanted to revisit Crusader Kings II, and touch on why I consider it the most significant strategy game of the last decade. Remembering the greatness of Crusader Kings II.Crisis of the Confederation Q&A, with Gregory Hayes.The OTHER space grand strategy game: Crisis of the Confederation.The Lantern Bearer: revisiting Crusader Kings II.Crusader Kings II: Snowballing on the Steppes.
