Crusade in Europe
Microprose · 2021 · Strategy, Board Game, RTS, Tabletop, Turn-Based Tactics
PC
Positive91% · 11
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About Crusade in Europe
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Command an invasion force of 150,000+ troops across five pivotal European Theater battles in real-time, from D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge, where quick tactical decisions and strategic positioning determine victory. This classic 80s wargame from Sid Meier challenges you to manage assets and outmaneuver enemies across historically accurate scenarios with adjustable difficulty and multiple "what-if" variations.
Normandy, June 1944. An invasion force of more than 150,000 British, Canadian and American forces needs to be managed, and then their actions on the ground need to be coordinated in response to real-time events on the battlefield. The beginning of a true military crusade.
Crusade in Europe is a classic real-time simulation game from the 80s designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever. The first title in the "Command Series" of tactical wargames from Microprose, the game features real-time battles that test your skills as a commander.
Five different scenarios, from D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge, recreate the tactical decisions faced by commanders in the European Campaign. Each has multiple variables, so you can create “what-if” scenarios, and different levels of difficulty.
Accelerated real-time simulation
Historically accurate scenarios
Different skill levels
Single player campaign
Two-play head-to-head
Choose to lead either side
In-depth historical backgrounds and hints
The idea for the Command Series came from observation of actual tabletop military scenario exercises. The games challenge you to manage assets, strategically place and move them around the battlefield map, and try to out maneuver the enemy. Victory requires careful strategic thinking and fast responses to rapidly changing battlefield conditions.
Sid Meier, one of the most well-known and prolific strategy game designer-producers, collaborated with historian Ed Bever to make the games incredibly historically accurate.
The Command Series, including Decision in the Desert, Crusade in Europe, and Conflict in Vietnam, has been brought back by Atari and the titles are now available on Steam.
Crusade in Europe is a classic real-time simulation game from the 80s designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever. The first title in the "Command Series" of tactical wargames from Microprose, the game features real-time battles that test your skills as a commander.
Five different scenarios, from D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge, recreate the tactical decisions faced by commanders in the European Campaign. Each has multiple variables, so you can create “what-if” scenarios, and different levels of difficulty.
Accelerated real-time simulation
Historically accurate scenarios
Different skill levels
Single player campaign
Two-play head-to-head
Choose to lead either side
In-depth historical backgrounds and hints
The idea for the Command Series came from observation of actual tabletop military scenario exercises. The games challenge you to manage assets, strategically place and move them around the battlefield map, and try to out maneuver the enemy. Victory requires careful strategic thinking and fast responses to rapidly changing battlefield conditions.
Sid Meier, one of the most well-known and prolific strategy game designer-producers, collaborated with historian Ed Bever to make the games incredibly historically accurate.
The Command Series, including Decision in the Desert, Crusade in Europe, and Conflict in Vietnam, has been brought back by Atari and the titles are now available on Steam.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
A fun game that presents different scenarios in short digestible bursts, mostly because the save function is virtually unusable unless you literally have an "A:" floppy disk drive available. It supports hot seat multiplayer but, sadly, no play-by-mail option. This is not a turn-based game, and the clock will continue ticking whilst you juggle around the orders and actions of all your units. Fortunately, you can press the "F" key to pause ("freeze") the game at any time (and to pay respects) allowing your adroit general to carefully issue orders to your units for maximum micro efficiency. There is no mouse support. The keyboard controls are clunky, weird, and not very intuitive. You move the cursor using the arrow keys over one of your units and then press one of several action keys ("A": attack, "M": move, "R": reserve, "D": defend) followed by the letter "H" (supposedly stands for "Here"). Issuing an order does not necessarily mean it will be carried out immediately, and it's more of a "suggestion" you are making to your units which will either follow your instructions to a tee (when the game engine decides to do it) or ignore it completely if the order does not make logical se…7 found this helpful
A classic Strategy game from the 80s which is easy to learn and well researched. More experienced players may find it simplistic, but it is a great introduction to the real time genre, even if it's "pseudo" real time. (sides and units go in preset turns as the clock ticks by). The only thing making it a bit clunky is the keyboard only cursor. Back in the day, the Commodore 64 version was better and you could control the cursor with a joystick. Wish someone would update and upgrade this... PS: It may say 3.9 hours at the time of review, but i played this game hundreds of hours back when it first came out5 found this helpful
Crusade in Europe, released in 1985 by MicroProse and designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever, is a pioneering real-time strategy game that immerses players in the complexities of World War II's European theater. As the inaugural title in MicroProse's "Command Series," it set a high standard for historical accuracy and strategic depth in wargaming. The game offers five meticulously crafted scenarios: the D-Day invasion, the Race for the Rhine, Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge, and a comprehensive campaign scenario. Each scenario is designed to challenge players with historically accurate conditions and decisions faced by commanders during these pivotal moments in history. The inclusion of multiple difficulty levels and the ability to play as either the Allied or Axis forces adds replayability and depth to the experience. At its core, Crusade in Europe emphasizes real-time strategic planning over tactical combat. Players are tasked with managing resources, coordinating troop movements, and responding to dynamic battlefield conditions. The game's interface, while simplistic by modern standards, effectively conveys the necessary information and allows for efficient comman…3 found this helpful
For £2 it is an enjoyable flash-back to the past!3 found this helpful
An old game I played 40 years ago. Graphics are crude and computer opponent can make errors, but the game is old.3 found this helpful
Loved this game back in the day, enjoy it today. Can't save, which is a bummer. also, when I switch screens and return, it's reduced to a small screen that I can't figure how to return to full screen. However, with that being known, as long as I have several hours free, uninterrupted, I can relive days long gone.1 found this helpful
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