Steam Games For Linux Part 64 – Crusader Kings II

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Crusader Kings II

The Dark Ages might be drawing to a close, but Europe is still in turmoil. Petty lords vie against beleaguered kings who struggle to assert control over their fragmented realms. The Pope calls for a Crusade to protect the Christians in the Holy Land even as he refuses to relinquish control over the investiture of bishops – and their riches. Now is the time for greatness. Expand your demesne and secure the future of your dynasty. Fill your coffers, appoint vassals, root out traitors and heretics, introduce laws and interact with hundreds of nobles, each with their own agenda.

A good lord will always need friends to support him. But beware, as loyal vassals can quickly turn to bitter rivals, and some might not be as reliable as they seem… Stand ready, and increase your prestige until the world whispers your name in awe. Do you have what it takes to become a Crusader King?

Crusader Kings II explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Medieval Europe is brought to life in this epic game of knights, schemes, and thrones…

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Key features

• Start a game at any point between 1066 and 1337 and play until 1453
• Pick a Christian lord and make sure his dynasty survives as you play a succession of his descendants through the ages
• Gain Prestige for every successive character you play, furthering the glory of your Dynasty
• Expand your feudal domain – and keep it from falling apart
• Unravel the plots of your courtiers and vassals, each with their own opinions and agendas
• Take up the Cross and fight the Moor, the Heathen and the Heretic.
• Defend against the onslaught of the Mongol Horde
• Struggle with the Pope for control of the bishops
• Relive the Middle Ages with up to 32 other players in a competitive multiplayer mode

Crusader Kings II: The Republic

The Republic is the third expansion for the critically praised strategy / RPG Crusader Kings II. In The Republic you play as a Patrician in one of the great medieval Merchant Republics. Expand your trade empire as you compete with the other four Patrician families for the coveted position of Doge and the leadership of the Republic.

Crusader Kings II: Mediterranean Portraits

Enhance your Crusader Kings II Experience with the Mediterranean Portraits pack. Mediterranean Portraits adds new clothing and thousands of unique face combinations for both male and female characters while playing as Mediterranean Nations.

Crusader Kings II: Songs of Prosperity

Crusader Kings II: Songs of Prosperity DLC contains 3 new songs, totaling almost 10 minutes, composed by the talented Andreas Waldetoft. Listen to these songs while playing as a Republic.

• A Tuscan Night
• Florence
• A Ballad for Maria

Crusader Kings II: Songs of the Rus

Crusader Kings II: Songs of the Rus DLC contains three new songs, totaling almost 10 minutes, composed by the talented Andreas Waldetoft. These songs run while playing a Russian, Bulgarian or Alan ruler.

• Land of the Rus
• The Trade Route
• Alexander Nevsky Rides to Battle

Crusader Kings II: Russian Portraits

Enhance your Crusader Kings II Experience with the Russian Portraits pack. Russian Portraits adds new clothing and thousands of unique face combinations for both male and female characters while playing Russian, Bulgarian and Alan characters.

Crusader Kings II: Russian Unit Pack

Enhance your Crusader Kings II Experience with the Russian Unit Pack. The Russian Unit Pack adds unique unit graphics for the Russian, Alan and Bulgarian cultures.

Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion

It is the late 13th century and Europe is still reeling from the all-conquering Mongol Hordes. Just as the Lords of the West breathe a sigh of relief, another threat looms on the horizon. Strange ships bearing winged serpents and grinning skulls, symbols never before seen in the known world, have been sighted all along the Atlantic coast. As the sun sets on the shores of Morocco, Portugal and Ireland, the largest fleet that has ever set sail approaches land, ready to invade in the name of blood thirsty gods…

Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion is the third DLC expansion for the critically praised strategy/RPG Crusader Kings II. This fantasy scenario marks Paradox Development Studios first departure from history. Hearing of Europe from travelling Northmen, the blood drenched Aztec Civilization has risen early and now spread like a virulent plague. Prepare to defend all you hold dear against the Sunset Invasion!

Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome

The second expansion for the critically praised strategy-RPG Crusader Kings II focuses on the Byzantine Empire. In the rich political world of Byzantium, the vassals have been scheming. They have split into factions and they are banding together to revolt against your rule.

Legacy of Rome contains a wealth of new features to outsmart them and maintain your empire. The finals breaths of the Roman Empire are in your hands!

Crusader Kings II: Byzantine Unit Pack

Enhance your Crusader Kings II Experience with the Byzantine Unit Pack. The Byzantine Unit Pack adds unique unit graphics in the Byzantine Empire and other Greek, Armenian or Georgian states.

Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shield II

Enhance your Crusader Kings II experience with these historically accurate shields. The Dynasty Shields Pack contains the insignias of 50 famous families from Medieval Europe. Some of the families included are de Genve, Batatzes, Orsini, Kotromanic, Argyros, Basarab and more.

Crusader Kings II: African Portraits

Enhance your Crusader Kings II Experience with the African Portraits pack. African Portraits adds thousands of unique face combinations to both male and female characters in the African states south of the Sahara. This includes Nubia, Abyssinia, Mali, Songhay and Ghana.

Crusader Kings II: Songs of Byzantium

Songs of Byzantium contains three new songs, totaling more than 10 minutes, composed by the talented Andreas Waldetoft. These songs give more depth to your game playing experience as you play characters in the Byzantine Empire and other Greek, Armenian or Georgian states.

• Komnenos
• The Legacy of Rome
• The Byzantine Empire

Crusader Kings II: Sword of Islam

Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into petty fiefs, the emperor struggles with the Pope, and the Holy Father declares that all those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of their sins. Now is the time for greatness!

“The Ummah is under attack. All true Muslims must be charitable in peace and relentless in Jihad. Let the Sword of Islam fall upon the infidels that threaten our lands, our faith!”

Crusader Kings II: African Unit Pack

Enhance your Crusader Kings II experience with these unique unit graphics for the African states south of the Sahara:

• Nubia
• Abyssinia
• Mali
• Songhay
• Ghana

Crusader Kings II: Songs of the Caliph

Songs of the Caliph contains two new songs, totaling 11 minutes. Composed by the talented Andreas Waldetoft, these songs are used while playing as Muslim rulers in the Sword of Islam expansion.

Song Tracks:

• Saladin Arrives at Jerusalem
• The Persian Army

Crusader Kings II: Ruler Designer

Tired of playing as historical characters? The Ruler Designer lets you create your own character when starting a new game. Now you can play Sir Wilfred Death, Elric of Melnibon, or whatever strikes your fancy.

Tired of playing as historical characters? The Ruler Designer lets you create your own character when starting a new game. Now you can play Sir Wilfred Death, Elric of Melnibon, or whatever strikes your fancy.

Key Features

• Customize your portrait
• Name your Dynasty and design a Coat of Arms
• Assign skill points and traits
• Create a spouse and offspring
• Replace a historical character with your own

Crusader Kings II: Songs of the Holy Land

Songs of the Holy Land contains 2 new songs, totaling more than 10 minutes, composed by the talented Andreas Waldetoft. These songs give more flavor to the player as he or she plays characters from the middle east.

Crusader Kings II: Songs of Faith

Songs of Faith contains two new songs, totalling 10 minutes, composed by the talented Andreas Waldetoft. These songs give more flavor to the player as you play characters that are devout and religious.

Crusader Kings II: Songs of Albion

Songs of Albion contains four new songs, totaling 10 minutes, composed by the talented Andreas Waldetoft. These songs give more flavor to the player as you play characters in the Kingdom of England.

Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shields

This pack contains 50 unique dynastic shields for the 50 most famous families of Medieval Europe. Including the historical insignia for:

• von Habsburg
• af Bjlbo
• Komnenos
• Rurikovich
• Plantangenet
• von Wittelsbach
• Ylving

Crusader Kings II: Mongol Faces

The Mongols DLC contains thousands of unique face combinations for male and female characters of the Mongol cultures. It also contains 7 new unit sprites for:

• Archers
• Horse Archers
• Heavy Infantry
• Pikemen
• Light Infantry
• Light Cavalry
• Heavy Cavalry