GameZone writes: "It has been said that some developers seem to be out of touch with the communities they aspire to create games for, but what would happen if a game was created by fans of the community? Paradox Interactive is about to find out with the upcoming release of For the Glory.
For the Glory (FtG) is a bit of a unique commodity in that it was developed by community members. Taking on the classic reins of a strategy game, FtG puts players in control of one of the more than 180 countries available in the game. There is the ability to participate in more than 10,000 historically accurate events in the 400-year span between 1419 and 1819. Players will have the opportunity to determine domestic policy as well as foreign policy while attempting to elevate their country to a position of prominence."
SquareGo: "Paradox Interactive have been creating historical strategy games for the PC since 1998. They are most famous for three major series; Hearts of Iron, Victoria and Europa Universalis. To say that they are improving steadily with each game may sound daft, but given that their original model of "Europa Universalis" was an incredibly well detailed and in-depth experience, I hope you might understand my full meaning of improvement a little better."
GDN writes: "For the Glory spans from 1419 – 1820 providing us with a historic version of events from almost all of the cultures and dynasties from the time. But in this version things don't always have to go as they did in history. For The Glory puts history in your hands and lets you mold the world to your shape and change history for the better. Depending on how well you handle the situations put before you. Compared to EUII, which this game feels like an expansion to, the UI has been greatly improved offering useful tool tips and new icons which make things slightly easier."
Gamekult: As For The Glory is a derivative of Europa Universalis II, first recall what the principle of this series inspired by the eponymous boardgame. The player finds himself catapulted to the head of a nation in the early fifteenth century and must have it survive for about 400 years through the great historical events that have turned upside down this time
