The 7 Reasons Paradox Games Own Our Lives

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There are so many ways in which Paradox games occupy my time, but in this video, I note the main 7 reasons why these games have captivated me this hard. Whether we're talking Crusader Kings 2 or CK3, EU4, Victoria 3, HOI4 or Stellaris, there are many aspects all of these games have in common, and it is the essence of Paradox games I've tried to distill in this video.
Do you have similar experiences as me, or are there other features or aspects of Paradox games you feel are more addictive or unique than the ones mentioned here? If so, do let me know in the comments, and make sure to leave a like on the video and subscribe to the channel! :)
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@meindert16 17 күн бұрын

Funny to talk about the multiplayer aspect while we all know paradox players don't have friends

@hoi-polloi1863 16 күн бұрын

I was going to ask my girlfriend about this phenomenon, but then I remembered... oh wait, I'm a Paradox player.

@etiennecadet2460 16 күн бұрын

I have friends ! You just don't know them because they are in a different school !

@werewolf2969 15 күн бұрын

Speak for yourselves…

@Garindo 15 күн бұрын

Well in ck 3 always get a lot of friends and all women in the world are pregnant with my children 😂

@zatchigaming6563 14 күн бұрын

oh we got friends... friends that doesn't play paradox games hell one time i tried to introduce my friends to it in that limited time free experience hoi4 and ck3 but welp shit things didn't go as i planned hell one of them did the mobile warfare doctrine while playing as UssR

@BeshoyHolmes 17 күн бұрын

nothing compares to the moment at work when someone asks me what've you been doing yesterday and I response "I was conquering Europe"

@MrmAAngeluS 16 күн бұрын

Or when you start talking to a colleague, and another colleague overhears in pure shock: "...so yeah, I had to marry off my 16 year old daughter to a 70 year old man so that she can make him a child and inherit. Unfortunately, she made two boys so I had to kill one off"

@bauer9101 17 күн бұрын

I baffle myself that I can stare at a map for hundreds of hours and somehow not get bored. It’s almost like reading a novel for me as I imagine my fleets engaging the enemy and armies marching. On the screen these are just icons moving about but I am captivated. I am totally invested. My wife thinks I’m nuts as all she sees is me looking at Europe with random boxes popping up😂

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

I knoow

@catalinsimionescu3495 16 күн бұрын

This is exactly what I think to when playing

@Garindo 15 күн бұрын

Well I can confirm watching someone else playing paradox games gets boring and or frustrating quickly. You have to do it yourself to really enjoy it

@etiennecadet2460 14 күн бұрын

Bro your comments feel likes you were in my house wathching me 😂

@1MuchButteR1 5 күн бұрын

😅🤣

@thunderbagel3886 16 күн бұрын

There's nothing quite as satisfying as when you finally fulfill the requirements and you click the button to switch tags

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

ah HECK YEAH dude, love clicking those buttons that finally lit up

@clarencekeller7684 16 күн бұрын

We here are all historians at heart! I salute you all!

@TheBusbyBabes 15 күн бұрын

theres no feeling that comes close to starting out as a small green dot on the map and after hours of gameplay being a giant green blob that has devoured half the map :D

@1MuchButteR1 16 күн бұрын

No other company produces such a time sink of games. I don't even play multiplayer or mods simply enjoy achievement hunting.

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

it's a peaceful life

@Garindo 15 күн бұрын

I am a relatively new paradox player. In my childhood I mostly played total war and the tropico series (and age of empires). Over ten years ago I once tried out hearts of iron 3 but I didn't like the game and somehow never picked up a paradox game again. Then when crusader kings 3 released I tried it out and from there on I became a passionate paradox player. Ck 3 was the first paradox game I got into and from there on I expanded into other titles, especially imperator rome conquered my heart rapidly.

@nicbahtin4774 13 күн бұрын

EU4 as cody from alternate history said the most underrated era in history

@dracus17 16 күн бұрын

"Years of updates and DLC..." **cries in Imperator**

@Otterly_luna 12 күн бұрын

Don't worry. We still have Invictus :D

@MrmAAngeluS 16 күн бұрын

You're on spot man. I've been playing PDX games for the last 16 years, Stellaris and HoI4 is still "new releases" for me and when I overhear people saying they want Stellaris 2, I am like "wth, but Stellaris 1 just relea- ooohhh... wait..."

@shinsenshogun900 13 күн бұрын

Me being introduced by the KZfaq algorithm about Paradox Games since 2017 is forever life-changing for a teenager like me.

@kerryhess3641 16 күн бұрын

I remain ever so baffled as to how you seem to have experienced the same gaming progression as me. From Final Fantasy X being a most beloved game that claimed a part of our hearts (thanks for that 4-hour analysis by the way), to Rome and Medieval Total War seeing us grow beyond the Age of Empires and Civilization life, to Crusader Kings II introducing us to Paradox Interactive... Not only do I find myself agreeing with your takes on all these games (and more), I feel I've met a twin of sorts who has played the same games in the same way for the same reasons. Thank you for putting into words your thoughts on these collections of games.

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

That's unironically wild, especially because I also feel like (and this is a realization I made after starting KZfaq) so few people actually genre-hop or are innately genre-agnostic. I quite literally play games from every genre as long as I love that game, I don't only play strategy games for example, and I can tell you don't either! Thanks for sharing my friend, and thank you for sticking with me ever since the FFX video! Do you know about my Andy's Critique channel by the way? More exciting stuff will come there :)

@kerryhess3641 16 күн бұрын

@@AndysParadox I am aware of that channel, this one, and the regular Andy's Take, and am subscribed to all three! A good game is a good game, regardless of the genre! Though admittedly, as my early 30s carry on, PvP is about the only thing I've truly dropped from my life. Co-op is infinitely more satisfying. But that's still not specific to a genre! Co-op shooters can be just as fun as co-op RTS or co-op grand strategy.

@Pelthis 16 күн бұрын

@@AndysParadox Thanks to this comment I learnt that you're the same Andy across several channels. I have a hard time recognising voices so I assumed it must have been different people. But yeah I have a very similar gaming experience too. My first game was probably Age of Empires I. Also Caesar III. FFX was the game I spammed when I was in middle school. And I used to play a lot of Rome TW in between. Then I discovered EUIV in 2014 and got addicted to Paradox games since then. I even restrained myself on purpose so I wouldn't waste my whole life playing them. Still I'm nearing 10k hours playtime. Paradox games are the kind of games about which I tell myself "I'll just play a quick 2-3 hour session in the morning". Then 15 hours later "oh shit it's already midnight and I didn't even eat".

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

@@Pelthis Yess, let's gather up the multi-genre player army! :D Cool to hear you too have a similar experience! Man I've had to deal with so much shit from older FF players who for some reason - but they'll never admit it - never understood FFX and thought it was bad.

@sachuquita 16 күн бұрын

Bro's this video is awesome❤ (great choice of music, engaging titles, visuals) 🤯

@kyisin7457 15 күн бұрын

I am just jumping around paradox games all the times. Map-based series and cities skylines....

@phluphie 16 күн бұрын

I really wanted to like Total War, and have purchased more titles of them than I should, but strategically, grand strategy level, they all seemed very shallow compared to Paradox.

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

they are indeed. My journey from Total War to Paradox was mind-blowing because of this. Sure I missed my grand battles, but man, when the campaign got me that hooked, it didn't truly feel like I needed them, you know?

@mackycabangon8945 16 күн бұрын

@@AndysParadox I think there was a mod that did this, but imagine a game with Total War's battles but Paradox's events, diplomacy and administrative stuff. Would be a banger to play.

@PersimmonHurmo 16 күн бұрын

Time for us to unite together and establish the Third Rome - Empire of Earth.

@user-qz5hj6ex3t 15 күн бұрын

Fourth.

@alt_account4866 15 күн бұрын

Russians don't count@@user-qz5hj6ex3t

@user-ws6ic6ts4u 15 күн бұрын

Tbh I first saw and got hooked into eu4 when I saw the Thor ragnarok eu4 videos. Tho I only bought them after becoming a history enthusiast.

@slamsuget3628 16 күн бұрын

imperator rome music

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

I love it so!

@generaleyan1676 14 күн бұрын

What really brings me back to paradox games is decisions and focus trees. It gives you a goal and an intresting playthrough

@oscarwoodburn6360 13 күн бұрын

CK2 was my first paradox game also and it changed my view on what was possible in terms of depth loved it then love it now

@hobolecho8507 16 күн бұрын

Me likee big Polant. Me conquer Polant enemies.

@treatyofwindsor 15 күн бұрын

Polan can into space

@ShepardCZ 16 күн бұрын

There is only one thing that is missing from Paradox games. The ability to import saves to subsequent game. Sure, there are mods that do it, but still...

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

It would've been nice if it was done natively, but the mods are great ways to do it all the same :)

@ITT59Gamer 16 күн бұрын

And maybe real time battles

@sarasPP 16 күн бұрын

There's nothing else like playing a map painting games, thanks paradox

@Kliixi 17 күн бұрын

this channel is andy at his most unhinged, on god.

@AndysParadox 17 күн бұрын

THIS IS REAL, THIS IS ME, I'M EXACTLY WHERE I'M SUPPOSED TO BEEE NOOW

@Kliixi 16 күн бұрын

WHAT HAVE WE DONE, WE UNLOCKED THE INNER ANDY

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

@@Kliixi GONNA LET THE LIGHT - SHINE ON MEEEE! NOW I'VE FOUND, WHO I AM, THERE'S NO WAY TO HOLD IT IIIIIN

@jockep-j4035 16 күн бұрын

Recommend you get some kids. That’s the only way I managed to break free 😅

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

Good for you, breaking those CHAINS!

@s7rika7ul 16 күн бұрын

I have a kid. I play at night.

@jockep-j4035 16 күн бұрын

@@s7rika7ul that might be my reality to soon. Hard to break free. I try to fool myself that I own stocks in Paradox so I “paying to myself” haha

@mackycabangon8945 16 күн бұрын

Nah, I would introduce them to Paradox games early and turn my kids into people who I could reliably call on for multiplayer games

@jockep-j4035 15 күн бұрын

@@mackycabangon8945 well that takes a few years even if you do it early

@TheReal2Bert 14 күн бұрын

I feel so old, my first paradox game was Svea Rike.

@the_cascade1867 16 күн бұрын

"Own Our Lives" is bit strong there my friend.

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

"a bit strong" is my middle name, FRIEND

@ancienthistorygaming 16 күн бұрын

First time a played a Paradox game was in 2017, Total War in 2010, Civilization and Age of Empires in 2007 or 2008. I will say I enjoy Paradox and Total War more than the other two.

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

absolutely agree there!

@pakohpaboh2063 16 күн бұрын

Great video, how do you get that particular map in Vicky. I have all the dlc but I don’t have that map. Thanks

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

I made a mod :) steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2880479137

@pakohpaboh2063 15 күн бұрын

@@AndysParadox awesome thanks (:

@Yes-qj4bi 15 күн бұрын

long ass games take long to finish

@Napoleon1123 16 күн бұрын

Would be nice to have the mods linked in the description, but nice video!

@Napoleon1123 16 күн бұрын

Especially the Victoria 3 map mods as I really like those.

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

Well, I made that map mod myself ;) Here you go! steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2880479137

@Deboo-oz2rb 16 күн бұрын

I played ck2 and never looked back

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

you and me both Deboo

@arklaw8306 16 күн бұрын

Monster Hunter games consume a lot of time as well.

@TheBusbyBabes 15 күн бұрын

best map in any paradox game imo is the shaded relief map mod for vicky 3

@zatchigaming6563 14 күн бұрын

man i wasted my holiday for mega campaign on mp eu4 playing as bohemia then comes monday

@FlyingRazzo 16 күн бұрын

Started playing Paradox 11 years ago? Summerchild...

@Cryosice_ 17 күн бұрын

I lost my life

@user-yk1fr4sb6n 17 күн бұрын

Me too😢

@s7rika7ul 16 күн бұрын

Same :))

@teresaweigel3611 16 күн бұрын

❤❤❤💖💖💖💖amazing 😀🤘🏼

@aldunlop4622 14 күн бұрын

Details, details, and more details... You can never fully understand the game, there are always a million mechanics.

@Furin1521 16 күн бұрын

And 8: if you are as passionate about History as I am, well, bad news for your social life 🤣

@aramisortsbottcher8201 15 күн бұрын

If only I was wasting my time on the game instead the 20 minutes loading screen...

@wojtek1582 16 күн бұрын

Hehehehehe... I have refunded Crusader Kings immediately when I noticed that it will consume too much of my time :D Still have EUIV but uninstalled. Same reasons. Similar story with TW series actually, would love to return to Shogun 2 and finally play Empire, but sadly I do not have time for that...

@chocolaterain5097 16 күн бұрын

I got CK2 with Mount and Blade for $5 five years ago... I thought the cover art dude with the shield looked cool so I said meh I like strategy, let's try it. Bought EU4 and HOI4 the next couple months and now have close to 1000 hours in each of them. The ability to play almost any nation on earth and tell your own stories, is just second to none. Yeah there is lots of DLC that isn't always great. But look at the hours played by many in the community. The value for the dollar is still absolutely crazy.

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

Absolutely, it is insane how good the value for money ratio is, second to none essentially

@Gavirldseries342 16 күн бұрын

as a person addicted to CK3 I Can confrim paradox owns my life

@neversarium 16 күн бұрын

Remember that most of the players play the pirated versions

@KedAR_48 16 күн бұрын

Now I'd like a video about things that push you away from playing Paradox games, just to balance things out 🙃

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

@jdominguez6992 16 күн бұрын

EU4 sucks. It has sucked 3500 hours out of my life.

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

lol, the modern steam review review

@Hemmeligt-ek4ho 16 күн бұрын

Fanboy.

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

Well, you gotta keep that fairly hemmeligt, you hear?

@RalphSchurade 16 күн бұрын

Paradox is charging 25€ for their latest Stellaris DLC. Their extreme greed paired with absolutely abysmal quality lately lost them a customer.

@Notphenix 16 күн бұрын

Same, their high prices and bad products really make me hate thems

@NotRosaRodriguez 16 күн бұрын

Is honestly mind blowing people still play the games they make.

@jj-sd8sw 16 күн бұрын

Machine Age is rated very positive on steam??

@RalphSchurade 16 күн бұрын

@@jj-sd8sw Show's they are right in cranking up the prices right? People happily pay that.

@SteelRyan 12 күн бұрын

Talks positively about Vic3 Dislike and do not recommend

@speedymccreedy8785 16 күн бұрын

Paradox games are boring because it is the same map every time.

@AndysParadox 16 күн бұрын

ooooh, you did NOT just say that

@ITT59Gamer 16 күн бұрын

Nah learn history then its fun to rwstorw rome etc and if u get bored just install mods