70
This is what an expansion for this series should look like - something that doesn't feel minor and can impact choices in many areas of the actual main game itself; even ones not directly related to it. While Crusader Kings II: Jade Dragon is certainly not quite as epic as other expansions in the series, there is no denying the positives it brings, either, making it well worth the investment for those that have been enjoying the Crusader Kings II experience so far.
70
The Dragon of the Middle Empire has finally awakened and from behind the map he dramatically influences the story not only on the Asian continent. The addon brings new interesting mechanics, including the improved Silk Road system, and extends the game with eight new war pretenses. Otherwise everything is as it was and the owners of the previous DLC will enjoy it much more the anyone else.
50
Jade Dragon adds precious little to Crusader Kings 2, which would have benefitted much more from a playable and visible Chinese region. This expansion feels far too feature-bare for its price tag, and even at a smaller price point none of it feels really impactful. Even when you have access to the China menu, you’ll likely find yourself progressing via other means.
7
I love the idea of the sink road and China. Whenever I started to play and gain favors from China though, it was really slow. I had to play as multiple characters to get a good amount of favors from them to reach 5000 score. When I wanted them to attack Persia and break them, they fought for only 3 years before giving up! They were winning too. I was very disappointed. Now I only gain little favor to get a physician or a general every now and then. The best part of this DLC was the silk road. Fighting for new territory for economic gain was fun and taking Jerusalem was more worth it.
6
China is either barely noticeable or goes on rampage across the world. And it's sad that Paradox has put the long awaited quality of life changes into a dlc. It sure seems like they knew China would be a miss.
Crusader Kings II: Jade Dragon
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Apr 5, 2018
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Feb 12, 2018
70
This is what an expansion for this series should look like - something that doesn't feel minor and can impact choices in many areas of the actual main game itself; even ones not directly related to it. While Crusader Kings II: Jade Dragon is certainly not quite as epic as other expansions in the series, there is no denying the positives it brings, either, making it well worth the investment for those that have been enjoying the Crusader Kings II experience so far.
Jan 21, 2018
70
The Dragon of the Middle Empire has finally awakened and from behind the map he dramatically influences the story not only on the Asian continent. The addon brings new interesting mechanics, including the improved Silk Road system, and extends the game with eight new war pretenses. Otherwise everything is as it was and the owners of the previous DLC will enjoy it much more the anyone else.
Nov 21, 2017
70
Jade Dragon takes a slightly different approach from prior area-and-culture focused expansions for Crusader Kings 2, putting much more emphasis on off-stage activities than making new realms playable. That means the bulk of this DLC takes place through menu interactions, but I think Paradox has done a good job fashioning an engaging system out of this restriction. China is both a major threat, and a source of great (potential) personal power for those rulers within its influence. If you have little interest in playing an eastern-located realm, or lack any of the DLCs mentioned towards the start of this review, Jade Dragon is less compelling (those Casus Belli are nice, but won’t justify the purchase on their own). Otherwise, this expansion does a fine job re-igniting interest in an area of the Crusader Kings 2 map outside the usual western Europe feudal suspects.
Nov 22, 2017
50
Jade Dragon adds precious little to Crusader Kings 2, which would have benefitted much more from a playable and visible Chinese region. This expansion feels far too feature-bare for its price tag, and even at a smaller price point none of it feels really impactful. Even when you have access to the China menu, you’ll likely find yourself progressing via other means.
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Jun 14, 2019
7
I love the idea of the sink road and China. Whenever I started to play and gain favors from China though, it was really slow. I had to play as multiple characters to get a good amount of favors from them to reach 5000 score. When I wanted them to attack Persia and break them, they fought for only 3 years before giving up! They were winning too. I was very disappointed. Now I only gain little favor to get a physician or a general every now and then. The best part of this DLC was the silk road. Fighting for new territory for economic gain was fun and taking Jerusalem was more worth it.
Nov 24, 2018
6
China is either barely noticeable or goes on rampage across the world. And it's sad that Paradox has put the long awaited quality of life changes into a dlc. It sure seems like they knew China would be a miss.
SummaryCrusader Kings II: Jade Dragon allows you to interact with China for protection and technological marvels -- and possibly face their wrath in the form of rebels or full-scale invasions. New gameplay features including a new Tributary system, Chinese Mercenaries, and much more will make the Transoxiana and India regions come alive with ne... Read More
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Initial Release Date:Apr 5, 2018
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