The Guild (apparently called Europa 1400 in Europe) is a fantastic old game. This is the type of game that will cause disruptions in your life. You may lose your job due to obsessive all night sessions fine tweaking your medieval empire. Seriously. You know the type of game where you sit down at 8 o'clock to play for an hour or so and the next time you look at your watch it's 2 am? This is that type of game. At its core, The Guild is an economic simulation. You begin in 1400 AD as a member of the gentry. The object of the game is to expand your dynasty and gain wealth and power. I found the economic and business aspects of the game to be far more compelling than the public office portion of the game. It seems like the developer put a tremendous amount of effort into the business side of the house to the detriment of politics. This, along with a few bizarre bugs which make the game slightly annoying at times, makes the game a four instead of a five. However, don't let that dissuade you from purchasing this game. It's totally worth it!
