So for context, I only have the fifth game and I have played it, I wouldn't call it bad but it's mostly just looking at another tab and opening the game then and again to build new things or make new laws.
I do like the war system though but it isn't HOI4, you spend more time just developing than actually being in conflicts. It feels like a lesser Victoria 3.
I then take a look at EU 4 and it just seems faster and more fun. I also do like the map, the EU 5 map looks so similar to Paradox games. I enjoy the lower quality and blocky map of EU 4 and I enjoy the fact you can quickly change era even if I know it isn't used much. If I want to play a game with muskets in EU 4, I could just click on a later start date but in EU 5, there is only one start date and I have to wait until gunpowder warfare buildings are unlocked and EU 5 is such a slow game.
I just wanted to ask if EU 4 really is the best Europa Universalis game and if I'm playing EU 5 the wrong way.