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72 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

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  • Summary: Hearts of Iron is the first ever World War II PC game of true Grand Strategic scope. The game map spans the entire world and allows players to take the War to any new front of their choosing. Any nation in the world is playable, but the game focuses on the epic struggle between the great alliances of the new world orders Fascism, Communism and Democracy. Hearts of Iron is developed by the team behind the award-winning sales success Europa Universalis I and II and brings the same depth of gameplay and historical accuracy to a modern day gaming experience. Hearts of Iron aims to be no less than the definitive World War II strategic experience. [Strategy First]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. PC Gamer
    90
    A compelling WWII grand-scale sim. When I say "grand," I'm talking about a King Kong Burrito Supreme with extra sauce and tripple toppings. [Feb 2003, p.74]
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  2. GameSpot
    70
    Big, complex, and definitely not for a casual player seeking a little light entertainment.
  3. Yahoo! Games
    40
    A real disappointment.

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  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. jjpc
    10
    Gr8 game.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  2. orctowngrot
    9
    Great Game by a great developer. What can I say. I had issues with ones of these games and I got prompt personal emails in response, helping me to find the problem in detail, and then fixing the problem Some small amount of imperfections in the games is a minor worry when there is this level of high professional concern and customer service available. Paradox are a very special and good company. They certainly do their best to make a great gaming experience… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. NicholasD.
    1
    Simply awful. Riddled with bugs after four patches and with a fundamental flaw - major nations are too hard to manage (while you're trying to move hundreds of units, the enemy is quietly taking half your country) while minor ones can never have much impact on the game. Dull, buggy and overrated.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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  1. Hearts of Iron II: Armageddon

    • Release Date: Mar 29, 2007
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  2. Hearts of Iron II

    • Release Date: Jan 4, 2005
    • Platform: PC
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  3. Europa Universalis

    • Release Date: Feb 2, 2001
    • Platform: PC
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