Hearts of Iron IV

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 968 Ratings

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  1. Hiro016
    Sep 2, 2023
    6
    É um bom jogo pra vc que gosta de estratégia e ww2
    Mas eles funcionam igual uma EA da vida
    Lançar um jogo e fazer ele durar um bom tempo só com dlcs(que normalmente não mudam muita coisa)
  2. unwaten
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Hearts of Iron IV is a popular war strategy game that allows you to experience the strategic challenges of a major war. Let's take a look at the positive and negative aspects of this game.

    Positive Aspects: Deep Strategic Experience: Hearts of Iron IV skillfully combines complex military strategies and diplomacy. It offers plenty of opportunities to control all aspects of a nation,    Hearts of Iron IV is a popular war strategy game that allows you to experience the strategic challenges of a major war. Let's take a look at the positive and negative aspects of this game.

    Positive Aspects:

    Deep Strategic Experience:
    Hearts of Iron IV skillfully combines complex military strategies and diplomacy. It offers plenty of opportunities to control all aspects of a nation, make strategic moves, and take tactical decisions. The presence of various nations and scenarios enhances the game's replayability.

    Detailed Historical Recreation:
    The historical recreation in the game is quite impressive. Based on real history and events, the game provides players with the opportunity to experience the atmosphere and history of that era. Moreover, the game modes and mods created by the community offer the chance to explore alternative historical scenarios.

    In-Depth Military Planning:
    Military strategy takes center stage in the game, providing a deep experience of war planning. Managing your armies, arranging frontlines, and maintaining supply chains reflect the complexity of warfare.

    Negative Aspects:

    Learning Curve:
    Due to its complex mechanics, Hearts of Iron IV can have a steep learning curve for new players. Learning the game's basic principles and mastering strategic details can take some time.

    Slow Pacing:
    The game's progression of time can be slow, especially when simulating large-scale wars. While this might not be an issue for players who enjoy long processes, it could become tedious for those expecting quick outcomes.

    AI Ineffectiveness:
    In some instances, the artificial intelligence (AI) can be lacking in terms of in-game decisions. Allies or enemies might make unexpected and illogical moves, negatively impacting the player's experience.

    Conclusion:

    Hearts of Iron IV offers a captivating experience for strategy and history enthusiasts. Despite its positive aspects such as deep strategic options, historical recreation, and military planning, the steep learning curve and certain mechanical shortcomings might be challenging for some players. However, for those who appreciate the complexity and details, it can provide a rewarding war strategy experience.    … Expand
  3. Jamjlam
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    The game is very fun with different focus tree paths for many nations, however it does get far more features and focus trees with dlcs but since they added subscription which is pretty cheap its better. Another problem is that AI in this game is pretty dumb for the most part and because of that the outcomes of the war can be very different (even on historical). There are also lots ofThe game is very fun with different focus tree paths for many nations, however it does get far more features and focus trees with dlcs but since they added subscription which is pretty cheap its better. Another problem is that AI in this game is pretty dumb for the most part and because of that the outcomes of the war can be very different (even on historical). There are also lots of amazing mods for this game such as kaiserreich, road to 56, millennium dawn and so on.… Expand
  4. PYTH00
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    It is the best strategy game I have ever played and the mods that come out make the game much better.
  5. agq
    Jul 28, 2023
    6
    This is definitely the easiest to learn Paradox game for new players, however it has many issues and these mainly stem from the publishers choices. This game feels VERY incomplete without the DLCs. Many of the DLCs add very needed content updates to keep the game fresh, however these are small enough to where they could be considered updates, no where near big enough to be DLCs. AnotherThis is definitely the easiest to learn Paradox game for new players, however it has many issues and these mainly stem from the publishers choices. This game feels VERY incomplete without the DLCs. Many of the DLCs add very needed content updates to keep the game fresh, however these are small enough to where they could be considered updates, no where near big enough to be DLCs. Another problem also is how streamlined it is compared to Darkest Hour and HOI3, it feels simpler than those games which for many can be a positive but due to it feels like its too simplified in certain areas of game-play. Overall, I cannot recommend this game to strategy fans, go play Darkest Hour or HOI3 if a game like this interests you.

    Note: The modding community, for me, puts this game at a 6 due to how many playable mods there are which add new interesting content and elements to the game,    … Expand
  6. LambdaLocator
    Jul 21, 2023
    7
    A grand strategy game that makes me want to recreate the USSR and invade Poland again.
  7. erfunfazli
    Jul 21, 2023
    4
    A real bad game like all Paradox Interactive other game.
    Full of bad and useless and confusing mechanism.
  8. GentlemanHunter
    Jul 16, 2023
    8
    Things I liked:
    - The gameplay relating to wars is PEAK grand strategy
    - Pretty good soundtrack - Non-Linear for the most part - The game is very replayable - The game has probably one of if not the best modding communities as of me writing this review (look at Kaiserreich, Old World Blues, and The New Order) Things I disliked: - Bad Optimization - Inconsistent AI - The game    Things I liked:
    - The gameplay relating to wars is PEAK grand strategy
    - Pretty good soundtrack
    - Non-Linear for the most part
    - The game is very replayable
    - The game has probably one of if not the best modding communities as of me writing this review (look at Kaiserreich, Old World Blues, and The New Order)

    Things I disliked:
    - Bad Optimization
    - Inconsistent AI
    - The game doesn't really feel complete without DLC
    - Community that has a Nazi Bar Problem
    - Diplomacy can feel a bit too simplistic
    - Economic Management

    Conclusion: Although the game certainly has its flaws, those flaws either aren't deal-breakers or can be solved with mods. This game is probably the best WW2 strategy game on the market today, although I'd wait until it's on sale w/DLC    … Expand
  9. Ikomik
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    The game is super fun. It might be a little bit complicated but it is easy to learn. but it takes a long time thi
  10. VOLODEI
    Jun 8, 2023
    8
    Hearts of Iron 4-игра основанная на 2ой мировой войне,игра которая отражает самую кровопролитную войну в истории человечества.Можно рассмотреть игру по несколькими критериям:
    ГРАФИКА:графика в этой игре вообще не главное ,но и при этом она не мозолит глаза,при этом игра вообще не требует сильного железа
    ГЕЙМПЛЕЙ:стратегии от Paradox Interactive всегда выделялись огромным количеством    Hearts of Iron 4-игра основанная на 2ой мировой войне,игра которая отражает самую кровопролитную войну в истории человечества.Можно рассмотреть игру по несколькими критериям:
    ГРАФИКА:графика в этой игре вообще не главное ,но и при этом она не мозолит глаза,при этом игра вообще не требует сильного железа
    ГЕЙМПЛЕЙ:стратегии от Paradox Interactive всегда выделялись огромным количеством механики,но и при этом это одна из самых лёгких в обучении для начинающих среди игр от Paradox.Тут можно выделить то,что при огромном количестве механик и стратегий,в этой игре нет стратегии,которая сломает игру и выиграть будет легче лёгкого.Геймплей сложный,но и при этом очень интересный в изучении
    ВЫВОД:игра великолепна в своём жанре,но при этом поставить 10 из 10 просто не получается.Почему?Дело в том что огромное количество контента станет доступно только с приобретением DLS.DLS добавляют фокусы на страны,механики(например шпионаж иди управлением доминионов).К плюсами можно выделить мастерскую в Steam.Там есть работы,которые не просто добавляют играбельность той или иной стране,но и также меняют ситуации и время в игре.В общем игра хороша,но на DLS и их цену прям больно смотреть,поэтому только 8    … Expand
  11. Karl_Maks
    Jun 8, 2023
    8
    Despite being my first Paradox Title I bought, I very much looked forwards to playing it. I already knew the basic mechanics as I had already watched youtubers such as ISP, Bokoen1 and Marvolo playing this game. Despite this, there was, and still is after a lot of hours, a lot for me to learn. And that is despite me having nobody to play multiplayer with, as that is an entirely differentDespite being my first Paradox Title I bought, I very much looked forwards to playing it. I already knew the basic mechanics as I had already watched youtubers such as ISP, Bokoen1 and Marvolo playing this game. Despite this, there was, and still is after a lot of hours, a lot for me to learn. And that is despite me having nobody to play multiplayer with, as that is an entirely different beast. There are also a lot of mods that have tons of lore for people to explore. Generally, fantastic game, but not perfect. There is no tutorial so if you are new and looking how to play, go look it up online.… Expand
  12. thethethe4
    Jun 2, 2023
    8
    Hoi4 is truly one of the greats strategy games out there, the game gives you the ability to to manage your airforce, navy and your army. The game is fun, it's the best game out there for WW2 strategy. The navy is irritating to use but after a few hundred hours you will get the hang of it. The DLCs are the real problem though, like most Paradox games you get one half of the game when youHoi4 is truly one of the greats strategy games out there, the game gives you the ability to to manage your airforce, navy and your army. The game is fun, it's the best game out there for WW2 strategy. The navy is irritating to use but after a few hundred hours you will get the hang of it. The DLCs are the real problem though, like most Paradox games you get one half of the game when you buy it and the other half once you buy all the DLCs. The game is still enjoyable without them though and if you really want to you can use mods as the game is very mod friendly. If you like strategy games then this game is a must have for you. if you aren’t then it the game is probably still very enjoyable for you, but you might want to do a little more research do make sure the game is for you.… Expand
  13. whyyyyyyy
    May 29, 2023
    10
    I have 400+ hours on this game and I am still addicted to this masterpiece.
  14. ProsteNicolas
    May 28, 2023
    8
    Hearts of Iron IV is the best strategic ww2 game ever created, you can play as everyone as you want. In this game there is a lot of things. I have 400 hours and i still doesnt know some things. Absolutely fun game, but in these game are few minuses. The AI is literally stupid. And when you want to enjoy the game more you need to buy some DLCs, One DLC is cost 10$, every DLC have some newHearts of Iron IV is the best strategic ww2 game ever created, you can play as everyone as you want. In this game there is a lot of things. I have 400 hours and i still doesnt know some things. Absolutely fun game, but in these game are few minuses. The AI is literally stupid. And when you want to enjoy the game more you need to buy some DLCs, One DLC is cost 10$, every DLC have some new Focus Trees for some new countries, but when you want to buy all DLCs the cost will be 100$ minimum.… Expand
  15. Amir1960
    May 12, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best strategy for all time and for all game
    A bit hard for kids who gave a low rating to this great game
    But with practice and time, even if you know English, you can learn the game completely. Be sure to play
    free    … Expand
  16. BadIdeas
    May 11, 2023
    2
    A grand strategy game for idiots. If you are brain dead you will fully appreciate how this game operates on your level. The tech tree is so simplified, that it is nonsensical. 1 upgrade doubles the power of your unit. This kind of scaling is really bad, because a single tech advance makes your troops go from parity to overwhelmingly powerful. I actually wanted to play the game because IA grand strategy game for idiots. If you are brain dead you will fully appreciate how this game operates on your level. The tech tree is so simplified, that it is nonsensical. 1 upgrade doubles the power of your unit. This kind of scaling is really bad, because a single tech advance makes your troops go from parity to overwhelmingly powerful. I actually wanted to play the game because I saw the ship customization, and thought it was really cool. Only that is not in the base game, that is an expansion you have to pay for and without it the navel upgrade system is non-existent. Literally, you can not upgrade existing ships without purchasing the naval expansion. So you have tech upgrades where a single tech upgrade makes everything before it obsolete, and then you can't upgrade your existing naval units, so every time you get one tech upgrade you have to build a whole new set of warships.

    I can't speak about the AI, because I did not play the game enough to find out how bad it was. I played enough to realize the tech tree had been "streamlined" into completely broken, and gave up on the game when i realized I had to rebuild my Navy with every upgrade, which was incredibly impractical, or buy the DLC that made it work. At that point I realized the whole game would be like that, where it is completely broken in the base game, with a paid for DLC that fixes it.

    It is incredibly greedy to sell a broken shell of a game, and then sell the fixes as DLC. In the past Paradox at least had a good base game, that they updated, and then sold options and increased complexity as DLC. That no longer seems to be the case.    … Expand
  17. ILikeHam
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    Love the game but i dont have a life help pls
    :(..................................
  18. Saadthelegend
    Apr 13, 2023
    8
    أسهل لعبة من بين بقية ألعاب شركة بارادوكس الصعبة مثل كروسيدر كينقز 3 أو يوروبا يونفرساليس 4

    واللعبة طبعا لعبة إستراتيجية ومع المودات حقتها تصير رهيبة
    لكنها صعبة التعلم نوعاً ما
  19. Killer726Rogue
    Mar 26, 2023
    7
    This game is well-made, definitely a piece in the respective genre. But I was shocked to find some Historical inaccuracies in the game like Subhas Chandra Bose being labelled as a "Fascist".

    However, it has managed to beautifully represent the various details and aspects of the Second World War, as compared to most other such games.
  20. Moger
    Mar 20, 2023
    9
    Oynadığım ilk ve bana en çok zevk veren Paradox oyunu. İkinci Dünya Savaşını ve o zamandaki ülkelerin durumlarını, alternatiflerini, içinde bulundukları zorlukları ve sayamayacağım kadar daha çok şeyi içinde barındıran oynadığım en iyi oyunlardan. Panzerler ile Fransız cephelerini yarmanın Türkiye ile Osmanlı Sınırlarına ulaşmanın Almanya ile tüm dünya ile savaşmanın bana verdiği eğlenceyiOynadığım ilk ve bana en çok zevk veren Paradox oyunu. İkinci Dünya Savaşını ve o zamandaki ülkelerin durumlarını, alternatiflerini, içinde bulundukları zorlukları ve sayamayacağım kadar daha çok şeyi içinde barındıran oynadığım en iyi oyunlardan. Panzerler ile Fransız cephelerini yarmanın Türkiye ile Osmanlı Sınırlarına ulaşmanın Almanya ile tüm dünya ile savaşmanın bana verdiği eğlenceyi hayatım boyunca başka hiçbir oyundan alamadım.… Expand
  21. Nikabilan
    Mar 9, 2023
    10
    one of my favorite games. this is just a great game that can be played 1000 times and every time with unique cosenquneses.
  22. Lukastrav
    Feb 19, 2023
    9
    Ok I might be a little bit biased as I have 600 hours in the game and still playing but I stopped for about 2 years. Anyway there’s 4 type of people when you play the game.

    People who love the game with all there heart People who stopped at the complexity of it Poeple who has no dlcs And poeple who hates that they love it Only them four no in between.But I need to warn you it isn’t a    Ok I might be a little bit biased as I have 600 hours in the game and still playing but I stopped for about 2 years. Anyway there’s 4 type of people when you play the game.

    People who love the game with all there heart People who stopped at the complexity of it
    Poeple who has no dlcs And poeple who hates that they love it
    Only them four no in between.But I need to warn you it isn’t a learning hill it’s a learning mountain band I’d you escape it you will love it very much. Though many give up. After the cliff its like walking up stairs . So if your willing to spend at least a hundred hours get it if not don’t bother.
    Tip (buy during sale it literally on sale every 2 months)    … Expand
  23. Cowman17
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    Good strategy game after a while gets repetitive but fun to play with friends
  24. male92
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    This is my first paradox game and its honestly worth it. All though it is quite hard to learn it is very rewarding but you will need a tutorial, but i just watched other people play and thats how i learned but its also fine to do tutorials. Also you're gonna have to scroll the steam workshop for a bit to find some mods cause most of this game is mod based and will need mods to enjoy theThis is my first paradox game and its honestly worth it. All though it is quite hard to learn it is very rewarding but you will need a tutorial, but i just watched other people play and thats how i learned but its also fine to do tutorials. Also you're gonna have to scroll the steam workshop for a bit to find some mods cause most of this game is mod based and will need mods to enjoy the full experience. If you more enjoy fast gameplay than this isn't for you this is for patient people who like to strategise. But it does some bugs and will at least once have to google how to fix some bug(usually with mods)
    .Overall this a good complicated game and i would reccomend. Plus micromanaging and winning because of your micromanaging is so nice and feels very rewarding    … Expand
  25. SirFlankBoring
    Feb 4, 2023
    3
    I understand that some games are necessarily difficult to beat. Dark Souls is a game franchise where you use your head and prepare for each scenario or battle. And, even though it was extremely difficult to finish Dark Souls, the whole time the game pushed me to finish it; I feel none of that with Hearts of Iron IV.

    The way things work just doesn't match anything. You can't declare war,    I understand that some games are necessarily difficult to beat. Dark Souls is a game franchise where you use your head and prepare for each scenario or battle. And, even though it was extremely difficult to finish Dark Souls, the whole time the game pushed me to finish it; I feel none of that with Hearts of Iron IV.

    The way things work just doesn't match anything. You can't declare war, you have to wait an insane amount of time for things to happen. The tutorial is so long that I spent almost two hours on it alone. As I said before: I understand that some games are like that complicated, the original Deus EX franchise is extremely difficult for me for example, but it's not boring. I really dedicate myself to some games, but even if I put in the time and effort, I will never be able to enjoy this game.

    Regardless of what happens, I hope you understand that this is a niche game, which limits all your actions, but which could be much better if it were less complex or at least explained things well in the tutorial.    … Expand
  26. vuachoigame
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    good game.
    I hope game makers will add events after world war 2 and modern times
  27. nurii29
    Dec 29, 2022
    0
    36 divisions with **** ton of air support againts 6 divisions in a fort if that much force cant kill them this "game" is even worst then league of legends and that bar is like very very very low
  28. The_Senate
    Dec 22, 2022
    8
    I rarely play strategy games, much less grand strategy, but this game just works for me. Almost everything about this game works for me, but nothing really is outstanding. I like the focus tree, research, and division mechanics especially. This game is at it's best when you're playing a viable country, which kind of exposes then main flaw in the game. If you don't buys dlc's you experienceI rarely play strategy games, much less grand strategy, but this game just works for me. Almost everything about this game works for me, but nothing really is outstanding. I like the focus tree, research, and division mechanics especially. This game is at it's best when you're playing a viable country, which kind of exposes then main flaw in the game. If you don't buys dlc's you experience with the game is really dumbed down. I don't mind buying dlc's but fi you don't your handicapping yourself greatly. If you don't have any dlc's about half of the countries a hindered useless. For this one reason this game is held back from greatness.… Expand
  29. Vesar
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    I spent 250+ hours in Hearts of Iron IV, I can say this isn't the best game created by Paradox Interactive, but it has a lot of potential with mods, multiplayer role plays and e-sport. I really enjoyed playing it and Im still playing HoI to this day.

    PROS: -Good Graphics -Intuitive UI -Great models used for troops -A lot of free mods (wide modder community) CONS: -It needs a good    I spent 250+ hours in Hearts of Iron IV, I can say this isn't the best game created by Paradox Interactive, but it has a lot of potential with mods, multiplayer role plays and e-sport. I really enjoyed playing it and Im still playing HoI to this day.

    PROS:
    -Good Graphics -Intuitive UI
    -Great models used for troops
    -A lot of free mods (wide modder community)

    CONS:
    -It needs a good pc to play at decent speed after 1943/45
    -DLC's are of cours really overpriced, most
    content is blocked by a paywall
    -You need a lot of time to undestand complex mechanics like a where to build railroads for the best supply, what templates to create, what meta is in MP etc.

    Still HoI4 is one of my favourites grand strategy games!    … Expand
  30. GamerLandherr
    Dec 17, 2022
    8
    Game compared to the old ones like 3
    is much more mediocre going by the point that this game was to attract new public he gives very well, since different from the old he is very beautiful in the simple UI with beautiful graphics and anyone can conquer the world playing the first time bringing much more dopamine to brain of course at launch was a game broken up too much more today already    Game compared to the old ones like 3
    is much more mediocre going by the point that this game was to attract new public he gives very well, since different from the old he is very beautiful in the simple UI with beautiful graphics and anyone can conquer the world playing the first time bringing much more dopamine to brain of course at launch was a game broken up too much more today already much better
    OBS: O if you want to play it really want to give it a chance I would say go for the mods    … Expand
  31. Crimson9
    Dec 13, 2022
    5
    How can you have a war game with a brain dead AI?

    As complexity increases in strategy games, so too must the resources expended to make the AI reasonably capable. In a game like CK2, the AI doesn't need to do too much. HOI4 is much more complex, but the AI is simply not up to it. Which makes single player, regardless of how much content there is and the quality of it, completely    How can you have a war game with a brain dead AI?

    As complexity increases in strategy games, so too must the resources expended to make the AI reasonably capable. In a game like CK2, the AI doesn't need to do too much. HOI4 is much more complex, but the AI is simply not up to it. Which makes single player, regardless of how much content there is and the quality of it, completely irrelevant. The AI is brain dead.

    For multiplayer, this is a fantastic game with a lot of elements that work really well and simulate World War 2 in a wonderful way.    … Expand
  32. justindagoose
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Il be honest ok, hearts of iron 4 is not the most fun game in the world. But with the insane amounts of good moments, I had with this game and the amount of time I spent playing it I can certainly give this a 10. At first, it's very complicated but when you get dedicated to learning you can do so much. It's an awesome strategy game and even if you're not satisfied with the base game thenIl be honest ok, hearts of iron 4 is not the most fun game in the world. But with the insane amounts of good moments, I had with this game and the amount of time I spent playing it I can certainly give this a 10. At first, it's very complicated but when you get dedicated to learning you can do so much. It's an awesome strategy game and even if you're not satisfied with the base game then you can get mods that literally make it a new game and making your own mod is quite simple Aswell. I love this game and it's my favorite game not because it's fun but because of what it delivers to you,… Expand
  33. Skogen21
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Great WWII strategy. As usual with Paradox games, the game is conceived as an alternative history sandbox. You can choose any nation and direct it in the direction you want. The game itself takes place on both strategic and tactical levels. You set up the war industry, prepare the design of the tanks/aircraft/ships, determine the composition of the units, plan and conduct the militaryGreat WWII strategy. As usual with Paradox games, the game is conceived as an alternative history sandbox. You can choose any nation and direct it in the direction you want. The game itself takes place on both strategic and tactical levels. You set up the war industry, prepare the design of the tanks/aircraft/ships, determine the composition of the units, plan and conduct the military operations themselves, and last but not least, the logistics, the supply of your units, is a critically important element of the game. I rate it 10/10 for complexity, replayability and at the same time freedom.… Expand
  34. coso132
    Oct 16, 2022
    5
    Once i got over the first hundreds of hours of addiction, and after playing some other grand strategy games, i noticed how this game is an awfully clunky, and incomplete mess which just doesnt compare to games like crusader kings or europa universalis
    Its only fun for the period you are addicted to it, and when you stop finding cool mods to try
  35. BayernRalle
    Oct 13, 2022
    8
    Yes, it's unfortunate that you must pay a little extra to get the DLCs if you want the whole experience, but in my opinion, it's worth it. This game is all about the strategies and techniques you employ, but it's also a lot of fun.
  36. Krutou
    Oct 11, 2022
    6
    the game is quite exciting, the only sad thing is that you won't play for a long time because over time it starts to lag fiercely
  37. rezo_21
    Oct 1, 2022
    6
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  38. TimEngineer
    Sep 29, 2022
    10
    The best political strategy, in this game on my computer is 20fps!!! (With FPS map)
    I played in hoi4 300-350 hours. Im really fanat of hoi4!
  39. Sinkler_83
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Прекрасная стратегическая игра про 2 мировую. Самое хорошее в этой игре, это различные национальные фокусы и идеологии. Играя за Румынию можно присоединиться к странам "оси" так и помогать СССР. Потрясающая вариативность и геймплей.Прекрасная стратегическая игра про 2 мировую. Самое хорошее в этой игре, это различные национальные фокусы и идеологии. Играя за Румынию можно присоединиться к странам "оси" так и помогать СССР. Потрясающая вариативность и геймплей.
  40. pikachu713
    Sep 5, 2022
    8
    it is hard game, but if you understend how to play this game. it became very interesting strategy. it is war strategy. it mean all what you do you do for war. ALL (fabrics, railways, ports, ideology and others...)
  41. eblan1
    Sep 3, 2022
    5
    Hearts of Iron 4, terrible strategy, there are no interesting mechanics in the game, there is no diplomacy, you can’t even start a negotiation process, but hoi4 is a great sandbox, you can make any state great, you can think of anything with the help of mods but without it in the game there is nothing, it is ahead of other games of the studio, such as Europa Universalis IV or Victoria II.Hearts of Iron 4, terrible strategy, there are no interesting mechanics in the game, there is no diplomacy, you can’t even start a negotiation process, but hoi4 is a great sandbox, you can make any state great, you can think of anything with the help of mods but without it in the game there is nothing, it is ahead of other games of the studio, such as Europa Universalis IV or Victoria II.

    Hearts of Iron 4, ужасная стратегия, в игре нет интересных механник, нету дипломатии, ты даже не можешь начать переговорный процесс, но hoi4 это отличная песочница, ты можешь сделать любое государство великим, можешь придумать что угодно с помощью модов но без этого в игре ничего нету, её опережают другие игры студии, такие как Europa Universalis IV или Victoria II.    … Expand
  42. Marinusf
    Sep 3, 2022
    8
    Good AI, good graphics and repetitive gameplay. Especially in 'research' most players choose the same options over and over again because the other options are rubbish. The fact that the game has a certain meta makes it repetitive. The base game is dull and you need mods to make it playable.
  43. Crescent_Star
    Aug 25, 2022
    4
    The game is honestly such a dumbed down version of the gold paradox makes it's sad. It has great concepts and does keep me coming back but I feel it's just because we're in a desert of good grand strategy content. The devs have a skeleton crew working on balancing and fixing it which falls hardcore behind on content with each patch. Moders do more with a small group of free developmentThe game is honestly such a dumbed down version of the gold paradox makes it's sad. It has great concepts and does keep me coming back but I feel it's just because we're in a desert of good grand strategy content. The devs have a skeleton crew working on balancing and fixing it which falls hardcore behind on content with each patch. Moders do more with a small group of free development then the core team can. Even still it can be fun at times even if pdx hates players with the random rolls.

    Do not buy this game! I say this simply because it costs over $200 to get the full experience.    … Expand
  44. TURBO0-0
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    Два вопрос к этой игре. Что такое личная жизнь и сколько у неё дивизий?) А так игра очень хорошая.
  45. StarkAgentos
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Прошёл игру за 1 час, захватив весь мир за СССР. Крутейшая политическая стратегия, в которую я когда-либо играл.
  46. Preadatum
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    A good stat game has almost everything thought out about the battle,modes make the game more enjoyable
  47. Elos1
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    Good game I liked it I think the best game about the second world war you can also install modifications cool game
  48. Eminllc
    Jun 23, 2022
    10
    It's the best!!!
    It's the best!!!
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    It's the best!!!
    It's the best!!!
    It's the best!!!
    It's the best!!!
    It's the best!!!
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    It's the best!!!
  49. diesesphil
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    The Base Game is already really fun and supported very well by the Developers, even tho, they make many for good gameplay essential DLC's.
    The best Part is the modding Community wich is greatly supported
  50. Izoeros
    May 10, 2022
    6
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  51. apixx
    May 1, 2022
    9
    If you're here to complain about how hard the game is to learn, Paradox games are not for you. Keep in mind thta Hoi4 is the easiest paradox game to learn. The game is very well done. I would give it a 9 out of 10 just because the game is more like : You buy DLC, you have more fun and thats how most Paradox games are or else it would be a 10/10 directly
  52. bropro132
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    Pretty hard at start for new guys but it`s good after 96h so like that game
  53. Dsznyd
    Apr 9, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 6uuuhhhh-hhhhbhgggtttttttttttttjrjhrjrjrjdjdjdjdjdjdjdjdjdhdhdhdhdjdjdjdjdjdjdjd… Expand
  54. Sogwas03
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    My nemesis of games… The game has a steeper learning curve than inflation as of March 2022. The game is very difficult to learn but is a good experience after watching tutorials and spending time learning how it works. Biggest downside is the millions of DLC that are not very cheap and necessary to play the game
  55. Deadshot159
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    Hearts of Iron 4 is an amazing game. Best thing about Hearts of Iron 4 is that you can play it for hours and hours yet still enjoy it. No wonder some people has hundreds and hundreds of hours on Hearts of Iron 4. Pretty much everything is possible, and if its not then mod can contain the thing you want. For example do you want to make democratic fascist germany? Restore NapoleonicHearts of Iron 4 is an amazing game. Best thing about Hearts of Iron 4 is that you can play it for hours and hours yet still enjoy it. No wonder some people has hundreds and hundreds of hours on Hearts of Iron 4. Pretty much everything is possible, and if its not then mod can contain the thing you want. For example do you want to make democratic fascist germany? Restore Napoleonic generation in France? All of those are done my focus trees in the game which is special for most of the major countries. There are some downsides to the game. For example too much complexity in some aspects of the game. Another downside that alot of countries lacks special focus tree, for example Brazil. Yeah it wasnt involved that much in ww2 but its still a major country. Afterall, game offers so much that its rare for someone to achieve every scenario.
    (after scrolling through some user reviews, I realised many people dislike the game only because of the complexity and hardness to learn)    … Expand
  56. Aole29
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    Good game to buy. Only one minus without DLC the game is not interesting. But even here there is a way out - these are mods, with them you can not even buy DLC.
  57. Motoritz
    Feb 5, 2022
    8
    Quite what you'd expect from Paradox: A great historical strategy game. Can become boring after some games, but hey, there are overpriced DLCs!
  58. 4Lp4gu
    Jan 9, 2022
    10
    Hearts of Iron 4 is the most awesome strategy game I've ever seen in my life. Because the game has a lot of variety in terms of variety. Example Technology researches, building factories, focus trees that shape the future of countries, etc. but not everything is perfect and not perfect in this game for example AI is so stupid dcls take too long to development. But in the end it's a greatHearts of Iron 4 is the most awesome strategy game I've ever seen in my life. Because the game has a lot of variety in terms of variety. Example Technology researches, building factories, focus trees that shape the future of countries, etc. but not everything is perfect and not perfect in this game for example AI is so stupid dcls take too long to development. But in the end it's a great game for me and I highly recommend it… Expand
  59. Bad_Reviewer
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
    This game is really close to being mediocre due to the bs DLC strategy Paradox uses but, I can't bring myself to give it a seven. I've sunk many hours into this game that I have to. This game sucks you in and forces you to like it.
  60. GrammurGek
    Jan 1, 2022
    9
    Easily my favourite game to play as it can be a fairly accurate telling of the events of WW2 or can be diverted to be more focused towards your own alternate history without being too ludicrous in the way that things could come about although this has slightly deviated in recent DLC. Not a ten as there are many DLC that add to make the full game very expensive as can be difficult to firstEasily my favourite game to play as it can be a fairly accurate telling of the events of WW2 or can be diverted to be more focused towards your own alternate history without being too ludicrous in the way that things could come about although this has slightly deviated in recent DLC. Not a ten as there are many DLC that add to make the full game very expensive as can be difficult to first get into as the game can be quite difficult for inexperienced players however apart from this there are not many faults.… Expand
  61. ThatOneHaloGuy
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
    It's a really good game but very hard to get into ( I have almost 200 hours and still have no idea what I'm doing really ), the base game is really good if you have the dlcs, and the mods are amazing, the dedication some people put into mods for this game is very impressive. Overall 8/10 for being a bit too expensive if you're trying to get the best experience by buying the dlcs, just waitIt's a really good game but very hard to get into ( I have almost 200 hours and still have no idea what I'm doing really ), the base game is really good if you have the dlcs, and the mods are amazing, the dedication some people put into mods for this game is very impressive. Overall 8/10 for being a bit too expensive if you're trying to get the best experience by buying the dlcs, just wait for a sale if you want it… Expand
  62. BountyS
    Dec 8, 2021
    9
    a game that has no similar, my biggest complaint is crashes and optimization. the game is a bit tricky though. surprisingly, even there are cheaters, but not many.
  63. Valitherambler
    Dec 4, 2021
    2
    The good:

    - Better graphics then other paradox games, The bad: - Performance (it's unplayable past 1943-44 thanks to the engine only using 1 CPU core) - No partisan activity, no revolts - Diplomacy dumbed down for 4 year olds - Peace-conferences after the war are plain broken (pick Luxemburg, dont do anything in the war, get half of Germany after it in the peace conference) -    The good:

    - Better graphics then other paradox games,

    The bad:

    - Performance (it's unplayable past 1943-44 thanks to the engine only using 1 CPU core)
    - No partisan activity, no revolts
    - Diplomacy dumbed down for 4 year olds
    - Peace-conferences after the war are plain broken (pick Luxemburg, dont do anything in the war, get half of Germany after it in the peace conference)
    - Soundtrack is very mediocre
    - AI can't handle the scope of the game, braindead retarded AI
    - Interface overcomplicated with too many important buttons hidden
    - trade??? wtf is this?
    - Price, this is not worth 40€, wait for a 90% sale and 2 years of patchfixing the game before getting it    … Expand
  64. Rnoviok
    Dec 4, 2021
    5
    I have 380 hours in this game, but I'm still a weak, if not very weak player
    The DLC policy raises mixed feelings
    this game is incomplete without the add-ons
  65. Shown_289
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Oh god, this is beautiful, the base game is very fun, the chaos that you can create, the wars and the diplomacy are... AMAZING, a good game whit an excellent price, and the DLCs are just a good way to get more content, (ADVICE: the DLC don't fix the game errors, just are expansions), the gameplay is beautiful, graphics are good and the optimization is..... DUDE ARE YOU KIDDING ME, i justOh god, this is beautiful, the base game is very fun, the chaos that you can create, the wars and the diplomacy are... AMAZING, a good game whit an excellent price, and the DLCs are just a good way to get more content, (ADVICE: the DLC don't fix the game errors, just are expansions), the gameplay is beautiful, graphics are good and the optimization is..... DUDE ARE YOU KIDDING ME, i just have 8 ram, a ryzen 3... and i don't have problems!!! (im not kidding) Just amazing... i don't believe this, wow!!!… Expand
  66. creepnu
    Nov 18, 2021
    1
    Tutorial was bad. It didn't have enough steps in it and it didn't prepare you enough. It also has bad graphics and i couldnt see anything but pixels..
  67. dastankz
    Nov 16, 2021
    7
    quite good, though I'm a little sorry about wasting a lot of time and squeezing out a lot of tears
  68. Danil_L
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Я в этой игре наиграл 10000 часов, я считаю что это хороший продукт.
  69. vzugjhhj
    Sep 15, 2021
    0
    you're buying only 10% of the content with the base game as paradox is a greedy **** company.
    even now in 2021 ive encountered so many bugs that destroycomplete playthroughs;ie my frontline suddenly deciding to abandon half of it; units being trapped on enemy ground etc. if you want many hours of precious time this is the game for you
  70. not_a_dog
    Sep 9, 2021
    9
    the game is good but a little bit on the money garbing side of game with its amount of dlc
  71. JanuszekPLY
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    Hearts of Iron 4 - opinion.
    Great Things:
    Strategy aspect of using army, navy, flying forces.
    Good graphic
    Historic aspect of game
    Good mods
    Bad things:
    Without dlc, dont play. You will waste your time.
    Multiplayer servers connection are broken.
    Sometimes its glichy
  72. Bolgar1
    Aug 22, 2021
    9
    It's an excellent game I don't put 10/10 because there's to much dlc's that should be in the base game.
  73. vanyarobot08
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    After 500 hours of playing and still not even remotely understanding HOI4, i must say that i love almost everything about it. the only thing that is a problem is the costs for the game and DLC's. i cant afford to buy all and i know that there are a lot of people like me.
  74. Fralid
    Jul 9, 2021
    10
    The best strategy in the world, with the best community making quality mods.
  75. NAYKEN
    Jun 28, 2021
    3
    The most disgraceful strategy game ever, don't spend your money on a game without geological, tactical intervention and gameplay mechanics, especially if you are a user who loves strategy games.
  76. Spug
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    I really love Hearts of iron 4. I really do. lovelovrloegolroglfovlrovlrovlfo
  77. hungarianball
    Jun 8, 2021
    8
    The game is actually good, but your AI is trash. Like if you create a frontline, it probably become a problem to you. Because frontline AI always makes mistakes and always makes one tile empty.
  78. dikii_hohol
    Jun 6, 2021
    0
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  79. kitru
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Лучшая военная стратегия про 2ую мировую войну. Из-за своей исключительности 10 оправдана, на мой взгляд.
  80. marijn2112
    May 10, 2021
    7
    Paradox pushing every major expansion including overhauls of already existing features and simple mechanics into DLC instead if as an update makes the value of this game much worse, as you may have to spend 200€ for the full game and many of the DLC also include poor focus trees which youll be forced to have if you enable the DLC for important features like stopping your ships from sailingParadox pushing every major expansion including overhauls of already existing features and simple mechanics into DLC instead if as an update makes the value of this game much worse, as you may have to spend 200€ for the full game and many of the DLC also include poor focus trees which youll be forced to have if you enable the DLC for important features like stopping your ships from sailing through an enemy-occupied channel… Expand
  81. DrMisiaq
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Terrible performance after 1943, game is almost unplayable past that date, not to mention 1945+. Game should be labelled as a drug due to addictive value. Hunting hundreds of achievements while fighting against hundreds of anti-human mechanics the game throws at a player to make him SUFFER? Spending almost 800 hours of my life during the last few years on a map-painting simulator? Was itTerrible performance after 1943, game is almost unplayable past that date, not to mention 1945+. Game should be labelled as a drug due to addictive value. Hunting hundreds of achievements while fighting against hundreds of anti-human mechanics the game throws at a player to make him SUFFER? Spending almost 800 hours of my life during the last few years on a map-painting simulator? Was it worth it? 10/10 F**k yea.… Expand
  82. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 27, 2021
    8
    Очень клёвая игра можно создать свою танковую армию и завоевать весь мир. Но есть множество нюансов которые надо учитывать. В игре на более поздних годах время идёт очень долго.
  83. freenik
    Mar 26, 2021
    8
    I like almost everything about this game. The sheer number of possible historical outcomes is amazing.
    However the AI is really not cool... If you have ever countered primary school kids in games, say FPS games and tried to anticipate their moves like you would for regular players, you'd get the exact feeling facing the AI in this game.
  84. KevLooney
    Feb 28, 2021
    7
    The game is too obtuse, I didn't know up from down. I lost and I didn't know why i was losing. I know it means I am bad at the game, but I shouldn't be bored at the same time.
  85. enro
    Feb 18, 2021
    8
    A good game that can be fun only with friends or with the countless DLCs installed
  86. YigidOx2
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    Even though the countries where you can play are a few, the trees are generally thought of and big, quite big. It is really nice to see and play with each country turning towards different ideologies.
  87. Corlukral
    Feb 14, 2021
    9
    Good game.Best stragetic game.It tells world war 2.There isn t a story mode but you can play with your friends or play single.
  88. WCM320
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    For what this game is, it's more or less the best you get right now.
    It has problems but I feel like any game of this kind is going to .
  89. glomman
    Feb 3, 2021
    8
    I personally love this game, havong "only" spent about 500 hours in it, I can say that this is one of the best World War 2 and/or strategy games I've ever played. Everything from Infantry management to politics is represented with comparably deep gameplay.
    There's also a vast modding community which led to World War One, Alternate History in general, and even Fallout finding a place in    I personally love this game, havong "only" spent about 500 hours in it, I can say that this is one of the best World War 2 and/or strategy games I've ever played. Everything from Infantry management to politics is represented with comparably deep gameplay.
    There's also a vast modding community which led to World War One, Alternate History in general, and even Fallout finding a place in Hearts of Iron.
    Things that irritate a lot of people are the DLC policy imposed by the developers, where few is sold for much and some bugs, especially in the new launcher, occuring frequently.
    Regardless I had a ton of fun in my 500 hours of playing this game and I'm not done, HOI is one of those games you can play for hours without realising how much time really passed, few games do that these days, at least for me.    … Expand
  90. olegigor
    Feb 1, 2021
    7
    Don't pay attention to whining HOI3 veterans. The game has enough disadvantages and it's not about casualness at all (AI still sucks, primitive diplomacy, performance problems especially in multiplayer, majority of interesting game mechanics are in the paid DLC)
    The biggest plus of the game is its community and modders who are constantly making interesting content for the game. There    Don't pay attention to whining HOI3 veterans. The game has enough disadvantages and it's not about casualness at all (AI still sucks, primitive diplomacy, performance problems especially in multiplayer, majority of interesting game mechanics are in the paid DLC)
    The biggest plus of the game is its community and modders who are constantly making interesting content for the game. There are thousands of mods in the Steam Workshop that can change the game completely. Very good to play with friends    … Expand
  91. Ainz1
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
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  92. Cioby
    Jan 13, 2021
    0
    utter garbage
    I had enough fuel for my tanks and I managed to rush panzer 4, tiger, panther and leopard ahead of their time, only to lose against some **** ass netherlands british forces. Like you send 200 heavy tanks and they do nothing. Do these people even know how tanks work or do they do math like Blizzard does nowadays? Got bored after a while and just left. Normally when I played    utter garbage
    I had enough fuel for my tanks and I managed to rush panzer 4, tiger, panther and leopard ahead of their time, only to lose against some **** ass netherlands british forces. Like you send 200 heavy tanks and they do nothing. Do these people even know how tanks work or do they do math like Blizzard does nowadays? Got bored after a while and just left. Normally when I played this long I'd be enjoying myself, conquer half of Europe, instead Italy did more damage than me and I still have to fight over netherlands after they capitulated. Attack them from 3 sides lol still don't matter. **** off.    … Expand
  93. At0mST
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    Super Strategy Game I am play as england france russia germay united states turkey japan
  94. HansSigmaringen
    Dec 30, 2020
    9
    A nice game where you can command armies manage the country you play. Make factories make armies and conqueror the world.
  95. mavniselimi
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Güzel bir strateji oyunu her türden yaş grubuna uygun ama öğrenme aşaması uzun zaman alabiliyor
  96. LaDix
    Dec 15, 2020
    6
    200+ hourse and I still sucks at this game, it is a paradox game so ofc there is WAY to many DLC's and over price just like total war games.

    The game is good with mods with out it is sh*t with it can be fun, there is not that much more to say about the game beside that.

    F*CK NAZIS
  97. UnbiasedSalt
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    This is the game that introduced me to RTS games. Positives: The UI looks better and cleaner compared to other Paradox games; It is very very very addicting (I can never stop playing); Literally thousands of posibilities with historical AI turned off, DLCs and of course the huge amount of mods! Negatives: The game gets boring if you don't have DLCs, but there are mods so it balances itThis is the game that introduced me to RTS games. Positives: The UI looks better and cleaner compared to other Paradox games; It is very very very addicting (I can never stop playing); Literally thousands of posibilities with historical AI turned off, DLCs and of course the huge amount of mods! Negatives: The game gets boring if you don't have DLCs, but there are mods so it balances it out; The game gets boring after the 1945 mark; This game isn't that well optimised; AI can sometimes be retarded. In conclusion, it's not bad, it's not amazing either, it's just addicting for some reason for me.… Expand
  98. Gokarty
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Very good strategy, politics, economy, World War 2, a lot of mods and DLC..
  99. Pramolinein
    Dec 6, 2020
    7
    Игра очень интересная про 2 мировую но есть небольшие проблемы с музыкой и обучении. Музыка быстро надоедает спасают только моды. Обучение есть но оно для тех кто умеет читать
  100. TheBoyWhoRates
    Nov 25, 2020
    7
    The game is awesome to be honest, except the amount of DLC they use for normal game mechanics that should already be in the vanilla game is outrageous!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 20, 2018
    50
    The complexity and slow speed of how things evolve take the fun down notches lower than it otherwise would deserve. Endless clicking through menus, and a glacial speed, ruin what could have been a pretty slick overall experience.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 28, 2016
    85
    Hearts of Iron 4 successfully streamlines a complex strategy game while still retaining the feel of total industrial warfare. AI difficulties persist, however, and some revamped mechanics still need a bit of polishing. [Aug 2016]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 14, 2016
    80
    Excellent revival of a rusty brand with improved accessibility to a wider audience. Paradox studio has rocked in recent years and proof of this is the best episode of the series Hearts of Iron. [Issue#266]
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