Hearts of Iron IV

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  1. NZAnimeManga
    Aug 31, 2017
    7
    Fun WWII real-time strategy game, the pacing is a bit slow, but the mods make it incredibly fun! Not bought any of the DLC and am a bit disappointed by the lack of base-game minor country focus trees (literally only Poland). 7/10.
  2. vvmax
    Dec 26, 2018
    8
    The game was quite good but not as good as Crusader Kings 2. The game is about World War 2, which there are a hell lot of games about, making Hearts of Iron 4 very cliche, the game has a huge learning curve, which can make a lot of players quit. But other than that, Hearts Of Iron 4 is a brillian game.
  3. 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 .
  4. Emperorfaris
    Mar 11, 2018
    9
    it's a great grand strategy mixed with sandbox, alternate history (if you want to), accurate history (again optional) and actual balanced game play the only downside of it is the lag and stuttering that happens when there's a lot happening in the game and the game is calculating.
  5. 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
  6. jtfris67
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    This is simply the best WWII strategy game on the market. It's not close. If you enjoy playing strategic simulations of WWII this where you have to start. The interface will be too complicated for beginners but if you stick with it for a few weeks you'll really have something that you can use to simulate the big war.
  7. bastobasto
    Apr 15, 2018
    8
    I love HOI4. Really. But there are some things that are extremely frustating, especially the AI. and sometime lack of logic Atleast the mods are funny and well done. It is a good WW2 strategy game with amusing gameplay, but should have some corrections. ( And have Paradox stop milking money off the DLCS )

    For all of those crying that HOI3 is better : This is HOI4 we are criticing, not HOI3.
  8. Evgeny__N
    May 4, 2018
    9
    Кратко: Отличная стратегия про 2 мировую войну. Имеется SteamWorkshop с огромным количеством разных модов.
    Плюсы:
    -Очень хорошая стратегия. -Свобода действий. -Мультиплеер. -Хорошая графика для данного вида стратегий. -Разработчик слушающий комьюнити. -Часы геймплея. -Тысячи хороших модов. Минусы: -Большая цена. -Для всех тонкостей нужны дорогие DLC. -Нету понятного обучения.    Кратко: Отличная стратегия про 2 мировую войну. Имеется SteamWorkshop с огромным количеством разных модов.
    Плюсы:
    -Очень хорошая стратегия.
    -Свобода действий.
    -Мультиплеер.
    -Хорошая графика для данного вида стратегий.
    -Разработчик слушающий комьюнити.
    -Часы геймплея.
    -Тысячи хороших модов.
    Минусы:
    -Большая цена.
    -Для всех тонкостей нужны дорогие DLC.
    -Нету понятного обучения. (Сложная для игры в начале).    … Expand
  9. JoeMightBeFunny
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    With an amazing modding community and interesting gameplay, HOI4 is my favorite Paradox strategy game.
  10. 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
  11. levart
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    Игра просто интересна но для новичков (не игравших в серию игр hoi) будет сложно разобраться в ней. Обучение не советую проходить лучше посмотрите гайды об игре .
  12. Jyadaus
    Jan 24, 2020
    5
    Its my first Paradox game. I tried to play EU3 and HoI3 but they are to hard. When HoI4 come out, i download it and i just learn this game in 30 hours.

    - AI is very bad. They like dumb. (After updates AI is improved, but they are still idiot.) - It is impossible to play the game after 1943. - There is no revolts. (Its coming with new update, but its to late.) - Peace-conferences...    Its my first Paradox game. I tried to play EU3 and HoI3 but they are to hard. When HoI4 come out, i download it and i just learn this game in 30 hours.

    - AI is very bad. They like dumb. (After updates AI is improved, but they are still idiot.)
    - It is impossible to play the game after 1943.
    - There is no revolts. (Its coming with new update, but its to late.)
    - Peace-conferences...
    - You could assign 40 million soldiers to 1 general. Even this was corrected later.

    Also, wanna hear a funny thing? A HoI4 mod, Kaiserreich is way better than original game. The mod adds special military units. Also, the mod has more special focus trees than the special focus trees in the game.    … Expand
  13. poplo220
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    De los mejores juegos de estrategia bélica en el mercado actualmente,
    Pese a que el juego base viene un poco flojo de contenido, la comunidad modder te permite jugar una infinidad de tiempo a este juego gracias a los mods que desarrollan.
    El juego cumple su función, entretiene y te ofrece un gran abanico de oportunidades a la hora de actuar. El encanto de este juego reside claramente    De los mejores juegos de estrategia bélica en el mercado actualmente,
    Pese a que el juego base viene un poco flojo de contenido, la comunidad modder te permite jugar una infinidad de tiempo a este juego gracias a los mods que desarrollan.

    El juego cumple su función, entretiene y te ofrece un gran abanico de oportunidades a la hora de actuar. El encanto de este juego reside claramente en esa posibilidad de poder coger cualquier país y llevarlo a lo más alto siendo un líder nato.

    La simualción es decente y la IA está currada, aunque eso no quita que sea predeciblem incluso en los niveles de dificultad más altos.

    El principal problema de esta entrega reside en la carencia de contenido en las civilizaciones, de 100 que puede llegar a haber ni 10 tiene una rama personalizada, algo que se ha intentado arreglar con los sucesivos DLC's que han ido sacando.

    Es un juego muy entretenido que cumple su función, pero en cuanto a estrategia es superado por Stellaris y EU4 sinceramente, si te gusta la segunda guerra mundial y la estrategia sin lugar a dudas este es tu juego.    … Expand
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. nikoparo03
    Dec 22, 2018
    9
    questo è stato il mio primo gioco paradox,e lo adoro! Per gli appassionati di storia come me lo consiglio moltissimo,unica pecca è che non c'è la lingua italiana,ma del resto tutto bellissimo per iniziare a giocare i grand strategy,mentre se avete gia giocato grand strategy troverete il gioco troppo semplice e noioso.
  17. Scotchex
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    The graphics are good for a strategy game.
    I personally like WWI and WW2 themes, so this is also a plus to me.
    There are tons of mods, so I don't think so you'll get bored.
    But there are some bad things about the game,
    I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY DID YOU MAKE THE CAMERA CONTROL THIS BAD !
  18. rezo_21
    Oct 1, 2022
    6
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  19. didopalqka
    May 7, 2019
    8
    The game is really cool but whitout mods the game will be very boring. It is great game.
  20. mahmutbaris
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    steamde 100 saate yakın oynadığım bir oyun grand strategy türünü seviyorsanız oynamanızı tavsıye ederim
  21. Nikita_lom
    May 27, 2020
    10
    Замечательная игра в которую можно играть часами и днями, если надоело скачивай моды, игра раскроется ещё на 90%, стоит каждой копейки!
  22. 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
  23. CountCristo
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    The best WW2 strategy game on the market. The deepest front line warfare you can find outside HOI3.
  24. Adestinyfrog
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    A game you can sink hours apon hours into. Well worth the price and the dlc is quality
  25. Didok
    Oct 10, 2019
    8
    I have been playing since 2017, I am very pleased with the game, but there are some problems that can be fixed from the very release of the game and not for the purchase of DLS. But still, I recommend this game for purchase.
  26. Danil_L
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Я в этой игре наиграл 10000 часов, я считаю что это хороший продукт.
  27. Averycrosslin
    Nov 2, 2019
    9
    After many rage quits, uninstalls, and reinstalls of the game, I have come to the conclusion that hearts of iron 4 is amazing. I have spent many hours on the game and I have only come to a fraction of the possibilities you can do. I love the freedom of choosing what to do and making alliances, building a military, and not to mention just wrecking the crap out of other countries. My onlyAfter many rage quits, uninstalls, and reinstalls of the game, I have come to the conclusion that hearts of iron 4 is amazing. I have spent many hours on the game and I have only come to a fraction of the possibilities you can do. I love the freedom of choosing what to do and making alliances, building a military, and not to mention just wrecking the crap out of other countries. My only complaints are, that it takes a while to learn the game, but once you learn it it is absolutely so much fun. Also, the multiplayer system needs better servers, because me and my friends are constantly disconnecting and we have to start a new game. Other than that, hearts of iron 4 is an absolutely outstanding game.… Expand
  28. TEYLIFE
    Nov 4, 2019
    8
    buen juego, aunque es agobiante durante las primeras horas debido a la gran cantidad de informacion a manejar luego se convierte en una delicia, para mi ese es precisamente el problema demasiada informacion y un tutorial que da mucho que desear, aparte de eso no le encontrado algun fallo mayor, bueno a ecxepcion de la mala autogestion que tiene el juego sobre los suministros, que enbuen juego, aunque es agobiante durante las primeras horas debido a la gran cantidad de informacion a manejar luego se convierte en una delicia, para mi ese es precisamente el problema demasiada informacion y un tutorial que da mucho que desear, aparte de eso no le encontrado algun fallo mayor, bueno a ecxepcion de la mala autogestion que tiene el juego sobre los suministros, que en partidas avanzadas llegan a ser un problema, y que estos suministros no se pueden gestionar manualmente… Expand
  29. cheeki_breeki
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Первая стратегия в которой я залип так сказать,тут надо думать об экономике,об армии, исследованиях и отношения между странами.Здесь нельзя просто взять и сделать кучу армии и всех выйграть,нет,а надо продумывать их строение,об оружии,об местности в которой они будут находится и даже идут они в атаку или просто будут оборонять. Так же если включить исторический режим то можно простоПервая стратегия в которой я залип так сказать,тут надо думать об экономике,об армии, исследованиях и отношения между странами.Здесь нельзя просто взять и сделать кучу армии и всех выйграть,нет,а надо продумывать их строение,об оружии,об местности в которой они будут находится и даже идут они в атаку или просто будут оборонять. Так же если включить исторический режим то можно просто понаблюдать за событиями которые хоть как то покажет историю 2 мировой,конечно не подробную,но хотя б даты сможешь узнать.Лучшая стратегия в которую я играл… Expand
  30. 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
  31. JolyEuro
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Best game that i was playing!
    You choose what you want to do and best thing is that you have to construct factory and you don't need any recourses for it
    10/10
  32. JeikZim
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    Та самая игра, покупая которую, вам нужно докупить ,желательно, все DLC. Без дополнений игра не то, что пустая - она не играбельна.
  33. vanzan100
    Dec 24, 2019
    8
    One of my favorites game... but they have to expensive DLCs with some content that should be on the base game
  34. tomaszrock22
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    The game is very immersive and fun. Although some mechanics are hard to learn. I still recommend this game very much!
  35. easygunnysniper
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    If you are a WWII enthusiasts then this is the perfect game for you. It has somewhat high learning curve if this is your first HOI instalment you've ever played but once you have a hang of it, it is one of the most satisfying and gratifying experience.

    Being key players in WWII; scheme and manoeuvre your way to get the most during this world conflict. Japan is one of the best faction    If you are a WWII enthusiasts then this is the perfect game for you. It has somewhat high learning curve if this is your first HOI instalment you've ever played but once you have a hang of it, it is one of the most satisfying and gratifying experience.

    Being key players in WWII; scheme and manoeuvre your way to get the most during this world conflict.

    Japan is one of the best faction to start as, with a mixture of air, naval and land units at your disposal. Take over china whilst repelling naval invasions from the US. Kamikaze strike the US navy and take over south east Asia and the asian commonwealth. Not satisfied?

    You can role-play as the Führer himself take over France. Bomb the UK then undergo operation Barbarossa and successfully invade Russia with your Blitzkrieg Panzer tanks.
    or
    On the other hand rule the motherland with an iron fist as Josef Stalin, waiting to pounce when the German supplies are exhausted by the Russian winter with Russian Heavy Tanks and specialised Winter soldiers.

    These are but a few interesting scenarios in the game and you can change the course of history. Great depth and tactics involved.

    Downsides are that the game aren't really geared towards world domination/ or late game, and most mechanics involved will be during the WWII timeline. However this is understandable since the game is really about the WWII conflict. Few other nuisance here and there like microing your troops during air/naval invasion etc. but this can be overlooked when you are gearing up your nation for the final showdown to becoming the most glorious nations.

    Think hard, plan wisely and prepare well, as General Douglas MacArthur has put it, for:

    "In war there is no substitute for victory."    … Expand
  36. Potatoes953
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    Is a pretty good grand strategy game. It really is a helpful educational tool along with being fun. Avoid this game if you do not have hours of time to just sit in a computer chair killing millions of soviets as Hitler. Seriously I have lost countless hours do to this games kind of addicting game-play that to somebody who isn't playing may seem boring. A lot of the fun comes from if youIs a pretty good grand strategy game. It really is a helpful educational tool along with being fun. Avoid this game if you do not have hours of time to just sit in a computer chair killing millions of soviets as Hitler. Seriously I have lost countless hours do to this games kind of addicting game-play that to somebody who isn't playing may seem boring. A lot of the fun comes from if you know how the mess with the AI. "ah yes Stalin keep slapping your human wall at me in the middle of winter." One thing that I think needs to change with this game (and frankly all paradox games) is paradox not rolling out free patches for stuff that is integral to the enjoyment of the game.
    Another bad thing about this game is that it's not newcomer friendly. The tutorial is tart, the game gives you no hints as to what might be the best option in the focus trees, how to win a war, how to do a peace conference, how to make orders or anything really. It just says lets play as Italy and give you giant blocks of text to read.
    Another good thing about this game is that it has a massive and active modding community making mods like Kaiseriech and the old world blues mod and adding stuff that should be in the game now and for free like: focus trees, a world war 1 scenario, post-game, espionage, and the league of nations/UN.
    Overall it needs a lot of work but is still pretty good especially with mods.    … Expand
  37. AGplay
    Feb 7, 2020
    9
    Es un muy buen juego de estrategia, con mucha libertad para hacer lo que quieras.
  38. erdogfu96
    Feb 8, 2020
    6
    Better graphics but worse optimization. Good price. In depth gameplay and we'll made gameplay but confusing menus like every other paradox games. But it gives enjoy to play this game on that period. You can free to rule your country in many sides.
  39. Akabeurjub
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, HOI4 has so many features and options and I love every single part of it, I have over 1000 hours of experience on the game as well, it might have a harsh start on new players as there's a lot of stuff to learn and get used to but at least give it a try if you're a fan of strategy games and you'll spend most of your time making/giving orders, and reassigning fleets and fighterAmazing game, HOI4 has so many features and options and I love every single part of it, I have over 1000 hours of experience on the game as well, it might have a harsh start on new players as there's a lot of stuff to learn and get used to but at least give it a try if you're a fan of strategy games and you'll spend most of your time making/giving orders, and reassigning fleets and fighter squadrons, you always have to keep an eye on the industry, resources, and technology that will allow you to sustain the war and it's filled with incremental decisions that take on mass and momentum to change the course of history.… Expand
  40. 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.
  41. 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)
  42. AvtoS
    Aug 15, 2020
    7
    I mostly like this game even though i don't understand it fully.it takes a lot of time to get into the game and most gaming sessions consist of me waiting for stuff to happen.It's fun but it get's repetitive soon and you have to wait a lot.
  43. Horrorsaw
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Bol detaylı bir strateji oyunu. Başlarda karmaşık gelecektir ama 5-10saat oynadıktan sonra bırakamayacaksınız.
  44. SirEliteTheUgly
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Such a fantastic game if you are into WW2 history and grand strategy games.
  45. Sheleshka
    Apr 23, 2020
    8
    After 600 hours of playing, I realized that this game is one of the best in paradox. It has a lot of advantages: the historical era, the mechanics of war, and so on. The additions expand the possibilities for the countries and mechanics of the game. The game is worth your attention.
  46. 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
  47. madloring
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Как по мне, лучшая игра от парадоксов. Приятно иметь возможность начать игру и быстро организовать свои армии.
  48. eilwia
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best strategic game im played Hmmmmmmm
    I love ww2
    You can pick up hitler
    Churchi
    Rosvlet Stalin and musilini
    And reza shah pahlavi    … Expand
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. Kururu303
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Il gioco in se non è perfetto e sicuramente non un capolavoro della strategia. Gli darei un 8 per il gameplay che alzo però a 9 per l'incredibile longevità e versatilità che il titolo sta avendo grazie alle mod!
  52. crazygamer7477
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. You can do so many things. You literally can play as UK and then release and play as Rhodesia and become fascist and take over French Africa. The Graphics are amazing - you don't need a heavy up to date GPU - I use an Nvidia GTX 660 and it works perfectly fine. And people who say that it is slow probably have an Old CPU. That is definitely the main thing you will needThis game is amazing. You can do so many things. You literally can play as UK and then release and play as Rhodesia and become fascist and take over French Africa. The Graphics are amazing - you don't need a heavy up to date GPU - I use an Nvidia GTX 660 and it works perfectly fine. And people who say that it is slow probably have an Old CPU. That is definitely the main thing you will need for this game. A powerful CPU. Mine isn't even that powerful and it has made me all the way to 1948. And the modding community is huge which makes it even better!… Expand
  53. Sceleton
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Это одна из первых моих стратегий, в ней я наиграл почти 500 часов

    Плюсы: Игра интересная, радует куча хороших модификаций на любой вкус. Довольно лёгкая игра, если разобраться в ней. Можно играть по сети, за одну страну, разные, устроить мировую войну между игроками. Игра выглядит визуально приятно. Минусы: Очень плохая оптимизация, году в 42 начинает сильно лагать, а в 45 вообще не    Это одна из первых моих стратегий, в ней я наиграл почти 500 часов

    Плюсы: Игра интересная, радует куча хороших модификаций на любой вкус. Довольно лёгкая игра, если разобраться в ней. Можно играть по сети, за одну страну, разные, устроить мировую войну между игроками. Игра выглядит визуально приятно.
    Минусы: Очень плохая оптимизация, году в 42 начинает сильно лагать, а в 45 вообще не возможно играть. Без DLC за 400+ рублей играть скучно, советую ждать распродажи и брать намного дешевле. Можно "спиратить" , но тогда не получится играть по сети. Когда игра только вышла она было действительно ужасна, но сейчас после многих обновлений и DLC игра стала лучше.

    Всё же я советую эту игру    … Expand
  54. 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.
  55. alexdestructor5
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    The game is very good and funny. But the bad has a lot dlcs very expensive.
  56. Verbal_cz563
    Oct 20, 2020
    7
    You will always cherish your 1st one wont you. It isnt as complex as HOI3 but its still a great game. But PDX's dlc system just cant let me give the game higher rating than 7. Yes, all the expansions give a lot of new content and are generally fun, but they are surely not worth 20 euros
  57. 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.
  58. ZeFox
    Nov 12, 2020
    8
    [Graphics]
    ☐ Masterpiece
    ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Will do ☐ Bad ☐ Awful [Gameplay] ☐ very very very good ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Bad ☐ Just don't [Difficulity] ☐ Very easy ☐ Easy ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Easy to learn / hard to master ☐ Not so easy ☑ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls [Bugs] ☐ Never had any ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Few bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ Ruining the    [Graphics]
    ☐ Masterpiece
    ☐ Beautiful
    ☑ Good
    ☐ Decent
    ☐ Will do
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Awful

    [Gameplay]
    ☐ very very very good
    ☐ Very good
    ☑ Good
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Just don't

    [Difficulity]
    ☐ Very easy
    ☐ Easy
    ☐ Significant brain usage
    ☐ Easy to learn / hard to master
    ☐ Not so easy
    ☑ Difficult
    ☐ Dark Souls

    [Bugs]
    ☐ Never had any
    ☑ Minor bugs
    ☐ Few bugs
    ☐ Can get annoying
    ☐ Ruining the game
    ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs    … Expand
  59. 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!
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. mavniselimi
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Güzel bir strateji oyunu her türden yaş grubuna uygun ama öğrenme aşaması uzun zaman alabiliyor
  63. 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.
  64. At0mST
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    Super Strategy Game I am play as england france russia germay united states turkey japan
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. kitru
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Лучшая военная стратегия про 2ую мировую войну. Из-за своей исключительности 10 оправдана, на мой взгляд.
  68. 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.
  69. bropro132
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    Pretty hard at start for new guys but it`s good after 96h so like that game
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. Spug
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    I really love Hearts of iron 4. I really do. lovelovrloegolroglfovlrovlrovlfo
  74. Fralid
    Jul 9, 2021
    10
    The best strategy in the world, with the best community making quality mods.
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. StarkAgentos
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Прошёл игру за 1 час, захватив весь мир за СССР. Крутейшая политическая стратегия, в которую я когда-либо играл.
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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!
  86. 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!
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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.
  95. 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.
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. 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...)
  99. 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.
  100. 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
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#47 Best PC Game of 2016
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#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#66 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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83

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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