Hearts of Iron: Platinum

 PC
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
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  1. T.H.
    Dec 2, 2004
    10
    This is the most incredible strategy game that I have ever played. It is a must-have for any serious strategy gamer.
  2. DonS.
    Nov 12, 2004
    9
    For the deep thinker and meticulous planner only, this game provides an incredibly detailed portrait of the World War II era as to be completely amazing. Yet, it is not a slavish servant of history and, thereby, can serve as a teacher as well as a toy. As the U.S., I spent from 1936 to 1941 convincing Japan to remain neutral and to become a democracy so that when the inevitable war in For the deep thinker and meticulous planner only, this game provides an incredibly detailed portrait of the World War II era as to be completely amazing. Yet, it is not a slavish servant of history and, thereby, can serve as a teacher as well as a toy. As the U.S., I spent from 1936 to 1941 convincing Japan to remain neutral and to become a democracy so that when the inevitable war in Europe came my way, I would be fighting a one-front war. Imagine my shock, anger and dismay when Japan, In April of 1942, attacked me for the sole purpose of seizing Guam and securing the only territory that I possessed within striking distance of the Home Islands. Having acheived this limited goal, she immediately sued for peace to keep her new gains. I felt much of the anger and betrayal that America must have felt on December 8th 1941 and refused to make peace.... I got to live a bit of WWII without being in the trenches. Marvelous game!!!… Expand

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52
#52 Best PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Gamer's Hell
    80
    For the price and the quality of the game, Hearts Of Iron Platinum is the best WWII strategy simulation on the market currently.
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  2. GameSpy
    80
    At $19.99 you're not going to find a World War II strategic wargame that provides more bang for the buck. However, be forewarned that you're going to have to put in some serious effort to become good at this game.
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  3. Gaming Age
    75
    It is true that HOI is not for everyone, but fans of RTS, Risk, or just War aficionados, will appreciate the level of authenticity and freedom that this game has to offer.
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