Hearts of Iron

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

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

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. PC Gamer
    90
    A compelling WWII grand-scale sim. When I say "grand," I'm talking about a King Kong Burrito Supreme with extra sauce and tripple toppings. [Feb 2003, p.74]
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  2. netjak
    86
    Had there not been a load of stability problems and random crashes, this game could have easily been of A quality. This baby is really an incredible war strategy otherwise.
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  3. IGN
    85
    It's highly addictive and once you get over the learning curve (which is steepest in the wacky resource management part of the game), you'll find it deep and interesting.
  4. GameZone
    75
    The learning curve is a huge hump to get over.
  5. GameSpot
    70
    Big, complex, and definitely not for a casual player seeking a little light entertainment.
  6. Computer Gaming World
    70
    A.I. nations will usually disintegrate, and you can conquer half the world without much trouble. [Feb 2003, p.94]
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  7. Yahoo!
    40
    A real disappointment.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. BrandonR.
    May 1, 2003
    10
    This game is the best!!! I made Russia own the world and you can make anything happen.
  2. A.K.
    Dec 15, 2002
    10
    GOOD !!!!!!!!
  4. jjpc
    Apr 8, 2003
    10
    Gr8 game.
  5. ShaneM.
    Mar 10, 2003
    9
    Great way to change history or work it the way it was intended. Want Germany to develop the bomb? Done. A Russian navy? Done or the USA Great way to change history or work it the way it was intended. Want Germany to develop the bomb? Done. A Russian navy? Done or the USA taking over the world? Done. Well done over all.… Expand
  6. IvanJ.
    Apr 22, 2003
    9
    It's a good try, but not perfect. Howewer it's my favourite game today!
  7. MartinS.
    Jan 15, 2003
    7
    Fairly good when it comes to depth, but I found the resource management to be tedious. Playing a smaller country can ruin an otherwise happy Fairly good when it comes to depth, but I found the resource management to be tedious. Playing a smaller country can ruin an otherwise happy day gaming. Above average for strategy, but average in all other aspects.… Expand
  8. NicholasD.
    Mar 6, 2004
    1
    Simply awful. Riddled with bugs after four patches and with a fundamental flaw - major nations are too hard to manage (while you're Simply awful. Riddled with bugs after four patches and with a fundamental flaw - major nations are too hard to manage (while you're trying to move hundreds of units, the enemy is quietly taking half your country) while minor ones can never have much impact on the game. Dull, buggy and overrated.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

88
#88 Best PC Game of 2002
62
#62 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002

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