Making History II: The War of the World

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

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  1. PrelateZeratul
    Oct 17, 2011
    10
    I've tried a multitude of Grand Strategy games and this is the best one I've come by. Whether its the amazing attention to detail, the incredibly involved developers and community, or the feeling that you actually are a leader. Making History has become the Grand Strategy game of my heart, and impresses upon every level. The Developers have taken great care that the game is simple enoughI've tried a multitude of Grand Strategy games and this is the best one I've come by. Whether its the amazing attention to detail, the incredibly involved developers and community, or the feeling that you actually are a leader. Making History has become the Grand Strategy game of my heart, and impresses upon every level. The Developers have taken great care that the game is simple enough to pick up and have a good time. But at the same time, its complex enough that people who "Marry" this game will love exploring every aspect of it. Every facade of being a war leader is either in the game, or coming in a future update. Gone is the overly simple design previous Grand Strategy games have had, gone is the overly complicated games. Muzzy Lane delivers an excellent Grand Strategy game. If the initial release turned you off don't worry. The game gets better every day, and the Developers carefully examine every suggestion turned into them. Making you feel like you are helping with the game, because you are!

    Give her a try, and you will not be disappointed.    … Expand
  2. Gmer_freak
    Oct 17, 2011
    9
    This game has come a long way from its release. All major bugs have been cleaned up by Muzzy Lane due to the caring they have for their customers. Even to this day, they're removing every last glitch, every minor problem in this game. They take extensive care and listen to every individual voice on the Making History forums. The game was very buggy at release, but that was due to MuzzyThis game has come a long way from its release. All major bugs have been cleaned up by Muzzy Lane due to the caring they have for their customers. Even to this day, they're removing every last glitch, every minor problem in this game. They take extensive care and listen to every individual voice on the Making History forums. The game was very buggy at release, but that was due to Muzzy Lane releasing their game on the date they said it would be released. They did not want to upset any customers that were highly anticipating the release of the next game in the series, especially the ones who had pre-ordered it.

    The game shows many new features and improvements compared to their previous games of "Making History: The calm and the storm" and "Making History: Gold" There are many new units to choose from and many new technological branches to research in the game. The global map is no longer flat, it now allows the user to clearly see mountains that will hinder his troop movements. It also has been divided into more regions to allow more strategy when attacking a nation. Revolts and revolutions can now occur if your nation has annexed too many regions that do not share the same religion or culture as your nation. If you wish to control large quantities of land you must either colonize them or create a new nation. New nations have been added to the game that they player can liberate, such as the post-Yugoslavian countries and the democratic countries that have been established since the Soviet Union.

    The game tends to never get old either. No two games are always the same, allowing you to constantly have a good time no matter what nation you play as. New governments also allow you to change your play style of the game. You don't always have to be a dictator of Germany. Now you can choose to make yourself a democratic state and fly the German tricolor over your nation and forge an alliance against communism or fascism.

    Over all, I really enjoy this game. I'm still playing since it was released and I feel that everyone is too quick to judge this game. The game isn't anything similar to the game that was released. I've seen how much Muzzy Lane cares about their customers, and that's why they're still improving this game. If you're still not sure about buying the game, you can check out the Making History website and ask any customer on the forums. I guarantee they'll tell you to buy this game.    … Expand
  3. Sforza
    Oct 17, 2011
    8
    I've played the game since release and watched it develop from an average game into a really fun game that ends up being a massive time sink for me. I can sit playing it for hours on end and wonder what the AI has planned because no two games play the same, even if you always do the same thing each time, the AI has it's own ideas, it may be a WW2 strategy game but it's you that decides howI've played the game since release and watched it develop from an average game into a really fun game that ends up being a massive time sink for me. I can sit playing it for hours on end and wonder what the AI has planned because no two games play the same, even if you always do the same thing each time, the AI has it's own ideas, it may be a WW2 strategy game but it's you that decides how it should start and how it will end. As for technical problems? Never had any, and if I did? Muzzy Lane would be only too happy to help me fix it by sending them a debugview file and they would figure out what my issue was and how to fix it. What more could you want from developers?… Expand
  4. dizzle229
    Oct 17, 2011
    9
    While this is a game that undoubtedly deserved its initial reviews, I would advise any critics of of to get the game patched and play again. They will find a much different game than the one they played back then.

    The main issues that have been repeated are on the technical side. Frankly, on release, the game was nearly unplayable. THIS HAS CHANGED. Every single major bug and problem has    While this is a game that undoubtedly deserved its initial reviews, I would advise any critics of of to get the game patched and play again. They will find a much different game than the one they played back then.

    The main issues that have been repeated are on the technical side. Frankly, on release, the game was nearly unplayable. THIS HAS CHANGED. Every single major bug and problem has been fixed, as well as significant upgrades to overall performance. Anyone still complaining, it's your computer.

    As far as the game itself, it is amazing. It achieves what, in my opinion, is a perfect balance of complexity vs. user-friendliness that most grand strategy games turn me off of. It's far above a glorified game of RISK, but you don't need to go through 8 tutorials just to function, either.

    It's main issue is the AI, which, while recently pretty decent, has demonstrated some astoundingly annoying tendencies, the most obvious being the superstacks, which are still in dire need of a fix.

    To sum it up, I really enjoy MHII, and I hope others will enjoy future installments. I deducted a point for superstacks because of their frequency, and for the fact that ML DID release an unfinished game, but if you'd like to give it a re-play, it most certainly deserves another look.    … Expand
  5. roy64
    Oct 19, 2011
    10
    Making History II is the most addictive Grand Strategy game I've played & well worth a try. The game has improved so much since its initial release it should be called Making History III. I'm going to give the game a 10 instead of 9 because of the way Muzzy Lane has continued to improve the game & listen to suggestions to improve the game, I've never known a company to do this so well doneMaking History II is the most addictive Grand Strategy game I've played & well worth a try. The game has improved so much since its initial release it should be called Making History III. I'm going to give the game a 10 instead of 9 because of the way Muzzy Lane has continued to improve the game & listen to suggestions to improve the game, I've never known a company to do this so well done Muzzy Lane. Why don't you give the fully working demo a try you wont be disappointed.… Expand
  6. TheNext145
    Jul 16, 2012
    10
    What can I say about Making History? Interesting? Check. Realistic? Check. Fun? Check. Fun if you are interested in this genre, but if you are not you will find it a bore, but that is the same about anything. The Editor is completely equipped with it, and this is the main reason why it lost two points. The first is because the Edited is not fully Laptop supportive, as you cannot scrollWhat can I say about Making History? Interesting? Check. Realistic? Check. Fun? Check. Fun if you are interested in this genre, but if you are not you will find it a bore, but that is the same about anything. The Editor is completely equipped with it, and this is the main reason why it lost two points. The first is because the Edited is not fully Laptop supportive, as you cannot scroll down options easily in Editor. The Second is that Religions and Cultures of Countries cannot be edited AS far as I know. The actual game is very good, fairly quick and fast paced, although I do believe that the next release will need several different eras within the game in order to confirm my purchase. Overall a very good and extensive game.… Expand
  7. bwheatley
    Jun 11, 2012
    9
    When this game came out it was quite buggy but muzzy lane did a great job of cleaning all the major bugs up. For a game this complex you will have bugs but it's a matter of how the developer comes through in the end. This game is more then just a wargame simulation like the Hearts of Iron series. There are a multitude of other things that effect how your simulation will turn out. If youWhen this game came out it was quite buggy but muzzy lane did a great job of cleaning all the major bugs up. For a game this complex you will have bugs but it's a matter of how the developer comes through in the end. This game is more then just a wargame simulation like the Hearts of Iron series. There are a multitude of other things that effect how your simulation will turn out. If you like complex this game can be complex and if you are more of a beer and pretzels guy you will enjoy this as well. 1 point deducted for the trainwreck the game was at release. Similar to any Hearts of Iron titles we know about.… Expand
  8. ravinhood
    Feb 18, 2014
    10
    Pay no attention to the meta reviewers, they musta not got their palms greased like the other crap games they review and give 90's to like RTW. This is a great game. Must better than HOI of any level. It's turn based and the AI is better than HOI's anyday of the week. Definitely worth the money it costs now. Buy two copies, one for you and one for your friend. :))
  9. raginhood
    May 23, 2015
    10
    This game is MOST CERTAINLY a competitor to Hearts of Iron at ANY level. The pros got it wrong this time as you can see from the USER reviews who've I've always believed give the TRUE HONEST reviews. There's too much greasing of palms in the other category of reviewing.

    This game is great it's really kinda like HOI turn based except with better interface, graphics and above all else the    This game is MOST CERTAINLY a competitor to Hearts of Iron at ANY level. The pros got it wrong this time as you can see from the USER reviews who've I've always believed give the TRUE HONEST reviews. There's too much greasing of palms in the other category of reviewing.

    This game is great it's really kinda like HOI turn based except with better interface, graphics and above all else the AI. I tried to play Italy on hard and I got spanked by the AI allies. It's really that good. I may have to go DOWN a level.

    If you want a good quality WW2 wargame that is about MAKING HISTORY and not PLAYING linear history like so many others before it are like this is the game for you. I enjoy the heck out of it. It's a lot more fun an realistic in MAKING HISTORY and anybody can be allies with anybody. That's what I like about it most. Think about Germany and the USA as allies. Who would have won the war then you puny Brits and French? hehe Patton was ready to walk all over the Russians anyways. This game really allows that kind of situation to happen.

    Get it you'll be glad you did.    … Expand
  10. frichar1
    Sep 10, 2011
    1
    There are major technical problems with the game. To the point where the game is almost unplayable. The technical support by Muzzy Lane requires the user to download debugging software and perform tasks that a paid Quality Assurance Technician should be performing. Not only would I recommend against buying this game, I would avoid all titles developed by MLS.
  11. Suyadon
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    Haven't had this much fun since the 90's. A throwback to better days...

    If you like strategy board games like axis and allies, you will love this as its A&A on steroids Moderate learning curve.
  12. Odanan
    Nov 22, 2012
    9
    The only sin of this sequel of the excellent and extremely addicting Making History Gold is to be released 1 month earlier. Most of the issues found in the first version where fixed in a few weeks. The game is now running much better (crashes fixed, performance optimized) and AI was very improved.

    Making History 1 had a simple presentation, but was very fun to play, specially if you    The only sin of this sequel of the excellent and extremely addicting Making History Gold is to be released 1 month earlier. Most of the issues found in the first version where fixed in a few weeks. The game is now running much better (crashes fixed, performance optimized) and AI was very improved.

    Making History 1 had a simple presentation, but was very fun to play, specially if you download one of the dozens user-made scenarios. If the developers continue to improve the game, listen to the community requests, add new scenarios and new features (as they are doing right now), I will love this game as much as I love the first installment.

    Perfect for fans of grand strategy games (like Civilizations and Hearts of Iron) and World War II.

    And worths a second chance.

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    UP: pick an underdeveloped country and make it a super power.

    DOWN: become increasing heavy and slow in the later turns

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  13. HectorofTroy
    Jul 23, 2015
    10
    Brilliant.

    I am used to playing Paradox games, and I can say "Making History 2: The War of the World" can be just as addictive as Playing Europa Universalis 4 or Crusader Kings 2. The difference, however, is that this one is a turn based strategy game, which is much easier to get into, and yet it is extremely fun and complex. I have no doubt I will spend hundreds of hours enjoying    Brilliant.

    I am used to playing Paradox games, and I can say "Making History 2: The War of the World" can be just as addictive as Playing Europa Universalis 4 or Crusader Kings 2.

    The difference, however, is that this one is a turn based strategy game, which is much easier to get into, and yet it is extremely fun and complex. I have no doubt I will spend hundreds of hours enjoying this fantastic war game.

    On a side note, the developers never get tired of improving their products. They are passionate about what they do, careful to the extent of providing an extensive manual and an increadibly simple and fun editor that will get you fully prepared for what awaits you, and fully aware of all the details belonging to game-play.

    10 out of 10 - buy it!    … Expand
  14. Man0lo
    Aug 6, 2014
    10
    This is exactly like a "Total War" game in WW2 era! The only difference is that it has only campaign map and not battle maps too... which means that you play the battles only on the campaign map... However I have to mention that it gives even more strategic possibilities to the player than ''Total War" like to establish new countries in conquered territories! It is the perfect grandThis is exactly like a "Total War" game in WW2 era! The only difference is that it has only campaign map and not battle maps too... which means that you play the battles only on the campaign map... However I have to mention that it gives even more strategic possibilities to the player than ''Total War" like to establish new countries in conquered territories! It is the perfect grand strategy game for WW2 era ....and I suggest to all "Total War" fans to buy it with no hesitations!!!!… Expand

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38

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 3 out of 4
  1. GamingXP
    Feb 2, 2011
    55
    The turn-based strategy game Making History II - The War of the World has too much focus on the economy than on the tactical side of warfare. This game is definitely no competitor to the Hearts of Iron series.
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  2. Gamers.at
    Jan 11, 2011
    49
    Although some time has passed since the publication of the initial version of the game (German version of Making History II is version 1.18), the technical flaws are still numerous. Anyone who is interested in historical turn-based strategy should remain with Hearts of Iron. Making History II might be interesting in a year as a budget version.
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  3. PC Gamer UK
    30
    Impossible to recommend in its present (v1.07) condition. [Sept 2010, p.94]
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