Victoria II

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. PC PowerPlay
    Oct 27, 2010
    70
    Addictive, nerdy and totally epic strategy. [Dec 2010, p.56]
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  2. GameZone
    70
    Victoria newbies will definitely look upon the game with confused glares at first, and even after going through the extensive tutorial, might find themselves scratching their heads with confusion more often than not.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    70
    As impossibly complex as it is deep, but running your own empire proves to be hugely engrossing for those that put in the man hours.
  5. Gamekult
    70
    Paradox doesn't reach perfection with Victoria 2, but the Swedish publisher seems nearer and nearer every game.
  6. Gaming Nexus
    67
    High concept + shaky execution = wait for the patch.
  7. GameShark
    67
    Watching Victoria II is hypnotic and frequently awe-inspiring. Unfortunately, you only occasionally might want to play it.
  8. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    50
    Extremely patient gamers with a soft spot for 19th Century strategies are welcome here to enjoy the Golden Age. No other human being should try this title – by no means. [Issue#195]
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#69 Best PC Game of 2010
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#42 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#28 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 224 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 177 out of 224
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 224
  3. Negative: 13 out of 224
  1. granderoho
    Apr 19, 2011
    10
    I consider myself well read of history. I love to read about the period which this game takes place and have always done the 'what if'I consider myself well read of history. I love to read about the period which this game takes place and have always done the 'what if' senarios in my head. What if the CSA won the Civil War? What if Germany never unified? In this game I set out to play those what ifs. I played as the House of Lippe (a german province) never unifying with the rest of germany. Instead I conquered it. conquered parts of poland and later became a great power. I ended the game colonizing africa and being a super power. This game is full of those what ifs.… Full Review »
  2. pazmacats
    Mar 15, 2011
    2
    Very disappointing game. Economy system is buggy and broken, several AI issues, obscure (and overly complicated) POP mechanics, a lack ofVery disappointing game. Economy system is buggy and broken, several AI issues, obscure (and overly complicated) POP mechanics, a lack of control and SLOW code make this game a major waste of your time. Vicci 1 was so much better in every respect, which is sadly true for so many Paradox titles.
    I spent 100s of hours in Vicci 1, gave up on this game after 10-20 hours.    … Full Review »
  3. Hubert
    Sep 13, 2011
    0
    Paradox games is one of my most disliked game companies. Victoria 2 is a pile of jetsam, the game just don`t got what it takes. I keep askingParadox games is one of my most disliked game companies. Victoria 2 is a pile of jetsam, the game just don`t got what it takes. I keep asking myself why did I buy this game, I will never get another Paradox game again.… Full Review »
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