Hearts of Iron II

Paradox delivers what I consider to be the best true Strategic level World War 2 game ever. Go buy it.

User Rating: 8.8 | Hearts of Iron II PC

By dreessen | Review Date: October 21, 2005

Assign research teams to develop new technology.
Build new naval units, air units, infantry, armor, and mechanized divisions.
Forge Alliances with nations of similar worldview.
Assign commanders to Corp and Army level formations.
Invade neutral nations and conquer the world!
Alter history itself!

This is by far the best World War 2 strategy game I have ever played, and I have played quite a few of them. The entire war is fought hour by hour from 1 Jan 1936 through 30 Dec 1947. What more do you want in a game? Conquer the world as Germany, forge an unbeatable Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere as Japan, send our your Nationalist Chinese hordes to conquer the world, fight for freedom and democracy as the United States, turn back the Germans in 1940 as France, do whatever your heart desires.

Other Helpful Reviews for Hearts of Iron II

• Rating:8.4

  It won't win awards for the graphics, but the gameplay is so complex it is almost a simulator.

  By SaltyMcSushi | Review Date: Jun 13, 2006 | PC

  Hearts of Iron II is an incredibly complicated game. It isn't so much a WWII Strategy game as it is a Simulator. The game revolves around your Industrial Capacity, which is your country's ability to manufacture things li... Read Full Review

  3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:8.6

  Excellent, with a few flaws

  By benyamun | Review Date: Feb 02, 2006 | PC

  Hearts of Iron II is an engrossing and challenging game that requires a lot of time to play, but ultimately provides a deep sense of satisfaction. There is really nothing out there at the moment that gives you that sens... Read Full Review

  3 of 3 users found the following review helpful