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Developer: Paradox Development Studio
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Genre: Strategy
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An accessible and arresting strategy game that captures the size and scale of World War 2.
Hearts of Iron 4 wields complexity like a swift armor division during the blitzkrieg, allowing it to serve the idea of layered, cerebral, strategic warfare instead of letting it needlessly bog down the experience.
The king of World War II-era grand strategy has returned with more engaging choices and a streamlined interface.
Hearts of Iron IV is an incredibly rewarding strategy experience, letting you roll your sleeves up and re-fight the Second World War in a way that few other series have ever even attempted, let alone pulled off. Just know that to reap those rewards, you’re going to need to put in some work, and put up with a few quirks while you’re at it.
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