OT: Hearts of Iron

Atrocities · #1 October 16th, 2003, 11:33 PM

I just picked up this game and was wondering if any one here has ever played it, if so did you like it?

[ October 16, 2003, 23:32: Message edited by: Atrocities ]

narf poit chez BOOM · #2 October 16th, 2003, 11:34 PM

for those of us who havn't, how about a bit about it? or at least a link.

Unknown_Enemy · #3 October 16th, 2003, 11:51 PM

Isn't it hearts of Iron ?

I would call it a good try for real time strategic games, but lacking challenge. I am sorry, but as a wargame aficionados, I was disapointed by a poor AI.

I made only 2 games with it before giving it to a friend. First one I tried it easy and played USA. By 1942 marines were parading in Tockyo (I attacked Japan Early on).
My second try was with Germany. I stopped playing in 1944, as I was preparing my landing in USA, my Last enemy.

As a whole, I think strategic wargames are not really fit for real time. But that's my point of view, and I am more a chess player than warcraft player.

If you want a good wargame, download Steel Panther World at War. It is free, and rocks the boat big time.

primitive · #4 October 17th, 2003, 12:01 AM

As with all Paradox products, be sure to patch it before you start playing.
There are some serious playbalance and CTD issues in the game out of the box (at least older boxes).

Basically they have taken Europa Universalis II's (which I consider to be the greatest SP game ever) engine and focused more on vaging war. Which IMHO is not a very good idea as war is EUII's weakest part, its strenghts beeing in exploration and diplomacy.

However; If you are interested in the politics of WW2, not just the weapons and battles, HOI is well worth spending some time with.

sachmo · #5 October 17th, 2003, 02:16 AM

With the latest patches (and those forthcoming), the game is very fun. The AI still isn't incredible, but thankfully it's been modded a lot, and Paradox has taken the AI mod work done by community members and added it to the official patch. It present much more of a challenge, but the real fun is in Online play. Taking on human opponents really puts the game through the paces!! They are very close to balance with the game, although there are still a few issues.
It's not perfect, but it's a lot of fun. Let me know if you are interested in some Online play...maybe I'll find some time to join you!

Imperial · #6 October 17th, 2003, 05:28 AM

hearts of iron is a great game. As said before--make sure you patch it to the latest Version (1.05c )--and you can also try out the stony road or core mods(which add alot and make the AI better). As far as single player--the game still lacks but is playable--while multiplayer will bring the true enjoyment. Paradox released the game flawed--but each patch improves gameplay--and also the community is strong with support for questions---mods, add ons--etc. Paradox is faithful in that it does release patches to upgrade and fix the game regularly. If you are a World War 2 buff--and into history--this in my opinion is a must have addition. If you ever played Europa Universalis--this game uses the same type of engine. This game is a grand strategic World War 2 game--that lets you play pretty much any nation during the period. You can actually have "what if" scenarios-- such as russia joining up with germany--or being separate and invading the US. Hope this answers a bit--check out the paradox forums or road to war.com for more info.