Hearts of Iron IV
Platforms
- PCJun 6, 20168.4playscore8.225 Critics9.177.1K Players
25 critic reviews · 3 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
For now, after many dozens of hours, I'm taking a break from Hearts of Iron 4. Not because I'm sick of it; quite the contrary, in fact. What I need to do is some serious reading, some careful planning on what my vision for the United States should be in 1936. And when I've done that planning — when I've formulated my character sheet, as it were — I have the utmost confidence that Hearts of Iron 4 will be ready for me to play a role in world affairs.
Charlie Hall · Jul 19, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewHearts of Iron IV is an absolutely ideal grand strategy game. I fully expected it would be, and I’m not disappointed. I certainly wouldn’t recommend it as anyone’s first wargame, but I also wouldn’t talk you away from it if it were. With its hallmark multiple choice ways to conquer the world, along with being easier to initially grasp compared to the previous versions, Hearts of Iron IV is both admirably imposing and a well worthy title in the Hearts of Iron series.
Jim H. Moreno · Jun 15, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewHearts of Iron IV could end up being the best grand strategy game in some time. It’s many disparate pieces harmonize, and your decisions, and the responses of foes and allies, are different each and every time. While human drama might get lost in the spreadsheets and figures, there’s nothing quite like seeing the culmination of a strategy you’ve invested in since 1936 pay its dividends in 1945.
Daniel Starkey · Jun 08, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewWhile I found a number of flaws when I stood close to the tapestry, it's important to remember that Hearts of Iron 4 exists to encompass the whole sweep of the war. It captivates me because—imperfectly, impressionistically, and perhaps a little amorally—it lets me orchestrate the most titanic armed struggles in history, from the fussy economic details to the cut-and-thrust of mechanized warfare.
Rob Zacny · Jun 08, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewDramatically improving accessibility while retaining the precision and complexity of a classic stopwatch, Hearts of Iron IV is a must-buy for any grand-strategy aficionado.
Scott Malcomson · Jun 07, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewHearts of Iron IV is a game that has completely consumed me for the past week or so. From the moment I wake up, to the moment I go to sleep, my head is filled with strategies, commanders, divisions, technologies and politics. Hearts Of Iron 4 manages to surpass its only rival in this sector, Hearts of Iron III, delivering the best strategy experience available, from your armchair.
Stuart Thomas · Jun 07, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewHearts of Iron IV is an easy recommendation for grand strategy fans of all ages and encourages them to take the time to figure everything out. There are some issues including the lack of popups, flavor events and opacity as to what the other AI players are trying to accomplish, but these things are rather small complaints in the grand scheme of things considering the overwhelming quality here. Hearts of Iron IV is the sort of game that requires real thought and that you’ll enjoy pondering even when you’re not playing it.
Sean Hannley · Jun 07, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewIn my opinion, Hearts of Iron 4 is the best grand strategy game out there. The setting is added an excellent level of authenticity with the battle-plan feature, excellent Ai and a world map that is absolutely splendid to look at and watch the war unfold. Combined with a well developed political and infrastructure system, there is so much that can be done in the game, one that will absorb your time and leave you with lost time.
Chris Wray · Jun 06, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewThe premise and the varied paths one can play through in alternate World War IIs are by far the shining points of Hearts of Iron IV and encourage multiple replays; the problem comes from the very complicated and particularly number heavy aspect of everything. The complexity and slow speed of how things evolve take the fun down notches lower than it otherwise would deserve. Endless clicking through menus, and a glacial speed, ruin what could have been a pretty slick overall experience.
Eric Ace · Mar 19, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewLooking beyond what's missing or hidden away, it's clear that Hearts of Iron IV is an expansive and detailed war simulation. For armchair generals looking to manage every facet of the war machine, there's enough depth here to keep you busy for months and months.
Mike Holmes · Jun 10, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full review
Community Reviews
Although the DLCs are something you almost definetely need to enjoy this game, it's amazing the amount of fun you can get out of it. The modding community is really great, with many alternative history mods and even some based on series like MLP that are even better than the original game. It's pretty deep and kinda hard to understand, so because the tutorial is pretty bad I'd recommend watching some videos from youtubers that play the game like Feedback Gaming. It's recommended with DLCs, so I'd say buy if on sale.
Reviewed on PC
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- Rated on PC
About the game
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.