Hearts of Iron

Hearts of Iron

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PC

Genres

Strategy

Developer

Paradox Development Studio

Release Date

December 28, 2002 (23 years ago)

Publisher

Strategy First

Content Rating

E

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Summary

Hearts of Iron is the first ever World War II PC game of true Grand Strategic scope. The game map spans the entire world and allows players to take part in any front they choose. You can play any nation in the world, but the game focuses on the epic struggle between the great alliances of the world orders – Fascism, Communism and Democracy.

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