Hearts of Iron II

I have just begun a great campaign with Italy. After only a couple hours of playing I must agree with Reno that they have made alot of improvements. I think this is a great game but I must admit that peace-time is rather dull
 
Is there much difference between this and Europa Universalis II? Is the only difference the setting or are the game mechanics different?
 
cierdan said:
Is there much difference between this and Europa Universalis II? Is the only difference the setting or are the game mechanics different?
Its waay different. Vastly more complex, and also vastly more fun.
 
The_Swede said:
I have just begun a great campaign with Italy. After only a couple hours of playing I must agree with Reno that they have made alot of improvements. I think this is a great game but I must admit that peace-time is rather dull
Im with you on that... I cant wait til the war starts in my new Soviet Game.
 
I got this game last week and started a grand campaign as Germany. This game is probably Paradox's most polished game to date.

I love the new research system even if it feels like there is slightly less to research. Diplomacy is somewhat similiar to Victoria's system. The only thing I haven't totally figured out is the combat system, particularly the new HQ system of land battles.
 
In terms of overall stability, how does HoI II compare with the first game?

I've been reading lots of good reviews, but I've put off buying it just yet. Maybe a few patches in and I'll grab it soon. ;)
 
Well for one thing, it's one of the only Paradox games to come out and not have people in it's forum screaming "PATCH!"
 
Mm..I'm actually having troube...I'm USSR on Gotterdammrung, and whenever I capture a country's capital, it changes (the little red circles).
 
Insane_Panda said:
HoI2 is probably paradox's best game to date, and most bug free. Although I still like Victoria more because of the time period..

Ever played EU2? It has a bad trade system too, but not nearly as hectic, and the interface is much better than HOI2. It's practically 5 years old now and I still love it.
 
nonconformist said:
Mm..I'm actually having troube...I'm USSR on Gotterdammrung, and whenever I capture a country's capital, it changes (the little red circles).

never mind...signed the treaty, and made Germany (bar Aachen-I got that far!), Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary and Finland my puppets.
 
great game...EXTREMELY complicated but addictive once you figure it out... Does anyone know where I could get a good patch or mod that changes Germany's flag to the historic Swastika flag?

edit: never mind, found one.
 
Could somebody tell me what (kind of) game is in question? I'm allways open for strategy games :D
 
It's a WW2 strategy game. You pick any country (in the world!) that existed between 1936-1947 and engage in trade, diplomacy, war, research, etc. It's kind of complicated but I've been addicted to it since I figured most of it out a few days ago. And I think it's been out for a while so it sould be pretty cheap...
 
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