T.J. Hafer
IGNHearts of Iron 4 Review
Published 6/6/2016
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Linux / PC / Mac - 6/6/2016
Hearts of Iron IV
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. From the heart of the battlefield to the command center, you will guide your nation to glory and wage war, negotiate or invade. You hold the power to tip the very balance of WWII. It is time to show your ability as the greatest military leader in the world. Will you relive or change history? Will you change the fate of the world?
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- Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
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Critic avg
82
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14
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50–92
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The critic average is 82 across 14 scored reviews, with a 42-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1005 reviews · 36%
80–896 reviews · 43%
70–792 reviews · 14%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Alex Hamilton
GameGrinHearts of Iron IV Review
Published 6/6/2016
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90
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Read originalChris Wray
WccftechHearts of Iron IV Review - The Greatest War
Published 6/6/2016
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92
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Read originalFraser Brown
PCGamesNHearts of Iron 4 review
Published 5/19/2016
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