If not for lingering issues with the steep learning curve, the barrage of information boxes, and a couple of bugs, this would undeniably be Paradox's finest hour.
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Hearts of Iron 2 Hands-On This sequel features more of the vast, strategic gameplay of the original, along with an improved interface and presentation.
Posted Oct 13, 2004 3:02 pm PT
Spot On: Singin' the localization blues As gaming goes global, opportunities to reach more consumers bring with them greater risks of inadvertently offending. The solution? Play it smart.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 5:14 pm PT
Hearts of Iron 2 golden
Paradox Entertainment's WWII RTS off to the factory; title on schedule to ship January 4.
Paradox Entertainment's WWII RTS off to the factory; title on schedule to ship January 4.
Posted Dec 8, 2004 9:44 am PT
Demos and Patches
Hearts of Iron 2 Demo
This demo for the war strategy game Hearts of Iron 2 lets you try out the Ardennes Offensive scenario from either the Allied or Axis side. Download »
Posted Dec 16, 2004| Size: 91.3MB| Downloads: 26,519
Hearts of Iron II v1.3a Patch
This v1.3a patch for Hearts of Iron includes many bug fixes, gameplay balances, and AI enhancements. Download »
Posted Nov 18, 2005| Size: 29.0MB| Downloads: 3,385
Latest GameSpot Updates
| Download | Hearts of Iron II v1.3a Patch | Nov 18, 2005 |
| Download | Hearts of Iron II Patch v1.3 | Nov 11, 2005 |
| Download | Hearts of Iron II v1.2 Patch | Apr 20, 2005 |
| Fact Sheet | Hearts of Iron II 1.2 Enhancement Released | Apr 20, 2005 |
| Review | Hearts of Iron II Review | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Download | Hearts of Iron 2 v1.1 Patch | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Screens | 30 new screens | Jan 6, 2005 |
| News | Hearts of Iron II marches into retail | Jan 6, 2005 |
