: The game uses a 2D map-based interface that was considered functional but "old as the hills" even shortly after its release.
“This is the greatest WW2 simulation game I have ever played... The first time you play through the Germany vs Soviet fight WOW, just WOW.” GOG.com Hearts.of.Iron.2.GOG.rar
: Critics from IGN and GameSpot describe it as a "historian's dream," allowing players to micromanage any of 175 countries through the war and into a fictional Cold War era. : The game uses a 2D map-based interface
“The combination of historical accuracy and strong online community can turn this game into anything you want it to be.” Metacritic Comparison with Later Titles Hearts.of.Iron.2.GOG.rar