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Experience the true scale of a world war, the best in its class, Paradox style.

<span class="bold">Hearts of Iron III</span> the deepest and most accessible World War II simulation yet, is available now, DRM-free on GOG.com at a 75% discount when you get it with the Complete DLC Collection in one purchase, or 66% off on its own.





Few would bat an eye if you tried calling the Hearts of Iron series a straight up World War II simulator, these are the few games that would never be out of place in any modern classroom. But for all the irreplicable, massive depth and scale there's a long list of gamers who fell trying to break through the iron curtain of a learning curve.

That's where Hearts of Iron III comes in. It's the sequel that focuses on really streamlining the miles deep simulation and flattening the learning curve to truly become the best and most accessible in its class.

None of this is to say that there's less content here, or that the series sacrificed anything in an appeal to the masses. Hearts of Iron III still takes a time investment, and it's still in a league of its own with mindblowing scale and depth: governments are simulated in detail from heads-of-state through cabinet members and generals (each with their own personality that you can use for your own means, else they be used against you), there are tens of hundreds controllable provinces, a sophisticated war economy, tons of scenarios, and more strategic and tactical possibilities than you could ever shake your sharpened, warmongering stick at.

For a more expansive experience, you can also pick up the <span class="bold">Hearts of Iron III DLC Collection</span>, featuring every bit of bonus content released to date - all at 75% off.





The bottom line is, <span class="bold">Hearts of Iron III</span> is as close as it gets to wrapping a hardcore simulation in a fun, one of a kind video game. It's also available now, DRM-free on GOG.com with a hefty 75% discount alongside its DLC Collection! The launch promo will last until Tuesday, August 4, 12:59 PM GMT.
OK, but IS IT ADDICTIVE?

I love strategy games. I have been playing the heck out of Eador these last few months. Eador is addictive. Civilization is addictive. HoMM is addictive - you know, one more turn, just one more turn......

But I tried Europa Universalis (II I think?) once, and it wasn't addictive. In fact, the longer I played, the more bored I got.

So can someone tell me if Hearts of Iron III has got that addictiveness to it that I like/hate so much?
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karnak1: Given the name it's pretty likely that the game should be a sequel of sorts to EU:ROME
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klech: That was people's first thought, considering that Rome references were appearing in the Dev Diaries for Eu4 and HoI4. But it was stated by Johan (Leading persona in Paradox Dev Studio) that it will be a new game brand, not a continuation of existing one.

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I would guess its the timeframe from 1700-1800 since 7 and 3 could point to the seven years and three years war in Europe in the 18th century. Augustus itself is an ancient synonym for emperor, kaiser and tzar. 18th century was the time of enlightement, technical advance (steam engine). All the other clues though are useless. I could be totally wrong in my thinking though :)
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gscotti: OK, but IS IT ADDICTIVE?

I love strategy games. I have been playing the heck out of Eador these last few months. Eador is addictive. Civilization is addictive. HoMM is addictive - you know, one more turn, just one more turn......

But I tried Europa Universalis (II I think?) once, and it wasn't addictive. In fact, the longer I played, the more bored I got.

So can someone tell me if Hearts of Iron III has got that addictiveness to it that I like/hate so much?
Any game can be addictive, it depends on what you are looking for in the game :)

I haven't played the HoI games myself so I can't say whether they are addictive or anything :)
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gscotti: OK, but IS IT ADDICTIVE?

I love strategy games. I have been playing the heck out of Eador these last few months. Eador is addictive. Civilization is addictive. HoMM is addictive - you know, one more turn, just one more turn......

But I tried Europa Universalis (II I think?) once, and it wasn't addictive. In fact, the longer I played, the more bored I got.

So can someone tell me if Hearts of Iron III has got that addictiveness to it that I like/hate so much?
If you're a WWII enthusiast and like to simulate alternate history and outcomes or just roleplay their factual roles in the war, then yeah, you'll probably put in the effort to learn and get past the learning curve. Because it's definitely more complex than EU. Unit compositions matter a lot in HOI, as well as the terrain you're attacking/defending on, the weather which will affect air units, enemy units you're facing and they're compositions. All that and you have to worry about whether their supplies are getting through and globally, the external politics.
Does this mean CK2 could be around the corner?
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Niggles: Does this mean CK2 could be around the corner?
Hopefully if GOG manages to charm Paradox. Else, it'll be a year or 2, seeing how they just released Horselords DLC this month.
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gscotti: Civilization is addictive. HoMM is addictive - you know, one more turn, just one more turn......
But I tried Europa Universalis (II I think?) once, and it wasn't addictive. In fact, the longer I played, the more bored I got.
I spent a lot more hours playing EU 2 than HoMM, so it's all very subjective. I found HoMM a bit boring in campaign mode. I think I am more likely to play occasional games in Civ than in EU 2, but if I play a game in EU 2 again, it's going to steal a lot more hours of my time.

I haven't tried HOI 3 yet, but I think all games from Paradox have the same underlying game logic, what changes is the setting and specific aspects that are being modelled. So if you don't like EU 2, you are likely not to appreciate HOI games. That said, I prefer HOI 2 to EU 2 for more intricate combat mechanics and resource management.
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klech: That was people's first thought, considering that Rome references were appearing in the Dev Diaries for Eu4 and HoI4. But it was stated by Johan (Leading persona in Paradox Dev Studio) that it will be a new game brand, not a continuation of existing one.

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Matruchus: I would guess its the timeframe from 1700-1800 since 7 and 3 could point to the seven years and three years war in Europe in the 18th century. Augustus itself is an ancient synonym for emperor, kaiser and tzar. 18th century was the time of enlightement, technical advance (steam engine). All the other clues though are useless. I could be totally wrong in my thinking though :)
I don't think it will be something around that timeframe. 1700-1821 is already covered in EU4, and years 1836 to 1936 are in Victoria II. Personally I think it will be something either about space, which will be different from previous games as there will be no historical accuracy of any sort. Or something about pre-Roman time, mostly focusing of ancient Greece, and about very early European cultures.
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Matruchus: I would guess its the timeframe from 1700-1800 since 7 and 3 could point to the seven years and three years war in Europe in the 18th century. Augustus itself is an ancient synonym for emperor, kaiser and tzar. 18th century was the time of enlightement, technical advance (steam engine). All the other clues though are useless. I could be totally wrong in my thinking though :)
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HaaYaargh: I don't think it will be something around that timeframe. 1700-1821 is already covered in EU4, and years 1836 to 1936 are in Victoria II. Personally I think it will be something either about space, which will be different from previous games as there will be no historical accuracy of any sort. Or something about pre-Roman time, mostly focusing of ancient Greece, and about very early European cultures.
So we can finally be Space Crusader Kings? Because I'd love to have me some space vassals to kick around :D
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JudasIscariot: So we can finally be Space Crusader Kings?
Hopefully, Games Workshop won't sue them to high heavens.
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JudasIscariot: So we can finally be Space Crusader Kings?
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Grargar: Hopefully, Games Workshop won't sue them to high heavens.
*looks at avatar*

Catus Gangam Style is back!
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blotunga: A Paradox game with all DLCs :). Now if we could get Crusader Kings II too with all DLCs and convince Paradox to stop releasing more :P
That would be nice, but they know completionists like me would just keep buying them as they push them out. Like I sadly have on steam. I'm trying to turn over a new leaf though. Less steam and more condensation, that is a steady flow of games from GOG instead.

First impression when I saw this game here at this price with all DLC.

Noooooo..,..............brainer, bought.
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As I have said before, I already have this game on Steam and I have logged more then 300 hours. I love it, and still have lots of campaigns I want to try out (with the Brits, the US, the USSR... etc.). I already played with the Germans and the Romanians. With Romania I actually have conquered half of Europe and build the atom bomb :) Fun times....

Knowing this, please give me a reason why I should buy this on GOG as well? :) I just browse back to gog.com and HOI3 slaps my face on the front page :)
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bioshark: As I have said before, I already have this game on Steam and I have logged more then 300 hours. I love it, and still have lots of campaigns I want to try out (with the Brits, the US, the USSR... etc.). I already played with the Germans and the Romanians. With Romania I actually have conquered half of Europe and build the atom bomb :) Fun times....

Knowing this, please give me a reason why I should buy this on GOG as well? :) I just browse back to gog.com and HOI3 slaps my face on the front page :)
I've only played the Allied countries. USA for like 3 times, Canada, Australia 3 times as well, Nationalist China once.
I got the DRM-free version on Gamersgate I instabought it on GOG lol. I don't really have the DLCs other than Semper Fi and Motherland.
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yyahoo: So we've got HOI3 now, so when is Revenant coming?
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Grargar: There is an unidentified (as of yet) release stream tomorrow, so probably then.
Well, looks like the unidentified release stream isn't happening, so maybe not...