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Victoria II

Victoria II

PC
Released

Release Date: August 13, 2010

Strategy, Economic, RTS, War Strategy, 19th Century, Grand Strategy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet, LAN

Victoria II is a sequel to Victoria: Empire Under the Sun strategy game published in 2003. Players have the opportunity to lead one of the more than 200 countries and manage its fate over a hundred years (1835-1939). Developers from Paradox Interactive studio took care of compliance with historical facts and extensive options for managing the economy, army and politics.

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A sequel to the 2003 cult-hit, with a large devout following around the world. Victoria 2 is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control over a country, guiding it through industrialisation, political reforms, military conquest and colonisation. Guide the USA to its Manifest Destiny, Make United Kingdom into a world-spanning empire, and make Germany the dominating nation in Europe.

Features

• Deep engrossing political simulation, with dozens of different types of governments.

• Detailed economy with over fifty different type of goods and factories.

• Historical game-play on a large map covering the entire world.

• Over 200 different countries can be played, from 1835 to the start of world war 2.

• Advanced Technological system with thousands of inventions to be discovered.

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Victoria II
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Victoria Game Series

A series of real-time strategy games, created and developed by the Paradox Development Studio team, whose portfolio also includes such brands as Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings or Stellaris.

Victoria Game Series

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System Requirements

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PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Pentium 4 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8800 or better), 2 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7.

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Victoria II: Heart of Darkness

Victoria II: Heart of Darkness

PC

Expansion

April 16, 2013

Strategy

Heart of Darkness is a Paradox Interactive add-on to Victoria II. Expansion in a realistic way reconstructs the race of 19th century powers to gain a dominant position in Africa. For this purpose, numerous changes were introduced to the gameplay mechanisms and colonization and sea battles systems were modified.

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Victoria II: Heart of Darkness
Victoria II: A House Divided

Victoria II: A House Divided

PC

Expansion

January 24, 2012

Strategy

The first addition to the extended Victoria II strategy. The extension expands the political layer and introduces many improvements to the interface. An additional attraction is the new scenario focusing on the civil war and the situation in the United States after the conflict.

7.9

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All Reviews: Very Positive (19,748)

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The main pros of the game

  • Deep and Engaging Gameplay: Players appreciate the complexity and depth of the economic, political, and social systems, making it feel like running a real country.
  • Historical Accuracy and Atmosphere: The game effectively captures the historical context of the 19th and early 20th centuries, enhanced by a fantastic soundtrack that immerses players in the era.
  • Multiplayer Experience: The multiplayer mode adds excitement through alliances and rivalries, making the game more unpredictable and entertaining.
  • Modding Community: Many players enjoy the ability to modify the game, which can enhance their experience and address some of the game's shortcomings.
  • Replayability: The game offers various paths and strategies, allowing for numerous playthroughs with different nations.

The main cons of the game

  • Steep Learning Curve: New players often find the mechanics complicated and poorly explained, leading to frustration.
  • Bugs and Performance Issues: Users report crashes, bugs, and non-intuitive controls that detract from the experience.
  • Clunky User Interface: Some players find the interface cumbersome and the information hard to navigate, making the gameplay less enjoyable.
  • Lack of Flavor and Depth in Certain Areas: While the game is praised for its mechanics, some feel it lacks flavor events and decisions for various countries and cultures.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Improved Tutorials and Explanations: Players desire better in-game guidance to help them understand complex mechanics and systems.
  • More Dynamic Events: Some users noted a lack of significant historical events occurring during gameplay, such as the First World War, which they felt should be more integrated into the game.
  • Enhanced User Experience: Improvements in the interface for better navigation and clearer statistics would enhance the overall experience.
  • Localization Issues: Some players criticized the quality of translations, suggesting that the game should be played in English for a better understanding.

Summary

  • Overall, while Victoria II is highly regarded for its depth and historical immersion, it faces criticism for its accessibility and some technical shortcomings.

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