Gaming News - December 2004
Stockholm, Sweden (December 16, 2004) - Paradox Interactive today
announced that the demo for Hearts of Iron 2 is now available.
From Paradox Interactive:
To commemorate the 60th year Anniversary after the start of the Ardennes
offensive on Dec 16, 1944, the demo features the same battle scenario covering
France, the Netherlands and Belgium during 1944-45. The full game contains 4
major campaigns which enable the player to play the full course of the war, as
well as 15 battle scenarios taking place during specific timeframes on a
dedicated part of the map. The battle scenarios offer a plethora of World War II
operations such as Barbarossa and D-Day as well as local battles like the
Spanish Civil War and the Winter War.
In Hearts of Iron 2, you are the supreme leader of a country (of your choosing)
during the tumultuous struggle of World War II with the goal of winning the War
through warfare and diplomacy. To achieve your goals you need to guide your
nation through a multitude of aspects including alliances, technological
advances, strategic thinking and military production.
Hearts of Iron 2 is no less than the ultimate World War II strategy experience
and a dream come true for every armchair general. The game is scheduled to be
shipped to stores on January 4 in North America and will be available on all
markets by mid-February.
Game Features
• Re-designed user interface enhancing the player experience as well as
deepening the gameplay.
• Detailed diplomacy and production systems with help functions to avoid
micromanagement.
• "Movement-is-attack" combat system, making warfare more realistic.
• Mission-based Air and Naval system, giving options for logistical strikes and
targeted bombing.
• New political system with possibilities to change the political base of your
country during the war.
• 4 major campaigns and 15 battle scenarios optimised for an evening or two of
gaming. Historical scenarios like Case White, Operation Barbarossa and many
more.
• Co-operative multiplayer, enabling up to 32 players to play against each other
or share the same country over a LAN or the Internet.
For more information on Hearts of Iron 2 and/or Paradox Interactive, please
visit www.paradoxplaza.com
or www.heartsofiron2.com.
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