Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Paradox Interactive
- Publishers: Paradox Interactive
Victoria II: Heart of Darkness is the second expansion for the grand strategy and political simulator Victoria II. Developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive, it was released on March 3, 2016. The expansion focuses on the Scramble for Africa, a period of intense colonization by European powers in the late 19th century.
Gameplay
Victoria II: Heart of Darkness adds a number of new features and improvements to the base game, including:
- New map: The game map has been expanded to include all of Africa, as well as parts of Asia and Europe.
- New nations: There are now over 100 playable nations in the game, including many African nations that were not present in the base game.
- New resources: Several new resources have been added to the game, including rubber, ivory, and gold.
- New technologies: There are a number of new technologies to research in the game, including those that allow for the colonization and exploitation of Africa.
- New diplomatic actions: Players can now engage in a variety of new diplomatic actions, including sending colonial expeditions and intervening in crises.
The Scramble for Africa is a major focus of Victoria II: Heart of Darkness. Players can compete with other colonial powers to acquire territory in Africa. Once they have acquired territory, they can exploit its resources and develop its economy. However, they must also be careful to avoid conflicts with other colonial powers and with the native African populations.
In addition to the Scramble for Africa, Victoria II: Heart of Darkness also includes a number of other historical events. These include the Boer Wars, the Mahdist War, and the Boxer Rebellion. Players can choose to participate in these events or to avoid them altogether.
Reception
Victoria II: Heart of Darkness received generally positive reviews from critics. Many praised the expansion for its new content and features, as well as its improved AI. However, some critics found the expansion to be too complex and difficult to learn.
Overall
Victoria II: Heart of Darkness is a solid expansion that adds a lot of new content and features to the base game. It is a must-play for fans of grand strategy and colonial history.
Here are some additional details about the game:
- Release date: March 3, 2016
- Developer: Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher: Paradox Interactive
- Genre: Grand strategy, political simulator
- Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
System requirements:
- OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual-Core Processor
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 11 compatible video card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended system requirements:
- OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB DirectX 11 compatible video card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Review Score
8.5/10
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