Theater Pack - Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder at our Gates Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-06-12
- New HQ system popular
- Australian focus tree praised
- Division designer rework great
- DLC considered overpriced
- Game crashes frequently
- Major nations need rework
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAMnegativeWindows 8-11GB VRAMpositive
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 80%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 19%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 22%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 78%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 105
- Negative points
- 424
- Gameplay points
- 58
- Perf. points
- 28
- Rec. points
- 69
- Misc points
- 0
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
New HQ system popular
| The new Headquarters (HQ) system is a frequently cited highlight, with players enjoying its buffs, customization, passive abilities, and the tactical depth it adds to combat and breakthroughs. It is seen as a major improvement. | 47% |
Australian focus tree praised
| Multiple reviewers specifically praise the new Australian focus tree, highlighting its depth, unique paths (fascist, UK loyal, communist, parliament), and quality voice lines. It is considered one of the best additions in the DLC. | 37% |
Siam content high-quality
| Siam's content is frequently praised as being high-effort and enjoyable, with unique mechanics, high dockyard output potential, and interesting gameplay paths. It is a standout nation. | 28% |
New commander mechanics welcome
| The return of commander mechanics from HoI3, including ship captains, is seen as a great and historically accurate addition. The captain ranking system is also positively noted. | 24% |
Division designer rework great
| The redesign of the division designer and templates is positively received, offering more detail and complexity. The ability to add more artillery is a specific improvement noted. | 22% |
Indonesia content interesting
| Indonesia's content, including revolution mechanics and unique communist paths, is found to be interesting and on par with mods like TNO. It offers fun, if imbalanced, gameplay. | 15% |
Australia parliament content
| The in-depth election system and parliament mechanics for Australia are specifically appreciated, adding a unique political layer to the nation. | 12% |
Capturing enemy generals fun
| The ability to capture enemy generals like Rommel or Paulus is a unique and enjoyable feature, highlighted by multiple players as a standout mechanic. | 9% |
New Southeast Asian states
| New states added to Indonesia and Siam are noted as a positive addition, enhancing the map's detail in Southeast Asia. | 8% |