Hearts of Iron IV Review (Wasabi)
I am a 38 y/o father, probably one of the oldest people playing this game. I am a single father to my son, who is now 16. Samuel got this game for Christmas in 2021 from his uncle, so we installed it on his computer and started playing. By the end of the week he had 24 hours on this game. This was horrible for me, as it was already hard for me to find ways to spend time with him, for he is always out with his friends or just watching people play on YouTube.
I had him create a Steam account for me, and purchased this title to see if I could perhaps play alongside him. I loaded into the game, chose my nation, and started playing, except I was stuck on what you were supposed to do. I asked Samuel for help, and he hosted a multiplayer match so that I could join. I loved it as it was the best time I had spent with my son since his mother passed away due to C-19. Hearts of Iron IV has since then, brought me and my adolescent son closer again, to the point he's found the enthusiasm to join me for fishing trips to our local lake. This purchase, albeit perhaps insignificant to some, has reminded me how there is fun to be had in video games despite my age. I just wish I had more time to play with him at home, though for now I'll settle for hotseat matches on his account; sometimes we argue about which focus tree to take next!