Hearts of Iron IV (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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Hearts of Iron IV2016

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What We Think

Hearts of Iron IV remains largely untouched by modern 'woke' trends, focusing on historical sandbox storytelling. Its neutrality on identity and broad player choice keeps it solidly non-woke.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Hearts of Iron IV focuses on alternate history and grand strategy, not character drama. Players guide nations based on political or military choices rather than the identities of individual leaders. Identity politics and forced representation are essentially nonexistent, Paradox lets you rewrite world history as you see fit.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The game presents a straightforward depiction of WWII-era ideologies, nations, and leadership. Religion, family, and masculinity are not central themes, but when depicted, they aren't mocked or subverted. Any cultural revisionism is purely in service of the player's alternate history, not ideology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

HOI IV offers multiple ideological paths (democracy, fascism, communism) and doesn't favor any particular modern worldview. Each can be explored and 'succeed' in-game. Traditional perspectives are not demonized; it's all about what 'works' strategically.

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