Victoria 2

Victoria 2 is a global strategy about the 19th century, where the country lives not only with wars, but also with industry. The player leads the state from the beginning of the century to its end, and the events correspond to real history. Most attention is paid to the population: classes work, pay taxes, migrate and change their views. Factories, railroads, and markets determine what a country can trade. In addition to economics, there is diplomacy with a system of influence and colonial disputes, from which large conflicts arise. The interface is detailed, with a lot of numbers, so the first hours are spent studying. The design is modest, but the depth of the simulation is still impressive. Reforms are changing the country gradually, and the result is noticeable in the numbers after a few years of play. Wars are expensive, so industry and taxes are more important than they seem at the start. Migration and social conflicts happen on their own, and the reasons have to be analyzed based on statistics. Community modifications have expanded the map and added events that were not in the base version. The standard of living of the population affects growth and the attitude towards government, so taxes should be changed carefully. Factories and railways are more important than new territories, because they provide funds for everything else. Colonies require a navy and diplomacy, and without them the empire remains regional. Tutorial scenarios help you understand the interface. In addition to wars, there are cultural and scientific areas of development, and they also bring benefits. Training scenarios will help you get used to it. For those who love to count and build complex systems, the game remains one of the best examples of the genre.