Making History II: The War of the World on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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What if Germany won the Battle of Britain? What if Moscow fell in 1942?You’re in charge. Anything can happen and history will never repeat itself in this classic WWII grand strategy game MAKING HISTORY II: The War of the World. Are you ready to battle for global dominance?

Making History II: The War of the World is a strategy, simulation and grand strategy game developed by Muzzy Lane Software and published by Factus Games.
Released on August 27th 2010 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 4 languages: English, German, French and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 387 reviews of which 309 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam, but you can find it for 6.37€ on Instant Gaming.

The Steam community has classified Making History II: The War of the World into these genres:

Strategy Simulation Grand Strategy World War II Indie Historical Turn-Based Singleplayer Multiplayer

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP with Service Pack 2
  • Processor: Pentium 4 or better
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM / 2GB recommended
  • Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-Compliant, Shader 2.0 3D Video Card
  • DirectX®: 9.0c or better
  • Hard Drive: 2 GB
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card
  • Other Requirements: Windows-Compliant Keyboard & Mouse
MacOS
  • OS: OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or later
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (PowerPC not supported)
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM / 2GB recommended
  • Hard Drive: 2 GB
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM / 2GB recommended
  • Hard Drive: 2 GB

User reviews & Ratings

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Feb. 2025
If you can get it cheap it's a nice fun short turn based strat
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Jan. 2025
yea this game is ok i think it's like ultrakill in the way that the people who say it's not okay simply lack the necessary mental illness to enjoy this game
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Dec. 2024
Gameplay Mechanics: 8/10 Narrative: 6/10 Graphics: 6/10 Sound and Music: 6/10 Replayability: 8/10 Innovation: 7/10 Making History II: The War of the World is an ambitious grand strategy game set during the global conflicts of the early to mid-20th century. It offers a unique sandbox experience where players take control of nations and navigate the interconnected systems of warfare, diplomacy, and economics. While the game has its rough edges, its depth makes it rewarding for fans of strategic planning. The gameplay mechanics are a highlight, blending military, political, and economic management into a cohesive, if sometimes overwhelming, experience. The economic system, in particular, stands out for its complexity and realism, forcing players to plan many turns ahead while balancing industry, resources, trade, and the needs of the population. This economic depth adds a strong layer of strategy that rewards careful, forward-thinking decisions. While the interface can feel clunky at times, the game’s systems shine with time and patience. Gameplay earns a solid 8/10. The narrative is primarily player-driven, with a sandbox approach that allows players to rewrite history. While this freedom is enjoyable, the lack of emergent storytelling or significant historical events leaves the world feeling less dynamic than it could be. Narrative scores a functional 6/10. Graphically, Making History II is functional but outdated. The maps and unit designs are clear enough for gameplay but lack the polish and visual appeal of other grand strategy titles. Graphics score a 6/10. The sound and music are serviceable, with generic tracks and simple sound effects that set the tone but fail to elevate the experience. While they do their job, they don’t stand out or immerse the player fully, earning sound and music a 6/10. Replayability is a strong suit. With numerous playable nations, a vast world map, and a focus on sandbox freedom, the game offers plenty of opportunities for varied playthroughs. The economic system alone provides enough strategic variety to keep things fresh. Replayability scores a solid 8/10. Innovation is evident in the game’s focus on global economics and trade systems. The interdependence of resources, industry, and national planning provides a unique challenge, even if its execution is sometimes clunky. Innovation scores a commendable 7/10. In summary, Making History II: The War of the World is a deep and rewarding grand strategy game that shines through its complex and realistic economic system. While its presentation and interface may feel dated, its intricate mechanics and replayability make it a worthwhile experience for fans of strategic planning and alternate history.
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Dec. 2024
If it wasn't 75% off when I bought it wouldn't recommend it. Crashes too much which seems to be related to how much your nation has grown. So one you get he hang of the game after a few times, units can get stuck in progress or the program crashes.
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Sept. 2024
I have no idea if the game is good or bad but it has some pretty cool emojis.
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Making History II: The War of the World is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.

Making History II: The War of the World is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.79€ on Steam.

Making History II: The War of the World received 309 positive votes out of a total of 387 achieving a rating of 7.49.
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Making History II: The War of the World was developed by Muzzy Lane Software and published by Factus Games.

Making History II: The War of the World is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Making History II: The War of the World is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Making History II: The War of the World is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Making History II: The War of the World offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Making History II: The War of the World offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

Making History II: The War of the World does not currently offer any DLC.

Making History II: The War of the World is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

Making History II: The War of the World does not support Steam Remote Play.

Making History II: The War of the World is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Making History II: The War of the World
14.79€ -57% 14.79€ 6.37€
7.5
309
78
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Online players
22
Developer
Muzzy Lane Software
Publisher
Factus Games
Release 27 Aug 2010
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