Hearts of Iron IV: Battle for the Bosporus DLC – Yay or Nay

Can Turkey abandon its careful neutrality during World War II to restore Ottoman rule and gain back territories lost during the ‘20s? Can the Greek Republic redefine itself as a strong democracy and then become the protector of the Balkans against both the Axis and the Comintern? Is there any chance to make Bulgaria a powerhouse ally of the Axis that has the power to gobble up Romania and Hungary? These are the kinds of questions that become potential playthrough paths in the most recent expansion for Hearts of Iron IV, the grand strategy title from Paradox. It’s not always easy to achieve these kinds of alternate historical outcomes. It’s almost always engaging to try to, even when the game throws curveballs or delivers impressively weird outcomes. The Battle for the Bosporus country pack introduces new content for three countries but does not fundamentally alter any of the main mechanics. It’s s neat little package that creates cool moments but sometimes makes it...