- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (Three missions, two races); $49.99 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 2000/XP
- Date added: April 14, 2006
- Total Downloads: 113,287
- Downloads last week: 251
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 29 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
The graphics, presentation, and gameplay of Heroes of Might and Magic are what most gamers would expect from the acclaimed turn-based strategy series. Unfortunately, a lack of instructions or tutorial may leave you befuddled, wandering about the world of Ashan and wondering what the heck you're supposed to do. Also, rough edges show throughout the demo, including frame lag and Tool Tip mistakes. The high-quality graphics and gameplay, along with three campaigns and multiplayer action via Ubi.com help rescue a recommended rating for the demo.
In the single-player demo missions, you'll basically explore the available playing area, gaining gold, experience, and towns, and completing objectives. Battles are conducted by positioning your available units in the melee area, then directing each unit's attack move or letting the game fight for you automatically. The towns are your renewable sources of units and can be upgraded once per turn.
This fifth version of the tactical strategy series is the first to include 3D graphics, and the look is impressive, though the cutscenes are mostly worthless. The single-player missions are brief, but they offer a healthy look at how the combat, role-playing, and city-building elements of the game work. The only catch is that you'll basically need to learn how to play on your own.
Publisher's description
From UbiSoft Entertainment :In the renowned Might and Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault. The fate of the world is at stake and Heroes from a variety of legendary factions must stand up to defend their causes. Live their fate, lead their forces to victory, and unveil the secret goal of the Demon lords.
After four successful episodes, the standard in turn-based strategy games has been taken one step further with next-generation 3D visuals, groundbreaking strategic combat, innovative multiplayer features, and addictive RPG elements. Discover the perilous world of Ashan and ultimately lead your armies and Heroes to victory.
This demo gives you access to three playable missions and two races. It also allows you to play multiplayer games online.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.6 stars out of 29 votes
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Heroes of Might and Magic V demo
"As a Heroes series fan I dont like this one much"
Pros: Nice graphics, its finally 3d. Music and storyboard is also pretty good.
Cons: Well its not a bad game, but its not much Heroes anymore. Evniornemt looks a little like Warcraft 3, battles like Final fantasy. There are some changes back to Heroes 3 (like the role of your hero). It has higher hw requirements than it could have.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Heroes of Might and Magic V demo
"So so game that should be recommended to fans of the series."
Pros: A)Graphics are very nice and clean.
B)The battle system is done well and only aids in the playability of the game.
C)Decent multiplayer system is one of the saving features of the game.
Cons: A)While I found the game easy to pick up on I'm sure that many would not, and the lack of any sort of manual will not aid this group of people in any way. If you have played turn based strategy games before it will help out a lot, if you haven't I simply cannot safely recommend this game to you.
B)They could not have made the single player campaign any shorter if they tried. Quality over quantity perhaps but if they want me to hand them a good chunk of my hard earned money this is no excuse.
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Version: Heroes of Might and Magic V demo
Pros: The last HOMM game i really loved was HOMM3 and my favourite was the necro death knight with 5k+ skeleton unit LOL After HOMM4 this one brings back some fun back into the series!
Cons: Wished it was a full version *wink*
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Heroes of Might and Magic V demo
"What a demo!! Its hugly expansive."
Pros: Firstly, you will be shocked with the amazing 3-D graphics that are thrown your way right from the beginning. The demo includes two campaign scenarios and one custom scenario; these scenarios can last absolutely ages and give the game a great feel. A definite must have and I sure know I�m getting the full game.
Cons: Took an absolute age to download. 4 hours for me but definitely worth it!!
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Version: Heroes of Might and Magic V demo
Pros: Pros
* Good graphics
* Easy battle system
Cons: Cons
* Get's Boring fast
* Doesn't have the same charm as the older Heroes games
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