Heroes of Might and Magic 5 Gold Computer Game

Pros: Superb graphics, atmospheric sound, balanced game play, tons of creatures and depth...

Cons: ... requires an enormous time commitment, cut scenes leave a lot to be desired...

The Bottom Line: If you like turn-based strategy games, you won't get much better than this - just make sure you have a few months of free time!!

Review: I had enjoyed Heroes of Might and Magic III but had heard the fourth game in the series wasn’t very good. During my period of indecision about whether to try it anyway, the fifth game came out (developed by Ubisoft not 3DO as the previous ...

Pros: Nice new graphics. True to spirit of series. At least it didn't die with 3D0

Cons: A bit of needless bloat. A few questionable steps towards the generic.

The Bottom Line: Worthy first attempt by new owners of Heroes of Might and Magic license, true to the originals with neat new graphics as a bonus. Not perfect, but he, its HOMM

Review: An Old Favourite Waaay back in 1996 when I was finally saying a tearful goodbye to my trusty and much loved Amiga 1200 and reluctantly facing reality with the purchase of a spanking new PC, one of the first games I encountered on the new ...

Pros: Good graphics, lots of creatures, interesting specials

Cons: tedious micromanagement reintroduced, lack of resource scarcity, removal of hard decisions that drove strategy

The Bottom Line: I recommend sticking with H4 for now and waiting until the price is down, or you really want to try a new game, before moving on to H5.

Review: Overview I would say that I am both impressed and unimpressed by Heroes of Might and Magic 5. While they have made some awesome leaps forward, especially in the area of graphics, they have also backtracked many of the forward steps taken in ...

Pros: Superb graphics

Balanced game play

Cons: Time consuming

Slow turns

The Bottom Line: Buy it and try it. A great game with few draw backs.

Review: This is a turned based strategy game. The 5th to be made for Might and Magic. I had to try it seeing I have played M&M since the original. I am not one to do campaigns so if that is your cup of tea please check another review. The spells in this ...