Heroes of Might and Magic® 2: Gold

I know this was the 2nd game in the series, but hear me out. The very first HOMM game was barely out a year before this was released and I wouldn't recommend playing the first game except out of sheer curiosity. The developers clearly saw the need to expand on a great idea and got their butts in gear for this release in 1996. More heroes, more starting towns, more spells, the works. It's a good thing they did, or else this franchise could literally have been forgotten in time by now. Heroes of Might and Magic 2 is the game that popularized this franchise and paved the way for HOMM III and all the other titles after it. I would play this game from the moment I got home until I went to bed. I daydreamed in 6th and 7th grade thinking about nothing but this game. It became such an obsession. This was the first instance of video game crack that I can recall (and then HOMM III took it to a whole new level). The graphics may look primitive now but I honestly think anyone who truly loves the series will enjoy this game.

This game really stood the test of time - they should go back and start developing again from heroes 2

GOG is legit. Been trying to play this game for a long time finally found a website that I could download and play without any problems

It was one of the first games i have ever played. Me and my brother used to play it day and night. He would disagree, but this is actually my favorite of the series. Maybe that is because i loved the continuation of the 'good campaign' storyline in Might and Magic VI. If You liked this one, make sure you get MMVI when it comes out on GOG.

I still remember the day that I first played this game, and it has been a long time since i have had to chance to get my hands on it again. This was really my intro to TBS games and it still is one of my favorites. Compared to the other HOMM games (and i have played all of them) i really like the way that each faction is layed out. Their aren't too many units that are useless and each faction has its own unique feel. I think everyone should get this game period.