Includes Heroes of Might & Magic III and its expansions: Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death
Murder, treachery, resurrection, savage battles and ultimately-freedom!When Erathia's King Gryphonheart is murdered by traitors he is resurrected as an undead warlord who leads a ruthless invasi...
Includes Heroes of Might & Magic III and its expansions: Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death
Murder, treachery, resurrection, savage battles and ultimately-freedom!
When Erathia's King Gryphonheart is murdered by traitors he is resurrected as an undead warlord who leads a ruthless invasion of his former Kingdom. Little resistance is met until his daughter Catherine, Queen of Enroth, returns to her homeland commanding an army of elite Enrothian warriors. Meanwhile the Necromancers raise large hordes of undead and advance towards the Erathian capitol. Queen Catherine receives the aid of her father's survived generals and embarks on a crusade to reclaim her lost land.
You control the greatest heroes and fiercest creatures in a conflict of epic proportions, as Cathereine fights to restore her family's rightful reign, uncover her father's killers and free him from the dark prison of his undead body!
This is a must have for every Might and Magic series fan!
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Update (13 November 2024)
Fixed non-playing intros in Russian and French localizations of the game
Fixed windowed mode (F4) in all versions through the use of DDrawCompat
Validated stability
Verified compatibility with Windows 10 and 11
Update (16 April 2019)
Added Russian localization
Update 4.0 (3.2) (09 November 2018)
Added Polish localization
Added dummy IFC20.dll file to French localization, for HD Mod compatibility (not included)
Update 4.0 (A) (22 March 2017)
Added support for Cloud Saves in GOG Galaxy 1.2 and newer
For many this is still the best turn based strategy. It has strong memorable soundtrack and great art that looks great even today. Just install HD mod to make it look better on modern machines.
Overview
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Complete is the definitive edition of one of the most beloved turn-based strategy games of perhaps all time. Set in the high-fantasy world of Erathia, it tasks you with building towns, recruiting armies, gathering resources, and battling foes on both adventure and tactical maps.
(The Might and Magic universe is a sci-fi/fantasy hybrid, even if Heroes 3 feels purely medieval.)
I remember when it got out, i started playing the game about month after in '99, my mind was blown away and no game could compete with HoMM at that time.
This version includes all expansions, adding new campaigns, heroes, factions, and gameplay mechanics—making it the ultimate way to experience the game.
*What makes it great
Timeless Gameplay:
Its blend of town management, exploration, and turn-based combat remains satisfying and addictive even decades later.
Variety of factions:
From Necropolis to Castle, each town type feels distinct, with unique units and play styles.
Rich content:
Dozens of campaigns, hundreds of maps, and a powerful map editor offer near-endless replayability.
Balanced strategy:
Success relies on smart army composition, hero development, and map control—not just brute force.
Classic arts & music:
Iconic pixel-art visuals and a memorable soundtrack give it a nostalgic charm that still holds up thanks to Paul Anthony Romero (the Legend)
*A Few Drawbacks
AI Quirks:
Enemy behavior isn’t always smart or fair, especially on harder difficulties.
Steep for Newcomers:
The game doesn’t explain its deeper mechanics well—you’ll learn best by trial and error or guides.
*Final Thoughts:
Heroes of Might and Magic III is a masterclass in strategy game design.
Whether you're a returning fan or new to the series, it offers deep tactical gameplay, charming fantasy aesthetics, and unmatched replay value. A true classic that’s still worth playing today, forever maybe...
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