Heroes of Might and Magic® 3: Complete

HoMM3 turns 20 this year and it's still amazing. I put countless hours into it and playing HoMM3 on LAN with my girlfriend is still our favourite pastime for a lazy weekend evening. For me this game is like a chess with random board, so I'm sure I will play HoMM3 for years to come. Unofficial HD mod is recommended for higher resolutions and minor gameplay improvements (i.e. auto-combat) without breaking the original feeling.

This game has stood the test of time. It's not only one of the best strategy games of all time, but one of the best games of all time as well. It's aged like a fine wine and competes and edges out many modern day strategy games.

It all started in nineties and for last 20+ years we are still playing this game. My brother is playing, my friends are playing, my colleagues are playing, everyone is playing. Campaign is great, scenarios are good, but real gem is custom maps generated by community. When you start there is years and years of great stories and even greater gameplay. And after you have played all the maps out there you can just start random map generation and play with friends. Can't miss with this one. P.S. Intro is not skippable only first time you start the game. ;)

I lost my copy a couple of years ago. So why not, I bought it again from GOG! There are few games like HoMM3. I don't know what else to say, this game is simply legendary.

One of the best games ever made. Endless replayability. The fact that it's still being actively played by dedicated players after 20 years should tell you enough. Remember about the HD mod!