Heroes of Might and Magic® 4: Complete

Well, I have to say... I have been waiting, and GOG really delivered. I have a CD copy of this game, but I like it so much (like the rest of the HoMM series), that I just went out of my way to get it. This game is for strategy nuts! The game is quite good, but most would point out that there is no multiplayer. For me, that is perfect, as I tend to not worry so much about multiplayer,thus the 5th star. i especially enjoy 2 of the major game mechanics in the game. The Heroes system is the first, where the hero can change classes and gain special abilities. This can be seen as a great thing and a poor point as well. I find it annoying that when I have a hero set up in a particular way, just a minor change can affect his/her class, then I have to start all over again. This is a great thing as well, because I can find out about other classes and what they are like. For example, the guildmaster can stun their opponents. The second is that creatures can move around the gameboard without any need for a hero. This is a vast improvement, because it means that heroes and creatures that do not see eye to eye (morale drops) do not involve having to go all the way back to the nearest town/castle to offload them. Instead, they can be offloaded there and then and sent somewhere else. I also like how they allowed you to store creatures in mines. It helps a lot and reduces party numbers. Unfortunately, this is where it hurts, the fact that NWC didn't allow you to have more than 8 parties at the same time. Even so, I still enjoy this game just for the HoMM experience. I have to admit, though. I have been a huge fan of HoMM since I was 8, so there is a fair whack of bias. Overall, I really enjoy playing this game, and that it is now available on GOG means that I no longer need to worry about my CDs scratching in my system again. I recommend this version to all players of the fantasy/strategy genre, and to GOG, although it is highly unlikely, bring on HoMMV and Might and Magic: Heroes VI!

I grew up playing HOMM, but this one is my favorite chapter of the series. I remember when it was released, I've spente many nights playing delighted by the game music. Many things were changed in this installment, such as the battlefield layout, heroes participating in battles and caravans. I feel sorry that some players don't value those innovations, but I get it. Unfortunately, 3DO had some issues and left some things behind in this chapter.

I'm going to disagree with most of the other reviews. Like most other reviewers, I did start out with an earlier game in the series -- I had HOMM3 in a jewel case over ten years ago, and I spent many hours playing it. I purchased all of the separate Heroes Chronicles games and played them, and finally, later on, I purchased Heroes III Complete. Sure, it's perhaps a more polished game, and the unofficial WoG expansion makes it even better, but the ability of the hero to take part in combat just boosts the fun factor right past the previous entry. It might not be "pure HOMM" gameplay since sufficiently high-level heroes can single-handedly defeat several black dragons, but blasting through a full army of creatures with a single heavy hitter melee character and a single magic user is supremely satisfying. Magic that summons/raises/creates illusions of creature stacks can easily turn the tide of battle. It's always amusing to win when the high-level scouting skill claims you'll be handily defeated. As a result Chaos magic is probably weaker in this game compared to other games, but it still contains the always-enjoyable direct damage spells.

С этой игры началось мое знакомство со стратегиями и играми в целом. Купил бы если бы была русская или украинская локализации.

Lovely coloured graphic, calm music, active heroes (favourite summoner or chaos magic). Enjoying playing it at easy diffulcity - just for relax, no hardcore stress :)