Might and Magic® 6-pack Limited Edition

I love the whole series. Some people may give it a lower score because of the terrible AI pathing. But if the AI pathing was good I think the game might be close to impossible(Well at least insanely hard).

I bought and played this game way back when. I've very surprised at how well this game holds up. I re-played on WinXP and there's no need for DOSBOX and with a widescreen monitor at 1920x1080 at it all holds up graphics wise. The game play is actually refreshing after Dragon Age, and other more modern RPG's. After over 10 years few if any games allow the freedom that MM6 does. the Llyods Beacon spell, town portal spell, fly spells allow you to traverse the world in a way the 3D worlds don't. I've at least 30 hours in the game and only about 50% done I think. Not bad for a $10 game :)

I first played this years and years ago, picked it up as a repackaged "classic". I have played it through many times since and in my opinion is the best game is all the (Heroes of) Might & Magic series. Why this game is good: 1) The amount of content is quite amazing. Along the lines of Baldur's Gate 2. Everywhere you go there is an interesting dungeon or quest to do. It is also quite a decently sized game. Unlike M&M7 which felt a little short. 2) Unbalanced fun. Before later games made all the balance and design changes it was like this. The power levels of mage characters is boggling at high levels, yet you won't stomp through enemies, they are equally powerful. Even when you get the secret weapons and can mow through dragons it still feels fun. The balance just feels quite fun by mid-late game. Also by very high levels you won't even deign to walk any more :P 3) Graphics hold up ok. While the game uses sprites + simple 3D terrain that honestly looks ugly, the resolution is enough that it is playable without feeling "small" like some other older games. 4) turn based combat :D. The combat is hard, press enter to slow it down, it makes a huge difference. Not like modern games that dumb it down enough you don't need a pause function. Problems: 1) make sure all characters start with bow skill. The first roughly 8 levels you can't punch through a wet tissue. Also be prepared to visit the temple for healing a lot. Once you get past that hurdle the game becomes great. 2) Ugly graphics, as I said, the resolution should be fine, just the sprites are jagged and ugly and the world shows the polygons clearly. The game is great, a lot of fun. Also by writing this review I feel like playing this again, it's that good!

MM6 party. Paladin Archer Druid Sorcerer. Trust me.

I'm still going back to this game and always play it to finish and it still is a wonderful and compelling game, extremly rewarding with a well built world which allows hours of play. The soundtrack is beautiful and creats a great atmosphere. A game I will always recommend.