HoMaM 1 was perhaps a "ground-breaking title" in gaming, but so was PONG when it was first released. That doesn't make it a "timeless classic". I played this back when it was still a hot title and I've played it much more recently as well, and let me tell you: it has NOT aged well. In fact, I would say it's done the opposite: It has rotted and decayed to the point of being an entirely unenjoyable - borderline unplayable - reminder of long forgotten and thankfully also long abandoned gameplay mechanics. I won't waste my time on a lengthy review with this one. It's not worth it. I'll just say that if you wish to experience a piece of gaming history in the form of the Might & Magic series, start with Heroes 2 and move forward from there. Because just like Doom 1, The Settlers 1, Civilization 1, SimCity 1, The Sims 1, and many other initial titles in longer-reaching gaming series, Heroes of Might and Magic 1 is by far the worst of its series. Buy it only, and I do mean ONLY, if you intend to pad out your collection. Don't bother with it otherwise. It's a waste of money. Every single one of the following instalments in the series are leagues better in every single way.
