A classic for a reason. I have no prior nostalgia for the game myself, but it's a solid strategy game. the visuals and music are very pleseant and the gameplay is easy to grasp and relaxing.
As someone with no prior nostalgia for this game, it honestly could be worse. The game plays well enough, my only gripe is the Ipad UI, which I knew about going in. It's been worked on enough that it isn't a game breaker though. the game itself is pretty fun and easy to pickup and play. I like the fast paced levels and needing to constantly keep my bases covered. If the UI could be worked on more that would be great. I'm also giving this 4 stars here because this is the same version as the one on Steam I'm pretty sure, or at least it was developed by the same people.
I played this game on Steam and will hopefully get it on GOG now. This is a definitly a difficult and unforgiving rpg. I started the game several times after getting to the mid point because my build wasn't good. The game's jank and vagueness are frustrating and I ended up soft-blocking myself a lot. There's a lot of fair criticisms to make about this game, but I love it a lot. The graphics, music, and atmosphere all come together nicely. The gameplay is tough, but once you figure it out, it's very satisfying. Interacting with the world is like a simple version of Deus Ex, and the combat is very much the same. Although there's a lot of skills, combat is a big part of the game, so putting points in any gun skills, health, and some melee is helpful.
Despite its age, the game was easy enough to figure out and I never felt too lost while playing. The simplicity of this game makes it a decent introduction to Heroes of Might and Magic. Although it is very much a product of its time in regards to its audio and graphics, this was hardly a deal breaker and I still found myself playing this game pretty often.
