I grew up in the 70's and have been an avid gamer since the Atari 2600. HOMM3 is a true masterpiece that stands up even today. One of the first things I want to mention, that seems overlooked in many of the reviews is the music. The musical themes and scores written for this game were composed by a literal music genius. Look him up. All too often, we gloss over the little things that make truly great games, like the music. The music in HOMM3 is unmatched. The game itself is addicting and endlessly replayable even today. I own hundreds of modern games, and this is still in the top 20.
