After playing HOMM2 and HOMM5, I went to HOMM3 expecting it to be the ultimate bridge between the two, especially after so much hype. After all the time spent playing HOMM3, it is without a doubt in my mind that HOMM5 has superior options for customizing your party. You actually have choices in HOMM5, whether it is the type of upgrades your army will have versus the path you chose to level your Hero. As the names of the games imply, there really is a choice between going might or magic. It is pure fun, and the graphics and music support this. Keep in mind I like all games in the HOMM series. Now onto HOMM3. Once you reach higher difficulties at the game, there are just way too many consequences for missing a single archer in week 1. The metagame is too focused on punching above your army's weight by spamming archers and kiting them around the map. It can be very, very boring to play. I still love both games, but if you are like me and enjoy the music, battles, and customization of the Heroes of Might & Magic series, I urge you to try HOMM5. It is a true successor to HOMM3 in every aspect. This game earned 5 stars, because I have yet to read an argument other than "HOMM5 is not made by 3DO so it's not really a 'true' Heroes game." To them I say, objectively, HOMM5 is a fantastic game. Period.
