With different unique features, this part of the series is the most outstanding. Most don´t like it, but i love it. The Studio really tried to going further with the mechanic, what gives you more flexibilities and more intersting choices. Also the themes of the factions are well designed and give you a glimpse of daoistic world view. Balancing is not good. Even though fmo it´s the bravest and so one of the best of all HoMM-games.