Heroes of Might and Magic® 4: Complete

I know many will say that its not HOMM3 but I like it what its missing is only random dungeon generator but even that is doable from campaign editor. Campaigns are good. Hotseat as well. I really loved the game and still play it equally like HOMM3, yes they took different aproach but its a solid game.

The best thing about this game was the way heroes role in an army was executed. Hero had such a huge impact in the battefield that it felt really epic having a high level hero just bossing around. Ofc there was down sides too, the game isnt really perfect. the AI as allways in homm games not really bright.. overall though the game is really good. from all Homm games, this one is my second favorite just after Homm3.

excellent game with crispy graphics and great emphasis on heroes development and participation in combat . Unfortunately some people can not play in it due to their dedication to HoMM3 . they play HoMM4 but inside they still play HoMM3 . Perhaps HoMM3 has more factions to offer but it is still not as good as HoMM4 . Recruiting system is much better then in HoMM3 you can get all troops recruited in 3 clicks: C-B-done , while HoMM 3 requires 22 clicks to recruit all 7 types of troops . Anyway it is my opinion .

HOMM 4 is bit different from HOMM 3. And since the vast majority of players started with 3, those differences are considered bad. I suggest not to listen too much to the fanboys. Both games are good. But 4 is much more balanced, has slightly better graphics, is much better documented (you can get most info right in the game, while 3 leaves you with much guesswork or internet-searches). I'd say it also plays better, but that might be because I'm used to its UI and mechanics and would be no more valid than the HOMM3-fanboys chant. Besides that, the differences are mostly a question of taste. You like your heroes transparently customizable? Play 4 You're afraid someone might hurt your heroes? Play 3 Like to send lot's of low lvl units around to scout? Play 4 Like surprises, because your cheapest scout party costs as much as a dragon? Play - your guessed it: 3 Prefer heroes that cast spells and/or improve army stats? Play wathever you want. Like heroes that, in addition to that, can sneak past enemy lines, take out small bands by themself? Only 4 has that kind of hero-versatility. I personally prefer HOMM4, it accomodates my playing style. It's more strategic, because scouting is cheaper. More tactic because you can decide wether to attack the hero first to take away the armies boni or neutralize the thread of disrupting spells, or go for the glass-cannons right away. You can combine a few very different heroes into one stack for specific tactics. If, however, you are a die-hard fan of HOMM 1 & 2 and want more of the same - go with 3

HoMM 3 is still beter but 4 is verry good