Might and Magic® 6-pack Limited Edition

Well, I'll try. But as I've said before, Enroth is my fanboy universe. The Might and Magic games take conventional fantasy, a bit of science fiction (read: alien invaders) and a near-free world and mixes it together to create an expansive universe full of wonders and terrors and thousands of years of stories to tell. True, the Might and Magic series spans over a few worlds: Might and Magic 1 and 2 have their own worlds (honestly, I never bothered with these two) 3-5 are based in Xeen And finally from Heroes of Might and Magic all the way to Might and Magic 8 you're in the world of Enroth spread over several continents including Regna, Erathia and Jadame. (the correct chronological order is HOMM1, HOMM2, MM6, MM7, HOMM3, MM8). Note: Please ignore Might and Magic 9 if you know what's good for you. Might and Magic 6 is what truly sets the standard for the rest of the series. The engine, while still in it's fledgling form already shows it's potential (it's possible in MM8 to use a game editor/cheater to see how it's changed) and the first chapter of a seemingly endless saga begins, full of promise and intrigue. Since the arrival of the Kreegans, strange things have been happening in Enroth. Nightmarish creatures have reappeared, dragons have spawned in their hundreds and there is a sinister scheme lurking in the background... Since you and your companions seem to have been "chosen", I guess it's up to you to find the Kreegan Queen and destroy it.

Might and Magic 1 to 6 is an epic collection that not just shows how to do a progressively improving game franchise, but also a time capsule of a bygone era. From the basic graphics of the first to the half-live actor/half-early cgi of 6, it is a snapshot of the 80s-90s evolution of the CRPG. Before the term "open world" was a thing, Might and Magic was already doing it. And doing it well. While not on the scale of the likes of Daggerfall, Might and Magic was no slouch in providing a living, breathing world with places to explore and people to interact with within the limits of the technology. the 4th and 5th entries, in particular was massive, as it could be played together to form World of Xeen, an unprecedented move at the time. There are flaws to every entry of the franchise, and the later entries could never reach the same heights as this series. But this does not diminish this series's place as one of the greatest game collections of all time.

Completed 1 - 3 as a teenager on my C64 back when these first came out. I found GOG a couple years back looking to relive some of my old favorites just like this. I've now completed M&M 1 and am 10 hours into 2, and it's great when games live up to your memories. The puzzles, the maps, the battles, all the fun takes me back and it's great. If you're younger, don't turn up your nose at these classics, give them a try and you'll see why they are a big part of the reason why the crpg genre has grown and continues to delight players still today!

These get a 5 star from my memory, although by today's standards, they'd probably only be 3.5. Of the series, 3 was my favorite because of the absurdly high level that your characters can become. All except 6 are tile/turn based, meaning that the world consists of a grid, and every turn you can move one space (like the recent Dungeons of Dredmor). 6 is 360 degree freedom of movement. Interesting stories, and each town has it's own intrigues. Although supposedly set in a world of magic, it's actually sci-fi. These games were always at the forefront of video technology. Lot's of great touches, such as damage dealt being represented by the size of the blood splash rather than numbers. The condition of your characters represented by expressions on their faces rather than icons. They are far more accessible than the Wizardry and Ultima series (although perhaps a bit more shallow). Just a couple tips: -Make sure you don't forget to equip the new equipment you buy. Everyone gets a bow. Don't run up to enemies. Shoot them while they come to you. -Resting, if successful, will heal all wounds (but not disease or aging) and restore all mana. The spell that ensures safe rest is the most powerful in the game. -The buff spells are the ultimate key to success (heroism, bless, aid, etc.). -If your character keeps dying unexpectedly every turn, check their age. Some enemies age your character, so he's dying because he's 130 year's old. Aging can be cured unless it's your natural age. If it's your natural age that's affected, you'll either have to reload or retire that character in favor of a new recruit.

20世纪末，以创世纪、巫术、魔法门三大系列为代表的传统欧美CRPG迎来了辉煌生涯的尾声。进入21世纪，当我们谈起欧美RPG，或许更多地会想到巫师、上古卷轴、辐射、质量效应这些画面精美、制作精良、动作流畅、对玩家友好的3A大作。 但回顾过往，那些现在看起来画面丑陋不堪、难度极大、操作别扭的老游戏，依然有着他们独特的魅力。 在各大艺术领域中，电子游戏玩家可能是最幸运的，因为只有他们可以随时回到过去，亲身体验那些尘封的历史。当你打开一款古老的游戏，用心游玩，你会发现，无论是精心打磨的界面，NPC们生动的对话，还是庞大有深度的系统，都能让人深切地感受到在当时技术条件的限制下，制作者们为了创造一个虚拟世界所投入的智慧和热情。 而魔法门6：天堂之令则是你想逆转时光，重回过去，试图一窥那传统欧美CRPG辉煌年代的最佳选择之一。 从阅读精心制作的用户手册开始，你将进入恩洛斯大陆，深入昏暗的地穴，飞上高高的天空，与国王对话，和怪物作战，跟武器商人讨价还价，在破旧的书店淘到魔法秘籍。这是一个神奇的世界，而你，将成为拯救世界的英雄。 这便是RPG游戏的魅力，不是吗？