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Heroes of Might and Magic: Millennium Edition

Heroes of Might and Magic: Millennium Edition

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of best strategy games
Review: Besides HOMM 1, 2, 3, and Expansion Pack for HOMM 2, the Millennium Edition also includes "King's Bounty", an early DOS game from the same designer that bears great resemblance to HOMM. This package is worth more than it costs considering the older games have become hard to find.

Much of HOMM's success I think is due to its ingenious combat system. Combats in many turn-based games are often dull and repetitive (a major reason why real-time strategy games have become so successful). But combats in HOMM offer *endless* possibilities. Your every attack depends on a large number of factors, from little things like the order of your troops' alignment to big things like your hero's morale, luck, strength, etc, to the intangible factors like the roughness of the terrain, and the timing of your and your opponent's spellcasting. If game design could be called an art form, then the design of this combat system would be a great example.

If I have to carp, the computer AI for HOMM 1 and 2 could be better. Computer opponents would stubbornly go after ranged attackers during combat (something you could use to your advantage). And sometimes computer opponents would build the most advanced castle, and then just walk away with you nearby. Thankfully, all 3 HOMM games offer multi-player options.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of best strategy games
Review: Besides HOMM 1, 2, 3, and Expansion Pack for HOMM 2, the Millennium Edition also includes "King's Bounty", an early DOS game from the same designer that bears great resemblance to HOMM. This package is worth more than it costs considering the older games have become hard to find.

Much of HOMM's success I think is due to its ingenious combat system. Combats in many turn-based games are often dull and repetitive (a major reason why real-time strategy games have become so successful). But combats in HOMM offer *endless* possibilities. Your every attack depends on a large number of factors, from little things like the order of your troops' alignment to big things like your hero's morale, luck, strength, etc, to the intangible factors like the roughness of the terrain, and the timing of your and your opponent's spellcasting. If game design could be called an art form, then the design of this combat system would be a great example.

If I have to carp, the computer AI for HOMM 1 and 2 could be better. Computer opponents would stubbornly go after ranged attackers during combat (something you could use to your advantage). And sometimes computer opponents would build the most advanced castle, and then just walk away with you nearby. Thankfully, all 3 HOMM games offer multi-player options.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of best strategy games
Review: Besides HOMM 1, 2, 3, and Expansion Pack for HOMM 2, the Millennium Edition also includes "King's Bounty", an early DOS game from the same designer that bears great resemblance to HOMM. This package is worth more than it costs considering the older games have become hard to find.

Much of HOMM's success I think is due to its ingenious combat system. Combats in many turn-based games are often dull and repetitive (a major reason why real-time strategy games have become so successful). But combats in HOMM offer *endless* possibilities. Your every attack depends on a large number of factors, from little things like the order of your troops' alignment to big things like your hero's morale, luck, strength, etc, to the intangible factors like the roughness of the terrain, and the timing of your and your opponent's spellcasting. If game design could be called an art form, then the design of this combat system would be a great example.

If I have to carp, the computer AI for HOMM 1 and 2 could be better. Computer opponents would stubbornly go after ranged attackers during combat (something you could use to your advantage). And sometimes computer opponents would build the most advanced castle, and then just walk away with you nearby. Thankfully, all 3 HOMM games offer multi-player options.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The best game ever!!!
Review: HOMM is awsome! A great strategy game. If you like Starcraft you will likely like this game. The game also has good graphics. The battles are very fun because you can't always move far enough to attack your enemies. I liked the turn part too. It makes it so you can't build a lot of troops to rush or something because you only can build one building per turn and you can't build unlimited troops because you can only build so many each week. Overall: A great game!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This Game Rocks!
Review: I don't have this game but my friend does and when I go there, I play it. if you've played warcraft and you think it's hard don't play this game but if you think warcraft is easy this is the game for you. I combines strategy,leadership and strategy. you will need to have a little patients.This game rocks! Go for it people!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A definate you get MORE than what you pay for! :)
Review: I have enjoyed Heroes of Might and Magic for many years. My brother had HOMM2. When I went to school I got the Millenium CD. There are soo many different games to play within each of the three editions that you can be playing for years on!!! For those who haven't had any experience to HOMM, getting HOMM will be a great place to start your playing as it is more simple and easier to win. Once you get the idea of how to play and such you can move on to the more challenging events! Also, I did a lot of playing against other people ON-LINE!! That is even MORE fun!! A definate must have for those people who enjoy strategy games with a little bit of "role-playing" involved.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A definate you get MORE than what you pay for! :)
Review: I have enjoyed Heroes of Might and Magic for many years. My brother had HOMM2. When I went to school I got the Millenium CD. There are soo many different games to play within each of the three editions that you can be playing for years on!!! For those who haven't had any experience to HOMM, getting HOMM will be a great place to start your playing as it is more simple and easier to win. Once you get the idea of how to play and such you can move on to the more challenging events! Also, I did a lot of playing against other people ON-LINE!! That is even MORE fun!! A definate must have for those people who enjoy strategy games with a little bit of "role-playing" involved.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Be careful, time really flies while you play this GREAT game
Review: I have played many games with my kids and on my own in the past -- including the great Zelda series. This is by far the BEST of any role playing game! My son and I started out with the first HOMM game and we purchased every single installment upon release!

Fantasy lovers will especially love this role playing/strategy game! The graphics are fabulous! The scenarios and campaigns are fascinating. My favorite games are the campaign senarious where one successful, hard-won conquest builds upon another. You have to really think and plan to build up your heroes' abilities as well as their kingdoms.

One caution, this game can be hazardous to your time -- you become so absorbed in it that hours pass in a flash!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Be careful, time really flies while you play this GREAT game
Review: I have played many games with my kids and on my own in the past -- including the great Zelda series. This is by far the BEST of any role playing game! My son and I started out with the first HOMM game and we purchased every single installment upon release!

Fantasy lovers will especially love this role playing/strategy game! The graphics are fabulous! The scenarios and campaigns are fascinating. My favorite games are the campaign senarious where one successful, hard-won conquest builds upon another. You have to really think and plan to build up your heroes' abilities as well as their kingdoms.

One caution, this game can be hazardous to your time -- you become so absorbed in it that hours pass in a flash!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Definite FIVE stars
Review: My best friend has this game and she forced me to play it. I've been trying to get a copy ever since. The graphics and the possibilities are amazing. A must have.


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