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Summary: A great (and very addicting) game
Review: I've been a Heroes of Might and Magic fan since the first version was out. I still remember the awesome town themes, and how fun it was to blast enemies with my Genies, Phoenix, and Dragons. =DHeroes of Might and Magic 3 captures the feeling I've had with the series since the beginning. Decent storyline with scenarios to match, fun heroes to play (on both sides of the campaign), and such customizability. The Map Editor is one of the best yet, and the new possibilities with regards to artifacts leave a great deal of exploring to even the seasoned player. The graphics are good, the balance is good, my Phoenix are back, there's a slew of new creatures, artifacts, heroes, etc. from Heroes 2, and you can always expand the world yourself. One has to hope that there's even more customizability in Heroes 4, though. Where are custom artifacts, for instance? Ah, well. It looks to be good, too. At least I can console myself with hours of Heroes 3 in the meantime. =)
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Summary: Best Turn-Based RPG Ever
Review: If you have the time to spend on a turn-based RPG, this game is for you. This is the "Starcraft" of turn-based games. The single player games are challenging and I have spent many an hour playing online with friends. While this does take considerably longer than playing the computer, it is a blast.
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Summary: One of the rare games that gets almost everything right
Review: If you like turn based strategy games, or fanasty strategy games you will love this game.
I bought all the pieces to this game one at a time. Having them bundled together represetns a big bargin, because if you bought just one, you'd want the rest.
The graphics are very attractive, but on a large(21") monitor, the 800x600 graphics took just a bit too big.
This game is one of the eaiest to reccommend since I've never met anyone who tried it who did not just love it.
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Summary: A great game for beginners
Review: It is great for those new playing computer games. It is a turn-based strategy game(meaning you take a turn then your opponent takes their turns). there is more than enough scenarios to keep you playing this games for two years. Another plus to the game is that it is very simple to play, you can do everything with your mouse. If you like a lot of action and movies in your games, then this is not the game for you. Even without all of the fancy stuff the game is still challenging and entertaining. I recommend this to anyone whose never played a computer game before and has lots of time to waste.
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Summary: One of the best computer games I've ever played
Review: My short list of best computer games I've ever played:
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Heroes III
Roller Coaster Tycoon I am a 19 year old female who doesn't usually enjoy fighting games, but i do like fantasy. My only complaint for this game is that you need someone's IP address (or vice versa) to do multiplayer, and I've never quite been able to connect and play with someone over the internet. (I always get a message saying it can't connect) Maybe I'm just missing something obvious. But, I have enjoyed countless hours of fun with this game. its a great game to play with a friend or two, or three :) . this is a WONDERFUL strategy game, and has various difficulty levels (great for someone like me who doesnt want to deal with expert level, but doesnt always want it to be too easy). This game is well worth any money I paid for it. I have been playing this game for about four years now, and I still love it. Buy it!! :)
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Summary: the name says it all
Review: Oh, no!
Another great game that I can't help thinking about it...
This is truely one of my favorates, amazing! the best game that i have ever bought! Wisdom and tattic is much required. if you are too stupid, don't play this game, cause you are going to loose...
If possible, i will rather give it 6 or 7 stars.
But also, watch out for your GPA.
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Summary: Only one drawback
Review: The game is just as addicting as the others in the series. With the new characters/creatures/and magic spells it is a fun challenge. However, if you enjoy using cheat codes you will not be able to use them with this version. An email from 3DO stated "the cheat codes were removed from the Complete Edition of the Heroes III game. This was a Development Team decision."
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Summary: One of those games you can always turn to for a good time.
Review: There are a few games out there that can stand the test of time and replayability. This is one of them. The HoMM franchise has been around for some time, and fans and non-fans alike of the normally dry turn-based strategy genre have discovered that this game is a lot of fun. Whether you're looking for a quick game, or one that will last hours, HoMM3 Complete can and will satisfy your needs. Bottom line, this is a wonderful game. For those not familiar with the franchise I'll elaborate. You take control of one or more heroes within the game. Each hero has a class (wizard, paladin, etc.) which corresponds with a specific type of town and commands an army of creatures. Both the towns and the creatures you command go through a wide array of upgrades, and your hero/heroine can discover relics which can improve him/her as well. In a turn-based format you strive to conquer random monsters as you explore the expansive maps, as well as your foes who at the same time are building and fighting as you are. Single player includes quick play based upon your settings, and mission based scenarios as well. Game include multiplayer play as well. So capture those enemy towns, discover the ultimate artifact, and command an army of titans and dragons! This game is easy to learn, and quick to pick up and/or put down. It's replayability is very high, and it's one title that will be on your system for a long time.
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Summary: New World Does It Again
Review: There are a number of ways to look at "Heroes III: Complete". Are you new to the series? Do you have HoMM II? Do you have HoMM III? If you've never played an HoMM game: this is a "turn-based" strategy game where your heroes (and their armies) travel the world, securing resources which allow you to buy more heroes and bigger and better armies. (After you take your turn, your opponents take theirs.) As your heroes successfully marshall their forces, they gain experience, which makes your troops more powerful in battle (might) and allows your hero to cast more spells (magic). You capture cities for gold and troops. Each type of city has its own set of monsters that can be generated by building the appropriate structures--but this all costs gold and resources, which your heroes will have to secure for you. Battle takes place on a grid reminiscient of a chess-board, and each of your troops (which appear as single graphical images for each troop type) has particular elements which make certain tactical decisions critical. (A flying troop is not hindered by castle walls, for example. A missile troop doesn't need to get close to an enemy to hit it. Etc.) In this installment, you can follow particular heroes along certain campaigns by playing out scenarios, which will require you to be victorious in securing a certain size army, a certain amount of resources, or just wiping out your enemies. It's a game that requires considerable thought and strategy, and is the most complex in the series. For a simpler start, I would recommend the 1995 game "Heroes of Might and Magic", which has fewer troops, fewer decisions to make, but which defined the HoMM style of play. (You can find this game on the Ultimate Strategy Archives here at Amazon.com.) If you've played earlier versions of HoMM (which goes back to the early '90s game "King's Bounty"), this latest version shouldn't be missed: It has more of everything. More spells, more structures, more artifacts, etc. etc. etc. If you've played HoMM III and are wondering whether "Complete" is worth it, I'd say, yes, definitely (unless of course you didn't like HoMM III in the first place!). The two add-ons add some very cool new specialties, one (so-so) town, and a number of variations that will keep you entertained through the new campaigns and scenarios. Unlike most game series, the emergence of each new HoMM game has not made the previous version obsolete. HoMM I has a different feel and flavor than HoMM II which is different from HoMM III. It is said that HoMM IV will actually have fewer troops, emphasizing the differences between them, and a rather different style of play, meaning that HoMM III will probably stay parked on my hard drive alongside both its ancestors =and= its descendents for quite some time.
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Summary: New World Does It Again
Review: There are a number of ways to look at "Heroes III: Complete". Are you new to the series? Do you have HoMM II? Do you have HoMM III? If you've never played an HoMM game: this is a "turn-based" strategy game where your heroes (and their armies) travel the world, securing resources which allow you to buy more heroes and bigger and better armies. (After you take your turn, your opponents take theirs.) As your heroes successfully marshall their forces, they gain experience, which makes your troops more powerful in battle (might) and allows your hero to cast more spells (magic). You capture cities for gold and troops. Each type of city has its own set of monsters that can be generated by building the appropriate structures--but this all costs gold and resources, which your heroes will have to secure for you. Battle takes place on a grid reminiscient of a chess-board, and each of your troops (which appear as single graphical images for each troop type) has particular elements which make certain tactical decisions critical. (A flying troop is not hindered by castle walls, for example. A missile troop doesn't need to get close to an enemy to hit it. Etc.) In this installment, you can follow particular heroes along certain campaigns by playing out scenarios, which will require you to be victorious in securing a certain size army, a certain amount of resources, or just wiping out your enemies. It's a game that requires considerable thought and strategy, and is the most complex in the series. For a simpler start, I would recommend the 1995 game "Heroes of Might and Magic", which has fewer troops, fewer decisions to make, but which defined the HoMM style of play. (You can find this game on the Ultimate Strategy Archives here at Amazon.com.) If you've played earlier versions of HoMM (which goes back to the early '90s game "King's Bounty"), this latest version shouldn't be missed: It has more of everything. More spells, more structures, more artifacts, etc. etc. etc. If you've played HoMM III and are wondering whether "Complete" is worth it, I'd say, yes, definitely (unless of course you didn't like HoMM III in the first place!). The two add-ons add some very cool new specialties, one (so-so) town, and a number of variations that will keep you entertained through the new campaigns and scenarios. Unlike most game series, the emergence of each new HoMM game has not made the previous version obsolete. HoMM I has a different feel and flavor than HoMM II which is different from HoMM III. It is said that HoMM IV will actually have fewer troops, emphasizing the differences between them, and a rather different style of play, meaning that HoMM III will probably stay parked on my hard drive alongside both its ancestors =and= its descendents for quite some time.
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