Heroes of Might and Magic V Review

The longevity and the true value of HOMM 5 will be tested once throngs and hordes (pun intended) of HOMM fans get their hands on the game and start playing some multiplayer matches. If you ask me, HOMM 5 has a bright future in those regards. You simply have to have the willingness to learn and give this game a chance. If you do this, you will be rewarded with an amazing strategy experience.

That tree has a face!

A moving pentagram.

Finally, the musical score (which was a big thing in HOMM 3) is somewhat underwhelming. It does get a bit repetitive after a while. On the other hand, the animation of the units during battles is excellently done, so it will be a real pleasure to watch your high-end sluggers unleash their fury on the enemy.

In its own right, Heroes of Might & Magic 5 is a good game, and it's a definite must buy for fans of the series. Even those who are new to the franchise and have an affinity for turn-based strategy games with a lot of depth should give it a try. Surely, there will be a lot of fans who will inevitably compare this iteration to the third game down to the very last detail, but there is no possible way for a group of people with one goal in mind to please everyone and their notion of the direction the series should've taken.

The good news is that Heroes of Might & Magic 5 does deliver a satisfying gaming experience. Let's hope the sales do it justice too, which would ensure that the series would live on.