Heroes of Might and Magic III

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  • Publisher: 3DO
  • Release Date: Feb 28, 1999
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9.3

Universal acclaim- based on 939 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 871 out of 939
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 939
  3. Negative: 39 out of 939
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  1. SzymiSnake
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    This might be one of the few games that can be trully called 10/10. not 9.99/10 but trully a 10/10
    There are many reasons but for the game to be 10/10 it must have replay value.
    You can play this game. Play for 40h straight, replay everything in campaing, play random maps, modded content. If you like this game it never get's boring. Hard to imagine this sentence in modern games
  2. Aphachee
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Sıra tabanlı Strateji oyunlarının olmazsa olmazı. Kesinlikle çocuğuma oynatacağım ilk oyunlara arasında.
  3. Quazder
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Definitelly in top 5 best strategic games that I have ever played. Its just so unique definitelly 10/10
  4. ArcZ7
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Absolute classic, the game aged like good wine and its still amazing to play today. Play it solo, local play or if you know how to setup your networking over internet. The depth of the game with all the available races and map builder that is very intuitive to use that you can give to a 6 year old and they will be able to use it is simply fantastic. Definitely recommend since its a gameAbsolute classic, the game aged like good wine and its still amazing to play today. Play it solo, local play or if you know how to setup your networking over internet. The depth of the game with all the available races and map builder that is very intuitive to use that you can give to a 6 year old and they will be able to use it is simply fantastic. Definitely recommend since its a game that I keep coming back for the past 20 years now.… Expand
  5. Vamrem
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    There are few games which get better with time. I have started map after map alone, then skirmishes with friends, then I downloaded maps, then I made maps, and then I discovered mods that expand it to the absurd. Today there are 2 mandatory mods the HD for high resolution widescreen screen, and the last HERA as a mod manager to install easy any mod.
  6. DorlGaming
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    Great and unbeatable game for it's deep strategy mechanics and still a great multiplayer nowadays. 10/10
  7. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Very good strategic game. I did't have a chance to finish that, however, I liked a lot combat system
  8. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  9. N0mexLevi
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    I remember playing this game as a kid, and it brings back memories. An amazing battle system, with lots of replayability, not even mentioning the map creator and additional content(Armageddon's Blade and Shadow of Death, maybe there's some more I missed). The game deserves a 10 out of 10.
  10. ZXSth
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    Possibly the single greatest turn-based strategy game I have ever played. It is difficult to explain exactly what makes this game so compelling, but a combination of fantastic music, engaging and challenging moment-to-moment gameplay, and superb art design make this game something truly special. The pinnacle of fantasy turn-based strategy, the greatest game in its franchise, and anPossibly the single greatest turn-based strategy game I have ever played. It is difficult to explain exactly what makes this game so compelling, but a combination of fantastic music, engaging and challenging moment-to-moment gameplay, and superb art design make this game something truly special. The pinnacle of fantasy turn-based strategy, the greatest game in its franchise, and an undeniably memorable experience that deserves every ounce of praise it gets. And somehow, it remains an enjoyable experience to this very day.… Expand
  11. wojtulace1
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    While the art style is legendary and the soundtrack is wonderful, the balance in this game is really bad. Also AI could be smarter.
  12. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
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  13. wjoshuam
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    Incredible game. Still holds up over two decades later. Spent hundreds and hundreds of hours on thus game. And my grandma bought it because she liked the music.
  14. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Не важливо, ти олдфаг, чи нео-геймер, ця штука лежатиме в музеї найкращих експонатів вічно. Тут ідеально все. Найкраща частина Героїв, яку колись могли створити, краще не буде.
  15. Csicsohungary
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    H3 was brutally addictive when I was a kid in 2000's . :D The best game ever made in my opinion.
    The campaign mode was hard at the end.
    In particular, the Unholy Alliance S.o.D.
    I can recommend if you're into strategy games.
  16. LongVampire
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Идеальная игра на все времена. Играть всегда, везде, на всём. Шедевральный продукт.
  17. Goorman1996
    Jun 23, 2022
    10
    Probably one of the first games I've ever played, thanks to my brother. I'm not would've exposed it as a "truly classic game of all times", I would've rather said "It's a piece of art, without any doubt". Because for me is more than just a game of my childhood years, it's something much more bigger.
  18. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    10
    Если вы до сих пор считаете что в этом мире нет ничего совершенного то подумойте ещё раз
  19. joglow
    May 16, 2022
    8
    For a long time, it is the only game that can challenge the dominance of Blizzard to me.
  20. Tigloco9
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    A definition of a perfect game. It's not just nostalgia at work. Although I can crudely estimate that I haven't played anything longer in my life than HoMM III. The art style still holds up. The mechanics and gameplay are timeless.
  21. Haimox
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Best game ever!
    I played it for many years, and it is better than all new strategies.
  22. Iuren
    Jan 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best strategy games of all time, with incredible art choices and incredible music. A transport to another world.… Expand
  23. Salador2606
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра в серии. К сожалению все остальные игры серии полный шлак, но эта - гениальна!

    Best Game in the Series. Unfortunately, all the other games in the series are complete slag, but this one is brilliant!
  24. Le0nidas
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Best turn-based strategy game ever made. I spent so many hours playing it, alone or with friends, everytime had a great fun.
  25. IamDalv
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of all time. Everything from gameplay, artistic design, sound design is perfect and should be taught in universities. Absolutely masterpiece, I still play it today with mods.
  26. Woolee
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    The nostalgic feeling I get form thinking about this RTS trend setter for so many games. Made me start getting into the genre I will never leave. Just epic.
  27. Nise
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    The best turn-based strategy strategy! Even in 2021 playing hota hd version!
  28. Estro
    May 29, 2021
    10
    honestly such a good game! me and my sister used to play it all the time, definitely a great game and it doesn't even have many bugs
  29. Kai82
    May 17, 2021
    10
    A true classic and probably the best game in the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise. It is a fantasy turn base strategy game with base building. It has a great game mechanics that are easy to learn and have also a lot of depth for you to master. You are a commander of an army of various units or creatures and building / developing structures in your stronghold. Lets start with theA true classic and probably the best game in the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise. It is a fantasy turn base strategy game with base building. It has a great game mechanics that are easy to learn and have also a lot of depth for you to master. You are a commander of an army of various units or creatures and building / developing structures in your stronghold. Lets start with the strongholds. There are various factions with individual strongholds and units. Per round (= 1 day) you can build a structure or upgrade an existing requiring gold and resources. The structures let you recruit a fixed number of new units at the start of each week for an amount of gold. Stronger units require more structures before you can recruit them. Upgrades let you hire stronger versions with better stats and/or abilities. For example upgraded archers have 2 shots per turn and upgraded griffin have unlimited numbers of counterattacks instead of just two (Other units have just 1 per turn). This is just the tip of the iceberg as there is far more like special effects for example. There is also a building that creates income, defensive structures, a market place or special buildings with beneficial effects unique for each type of stronghold. The mage tower is especially important. There you can learn spells (and buy a spell book). It can be upgraded 4 times (Not in all type of strongholds as some are limited to 2 upgrades). Each upgrade gives access to higher level spells. However you only get access to a fixed number of spells per level (Can of cause learn additional spells in other strongholds mage towers). Never underestimate the effect of spells and a huge income. Both are keys to victory. For the exploration or battle part you maneuver your character including recruited units over the map (Range depends on slowest units, terrain and learned skills). Your character is not a unit you can use in battle. He is the commander or general. However he / she is far from useless. Your attribute-points are added to your units fixed attributes. This made them more powerful and at high levels even low tier units can outclass high tier ones without this bonus (Warning also applies to enemy commanders units). Also you can use spells which can be devastating especially at expert levels (skill at max level needed). There are various items you can find that boost your attributes or skills. Important is that you capture mines / woodcutter hoods and find deposits of materials as these are needed for upgrades of your strongholds (Reach them and you get a fixed amount of resources per day as long as no enemy reaches them afterwards). As you level up you can learn skills. These can vary from doing more damage, high morality (chance of a second action per turn), better spells like for example expert level buffs / debuffs effect all units instead of just one (Devastating effect and I underestimated this by far) or higher moving range up to special skills like diplomacy that lets you recruit units sometimes instead of fighting them (Not available in battles with enemy commanders). The available skills are semi random as not all skills are available to all characters or at a certain level (You can chose a level up with a limited variety). Also all skills come in 3 levels (Initial and 2 upgrades). Each upgrade gives more benefits. There is more depth to this as all characters have a special bonus, a class that determines their attribute growth / skills, mixing units from different strongholds have effects and some skill combos have impressive results and some more. Fights with different commanders and siege battles are turn based. The fastest unit starts and the slowest has the last turn. I think I stop here. You have different scenarios with multiple maps and a connected story. You can take your main character and often additional characters into the next map. This is crucial as you should develop these as far as you can (Remark: There is often a level cap to prevent you from being to powerful (But still powerful). I like the style, setting and overall story. Together with the gameplay it was as immersive as enjoyable. It has the addictive gameplay of a truly great strategy game. The graphics are a bit outdated but because it looks or is hand-drawn it will never be truly ugly. The video sequences are the same. Not on the actual level but still great especially from ascetics standpoint. The soundtrack was never boring and enhanced the atmosphere. Overall this mixture made me come back to the game from time to time. It is still as much enjoyable today as it was back then. I recommend this as it is a timeless classic and one of the best of its time and genre.… Expand
  30. Simowsky
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    Bardzo dobra gra. Sterowanie gry jest bardzo łatwe i każdy jak zagra 60 minut to będzie wiedział jak się w to gra. Fabuły nie będę oceniał ,ponieważ zagrałem jeden mecz fabularny. Wolę takie luźne gierki lub online. Każdy kto jeszcze nie grał to polecam bardzo serdecznie.
  31. Nikitosss95
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time! The music is incredible! The variety of playable races and units is wide and rich and each has its ups and downs; the story is great too! The campaign is super exciting and exploring maps and fighting difficult enemies is very satisfying!
  32. Agiano
    Jan 22, 2021
    0
    Incredibly addictive and taking the most time of all I have played. The best game EVER!
  33. Torgall
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Marvellous game that many people still play instead of more modern sequels.
  34. Kekkone
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever created. So much replayability and very addictive. I strongly recommend installing the HD+ mod (free). Fixes tons of bugs on newer operating systems and fixes some crucial balance issues and bugs, as well as offers the possibility to play turns simultaneoulsy in multiplayer!
  35. Nema_vrt88
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Игра детства, эта игра дарит кучу эмоций. После владения диска в детстве, четно купил в gog накатил hd мод и кайфанул. В эту игру можно играть вечно. Главное не берите hd версию в steam, ведь там нет случайного генератора карт. Ну что сказать: "это классика, это знать надо"!Игра детства, эта игра дарит кучу эмоций. После владения диска в детстве, четно купил в gog накатил hd мод и кайфанул. В эту игру можно играть вечно. Главное не берите hd версию в steam, ведь там нет случайного генератора карт. Ну что сказать: "это классика, это знать надо"!
  36. tkeyaway
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Very fun to play even after 21 years since it were released. Great maps and great campaign.
  37. gracjanski
    Nov 3, 2020
    7
    This was surely one of the best strategy game of all time: The gameplay is very complex and motivating. Like in Civilization you say " just one more round" and in the end you played the whole night. There are a lot of very interesting fantasy races to play. You need some time to discover the differences, so there is a lot to do. The music and graphics are fantastic and let you inverse inThis was surely one of the best strategy game of all time: The gameplay is very complex and motivating. Like in Civilization you say " just one more round" and in the end you played the whole night. There are a lot of very interesting fantasy races to play. You need some time to discover the differences, so there is a lot to do. The music and graphics are fantastic and let you inverse in the world of Errathia. I appreciate the great and long campaign that links all the races and many missions together. But the missions are all the same: you start with few heroes and the cities arent built.
    I remember playing that game many years ago, today I notice some boring elements in the game:
    It is very time consuming and there are some mechanics, that are a bit frustrating: Heroes can flee, so the CPU flees and comes back with another army, just to reconquer your cities...Ah yes, CPU is cheating :/
    And you will lose a lot of time to transport fresh units to your main hero. Did I mention how much time of your real life you lose?    … Expand
  38. Alatoru
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    This game is far best the best game I ever played in my life. There are so many different tactics that you can apply and map generator offers endless possibilities. Just wonderful.
  39. iLikeLlamas
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    one of the most fun games i've ever played. very nostalgic and still great to this day.
  40. FrankBlack78
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    One of the best turn-based Strategy-Games of all time. Still today, over 20 years after its initial release, it is still an active game with tons of playable maps. If you consider buying it, take the version from GOG because it comes with all expansions and you can download a HD-community-patch.
  41. Nekellor_Met
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    Оценю вместе со всеми дополнениями. Я не смогу объективно ее оценить. Раз в месяц если и не запущу карту, так посмотрю тематический ролик по этой игре. Я знаком с ней более 12 лет и она мне очень нравится. И так теперь отдельно. Возрождение эрафии, как сюжетка так себе, да ибез генератора не то. Клинок армагедона, хороший сюжет и рандомные карты - отлично. Дыхание смерти интересна лишьОценю вместе со всеми дополнениями. Я не смогу объективно ее оценить. Раз в месяц если и не запущу карту, так посмотрю тематический ролик по этой игре. Я знаком с ней более 12 лет и она мне очень нравится. И так теперь отдельно. Возрождение эрафии, как сюжетка так себе, да ибез генератора не то. Клинок армагедона, хороший сюжет и рандомные карты - отлично. Дыхание смерти интересна лишь кампанией Сандро, остальные унылое говно. Хроники завершаеют историю и проходятся слишком легко, что даже не интересно. Однажды я сыграл с приятием одну партейку на большой карте. Мы до сих при встрече вспоминаем ту партию, ту стратегию о которой мы думали и размышлениями по поводу игры.… Expand
  42. Flemat
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    8-11 /10 | No story spoilers

    It is one of, if not THE BEST turn based strategy game of all time. Its very important to point out however, that the expansions are highly recommended, if not a MUST, because its just not the same without those. As much as I love the game, playing the basic/vanila version of it, isn't as good/charming/appealing. Missing maps, missing my favourite castle,    8-11 /10 | No story spoilers

    It is one of, if not THE BEST turn based strategy game of all time.

    Its very important to point out however, that the expansions are highly recommended, if not a MUST, because its just not the same without those. As much as I love the game, playing the basic/vanila version of it, isn't as good/charming/appealing. Missing maps, missing my favourite castle, the Confux, missing some items,heroes,units,mechanics, etc. And by some I mean A LOT, but some realy major ones and a ton of minor ones. With the expansions however its EPIC.

    MY PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION:
    is to get the user/fan made expansion on top of the existing, official expansions. Its called "in the Wake of Gods", aka "WoG", dubbed as "HoMM 3.5" . It makes the game so much more interesting,deep and rich, that its very hard to describe, but this is what makes it Legendary in my opinion in the truest sense.

    Some may hate what i will say right now, but I think "Wake of the Gods" is WAY better then "Horn of The Abyss", aka "HotA" (another user/fan made expansion mod)

    The mod provides/contains:
    - TONS of settings, in game mechanics and features (ie: you can set that every enemy gets bonus units, base of your army -> an army of 80-ish peasants, got 216*6 of tier 7 mixed units, based of my army. Makes boring fights interesting -> can still get a solid amount of exp in the late game as well!); aka. WOG options.
    - new units (including 3rd upgrade option/variant of already existing units. Ie: green dragon -> gold dragon -> diamond dragon, OR Firebird -> Phoenix -> Sacred Phoenix, etc...)
    - new items and item sets
    - henchman (super elite) unit (of your choice, stronger as it levels)
    - commander (2nd hero-ish?) unit (can equip items, fight, cast spells, level up, die and can be resurrected)
    - army units can have various buffs and military ranks (similar to gaining exp.)
    - new dwellings, (map) buildings (not castle), quests, and a lot, LOT more, that i'm honestly lazy to list/include here. The 5000 character limit might not be enough tbh.

    Just to name a few:
    war machines can now stack and be stronger; catapults can attack units; your hero can move and fight without an army; additional skill slots (>8); custom battle rules (ie: everything, or just some specific units, have double attack, and/or breath attack, etc...the list goes on!

    IMPORTANT NOTES!:
    - Everything mentioned above is customizable to your liking. If you want none, some, all of it, you can! It's up to you.
    - Earlier I mentioned another user/fan made expansion mod "Horn of The Abyss", which I even compared to "Wake of Gods". The 2 mods are in no way compatible: no WoG features are available when playing HotA, and vice versa

    The very best example, that graphics is not everything! It has a very dated, but at the same time kind of old school/charm to it. Sounds, spot on. And the overall game, the feeling is one of a kind!

    VANILA (The Restoration of Erathia): 7/10
    with Expansions (Armageddons Blade) + (The Shadow of Death): 9/10
    with user mod (Horn of The Abyss): 10/10
    with user mod (Wake of Gods): 11/10

    Last, but not least, some side notes.:
    I'm not a might and magic fanboy. In fact this and maybe HoMM 5 the only ones I liked and could recommend. Never tried the black and white HoMM 1, but tried everything from HoMM2. Later games aka Might and Magic Heroes....X. Stay away from 4!!! It was an interesting concept, had a few potential in my opinion, but in the end it was a major **** up **** where, for example, the pikemen literally moved as if they've **** in their pants.

    Sadly the new/current generation of kids/"gamers" #wanna be true gamers, wont/cant appreciate this game and may never be able to. Its not fancy, not shiny, no Michael bay booms and graphics. Its not holding your hand, not dumbed down, oh and no 3d CGI AAA cinematics. You actually have to READ OMFG.
    These are the facts, the sad facts, and hopefully to be changed facts. #HoMM 3 remake FF7 style?!    … Expand
  43. yaRiKKKKKK
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The best turn based strategy I played.This game I remember with good nostalgia.Started to play it since 6 years old when my brother was a disc with the first part of a trilogy - the restoration of Erathia
    The game takes place in the fictional world of Antagarich,where live different mythical creatures.
    The restoration of Erathia enemies seized the capital of Erathia-Stedwick,and we had    The best turn based strategy I played.This game I remember with good nostalgia.Started to play it since 6 years old when my brother was a disc with the first part of a trilogy - the restoration of Erathia
    The game takes place in the fictional world of Antagarich,where live different mythical creatures.
    The restoration of Erathia enemies seized the capital of Erathia-Stedwick,and we had to return
    Blade of Armageddon we save Antagarich of the devil,created the blade that can destroy all life
    And in the shadow of Death we chase the necromancer sorcerer Sandro ,which can make a lot of trouble.

    I love the game it is easy to gameplay,variety of factions and characters,complexity,unit animations are well done.
    The composer of the game is simply genius,if he was near me,I would have shook his hand.Such music can be created only by the gods.
    I even love the fact that the game is 1999 ,but still it is played by hundreds of thousands or even millions of people,she's not dying.The game is very popular in Russia and in Poland

    Heroes 3 is one of the best games in the history of gaming.    … Expand
  44. Rakshasa
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Best game in strategy history. Best rpg elements. Invention that will never be forgotten.
  45. bancandrei
    May 12, 2020
    10
    Best game of all time simple as that. Unlimited play time, always fun. Only the art was better in Heroes 2. For lots of improvements but also some drawbacks alternative is Heroes 5
  46. Palsen
    May 31, 2017
    10
    You want a review on the best game ever made then i will give you one.

    Graphics: beautiful and calm
    Sound: Oh god the music and atmosphere
    Gameplay: Im still here 20 years later.

    Its not about how good the game is, if you dont own it buy it and start your journey
  47. FogCityRoller
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Literally the best turn-based strategy game ever made. It's only been expanded upon by a fantastic community dedicated to modding and adding content. I have easily, without exaggeration, dumped over 10,000 hours into this game in the last 21 years. It is THAT good.
  48. Tk4Bullet
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    The standalone homm3 is great and still rocks even in 2020. But with the Horn of the Abyss fan addon it is even better, and it's free. There is plenty of custom fun maps too.
  49. UserReviewsLUL
    Feb 15, 2020
    3
    Graphics aren't that great, story is boring, and combat is horrendous. Combat is really where the game falls down, more than anything. It's clunky, all about rolling everywhere, and doesn't really have any strategy involved.
  50. SpaceBAR
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    I love this game! After so many years and I still love it! They don't make great games as this anymore. It is so sad. All the sequences were pretty crap. This game is awesome! I highly recommend it.
  51. rubyagolova
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    Герои 3, Сегодня и навсегда!
    Моя самая любимая игра из детства, и я сомневаюсь что прийдет тот день когда я потеряю к ней интерес. Спасибо NWC!
  52. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    The best Heroes of Might & Magic game in history of gaming.
    In every aspect EPIC :)
    To this date playable as hell :)
  53. Sensi89
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Best game I've played. Have tons of memories, many unsleeped nights, played with scenario editors, downloaded a bunch of new maps and extensions. This game is a masterpiece.
  54. SilverOrlov
    Oct 7, 2019
    10
    This game with its official ad-dons, has become literally one of the pillars of the gaming World. People still play it, and even now I am almost sure that almost everyone who came to this page either played it or heard about it. The first ones don’t need my review - they themselves know everything. And for the others: this is exactly the case when you can say "you did not live if you didThis game with its official ad-dons, has become literally one of the pillars of the gaming World. People still play it, and even now I am almost sure that almost everyone who came to this page either played it or heard about it. The first ones don’t need my review - they themselves know everything. And for the others: this is exactly the case when you can say "you did not live if you did not try it". This turn-based strategy is a masterpiece.… Expand
  55. matdimond
    Aug 10, 2019
    8
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  56. PolishGamer
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Best. Game. Ever! I really love all of Heroes games (and those Kings bounty's too) but this is overall the best one yet. Its simple, and choice of fractions is pretty big (9 most any other heroes game had)
  57. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    7
    I remember playing this game long time ago, Heroes of Might and Magic III was a very enjoyable experience for me at the time.
    From a Technical standpoint the game was not anything impressive, Graphics and Animation are pretty average for a strategy game.
    The Story is pretty little with no deep lore. The Gameplay is where the game shines, lots of different options and things to do,    I remember playing this game long time ago, Heroes of Might and Magic III was a very enjoyable experience for me at the time.
    From a Technical standpoint the game was not anything impressive, Graphics and Animation are pretty average for a strategy game.
    The Story is pretty little with no deep lore.
    The Gameplay is where the game shines, lots of different options and things to do, different schools, monster each with different stats provides an experience with lots of time to spend on.
    The world building is also pretty shallow.
    The music is nice.

    You can reach a point where you break the game, the A.I is not hard to deal with and you can beat it with couple of broken tricks which imo makes the game weaker.

    Overall: I do recommend this game for old school fantasy strategy gamers.

    7.5/10    … Expand
  58. BeepBoopMan
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    One of the best strategy games ( overall too) I have ever personally played. I will always have Homm III on my pc as long as I live
  59. OzanDegirmenci
    Feb 21, 2018
    0
    Well.... this game was different.... it felt like I was helping a intellectually disabled person progress to the next objective. Really it felt like the game was only half finished. Some parts were okay... but it's still honestly a let down. I don't understand how this game even left the studio? I think some people did favours to get this one through. Anyway, play if you MUST though spokWell.... this game was different.... it felt like I was helping a intellectually disabled person progress to the next objective. Really it felt like the game was only half finished. Some parts were okay... but it's still honestly a let down. I don't understand how this game even left the studio? I think some people did favours to get this one through. Anyway, play if you MUST though spok doesn't like you in this game.… Expand
  60. iddqd4
    Jan 22, 2018
    10
    Примерно с этой игры у нас в стране стали появляться первые лицензионные копии игр, так называемые джевелок издания, Возраждние Эрафии, Дыхание Смерти, Клинок Армагеддона, с красивой полиграфией, спасибо Букe. Сама же игра, просто культ, в нее играют до сих пор. Вероятно лучшая пошаговая стратегия из виденных.Примерно с этой игры у нас в стране стали появляться первые лицензионные копии игр, так называемые джевелок издания, Возраждние Эрафии, Дыхание Смерти, Клинок Армагеддона, с красивой полиграфией, спасибо Букe. Сама же игра, просто культ, в нее играют до сих пор. Вероятно лучшая пошаговая стратегия из виденных.
  61. DoritoFan80
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    The first strategy game I ever played.I'm impressed by it.Everything about this game is good.
  62. RagingPoet
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Classics of turn-based strategies, Heroes 3 is incredibly addictive with no limit to replayability due to random map generator and tons of user created maps and even campaigns. One of the best party video games if all of your friends are nerds)
  63. Kaszmiro
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Best strategy game ever released.
    Played this game since release and still can't get bored of it
    Pros
    + Amazing and addictive gameplay
    + Diversity in fractions
    + Good storyline and campaign
    + Amazing fan made mods like WoG and HoTa
    + Multiplayer options like hotseat and recently added online lobby
    Cons
    - Sometimes game can be a bit random
  64. night4
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    A rare 10. The music is orgasmic. The graphics are appealing. The spells are awesome. The game is FUN.

    You can't even really argue that this game is anything other than amazing, just look at the other reviews.
  65. xxxDefiledxxx
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    One of the first games I've ever played in my life, and still playing it nowadays,because I think this is the best Heroes out of the series and it'll never gets old.
  66. Junuxx
    Apr 6, 2017
    9
    Unsurpassed to this day. At least when it comes to fantasy-themed turn-based tactics, anyway. I've completed every official scenario and campaign now, and definitely got a lot of hours of entertainment for what I paid!

    That it's still so engrossing, charming, stable and even visually pleasing, almost 20 years after it came out, is no small feat. By my book, it loses a few points for    Unsurpassed to this day. At least when it comes to fantasy-themed turn-based tactics, anyway. I've completed every official scenario and campaign now, and definitely got a lot of hours of entertainment for what I paid!

    That it's still so engrossing, charming, stable and even visually pleasing, almost 20 years after it came out, is no small feat.

    By my book, it loses a few points for having a meh random map generator, and some pretty overpowered spells that make some skill choices too obvious. The fact that Earth Magic and Wisdom are basically required for your main hero on most maps is somewhat unfortunate for strategic diversity. But IMHO, the outstanding quality of everything else still makes this a must-play for strategy fans.    … Expand
  67. sherbz
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    Possibly one of the best games ever made in my opinion. And certainly the best heroes game of all time. The thing I would say about Heroes 3 is that basically it was almost the perfect tool box. Aside from the official stuff, you were free to produce whatever you wanted to. So basically the game came down to one of level and campaign design. And when the tool box is that good, thePossibly one of the best games ever made in my opinion. And certainly the best heroes game of all time. The thing I would say about Heroes 3 is that basically it was almost the perfect tool box. Aside from the official stuff, you were free to produce whatever you wanted to. So basically the game came down to one of level and campaign design. And when the tool box is that good, the community answered. And oh my lord what a treasure trove they produced. To those who have not experienced it, think Skyrim workshop on steroids. An endless Aladdin's cave of fortune. Its a great pity that this version is still by far and away the best of the bunch. And even this isn't flawless. This franchise is crying out for a benevolent and committed developer.… Expand
  68. MarcMrine
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    HOMM3 is from an era in which games were complete, with expansions instead DLC, one of my firsts games and still installed in all my PCs, a rich mythology system with attention to the detail, you can play it for years and discover new things that you didn’t noticed, I enjoy to do my own maps, or improve it with mods, the fun is endless in a well-done game.
  69. DjRoby3749
    Jun 10, 2016
    10
    The pinnacle of HoMM series, the nights spent with this game were best, so much re-playability is amazingly high, just the original has so much maps that you won't spend less than 100 hours with this game. Anyone who likes games, this is must-play totally.
  70. CaptainBounty
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Usually i keep objective within my critics. This time i will let my heart give the rating, not the brain: this game is....the best game....ever....made for PC....case closed.....11/10
  71. Sirik_Matak
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    The best game if it comes for casual turn-based strategies. It was magnificent back in 1999, it still is in 2016. This game hasn't aged a day. The benchmark of the series, and rightfully so. The modding community is still active and will be active at least the next decade to come.
  72. PeterIsAwesome
    Dec 23, 2015
    10
    Angels, demons, dragons, magic, dungeons, warriors, and wizards, all wrapped up neatly in a turn based strategy game. The fact that my wife has to tell me to stop playing occasionally is a clear sign that this game is just too fun to turn away from.
  73. Placek070
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    Perfect game. I play this game from 6 years of age , now I have 14. If you like strategy you must play
    HoMM III . This is my eight year with this game and
    I do not regret the time spent with this game
  74. ulundor
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    After more than 15 years, this is still one of my favourite games on the PC. I played HoMM2 and III, and tried some of the newer ones, but none of the new ones come close to 2/3. This is the game where little details shine, like music, sound effects, interesting maps, artefacts, creatures etc. It does have some bugs, as any game, but many have been polished via community patches. There'sAfter more than 15 years, this is still one of my favourite games on the PC. I played HoMM2 and III, and tried some of the newer ones, but none of the new ones come close to 2/3. This is the game where little details shine, like music, sound effects, interesting maps, artefacts, creatures etc. It does have some bugs, as any game, but many have been polished via community patches. There's also many mods available online since the game is old, and some mods are still being developed (look up Wake of Gods, Horn of the Abyss).

    One of the biggest wishes I have when it comes to gaming and games industry, that the publishers realise this type of game is the long lasting gem, rather than rushed fancy graphics with little time spent into the story and overall atmosphere polishing. I would pick up this game over any other (except maybe HoMM2) in the series - any day! The good times it has brought me while playing hot-seat with friends before school, then we don't go to school (I know, naughty!!) and then play until late hours while sipping coffee and eating pizza, cookies...Oh, the memories! :D And you know what? I still run the game quite often and play it either alone vs A.I. or get some friends to play a quick map with me. And I'm 31.

    Peace. Pick it up on GOG.com, DRM-free!    … Expand
  75. kane72
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    I played this game over 1k hours，and remeber every creature's ablity in detail，HOMM3 so sweet memory for me.Buy the GOG version（including Sod）, its pretty better than HD Remake version.
  76. Cleglaw
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    masterpiece. in every way.

    it is really surprising that this game has no metacritic review. this game deserves to show itself in top 10 of all gaming history.

    forget the HD version, it has no expension pack and it has bugs in it.

    just buy this games original version and its all expensions. trust me, this is one hell of a good game. even today i still play it time to time.
  77. Bulbush
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    This is legend of computer games.
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  78. Kirich51
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    Лучшая игра. Стоит на ряду с Quake 3 и Doom 3. До сих пор лежит лицензия Даров Смерти. Самая лучшая стратегия планеты. Советую абсолютно всем (сам играю с 5 лет).
  79. NorwayGamer
    Dec 11, 2014
    10
    There's not much I can write about this game to expand upon the already many great user reviews. This is the definite best game in the series, a classic that never gets boring, and I've put hundreds of hours into it. One of my favourite games of all time!
  80. herpderp69
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    The graphics and audio are beautiful, the pinnacle of 2d sprite graphics. The game is easy to learn, addictive, and deep. There are many viable strategies and many different maps to choose from giving it great replay value. Their are some minor imbalances and I am critical to how retreats are handled but this does not distract from the feeling and fun of the game. Its predecessors andThe graphics and audio are beautiful, the pinnacle of 2d sprite graphics. The game is easy to learn, addictive, and deep. There are many viable strategies and many different maps to choose from giving it great replay value. Their are some minor imbalances and I am critical to how retreats are handled but this does not distract from the feeling and fun of the game. Its predecessors and successors are inferior in almost all respects.… Expand
  81. tupungato
    Jul 26, 2014
    10
    One of my favorite games ever. Beautiful graphics, pleasant music. Nice selection of heroes and good diversity of creatures to be recruited. Fantasy strategy to keep you playing for hours.
  82. Varralien
    Jul 24, 2014
    10
    Best game of the series and a real classic game, still fresh after hundreds of hours due to fun multiplayer and randomly generated scenarios in the game.
  83. Frank_Ladders
    Jul 23, 2014
    10
    This is one of the most fun and addicting games I have personally ever played. The graphics, gameplay, and music have all found a special place for me since I first played it many, many years ago. HOMM V is the only other game in the series I could immerse myself in. An amazing game overall
  84. Gixian82
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    Without a doubt one of the best games made EVER. Even as I now rather play the King's Bounty series instead, as it's more tactical focus suits me better, I still have to bow before the game design and production value of this game. Even now (2014), fifthteen years after the game release you can play it and be utterly immersed into the world and gameplay mechanics. It's just a masterpiece.
  85. GhosTrooper
    May 26, 2014
    10
    Great game of all times and still playing. Try also expansion Shadow of Death. Sadly the future HoMM titles can't beat 3rd
  86. insanity82007
    Apr 25, 2014
    10
    This game is simply amazing and should be rated one of the top games of all time. It has endless re-playability and is extremely fun with friends. I'm sure that if I counted up the time I've spent on this game, it would be longer than a month non-stop.
  87. Maximilian_
    Mar 10, 2014
    10
    Heroes of Might and Magic III remains my all time favorite game. It is nothing short of spectacular and it really seems like a labor of love. The game mechanics are easy to learn and intuitive. The artistic style is beautiful and fits the game fantastically. And the music is magnificent and atmospheric. HoMIII was built on the framework of HoM I & II, but it is polished beyond what thoseHeroes of Might and Magic III remains my all time favorite game. It is nothing short of spectacular and it really seems like a labor of love. The game mechanics are easy to learn and intuitive. The artistic style is beautiful and fits the game fantastically. And the music is magnificent and atmospheric. HoMIII was built on the framework of HoM I & II, but it is polished beyond what those titles offered (though they are great games as well). Over the years I have introduced it to many of my friends and it remains the only title that received unanimous praise from all of them. I have invested a great deal of time into the game and it remains the title I always return to. I recommend Heroes of Might and Magic III wholeheartedly, and it remains to this day a momentous achievement in the gaming world (well...by my standards).… Expand
  88. pokrishka
    Jan 28, 2014
    10
    Each game sets out to be something. And it fails at least at anything trying to accomplish that. Game is great if it manages to keep that failing at minimum. This game has it at zero. It is literally perfect at what it is and that's why playing any later games of the series is rather pointless. And while I prefer second part for it's visual aesthetics of rather joyful cartoon-ish magicEach game sets out to be something. And it fails at least at anything trying to accomplish that. Game is great if it manages to keep that failing at minimum. This game has it at zero. It is literally perfect at what it is and that's why playing any later games of the series is rather pointless. And while I prefer second part for it's visual aesthetics of rather joyful cartoon-ish magic world and it's cute simplicity - Heroes of Might & Magic III is one of those very few masterpieces that could be introduced to the museum of human interactive art achievements of all time.… Expand
  89. brusketi
    Nov 17, 2013
    10
    This game very good very best graphics zbest game very well great and good gameplay very good best in tha world shooting and riding horz great game ve
  90. retro-gtr
    Oct 25, 2013
    10
    One of the best turn-based strategy games made. Perfect in game sounds, graphics, and it is something emotional under this game. Still playing after all that years.
  91. Shepan
    Oct 21, 2013
    10
    An amazing strategy game that is still great, fourteen years after its release. One of my favorite games of all time. There are still ways to buy it and I strongly recommend that you do.
  92. Zarniwooop
    Sep 13, 2013
    10
    One of the top 2 or 3 turn-based strategy games ever made.

    Really, its only competition is Civilization and I'd be hard-pressed to choose between them.

    If you're bored by this, you probably struggle with anything requiring thinking.

    Magnificient in every detail except the first part of the campaign. Strategy, tactics and RPG elements in one game blended to perfection.
  93. MetalTrancer
    Aug 31, 2013
    10
    This is an icon of step-by-step strategies. Legendary HoMM III, this game never gets old there are still thousands of people acriss the world who play it
  94. Violett
    Mar 27, 2013
    10
    This is an icon of step-by-step strategies. Legendary HoMM III, this game never gets old there are still thousands of people acriss the world who play it.
  95. RainbowDashie13
    Sep 30, 2012
    10
    This game is just a flat out masterpiece. The graphics are just perfect, really amazing for their time. The music composed by Paul Anthony Romero is just one of the best things about this game, it sounds just ORGASMIC! It is beautiful, it fits the game perfectly! And it goes well along with the graphics and animations, build a fully upgraded town, stare at your town while listening to theThis game is just a flat out masterpiece. The graphics are just perfect, really amazing for their time. The music composed by Paul Anthony Romero is just one of the best things about this game, it sounds just ORGASMIC! It is beautiful, it fits the game perfectly! And it goes well along with the graphics and animations, build a fully upgraded town, stare at your town while listening to the soundtrack and just feel relaxed and reborn. The game is a Turn-Based Strategy RPG, and probably the best game from the genre. You conquer towns, recruit armies collect artifacts and do objectives like finding treasure hidden by using obelisks or defeating the other teams. After a few battles with other heroes or monsters, you eventually gain levels and can spend your points on skills that upgrade your movement range, things to help you with your strategies, your army taking less damage/doing more damage, increasing magic damage and more. The game never gets old and you got not only the main campaigns but also hundreds and I mean HUNDREDS of maps, levels, and one of the best things of all a map editor!
    Another awesome thing is multiplayer, you can play online with lots of online options like direct IP and a few more or Hotseat, so grab some friends and share a few laughs together as you battle with your army to death to see who is the strongest!
    Really one of the best and most well made games I have ever seen, I played it back then when it was new, and I still play it after all these years, truly a masterpiece.    … Expand
  96. faceless-1
    Sep 9, 2012
    10
    This is best turn-based strategy for me. This is pinnacle of all might and magic games by game play and even graphic is still good even today. I recommend this game to everybody who likes strategy games.
  97. DonCanardo
    Feb 17, 2012
    10
    All the best features of the franchise in one game (except maybe for the sound and visual atmosphere where HOMM II feel special to me). Every game feels different (especially with the random map generator), 8 races at the release of the game !! This game is way way way better than the next episodes. Sometimes I dream about the release of the perfect HOMM game : HOMM 3 feature + HOMM 2All the best features of the franchise in one game (except maybe for the sound and visual atmosphere where HOMM II feel special to me). Every game feels different (especially with the random map generator), 8 races at the release of the game !! This game is way way way better than the next episodes. Sometimes I dream about the release of the perfect HOMM game : HOMM 3 feature + HOMM 2 atmosphere = Perfect Game.… Expand
  98. conservitive
    Dec 29, 2011
    7
    Awesome game, with only several flaws. The only part i dislike is the somewhat repetitive maps in campaign and the repetitive easy battles verses resouce building guards. But overall pretty good.
  99. IRevolution
    Dec 24, 2011
    10
    This game really does set the Bench-Mark for almost all Turn Based Strategy games and they should be using it as reference, period.

    My dad brought this game when it first came out many years ago and STILL to this very day more then 10 years on he plays it almost every day which still amazes me. The expansion and user created content such as "WOG (Wake of the Gods)" Make the replay value    This game really does set the Bench-Mark for almost all Turn Based Strategy games and they should be using it as reference, period.

    My dad brought this game when it first came out many years ago and STILL to this very day more then 10 years on he plays it almost every day which still amazes me.
    The expansion and user created content such as "WOG (Wake of the Gods)" Make the replay value of this game almost limitless with random map generators, tweaks and fine tuning you can really play this game in so many different ways to suit your style.

    My only regret is that HOMM4,5 and now 6 didn't follow suite and build on something that was already so great. Why mess with the mixture when the mixture is already perfect and only needs more flavouring.

    If you haven't played this game before then you won't be able to appreciate it due to it's age.
    To wrap things up, it's quite rare these day's to find a game that will Stand the test of time but Heroes of might and magic 3 is one of them! :)    … Expand
  100. Overrwatcher
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    One of the best turn-based strategy games made. It keeps you hooked, the game is fun, the graphics aged well, and I have accumulated hundreds of hours into it. Buy it now.
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