Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Oct 16, 2007
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Pelit (Finland)
    83
    A decent expansion to a good series. Innovative setting or exciting plot has not been Nival’s strong side previously, and Tribes of the East is not an exception. It however is more enjoyable gaming for the warlord who hasn’t yet got his fill of the original game, with familiar mechanics and a few new additions to make it feel fresh enough. Some scenarios feel a bit too restrictive at times, a trait familiar from the earlier games too, but not so much as to take much fun out of the game. Addition of campaign editor is good news, but how the community makes use of it remains to be seen. [Jan 2008]
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  2. IGN
    79
    Tribes of the East is easy to recommend to players who missed the core game and want to check out what Heroes of Might & Magic is all about. The stand alone nature of the pack and its thirty-dollar price tag makes it an easy buy.
  3. YouGamers
    75
    If you can cope with the game's shortcomings, then this title can offer hundreds of hours of intense gaming.
  5. GamesRadar+
    70
    A solid follow-up to an already engaging franchise. Players with a lot of time invested in Heroes of Might and Magic V are going to appreciate the engine tweaks and thoroughly enjoy giving it a go with the Orcs.
  6. 1UP
    70
    Ultimately, Tribes of the East manages to gobble time as effectively as any good Heroes installment; it's an impressive final outing for Heroes V -- and another strong showing from Nival.
  7. PC Zone UK
    58
    It does nothing to expand upon the base game and therefore make itself worthy of notice, except for those of you with a burning desire to see how a sub-par fantasy story turns out who can't be bothered to look it up on Wikipedia. [Christmas 2007, p.88]
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  8. GameSpot
    55
    All of which amounts to new levels, harder difficulty, and not much else. This is pretty much the template for second expansion packs these days, so Tribes of the East is at least somewhat trendy. Nevertheless, you can't praise this mediocre add-on for fitting in with the cool kids. Nival should have finished the Heroes V series on a higher note than this.
  9. Eurogamer
    50
    So this is pretty much the same game again, with a few new missions and multiplayer maps, a couple of new mechanics and a new faction. After a year and a half. If this is the best the world has to throw at me, I might just retire again.

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 152 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 121 out of 152
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 152
  3. Negative: 4 out of 152
  1. SkySlam
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    The last great title of the Heroes of Might & Magic series. In my opinion, this stand-alone expansion put the game on par with Heroes II andThe last great title of the Heroes of Might & Magic series. In my opinion, this stand-alone expansion put the game on par with Heroes II and III, the best in the series.
    Heroes VI and VII failed miserably, so if you want to enjoy the last epic title of the series (and the only one worth playing in 3d), then go ahead and buy this one!    … Full Review »
  2. Nocturnal
    Jan 14, 2012
    10
    Tribes Of The East is more than a mere expansion. It elevates the original games quality to much higher standarts and with this expansion theTribes Of The East is more than a mere expansion. It elevates the original games quality to much higher standarts and with this expansion the game becomes a better game than the most fans' favourite HOMM3. An epic game all in all.… Full Review »
  3. NathanP.
    Oct 23, 2007
    10
    An excellent buy. It boasts a variety of new creatures and even better graphics. The new Orcs faction and alternative upgrades add a new An excellent buy. It boasts a variety of new creatures and even better graphics. The new Orcs faction and alternative upgrades add a new dimension to the gameplay. Highly recommended.… Full Review »
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