Heroes of Might and Magic V

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: May 23, 2006
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 583 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 435 out of 583
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  3. Negative: 37 out of 583
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  1. DawidK.
    Aug 3, 2007
    9
    One of the best sequels so far. Gain of good looking without loss in Heroes climate. Only Heroes III is still better than this one. To arms brothers! Theres a game that is worth playing! ( something unusuall these days).
  2. GolovA
    May 14, 2015
    7
    My finger itches to give this one a "6", but considering that i played many hours, and actually enjoyed the game - i am giving it a "7". So why am i being bad toward Heroes V if i played it and enjoyed it? Here is why:
    Heroes has now become a dead franchise which is not moving anywhere. With each reiteration, they either take something out, or return something old to the game, which    My finger itches to give this one a "6", but considering that i played many hours, and actually enjoyed the game - i am giving it a "7". So why am i being bad toward Heroes V if i played it and enjoyed it? Here is why:
    Heroes has now become a dead franchise which is not moving anywhere. With each reiteration, they either take something out, or return something old to the game, which they have taken out previously. The designers do not even try to improve the game, make it better, alter the story line, reinvent ancient approach to gaming.
    No innovation whatsoever. Instead, as fans of the series we are being fed the dying game in a new, visually altered package - same story, same leveling up mechanisms, same strategy, etc. Well, guess what, dev's, the old fans of the series are slowly turning away from this lack of commitment on your part to us - your target group, and the new fanship isn't flocking over to play a stagnated game.    … Expand
  3. BrentD.
    May 27, 2006
    9
    This is the Heroes of old school. The game looks prettier but it pays just like the older HoMM games, which is a very good thing. I was a bit dissapointed when number 4 changed too much for my liking, but the return to classic Heroes play makes this one a gem.
  4. KyleF.
    May 27, 2006
    10
    This is a supreme example of a hero game. Definately the best in the Heroes series so far. I've been playing pretty much nonstop since I got it and will spend many many looooooon ghours playing some more. And more! And more!
  5. Shaitan87
    Mar 2, 2013
    5
    There has been almost no innovation since 3, seems like 90% of the units are identical, even though this is 2 games farther on in the series. I don't think the developers actually understand their own game, it's extremely unbalanced and trivially easy. Stick to King's Bounty.
  6. Crowbarfetish
    Jan 26, 2012
    6
    The six is all sorts of hard SEXY points for gameplay. By "hard" and "sexy" I mean if you could not stop playing heroes 3, you will probably not stop playing this game. It is heroes 3 in 3d for the most part. The game play takes a step back from Heroes 4, gives you that good ol' heroes of might and magic army crawlin' resource gathering nonsense that we all love. The points it loses isThe six is all sorts of hard SEXY points for gameplay. By "hard" and "sexy" I mean if you could not stop playing heroes 3, you will probably not stop playing this game. It is heroes 3 in 3d for the most part. The game play takes a step back from Heroes 4, gives you that good ol' heroes of might and magic army crawlin' resource gathering nonsense that we all love. The points it loses is for style. Almost always I care more about game play but this time around everything heroes V has in substance it lacks in style. One of the things I loved about the earlier heroes games IV not excluded was the stupid little crap they threw in to flesh the world out. Remember collecting a campfire and having to click out of that annoying box that told the little story about you ransacking a bandit camp? Or how about going to the witches hut and hearing that she taught you a skill for her own inscrutable purpose? All of it gone. You collect an item, or walk across what is for all intents and purposes an in game event leaves you with a floating popup around your character telling you that you have +5 ore or +1 luck or -2 moral. No story, no reason, just a floaty fading number. I'm not eloquent or descriptive enough to give enough justice to how much this kills the atmosphere of a game. Watch a you tube video. The charm is gone, the art style looks like a turn based WoW. The music is still pretty and the game play is solid as hell. No heart though. I have no skills to make a game of any kind but I'll still bash ubisoft for sucking the life out of it. To be fare i have 106 hours logged on steam.… Expand
  7. Humanophage
    Jun 30, 2006
    8
    A step backwards from HoMMIV, but a step towards what is good for the series. After all, the charm of HoMM lies in its noble simplicity, while the realm of mildly sophisticated fantasy turn-based strategies nowadays is ruled by the brilliant Age of Wonders. The gameplay in HoMMV is not as captivating as that of HoMMII or HoMMIII, I personally find it somewhat unfinished and raw as opposed A step backwards from HoMMIV, but a step towards what is good for the series. After all, the charm of HoMM lies in its noble simplicity, while the realm of mildly sophisticated fantasy turn-based strategies nowadays is ruled by the brilliant Age of Wonders. The gameplay in HoMMV is not as captivating as that of HoMMII or HoMMIII, I personally find it somewhat unfinished and raw as opposed to wholesome completeness of the early titles, but it is still fairly fine. The new graphical style looks rather cheesy, almost as cheesy as in Warcraft. It makes me wonder if in the future people shall talk about a peculiar early '00-ies style in 3D strategic games. HoMM5 graphics might be flamboyant and colourful, but only the castle screens can truly be called beautiful (I particularly like Haven). HoMM3 seem to be the best in the series in this aspect: tastefully schematic on the map, realistic and majestic on castle screens, battle fields, etc. To my mind, the perfect style would be a mixture of an upgraded HoMM3: RoE and M&M6 (that uses altered photographs as illustrations). But I digress. And graphics don't really matter, after all. What bothers me the most about HoMM5 is that they decided to screw the universe. Of course, things started to get funny around M&M8, but I still truly hope that continuity shall be restored later, now that M&M is seemingly ressurected.… Expand
  8. Omegamon
    Jan 4, 2011
    7
    The good: Good graphics, good music, good gameplay. The bad: combat is a bit flat, it's easy to tell which side will win just by looking at the armies on both sides.
  9. KlausB.
    May 25, 2006
    10
    The game is absolutely awesome. Of course no game is *perfect* at the time of release, but the lots patches being released until the first expansion comes out - and I think even afterwards - will not only fix the last bugs and balance glitches but also add new features to the game! It's a pity the game isn't rerated afterwards.
  10. vangomaextreme
    Jan 12, 2013
    1
    Really tedious game with very little strategy and ridiculously strong and unbalanced AI even on easy level. Pretty graphics is the only thing going for it. Exercise in frustration - stay away!
  11. JerryB.
    Jun 5, 2006
    8
    As a former Heros enthusiast, I expected to be disappointed in Heros V, like I was on Heros IV. I wasn't. While it doesn't break any new frontiers, Heros V is much improved over IV, sort of like Heros III (my favorite) on steriods. It requires heavy computing muscle to bring out the rich envirnoment, so be warned. I lowered the score because of the editor omisssion but hope a As a former Heros enthusiast, I expected to be disappointed in Heros V, like I was on Heros IV. I wasn't. While it doesn't break any new frontiers, Heros V is much improved over IV, sort of like Heros III (my favorite) on steriods. It requires heavy computing muscle to bring out the rich envirnoment, so be warned. I lowered the score because of the editor omisssion but hope a future patch brings it back, as I think the real value to this series in in playing the aftermarket produced maps other enthusiasts make. So bring on the editor UBbisoft/Nival, please! It's a buy at an 8 though.… Expand
  12. Casual_gamer
    May 22, 2012
    10
    I have played all the heroes of might and magic games since Heroes 2 and I ahve to say, this game truly is fun and feels like those games I used to love as a kid. I have had a lot of fun with this game, and its price is really good. I recomend it to anyone, including those hardcore Heroes 3 players :)! Have fun!
  13. Sirik_Matak
    Dec 31, 2015
    2
    The worst HoMM game up to date. Period. Yes, this statement includes Heroes 7.
    This game is fundamentally broken, it was doomed to be broken the day since Nival got the task to make new Heroes game. And Jesus Merciful, the team had no **** clue how to make a competent Heroes game. Even Black Hole did a better job at this, and they halfly butchered their game.
    So, what's to hate about    The worst HoMM game up to date. Period. Yes, this statement includes Heroes 7.
    This game is fundamentally broken, it was doomed to be broken the day since Nival got the task to make new Heroes game. And Jesus Merciful, the team had no **** clue how to make a competent Heroes game. Even Black Hole did a better job at this, and they halfly butchered their game.
    So, what's to hate about Heroes 5: The Awful Game? Almost everything, besides a good game's mechanics on paper. The game looked mediocre in 2005, it run like crap and is unplayable in skirmishes due to horrendous AI.
    The overall art direction is of course a subjective matter, but it's awfully executed and stands in the way of the gameplay. A simple example are the town screens. The original 3DO's Heroes game had town screens that were looking good AND were functional. It wasn't a nice picture, but an actual interface mechanic, where every single building was properly and intuitive placed (the 3 planes rule). Nival, in their retarded way of thinking, tried to cover their incompetence in terms of actual game design, and went full-sparkling, useless mess of town screens. Fully 3D town screens are nice looking, yes. But they're awfully disfunctional. No one will rotate the camera and bleed their eyes out to select a little tiny barracks to recruit units. I watched a camera flying around each town once, and used shortcuts on game-covering panel. The developer completely missed the point of why town screens were implemented in the first place.
    But it's just one example. The game suffers the most because of two major problems. The engine and the AI.
    The engine is a broken piece of a mess. Every single time I tried to play this game, I threw it away after two skirmishes. Why? Why, because of a massive waste of my time of course! This game should be called Snoozing Simulator of Waiting Until the Enemy's Turn Ends, not Heroes of Might & Magic 5. The actual turn usually takes about 30 seconds/1 minute, tops. 5 minutes max, if there's a major battle. But the AI turns, oh boy! 1 enemy or 5 enemies, doesn't matter! Between your 30 seconds of actively playing the game, you will wait pointlessly 2-5 minutes for the AI to end their turn. After a short while it's game breaking and everyone that is above the mental age of 5 will rightfully stop playing, because it's the waste of time. And the game pauses if minimalized and defocused.
    The second deal breaker is the AI, done few days before the release and never fixed. Yeah, the dev is **** but what they have done with HoMM5 is just distasteful and beats the "town portal kek" Heroes 6's AI. I can understand uncovered map for AI (HoMM2). I can stomach unfinished AI (HoMM4). But bottomless resources, 10k a day income or defeating the horde of Archdevils on day 7, week 1, month 1 - is inexcusable.

    Snoozing of AI Cheating: the game.    … Expand
  14. juricasaravanja
    Oct 30, 2013
    7
    I am a huge fun of HoMM series. From the first one to the six. This one is very good, but after 4. campaign I gut stuck on the lust one. This was a something new for me. Too difficult to go through.
    I did not restart the last mission, I guess I got tired of it, and it is getting boring after a few days.
    So I never finish the game. :( It does not happens to me never before. So I guess it    I am a huge fun of HoMM series. From the first one to the six. This one is very good, but after 4. campaign I gut stuck on the lust one. This was a something new for me. Too difficult to go through.
    I did not restart the last mission, I guess I got tired of it, and it is getting boring after a few days.
    So I never finish the game. :(
    It does not happens to me never before. So I guess it has something in it that makes the game repulsive to me. But I can not say it is disappointing to me. On the contrary.    … Expand
  15. GregRog
    Aug 8, 2014
    10
    Definitely the best in the series. First one to have actually decent graphics, good storyline and - oh my god, the soundtrack was just amazing! You have more options of leveling up than in previous games, but not as complicated as in HoMM 6. I just love the design of the creatures, and there's enough types in each faction, i think more than in any Heroes game before or after. The combatDefinitely the best in the series. First one to have actually decent graphics, good storyline and - oh my god, the soundtrack was just amazing! You have more options of leveling up than in previous games, but not as complicated as in HoMM 6. I just love the design of the creatures, and there's enough types in each faction, i think more than in any Heroes game before or after. The combat system is very comfortable, and different unique abilities of factions, heroes and creatures and obstacles located on the battlefield make the battle a very strategic experience. There are lots of maps for multiplayer, with different sizes and layouts, wich enable you to play with your friends or family for months or even years. I wish I could rate it 11/10, but for now I have to end at 10/10.… Expand
  16. Lich_Master
    Jan 8, 2016
    10
    Best game in the franchise.
    Period.

    They just took HooM3 and improvet on it a lot.
    Look at HooM6 or HooM7! And compare it to that gem! Good old times:(
  17. Colin_M
    Dec 19, 2011
    7
    A resounding "Meh". I started on hard difficulty and found everything to be pretty damn easy until the last mission of the first (Haven) campaign which was damn near impossible. The strategic elements end up being a little too repetitive, the combat doesn't have enough flexibility for any real strategy, it's just a "throw all my guys at your guys" war of attrition and there are perhaps tooA resounding "Meh". I started on hard difficulty and found everything to be pretty damn easy until the last mission of the first (Haven) campaign which was damn near impossible. The strategic elements end up being a little too repetitive, the combat doesn't have enough flexibility for any real strategy, it's just a "throw all my guys at your guys" war of attrition and there are perhaps too many little interactable elements on the map whose bonuses are not particularly helpful. I't worth the five bucks I paid for it on Impulse, but I don't know if I'm even going to finish the single-player campaigns.… Expand
  18. Meevious
    Oct 22, 2013
    0
    The rights were sold to Ubisoft, who dropped the ball completely.

    The game is full of bugs, the graphics are jarringly ugly, with a nonsensical camera and bad animations.

    Gameplay is dumbed down. Nothing about the game is interesting or engaging.

    It makes me sick to see the HoMM title on such a trashy product.
  19. SethH
    Dec 6, 2009
    3
    Even though it's not a horrible game, it's very boring, I was bored with it after the first day. And the game is just too hard if you play against the computer so stressful that the second the game starts you have nothing while the enemy has quadruple your tech and an entire army, they just come in and game over. Never did multiplayer, might be decent.
  20. BurtC
    Jul 26, 2008
    10
    Best artwork ever if you have a good video card. I think this game is awesome.
  21. TheInnocent
    Jun 2, 2011
    3
    I would have rated this game higher if I had given up on it earlier. It was far too long, too hard on easy to be a background or relaxing game, and not engaging or interesting enough to be something I really wanted to get into. The graphics are good, and the music would be nice, but the game goes on too long, so even the music gets repetitive. The cut-scenes were fine, but not worth theI would have rated this game higher if I had given up on it earlier. It was far too long, too hard on easy to be a background or relaxing game, and not engaging or interesting enough to be something I really wanted to get into. The graphics are good, and the music would be nice, but the game goes on too long, so even the music gets repetitive. The cut-scenes were fine, but not worth the time you had already put into the game. Don't bother with it.… Expand
  22. Overrwatcher
    Sep 10, 2011
    3
    An utter dissapointment to the Heroes of Might and Magic series. IV wasn't that great, but at least is was good enough to make you keep playing. This is slow, ugly, and boring. Do not buy.
  23. DonCanardo
    Feb 17, 2012
    5
    I tried to play this game but I can't. I don't know what's wrong really, but I just don't enjoy playing it. Maybe because Im a big fan of HOMM 2 & 3. I don't like the graphics. It's really messy, not harmonious, and broke the gameplay because it mess with your visibility. The game feels really "heavy". Even with a gaming computer, its not fluid. Musics aren't great. Races aren't have greatI tried to play this game but I can't. I don't know what's wrong really, but I just don't enjoy playing it. Maybe because Im a big fan of HOMM 2 & 3. I don't like the graphics. It's really messy, not harmonious, and broke the gameplay because it mess with your visibility. The game feels really "heavy". Even with a gaming computer, its not fluid. Musics aren't great. Races aren't have great identity. Castles are messy, there is too many useless buildings. 5 or 6 maps at the release and no editor, that was a pure joke!! (Thank god there is a map generator now). On the good side, there is a lot of content (skills, spells, artifacts, etc). The combat system is an improvement (initiative). Overall a big disappointment, the franchise just lost its magic and fantasy...… Expand
  24. SebastianC.
    Sep 17, 2006
    3
    PATHETIC! You gotta wait for the editor, SIX MAPS!, and extremely cheesy graphics, I think this is seriously the end of heroes, no one can stand up again after two KOs. Heroes 4+5 are the end, thank god for Heroes 3 though....
  25. HelenT.
    May 26, 2006
    8
    Almost perfect. Almost! If this game had shipped with the map editor and a few small other things, I may have givne it a 9 (it would take something truly astounding to merit a 10). I'm hard on games though, an 8 is something I reserve for the very cream of the crop. Once I have a chance to try that map editor, this may even merit a 9.
  26. FrancisB.
    May 23, 2006
    8
    Awesome! But not innovative.
  27. Andy
    May 31, 2006
    3
    This one is a true disappointment and a full step backward, to the times of Heroes 2 - only six towns, ONE (!!!) hero per town, a great bunch of skills and abilities are just stolen from H3/H4, multiplayer does not exist and the battles lasts for hours, because of enormously long and boring animations. Squares instead of hexes, no orcs, no editor, man this all makes it the worst Heroes This one is a true disappointment and a full step backward, to the times of Heroes 2 - only six towns, ONE (!!!) hero per town, a great bunch of skills and abilities are just stolen from H3/H4, multiplayer does not exist and the battles lasts for hours, because of enormously long and boring animations. Squares instead of hexes, no orcs, no editor, man this all makes it the worst Heroes installment ever.… Expand
  28. LukeM.
    May 31, 2006
    10
    Best Game Ever!!!!
  29. JeffreyP.
    Mar 21, 2007
    0
    This game sucks! Turns take TOOOO LOOONNNGGG! Even with coputer players! Stay away from this crap!
  30. lukep
    Aug 13, 2007
    10
    this game the best every:) heroes is back baby wooot lol go dungeon
  31. beez
    Jan 19, 2010
    9
    It was awesome. Pretty town centers and an actual storyline. But its only failure was that when you got about halfway you were kinda sick of the heroes. They just got old i guess.
  32. D.Wills
    Jun 25, 2006
    5
    biggest problem no editor, needs a switch to turn off 3d after a half hour. the game is all right.
  33. [anonymous]
    Dec 28, 2009
    4
    Disconnects time after time in multiplayer and neverending lag. So if you want this game for multiplayer, you may just give up on the spot. But for Single Player, its quite nice
  34. wittzi
    Jan 20, 2013
    9
    It's 2013 so you can get this game complete with the expansions for cheap. It needs the expansions (particularly tribes from the east) to make it a decent game, but it is a REALLy good version of HoMM after the disaster that was HoMM IV.

    I loved HoMM III and played it for hours, but this version has actually made me love the series again. I'm only writing this now as HoMM VI is    It's 2013 so you can get this game complete with the expansions for cheap. It needs the expansions (particularly tribes from the east) to make it a decent game, but it is a REALLy good version of HoMM after the disaster that was HoMM IV.

    I loved HoMM III and played it for hours, but this version has actually made me love the series again. I'm only writing this now as HoMM VI is utterly useless so they just can't quite get the formula right every time!

    Either way, I think that fans of fantasy games or (like me) fans of turn based strategy games will love this. It's got great graphics, awesome music and plenty of variety to keep you entertained.    … Expand
  35. FirStie
    Jul 31, 2012
    9
    I should say that I've never played any other game of this franchise before (demo of the first Heroes doesn't count), and I absolutely love this game: its gameplay is addictive, art direction and design are amazing: units, cities and heroes look pretty good if you are not trying to guess of how many polygons each model contains. With the last patch it is the way better balanced game thanI should say that I've never played any other game of this franchise before (demo of the first Heroes doesn't count), and I absolutely love this game: its gameplay is addictive, art direction and design are amazing: units, cities and heroes look pretty good if you are not trying to guess of how many polygons each model contains. With the last patch it is the way better balanced game than Heroes VI. Can't say the same about previous games.… Expand
  36. Thaneywaney
    Aug 2, 2012
    8
    The new races or factions that you could play in this were quite refreshing because, whilst it still had the good battle system and ideas behind the other HoMM games, there were other things to keep you interested in. They basically kept the bits of the game we liked and added more. The combat can be a little one-way though and it's quite simple, maybe add something besides rocks andThe new races or factions that you could play in this were quite refreshing because, whilst it still had the good battle system and ideas behind the other HoMM games, there were other things to keep you interested in. They basically kept the bits of the game we liked and added more. The combat can be a little one-way though and it's quite simple, maybe add something besides rocks and fallen trees to the battlefield. A good-game and it's balanced and extra-points for it being able to be played multi-player on a single computer by quite a few people.… Expand
  37. lf1994
    Sep 4, 2013
    9
    I absolutely love this game, it looks great, fighting system is awesome, the only reason for not giving it a 10 is because the quests are often sort of the same and because the ultimate skill is nearly impossible to get. I have finished this game several times and I have never succeeded in getting the ultimate skill.
  38. birdman3
    Nov 13, 2012
    9
    This is one of the most addicting games I have ever played. Turn-based RPG, this game will suck your time away. I play it during class when I get bored and find myself looking for more time in the day to finish a game. The downsides to the game are core issues - if you get attacked by someone whose army is dramatically larger than yours, there is literally nothing you can do- you will loseThis is one of the most addicting games I have ever played. Turn-based RPG, this game will suck your time away. I play it during class when I get bored and find myself looking for more time in the day to finish a game. The downsides to the game are core issues - if you get attacked by someone whose army is dramatically larger than yours, there is literally nothing you can do- you will lose the game. This means that there are rarely any 'close' games. By the end of the game, one player is clearly dominating everyone else. That being said, it is fun to build up your massive army and rofl-stomp everyone else :)… Expand
  39. Dark_half-Elf
    Apr 9, 2013
    9
    In some ways even better legendanoy 3 part series in general a great game that can be safely recommended to all fans and fans of intellectual games.
  40. Cleglaw
    Sep 21, 2015
    0
    this game is seriously bad.

    -lore and missions are hilariously bad and illogical. -you have finish missions one by one, forcing you to start playing with certain factions to be able to play others. -music have some terrible repeats. this is the first time in heroes series, apperantly devs didnt mind using slightly editted same music over and over. -art style is really disgustingly    this game is seriously bad.

    -lore and missions are hilariously bad and illogical.
    -you have finish missions one by one, forcing you to start playing with certain factions to be able to play others.
    -music have some terrible repeats. this is the first time in heroes series, apperantly devs didnt mind using slightly editted same music over and over.
    -art style is really disgustingly unrealistic. almost naked illogically sexy elfs, baby face demons(ironical), flying minecraft blocks as gargoyles...
    -TOO LONG TURN TIMES. you can fall asleep in large maps.

    dont buy it, dont play it. stay away from this game.    … Expand
  41. matdimond
    Aug 10, 2019
    8
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  42. laertan
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    Almost as good as heroes 3. Battles are great, design of the castles is awesome, music is good, plot is a little straightforward, but decent nevertheless. Unlike other tries to continue original trilogy, this one didn't break all by careless innovating. Enjoyed it a lot!
  43. NinaAase
    Aug 10, 2006
    10
    I really love this game, I must say I am addicted to it. I have played a lot of games like this one, but nothing can beat Heroes of might and magic. I have played true the campaigns several times, and I still got things to learn. The game might be a little difficult. But still, it's worth it.
  44. ThomasV.
    May 22, 2006
    10
    A fantastic, involving and not to mention FUN game, full of replayability and strategy! I would say it's the best Heroes game yet, and one I'll have fun with for many, many years to come.
  45. SebastianA.
    May 25, 2006
    9
    It's eating too many computer resources for what it has to offer. Besides this, looks really cool.
  46. RNagle
    Jun 25, 2006
    5
    So So describes Heroes 5 For starers the heroes don't look as good as their did in heroes 3, the fight sequences don't suit the game and to tell the truth after a week I'm bored with it. The campaign ideas are well thought out and thats the real thing only going for hreoes 5. So come on Ubisoft lift your game, if you can't maybe the 3DO should do heroes 6.
  47. RL
    Jun 7, 2006
    9
    Give it a chance. If you're a HOMM 1-4 fan you'll enjoy this one.
  48. JeromeL.
    May 28, 2006
    9
    I've played the demo for one week straight! (finished playing at 3am every day) and now am starting the real campaign. Wonderfull graphics even on a 2 year-old PC and great gameplay - even if the game needs some practice for those who never played a game of the HOMM series. The interface is clear and has benefited from fans and community enhancements and extended beta-testing period. Enjoy!
  49. HamboneM.
    Jun 5, 2006
    7
    A lot of promise, but even more rough edges. Could be worth an 8 or 9 after some patching to the AI, the GUI, and upon release of the toolset.
  50. KDep
    Jun 6, 2006
    5
    "Perfectly average" is my rating for this game. I've played all the other Heroes games, and I'm still undecided whether I like Heroes 3 or 4 better. That being said, Heroes 5 is a lot like 3, with virtually the same gameplay and mechanics, and very little new material. Just more of the same stuff I've seen before, but now in 3D. It feels more like Heroes 3: The Next "Perfectly average" is my rating for this game. I've played all the other Heroes games, and I'm still undecided whether I like Heroes 3 or 4 better. That being said, Heroes 5 is a lot like 3, with virtually the same gameplay and mechanics, and very little new material. Just more of the same stuff I've seen before, but now in 3D. It feels more like Heroes 3: The Next Generation, and has no level editor and fewer towns. Once I see a couple expansions and tools come my way, I'll upgrade my rating. But as it is, I can't like this game as much as I want to, I've simply seen it all before.… Expand
  51. RenaldoC.
    May 27, 2006
    9
    This is the .... Planning an attack and executing can be so much fun if successful, and so much fun if failed providing the game is good enough! This is that game. Even when I fail miserably I find myself grinning ear to ear as I get my a** beat. THAT'S good gaming folks.
  52. BrianS.
    May 27, 2006
    9
    Who ever thought that resource gathering and planning into the minutea would be fun? When I think of RTS, I think "dry as unbuttered toast". This game however is deep and rich, with a full and intelligent storyline and deep, engaging game play. I'm seriously rethinking my old take on RTS games, I'll have to find more like this one!
  53. JessieL.
    Jun 22, 2006
    10
    Finally, my gaming life has meaning once more. In the past years i have been disapointed with the games i have played, but this one has brought back my intrest. Great game ... an inspiration ... best game I have ever played.
  54. iddqd4
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    Качественный переход в 3D, фактически 3 Герои только на новом движке, отличное продолжение серии после ужасной 4 части.
  55. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    I had so much fun playing this game. Really good gameplay, fun races, characters ...
  56. Amsheagar
    Mar 19, 2019
    8
    This is the first game i have played with in the heroes series. This is a good strategy game. I really liked it. It has very good graphics, even if the game is old. i was very calm when i played with it. It has good atmosphere.
  57. Broyax
    Apr 9, 2017
    2
    Je me demande pourquoi les jeux au tour par tour sont presque toujours aussi niais ? Heroes V ne déroge pas à cette triste règle. Evidemment c'est de la fantasy et comme d'habitude, fantasy rime ici avec guimauve. Certes, le semblant d'histoire on s'en fout, c'est de la tactique avant tout mais mis à part les combats proprement dits, bien fichus, tout le reste c'est-à-dire la gestion deJe me demande pourquoi les jeux au tour par tour sont presque toujours aussi niais ? Heroes V ne déroge pas à cette triste règle. Evidemment c'est de la fantasy et comme d'habitude, fantasy rime ici avec guimauve. Certes, le semblant d'histoire on s'en fout, c'est de la tactique avant tout mais mis à part les combats proprement dits, bien fichus, tout le reste c'est-à-dire la gestion de ses troupes et héros est très lourde. J'avais bien aimé le système des King's Bounty ; hélas rien de tel ici.

    Graphiquement c'est joli-mignon tout plein avec beaucoup de vert et des châteaux Dysneyland bien qu'il faille une bécane qui crache un minimum derrière... alors en 2006 pour avoir tout à fond j'imagine même pas. Bref, un jeu qui m'a soûlé et qui sera à sa place aux oubliettes.    … Expand
  58. ElleryHQ
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    В аудио-визуальном стиле нравится меньше, чем третья. Но в геймплейном плане лучшая часть серии. К сожалению дополнения понесло в другую степь.
  59. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good hmm 5
  60. RagingPoet
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    9.5 out of 10
    Pretty much same old Heroes 3 in 3D, with few improvements to classic gameplay: better leveling system for heroes, alternative upgrades for units, finally nerfed Necropolis)
  61. Kamazoh
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    This was one of the best games I have ever played.
    New awesome animations, interesting plot, the sense of epic events and brilliant skills tree made this game so remarkable that I still look for something similar to it.
  62. YaBoiRoice
    Apr 8, 2018
    9
    This is one of the games I've gotten the most fun out of recently. The gameplay is incredibly entertaining, the campaign is great and I like almost everything about this game. The thing I enjoy the most about it is probably building your heroes' skills - there are many possibilities and later in the game a well built hero with the right skills can be the turning point of a battle. TheThis is one of the games I've gotten the most fun out of recently. The gameplay is incredibly entertaining, the campaign is great and I like almost everything about this game. The thing I enjoy the most about it is probably building your heroes' skills - there are many possibilities and later in the game a well built hero with the right skills can be the turning point of a battle. The magic in the game is amazing and so are the creatures (especially for a fantasy fan like me). While I haven't played other HOMM games and can't compare this to them, I can certainly say this is one of the best, underrated games I've come across. Definitely worth playing in my opinion. Unlike most games I've played I cannot think of a major problem with this one. The only things keeping this game from a 10 rating in my opinion are some minor issues that can be overlooked.… Expand
  63. Danil_Shtangeev
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    The game sometimes looked too difficult for me. I've spent many hours playing this game with my friends.
  64. ia_frank
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    Every fan was waiting for 3D version for sooooo long and eventually we got it. Had a lot of fun playing it and definitely recommend to try it to everyone interested in strategies
  65. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    Great graphics and design. I always enjoyed Heroes V, and find myself liking it the best in the franchise.
  66. SilverOrlov
    Oct 7, 2019
    8
    In general, an interesting company and good work on graphics, but I really do not like such a toy-inflatable style. And some of the monsters in general had repel appearance. As a result, this game did not take root in my soul, and I just went through the company of the game, and returned to the third part.
  67. AirXoniX
    Dec 20, 2018
    0
    Too much bugs for so simple game. Invisible golems, disappeared units, card crash.
  68. Swierszczu009
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    Najlepsza z serii Heroes(na równi z częścią trzecią). Masa modyfikacji, gra ciągle żyje i się rozwija. polecam kazdemu
  69. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    7
    Lot's of fun, when playing this game in 2006 with friends in hot-seats mode.
  70. ZXSth
    Apr 9, 2023
    7
    An excellent game buried beneath some of the most disruptive technical issues I have ever experienced while playing a video game. While the technical issues could arguably be attributed to the hardware I was using (I played using an M1 Mac running Wineskin), I researched these issues before posting this review, and found that most of the following were relatively universal issues: AIAn excellent game buried beneath some of the most disruptive technical issues I have ever experienced while playing a video game. While the technical issues could arguably be attributed to the hardware I was using (I played using an M1 Mac running Wineskin), I researched these issues before posting this review, and found that most of the following were relatively universal issues: AI players take well over 1 minute to take their turn on larger maps; save files can become corrupted, resulting in entire games becoming unplayable; and the music will randomly switch quite abruptly for what seems like no reason at all.

    Heroes 5 is an excellent game - it has so much of what was great about Heroes 3, and truly is a lot of fun. However, you have to push through a lot of what seems like poor optimization by the developers in order to get to the enjoyable parts, and not everyone will be able to stomach the kinds of issues that were almost completely absent from prior games in the series.    … Expand
  71. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    6
    It's a HoM&M III in 3D graphics, but its a biggest flaw of this game for me. I hate candy looking games... It's so stupid to make game in that kind of universe with so silly visuals.
    All others apsects are great, as every HoM&M
  72. LunarCaustic
    Dec 17, 2019
    9
    Solid gameplay, absolutely gorgeous music, the plot is interesting but the writing is mostly bad.
  73. BlizzardFan1
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Очень люблю эту игру!
    У неё отличная атмосфера, прекрасная музыка, хороший визуал.
    Очень хочется ремейк этой красоты!
  74. DigaHole
    Apr 8, 2020
    8
    OST, Campaign, variety, overworld and much more is on point. I have nothing but good memories.
  75. bancandrei
    May 12, 2020
    8
    Some great ideas mixed with some bad implementation. Long waiting time for end turn, abandoning hex grid and somehow a slower flow make it still inferior to Heroes 3. Heroes 5.5 mod is a very good addition, but by changing the hero classes and ultimate skills it is somehow less attractive (but more balanced)
  76. zzz_DeV1L_zzz
    Jun 9, 2020
    9
    A good start HEROES OF MIGHT AND MAGIC V. I went through the plot about 10 times, probably the best plot from the trilogy. But still 9, since the gameplay was worse than in the following parts of the trilogy.
  77. 18Xq8Rtutehc
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    I have played this game so many times since its launch, and the DLC too. I consider this one of the best strategy games of all time, and the last good one of the franchise. It improves on every mechanic that came before, as well as having great artwork and great balancing. The AI lacks a bit.
  78. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Это отличная колборация 3 и 4 части героев с хорошей боевой системой, которая заменила мне 4-ку.
  79. MPGSpotter
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    The best HoMM game, and the last good game in the series. I've enjoyed 5 far more than 3 or 4. Also has incredible soundtrack that brings a nostalgic tear to my eye and an artstyle that still hold up well in 2020. Simple but incredibly addictive gameplay, to the point where I want to jump back into a new match right after I finished a 5-hour LAN party. All around a much more fun andThe best HoMM game, and the last good game in the series. I've enjoyed 5 far more than 3 or 4. Also has incredible soundtrack that brings a nostalgic tear to my eye and an artstyle that still hold up well in 2020. Simple but incredibly addictive gameplay, to the point where I want to jump back into a new match right after I finished a 5-hour LAN party. All around a much more fun and memorable game than any other in the series. 5.5 mod makes it even better, in addition to still having a friendly and active community.… Expand
  80. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    8
    Pretty good game. I did't finish that one. I liked 3D graphics. Interesting cities - nice animation and music during vising a given city
  81. thebeeomm
    Dec 22, 2020
    0
    Game is full of game-breaking bugs that especially impact your campaign. Enemy turn take way too long and game doesn't even work when not focused on. Campaign are also an imbalanced mess and you are either stomping and having no fun or having to skip turns to dodge the extra beefed up enemy heroes( very fun gameplay considering the long enemy turns). Cinematics are extra cringe and if uGame is full of game-breaking bugs that especially impact your campaign. Enemy turn take way too long and game doesn't even work when not focused on. Campaign are also an imbalanced mess and you are either stomping and having no fun or having to skip turns to dodge the extra beefed up enemy heroes( very fun gameplay considering the long enemy turns). Cinematics are extra cringe and if u want the game for that just watch them online. Hard pass from me, not even worth pirating, just stick to heroes3.… Expand
  82. Estro
    May 29, 2021
    8
    although this used to be my fave from the series over the years it just began feeling buggy and slow but other than that it's so f-ing good! the base game has it's charm but the second expansion is what makes it that good
  83. RainyMood90
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Been passionate for this game when it was released in 2006 and it gave me much joy. Recently I began following homm3 streamers and I couldnt help but notice how much more complex and dynamic the combat system was in homm5 (as people love to compare these two titles).

    On a well balanced custom made map (maps in the vanilla are ok for casual players) this game truly shines. The skill tree    Been passionate for this game when it was released in 2006 and it gave me much joy. Recently I began following homm3 streamers and I couldnt help but notice how much more complex and dynamic the combat system was in homm5 (as people love to compare these two titles).

    On a well balanced custom made map (maps in the vanilla are ok for casual players) this game truly shines. The skill tree depth along the interesting unit abilities are superb and allow hours and hours of replayability.

    The expansions made it even better. The dwarves and their runic system allowed a very rewarding gameplay.    … Expand
  84. Nick7000
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    Весьма неплохая заявка на продолжение серии. Вполне удачный баланс между откатом к третьей части и нововведениями. Играется приятно.
  85. Witcher22
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    I know that many people like Heroes 3, but for me Heroes 5 is a game of my childhood that I have tried many times. Excellent and interesting plot, cool fights between heroes and simple creatures, generally 10/10
    In my opinion, the best game of the series.
  86. TheBasicReviews
    Jan 27, 2022
    9
    Story: 80/100
    Gameplay: 100/100
    Graphics: 90/100
    Music/Soundtrack: 100/100
    Main Character(s): 80/100
    Side Characters: 60/100
    Regular Enemies: 100/100
    Bosses/Boss fights: 100/100
    World/Level Design: 90/100
    Playability (Bugs and optimization after patches): 90/100
    Would I Play It Again?: Yes
    Where Does It Rank In My Top 500 Video Games of All Time List?: 19

    Rating: 90/100
  87. TimewillFly
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    My absolute favorite Heroes of Might and Magic game, best castle designs, best creature designs, combat is solid and fun. Very good game!
  88. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    8
    Это было очень давно и очень хорошо очень весело и мы сидим такие играем дааа было время а вы что всё стреляете ?
  89. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    7
    Деякі непогані ідеї, але оверол 5-ка лишається в тіні 3-ї, як і всі решта майбутніх спроб.
  90. Marube
    Oct 12, 2022
    10
    Best game in the series in my opinion. Timeless artwork, interesting gameplay on the map and in combat, well-balanced and diverse factions, compared to the third game in the series. Campaign is fun and multiplayer is great. If you like any turn-based strategy games you should give it a try.
  91. mega98
    Dec 22, 2022
    0
    One of the best tactical games I have ever played. 10 out of 10, very addictive
  92. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    7
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  93. wojtulace1
    Jan 30, 2023
    5
    Graphic has aged very badly. Map is still unclear and annoying unlike map in Heroes III where everything is perfectly visible.
  94. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    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»

Awards & Rankings

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#63 Best PC Game of 2006
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. ActionTrip
    85
    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.
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  2. Yahoo!
    70
    The biggest failing of Heroes V, which you can almost anticipate from its emphasis on looking so good, is that it's stingy with information.
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  3. GameSpot
    82
    Skeptical Heroes fans, as well as anyone looking for a fun, long-lasting turn-based strategy game, will likely be pleasantly surprised by this one.
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