Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 30
  2. Negative: 3 out of 30
  1. Feb 17, 2015
    90
    It may lack the mods and extra content you can find in other editions, but we believe that's not the point at all. This is an HD edition of the best game in this franchise and by looking at it this way we love it today as we loved it when it initially came out.
  2. Jan 29, 2015
    90
    The only thing I'm sad about is the lack of the other two expansions included in the Complete version.
  3. Jan 29, 2015
    86
    The mix of hunting, gathering, counquering, improving and leveling is still compelling - but now it's in HD.
  4. Jan 29, 2015
    85
    As with Avernum, HoMM3’s sheen has not been dulled by the vitiating properties of time; instead, its unique blend of roleplaying and strategy is just as alluring 15 years on.
  5. Feb 27, 2015
    80
    Despite its lack of extra content, this version of Heroes III still manages to capture what made the original so great all those years ago.
  6. Oct 9, 2015
    75
    The same old good game that we remember, but it could have been even better with the two expansions that were released and a better price or better graphics.
  7. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 19, 2015
    75
    This is mostly an unnecessary remake of the fantasy strategy classic. The improvements are minor in the graphics and nonexistent elsewhere, except for the multiplayer mode through Steam and the tablet versions, which might be the game's biggest selling point. The game itself is still gold - PC gamers should just consider if the old Ultimate Edition bundle, with expansion packages already included, is a better investment. [March 2015]
  8. Feb 6, 2015
    75
    It might not be cheap, but it's still a good remaster of a legendary game.
  9. Jan 30, 2015
    75
    Although the game still is great and they have done a great job upgrading it to current resolutions, the lack of the original expansions makes it feel incomplete.
  10. Jan 30, 2015
    75
    This remake will satisfy players with its support for higher resolutions, but it fails in providing new content.
  11. Jan 29, 2015
    75
    The solid gameplay withstands the test of time, and graphical enhancements help to give back a fresh and pleasant taste to this unforgettable masterpiece.
User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 233 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 233
  1. Jan 29, 2015
    1
    Hahaha...HD? Nooo..this is just a some kind of cheap cosmetical remastered mod for 15$ Ubisoft-bravo! Dont buy this commercial useless trash.Hahaha...HD? Nooo..this is just a some kind of cheap cosmetical remastered mod for 15$ Ubisoft-bravo! Dont buy this commercial useless trash. If you love heroes- play old good Heroes 3 complete from GOG with all addons and RMG, and enjoy. Full Review »
  2. Jan 29, 2015
    0
    Just a cash grab from Ubisoft. Basic Heroes III without expansions, without custom maps, without online matches. And its more expensive thenJust a cash grab from Ubisoft. Basic Heroes III without expansions, without custom maps, without online matches. And its more expensive then complete edition you can get in GoG or boxed in any game stores. I bet soon they will release expansion for another 15e each. Full Review »
  3. Jan 29, 2015
    2
    Vanilla only and FPS dropes. Thx, Ubisoft, keep it up, so we can hate you more and more. There is nothing more to say, but my review must beVanilla only and FPS dropes. Thx, Ubisoft, keep it up, so we can hate you more and more. There is nothing more to say, but my review must be at least 150 characters long. Full Review »