If there are any games that are definite must haves, this game is one of them. Heroes Of Might and Magic III will keep you glued to your computer for countless hours. While the gameplay might not seem so great when you first look at it, you will learn to appreciate it completely when you get into the game. HOMM3 is basically a turn based rpg/strategy. It focuses on world exploration and battles. And believe me, there is plenty to explore and battle! The game comes with a big number of maps, and additionally you will find countless maps over the internet, or you can make your own map using the map editor that ships with the game (which is almost as much fun as actually playing the game!). The first thing you do in the game is select a map, or a campaign if you prefer. Then if the map gives you the option, you can select your starting castle and a hero. The game features several castles ranging from a human castle, down to a castle straight from hell! There is 7 base units per each castle, with an option of upgrading the units through building new structures in your castle. When you have a hero, you can start moving through the map. There is a huge variety of objects that can be put onto maps, which makes every map unique. You can also have more than one hero, and each of them has a certain amount of movement they can make during one turn. As your army grows and you battle bigger and better monsters you gain access to new artifacts, and there are many of them! Simply, saying the gameplay is very addicting! Now graphics. Well, all I can say is that the graphics this game has, fit perfectly into the game. This game would never be as good in a 3D world, it would loose its certain appeal of simplicity, and this simplicity is a big part of the game's appeal. Simple doesn't mean bad though, everything in this game looks very good. HOMM3 also has a very nice multiplayer mode. You can either play thorugh internet or LAN, and you can also play a hotseat game (all players play on the same computer, switching when it is their turn). Up to 8 people can play in one game (or you and up to 7 CPU players in single player). Multiplayer gameplay is also great, just as the singleplayer mode. To sum it all up, if you are a fan of RPG or strategy games, this is simply a must have. The game will also appeal to casual players who look to have some fun for several hours. If you never played this game, you are missing a lot.
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