Heroes of Might and Magic V

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: May 23, 2006
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  • Summary: The first game to reintroduce the video game legend to the public is Heroes of Might and Magic V, the sequel to the universally acclaimed turn-based strategy series with a touch of RPG. The new opus will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of theThe first game to reintroduce the video game legend to the public is Heroes of Might and Magic V, the sequel to the universally acclaimed turn-based strategy series with a touch of RPG. The new opus will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system and a story-based campaign mode. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. GameWatcher
    92
    I am truly spellbound by the splendor of this game.
  2. Worth Playing
    85
    Regardless of these minor concerns, HoMM V is a shining example of how a turn-based strategy should be executed, and will no doubt set the standard for generations of the genre to come.
  3. The New York Times
    83
    Like the gameplay, the story also picks up, mainly because of an ingenious structure in which it is told not from the perspective of one hero but from the points of view of consecutive protagonists.
  4. GameZone
    80
    Heroes of Might and Magic has always been about strategy in a board-game setting, where players take their time making decisions on each turn. Building up a huge army, amassing tons of money and resources and beating those pesky enemy heroes is what it’s all about. People new to the Heroes’ universe who enjoy a good strategy game should definitely give this one a try, as well.
  5. IGN
    78
    While I adore the Heroes franchise, I feel that Nival played it a little too safe with this one. After seeing them show so a bit of originality in their other titles, this feels too much like development-by-the-numbers.
  6. PC Gamer UK
    74
    Nice looking, moderately rewarding. [July 2006, p.78]
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  7. 1UP
    50
    While HOMM5 retains much that fans once cherished about this series, its imaginative yet hamstrung shift to 3D, poor A.I., clunky interface, stingy multiplayer maps, and intimidating bug list render what could have been the rebirth of a phenomenal strategy game merely an average rehash.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 94
  3. Negative: 15 out of 94
  1. BurtC
    Jul 26, 2008
    10
    Best artwork ever if you have a good video card. I think this game is awesome.
  2. 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    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.    … Expand
  4. 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    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    … Expand
  5. 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 ideasThe 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
  6. 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 theI 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.… Expand
  7. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    7
    Lot's of fun, when playing this game in 2006 with friends in hot-seats mode.
  8. JeffreyP.
    Mar 21, 2007
    0
    This game sucks! Turns take TOOOO LOOONNNGGG! Even with coputer players! Stay away from this crap!

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#62 Best PC Game of 2006
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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