Heroes of Might and Magic 4

by The 3DO Company

Product Features

• Immerse yourself in a world where state-of-the-art graphics and classic role-playing and combat
• It's up to you build and command a an army of skilled warriors and fantastic creatures
• Venture through six challenging campaigns and master five unique schools of magic
• The new isometric combat system lets you engage in battle directly, unlike previous M&M games
• Choose from 11 initial classes, and 37 advanced classes

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007L4WC
• Item Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: November 12, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,354 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #69 in Video Games > Mac Games > Adventure
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Mac

A new chapter of the classic game, with better graphics, new classes, and a new game world! / Rated E: Everyone

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lots of new features-- to bad they make it worse., March 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Heroes Of Might And Magic IV (CD-ROM)

I have played Heroes 2 and 3 and liked those games a lot. Heroes 4 does not live up to them.

What I don't like:
There are no upgradeable units. There are also fewer types of units. Shouldn't heroes 4 have more units then the previous games?

Battle system. It takes forever for the computer to move (and it has nothing to do with computer speed). The spaces on the battle map are puny, and so you can't think out a clear strategy. Unit graphics look worse then in previous versions.
I don't like the new siege battles, either. Instead of using turrets and a catapult, there are towers to put ranged units on(they gain attack and defense skill), and units can attack the drawbridge.

It is kind of buggy. Doesn't freeze very often, but there are problems with the campagns and such...

The biggest flaw: AI.
The AI makes single player games worthless. Usually, after playing for hours and beating all the nuetral monsters, you find the enemy castle and they have-- less then they started with!!!

What I do like:
Adventure map looks a bit nicer.
Skill system is better now, with more categories. Spells are harder to get then before.
Music is pretty good.

All in all, it's a pretty bad game. Buy Heroes III instead.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Close but no cigar, March 27, 2005

By 

Ariel Corley "Hell Bound" (TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heroes Of Might And Magic IV (CD-ROM)

I have always been a HOMM fan.Ever since I played the first one I have been a die hard fan. 1 through 3 were amazing. I was really looking forward to playing the 4th. When I got it I almost cried with dissapointment. The graphics make everything look too cartoonish and the way the creatures move is nothing short of atrocious. The scenarios are fun but nothing really new. The new spell system is unbelievably retarded.The Campaigns were different somewhat but not noteworthy. I'm afraid that these games will turn out like 3do's HOMM Rpgs,those who have played them know what I mean. I rated it with 3 stars because despite its major flaws and lack of interesting and new developments, it is still a Heros of Might and Magic game. It still has the fantasy creatures that I love and the spells. I will not say DONT BUY IT! because some people may find this game an improvement where as I see it as a waste of money. If you're new to the series, I highly recommend the 2 or third and maybe even the first. These are very addictive and remarkably enjoyable.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Huge disappointment., May 23, 2006

By 

David A. Redick "game freak" (Mauldin, SC) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Heroes Of Might And Magic IV (CD-ROM)

I loved 1 & 2 and when I saw 4 in store, I stached it up at once. Got home. Installed it. Played it for about 40 mins and then uninstalled it.

The game play is, as far as I can tell, exactly the same as 1 & 2. A few tweaks here and there but nothing new. The interface and world/map felt chunky and unpolished. I think they tried to add every bell and whistle they could. But all of it just got in way and didn't really affect the game (much).

I was really disappointed. Personally I think HoMM2 is still the best.

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