Heroes of Might and Magic

by 3DO

Product Features

• Publisher:3DO
• Genre:Computer Role-Playing
• Release Date:Apr 18, 2001
• ESRB:EVERYONE
• ESRB Descriptors:Animated Violence

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000059Z7Z
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 17, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,655 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Players start by choosing one of four characters and then venture off into the landscape to find the Dragonbone Staff. Why do you need it. The king has swallowed a deadly poison and the only thing that can save him is an ancient artifact, the Dragonbone Staff,

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The MIght and Magic evolution continues, April 24, 2001

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Suntop (Torrington, Wy) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heroes of Might and Magic (Video Game)

When I learned about the suprise early release of this product I made sure I was by my local vendor's side when he opened his shipment. I took it home and played it 12 hours straight and I must say this is not the Heroes style I played on the PC. 3DO took a risk on this since it is the first PS2 release of this type of game, it is uncharted territory. I must make this clear right away, this it NOT anything like Crusaders of Might and Magic. That game was a mistake by any standard. It more resembles the Heroes series strategy genre. To be honest, I must admit I miss the multiple resource system of the PC versions(in this version you have only gold). And I think the ommision of castle/town building was a mistake. That being said, this game has plenty to offer for both old fans of the series and newcomers. The 3-D graphics, coloring and freestlye camera angles offer plenty of eye candy for the player. The 3-D battle field is a very welcome addition. The creature animations are great. For example, if a creature is hit with arrows they move around with arrows stuck in thier bodies till the end of battle. Thier movement across the battlefield and reactions to incoming attacks are amusing as well. The game has randomly generated maps that change each time you start a new game. But each time I have started a new game the first continent remained basically the same. Services each town offers location of treasures, villains and artifacts also change with each new game. I think 3DO assumed that console players would not be receptive to the tride and true original Heroes format and are trying to appeal to the more action oriented younger player. If they ever create another heroes game with some of the original building concepts and couple it with the 3-D environment and battle system in this version it would be considered a must have for every PS2 gamer who enjoys games other than just shooters or racers. I am confident 3DO will not forsake any future installments but will adapt as they have before.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You sir are no Might & Magic...., September 18, 2001

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"ugetlucky2" (Oak Ridge, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heroes of Might and Magic (Video Game)

If any of you remember the Might & Magic game from the Sega Genesis, you'd certainly hope this game was similiar. Well sorry to tell you, it's nothing like that particular game, nor like Warriors of M&M released on the PS2.

This, as another reviewer had pointed out is King's Bounty from the Sega system; with better graphics. The maps are identical, villians the same. Not one part of this game was upgraded for the PS2. I sit and wonder why? It was a decent game that kept me entertained...but with the power of the PS2 you'd think they'd add some bells and whistles. This certainly was not a game that was soooo great it had to have been released on the PS2.

Buy the game if you liked Kings Bounty (I did like the game and thus the only reason I gave it 3 stars) but don't buy this if your looking for a great PS2 game. Save your money for Metal Gear.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This Game = Poo, June 10, 2002

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Big Weave Dawg (Massachusetts...Baby!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heroes of Might and Magic (Video Game)

The title of the section says it all. I thought this game would be an RPG and it ended up being some game equivilent to Britney's Dance Beat (which is the worst game ever). You ride around on a horse while you recruit farmers and zombies to recieve a staff. You control these characters, which die in 2 seconds, against innumerable amounts of other farmers and zombies. You pick up money in boxes and then get it taken away because your peasants revolted. You then die and go back to where you started...To do what??? Recruit more farmers!. Yahoo! Good Fun! Too bad i couldnt choose to put 0 stars on this review, because if i could....i rate this a negative 5 so that anyone who bought or created this game would cry at their horrible purchase and product. I hate this game with an aggresive passion. :(