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Heroes of Might and Magic V

Nival Interactive

2006•Strategy•PEGI 12•About 40 hours

Taste attributes: adventurefantasyanimalshistoricalmafia/gangstermonster/alien/supernaturalmyth/fairytaleromancevehiclesweddingfastunsavouryimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshipdeep rivalryempowerment/personal growthfighting evilfish out of water/culture clashhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancelove conquers allrescue/escape/jeopardysocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphs

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Boxlist takeA fantastical, sweeping strategy game: fast and moving. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.

Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

IGDB rating

80 / 100

268 ratings

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About This Game

Witness the amazing evolution of the genre-defining strategy game as it becomes a next-generation phenomenon, melding classic deep fantasy with next-generation visuals and gameplay. In the renowned Might & Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault. The fate of the world is at stake and Heroes from a variety of legendary factions must stand up to defend their causes. Live their fate, lead their forces to victory, and unveil the secret goal of the Demon lords.

Summary: IGDB

Story

There are six factions in the game: Haven, Inferno, Necropolis, Dungeon, Sylvan and Academy. Haven Campaign Haven is a faction populated by humans and ruled by religious warlords, the Holy Griffin Empire propagates "Law and Order" and faith in Elrath, the Dragon of Light, as their supreme goals. Arising from their military tradition, they have the ability to train their soldiers, promoting them from one level to another. They are the primary protagonists of the game's campaign missions. Their main Heroes are young Queen Isabel and faithful Godric, the king's uncle and the top general for the...

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

AdventureFantasyAnimalsHistoricalMafia/gangsterMonster/alien/supernaturalMyth/fairytaleRomanceVehiclesWeddingAll consuming questComplex relationshipDeep rivalryEmpowerment/personal growthFighting evilFish out of water/culture clashHuman spirit/resilience/survivalInjustice/tragedy/vengeanceLove conquers allRescue/escape/jeopardySocial commentarySolving the riddle/not as it seemsUnderdog triumphs

Keywords

OrcsBloodyWizardsDiseaseMagicTurn-basedMythologyFemale protagonist

Where to play

Steam

Details

Developer: Nival Interactive
Publisher: Freeverse Software
Released: 16 May 2006
Series: Might and Magic
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Time to beat: 19h rushed, 40h normally, 43h complete
Age rating: PEGI 12
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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