DISCLAIMER: I am writing this review from a multiplayer POV. Not really interested in campaign at all. Never was and never will be. Multiplayer is something that makes the game last forever.
This is the best Heroes of Might and Magic series I have played so far. If you like Homm series, you wont be disappointed. At the moment of writing this review, game is sill in early access / beta state and lacking some features.
PROS:
- New, fresh factions, spells, units etc.
- Faction laws, astrology system makes the game more complex
- PVP queuing is brilliant. Just one button and you will get opponent withing minutes.
- Having a hotkeys for EVERYTHING. Splitting units, their abilities etc.
NEUTRAL:
- Graphics. It is just everyone's personal preference. I didn't like it at first but the more I played, the less issue it was.
- Difficult to start for a new players as game is complex. Hundreds of units to learn, their abilities, spells etc... This is kind of game that requires a bit of dedication.
CONS:
- Balance/ban system. Player1, then player2 bans a faction, which means two strongest factions are most of the time banned. You have to choose only from pool of 4, which is small already. Considering we all have own preferences and dislike some factions, you are left with a pool of 2-3 factions to play which becomes really boring long term. SOLUTION? Bidding for factions like in homm3
- Map/ban system. Again... People love Exodus template. I understand. It is insta pick from most of the players. Even developers force this template to be always on the list. Sounds like a good thing? Probably is for the most. But this system makes me play same template over and over again. I need a variety, man! SOLUTION? Queueing with map or maps of my choice.
FINAL SCORE: 9/10
As I said, it is the best game of homm series I have played so far. Yes, game needs some improvements but devs are working on it.
