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Might & Magic Heroes VII - Trial by Fire

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62% User Score Based on 1,046 reviews

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Might & Magic Heroes VII - Trial by Fire is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Limbic Entertainment and was released on August 4, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Might & Magic Heroes VII - Trial by Fire is a stand-alone expansion, offering a new epic story through two campaigns featuring the new fortress faction: Dwarves. This turn-based strategy and RPG game includes improved mechanics, new maps, and additional content that enriches the Might & Magic universe. Ideal for both newcomers and existing fans.

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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,046 reviews
gameplay38 positive mentions
stability60 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of earlier Heroes titles, particularly Heroes 3 and 5.
  • The new Fortress faction adds unique gameplay mechanics and interesting units, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The skill wheel and tactical combat mechanics provide depth and strategy, making battles engaging.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, particularly in multiplayer mode, leading to crashes and desynchronization issues.
  • Ubisoft Connect is problematic, often causing authentication errors and hindering access to the game.
  • The AI is poorly designed, often making illogical decisions and failing to provide a challenging experience.
  • gameplay
    114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Might & Magic Heroes VII" is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of nostalgic elements and new mechanics that some players appreciate, such as unique units and a skill tree. However, many reviews highlight issues like slow-paced combat, repetitive gameplay, and significant bugs, particularly in multiplayer modes, which detract from the overall experience. While some mechanics are praised for their improvement over previous titles, the game's balance and AI issues have left many players feeling frustrated.

    • “The gameplay is diverse, it keeps me coming back for more, the hotseat mode is fast and entertaining, and I love the campaign so far.”
    • “The biggest upsides: that one-more-turn gameplay is there, the factions/creatures are pretty nice as is the skill wheel.”
    • “Awesome gameplay!”
    • “Total trash, if you played HOMM 6 don't play this or you will ruin your experience in gameplay!”
    • “You will run into disappearing units, thrown together balance fixes that break faction mechanics (undead's raise), and a humongous amount of gameplay bugs.”
    • “They overfilled the map to the point the gameplay is ruined and the controls are terrible!”
  • graphics
    92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and beautiful artwork, while others criticize them as outdated or mediocre compared to previous titles in the series. Many users report stability issues, including crashes and performance problems, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and a significant improvement, others feel they fall short of expectations, particularly in comparison to earlier installments.

    • “A very easy game to play casually at your own pace... stunning visual graphics makes this game well worth playing, so far (in my opinion) the best version of the Heroes series.”
    • “I find the graphics gorgeous indeed, with very little exception.”
    • “It is smooth, the graphics are pretty and the terrain on the map is pretty cool, much more detailed than any other Heroes game I've played.”
    • “Graphics look like garbage.”
    • “Absolute trash game. Worst heroes I have ever seen. The graphics look like trash and the maps are horrible. This heroes should take notes from heroes 5 because buildings look like my 3-year-old cousin designed it and the cities are in 2D, looking like a drawing I created when I was 4. Honestly, the game looks like they ran out of money and got really lazy in most aspects of the game. I highly do not recommend this game to anyone, even if it was free. Don't waste your space.”
    • “Another bad thing is the graphics are about 10 years out of date.”
  • story
    84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it largely forgettable and poorly executed, particularly criticizing the dungeon campaign as one of the worst. While some appreciate the new campaigns featuring Emperor Ivan and the dwarven heroes, noting improvements and interesting twists, others feel the overall narrative is disjointed and lacks depth, often overshadowed by gameplay bugs and server issues. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary focus, with many players preferring the random map generator over the campaign's narrative.

    • “In the DLC, many story holes got filled and some cool twists.”
    • “A really nice improvement compared to the base game, the new faction is fun and the campaign storyline is way better than the original game.”
    • “Lost Tales One and Lost Tales Two are written by the original HOMM IV story writer who was hired for this project.”
    • “The campaign has a terrible storyline and can be very annoying to play.”
    • “Story arcs are pretty basic and it's difficult to really get invested in most of the characters.”
    • “The story of the game is really boring.”
  • stability
    70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, crashes, and freezes affecting gameplay across both single-player and multiplayer modes. While some players noted improvements after patches, many still experience significant issues, and the lack of ongoing support from the developers has left the game in a largely unstable state. Overall, it appears that while there are moments of playability, the game remains plagued by persistent technical problems.

    • “It has its flaws, but over the years the game has been fixed; no crashes, no glitches. It could be a better game, but it's pretty solid.”
    • “Nice game, not buggy at all.”
    • “Well, at least this isn't buggy as hell like most newly released games... so... improvement?”
    • “Endless bugs, crashes, freezes, etc.”
    • “The developers announced that no more updates will be released, so the game is left in an extremely buggy state.”
    • “It's so buggy, it's kind of impressive that they dared to release it.”
  • music
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful town and adventure map themes, particularly from the DLC, while others criticize the heavy reliance on reused assets and the overall blandness compared to earlier titles like Heroes of Might and Magic IV. While certain tracks, such as Sylvan's theme, are highlighted as standout pieces, many players express a desire for more original compositions rather than remixes of previous games. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as decent but lacking the memorable quality that fans expect from the franchise.

    • “The music, sounds, gameplay are absolutely fantastic!”
    • “The game itself is beautiful with a fantastic soundtrack with good coloring; I myself run it in 4K with no problems.”
    • “The music is great, the maps look great, the town screens are cool, the new creature lineups and resource types are a refreshing change, and the game overall is an achievement.”
    • “Many reused assets (music, unit models, skill icons).”
    • “Recycling a lot of music from Clash of Heroes, Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, and now from HOMM 6. While I enjoy a lot of those themes, I would really like to see more new compositions.”
    • “Music is bland (and I'm not even comparing it to HOMM 4, which in my opinion has some of the best music in any game); it doesn't feel like a Heroes soundtrack.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs that can lead to crashes and synchronization issues. While it is playable on modern hardware, many users note that it performs poorly compared to other titles, indicating significant optimization shortcomings. Despite these issues, some players still enjoy the game overall.

    • “Great game made better with the passage of time because today's computers can handle its performance issues.”
    • “The game is at least playable for the most part, sound bugs, animation hiccups, and performance issues aside, I like the game.”
    • “Of course, the bugs are still noticeable, and the game is technically not well optimized.”
    • “Bugs all over the place which will either crash the game, your computer (because of bad optimization) or just get out of sync with the rest of the players, forcing a reload.”
    • “It must be poorly optimized, since I am playing Witcher 3 at highest settings without any problems on the same laptop.”
    • “The game is at least playable for the most part, sound bugs, animation hiccups, and poor performance aside, I like the game.”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its strong replayability, offering various paths to victory and accommodating different play styles. While many players find it enjoyable for multiple playthroughs and skirmishes, some suggest that older titles may provide better long-term replay value. The AI and tactical elements further enhance the replay experience.

    • “Excellent game, very much replayable - many different paths to victory and easy for anyone to find a play style that they enjoy most.”
    • “Great replayability.”
    • “Fun for several playthroughs and skirmishes, but for long-term replayability, I would still choose some older titles over this one.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning landscapes and a design that closely resembles the beloved feel of Heroes of Might and Magic III. While some users noted issues with animation clarity, they appreciated the option to adjust settings to enhance the experience. Overall, the game successfully captures a nostalgic yet modern atmosphere that resonates well with fans.

    • “In Heroes VII, they totally captured the atmosphere, and the creatures are finally amazing.”
    • “The landscape is stunning, and the atmosphere, along with the way the maps are built, is most similar to HOMM III, in my humble opinion.”
    • “Very complete product, with a very nice atmosphere. I'm happy to see that after so many years, a great team managed to bring the original HOMM III look and feel to a modern engine, allowing us to enjoy the game again.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with players finding the characters and missions forgettable and the storytelling, particularly in the dungeon campaign, to be dull and uninspiring. This has led to feelings of wasted time for some players, detracting from the overall emotional engagement with the game.

    • “Mostly forgettable characters and missions, boring storytelling. The dungeon's campaign is one of the worst stories I've ever seen in M&M.”
    • “Mostly forgettable characters and missions, boring storytelling. The dungeon's campaign is one of the worst stories I've ever seen in M&M.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is generally viewed as fair, with no extreme DLC policies or microtransactions, leading some users to label it as a potential cash grab. However, others feel that the game remains enjoyable and not overly commercialized.

    • “The game isn't downgraded or casual, and it doesn't have extreme DLC policies or microtransactions.”
    • “The game isn't downgraded or casual, and it doesn't have extreme DLC policies or microtransactions.”
    • “Don't fall for this cash grab (unless I am missing something).”
    • “Game isn't downgraded, casual, don't have extreme DLC policies or microtransactions.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, with players finding the character animations, particularly the awkward walking of certain units, to be particularly amusing. However, the enjoyment is somewhat marred by significant desyncing issues during battles against human players.

    • “My first encounter with the Lil' Hom version of HOMM 7 made me laugh so hard when I saw them walk towards my troops instead of the original flight movement. It was like watching someone tied at both legs still trying to walk.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express satisfaction with the character development in the game, highlighting it as a strong aspect alongside the castle development.

    • “I was very happy with the character development in this game and the castle development.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly highlighting the lengthy loading times caused by Ubisoft's Uplay game launcher, which can take around five minutes to start the game.

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Might & Magic Heroes VII - Trial by Fire is a role playing game.

Might & Magic Heroes VII - Trial by Fire is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 79 hours playing Might & Magic Heroes VII - Trial by Fire.

Might & Magic Heroes VII - Trial by Fire was released on August 4, 2016.

Might & Magic Heroes VII - Trial by Fire was developed by Limbic Entertainment.

Might & Magic Heroes VII - Trial by Fire has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Might & Magic Heroes VII - Trial by Fire is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Might & Magic Heroes 7, Might & Magic: Heroes VI, Heroes of Might & Magic V, Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition, Stronghold 3 and others.