Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - Definitive Edition

61%
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Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - Definitive Edition is a belter of a puzzle game, with a lengthy campaign full of clever ideas.
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Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is a unique mix of puzzle, strategy and RPG: Plan your every move and combine your attacks to defeat your enemies in matching puzzle inspired battle scenarios, upgrade your heroes and creatures to unleash increasingly devastating attacks onto your opponents, and let the strategic thinker in you lead your troops to victory. Originally developed by Capybara Games, Mig…

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 237 reviews
graphics18 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The gameplay is unique and engaging, combining turn-based strategy with match-3 mechanics, offering a rewarding experience for players who enjoy planning and tactical thinking.
  • The remastered graphics and art style have received praise, with many players appreciating the nostalgic elements and the fun story mode that adds depth beyond just battling.
  • The game is highly replayable, with a solid multiplayer component that is enjoyable for both casual and competitive play, making it a great choice for couch co-op or online matches.
  • The Definitive Edition has been criticized for lacking significant improvements over the original, feeling more like a cash grab with minimal changes and the removal of the original version from sale.
  • Many players have reported technical issues, including performance problems, long loading times, and a lack of quality-of-life features such as autosave, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The new art style has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over character redesigns and a perceived decline in quality compared to the original game's visuals.
  • graphics52 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning overhaul and improved technical details, while others lament the departure from the original art style, describing it as overly "anime-ed" and inconsistent. Many veterans of the original game express disappointment with the new character designs, particularly for key heroes, suggesting that the changes detract from the game's charm. Overall, while the enhanced visuals are appreciated, there is a strong desire for an option to toggle between the old and new art styles.

    • “The overhaul of graphics is stunning, and I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting the game.”
    • “The art style is fantastic, and the combat remains as awesome as ever.”
    • “Game play is the same, graphics are sharper and cleaner.”
    • “To my knowledge, many veterans of the original were disappointed with the change of art style (from what I can see, it has been anime-ed up somewhat) and the lack of gameplay/balancing changes.”
    • “The revised artwork is a mixed bag - some NPCs look better, and the portrait graphics are overall more impressive on a technical level (with finer linework, smoother detail, and more complex light rendering), but some of the heroes (like Anwen, Aidan, or Nadia) and bosses (Azexes) look rather off-putting or stray too far from the sprite design.”
    • “Unit sprites were completely unchanged, leaving them in low resolution and with persistent minor graphical artifacts on many frames, and the only changes to animations include a small quality of life update to the ghost (she no longer swipes on every single unit in her path) - the druids still awkwardly revert to a single frame of idle animation after performing their attack.”
  • story44 mentions

    The game's story is described as light-hearted and engaging, though not particularly original or memorable, with a mix of quirky humor and serious themes that can feel mismatched with its bright art style. Players appreciate the structured chapter format and the inclusion of side quests, but many find the narrative simplistic and repetitive, especially in the re-release, which offers no new content or significant changes. Overall, while the story has its charm, it often takes a backseat to the addictive gameplay and strategic elements.

    • “Great story with fun but difficult turn-based gameplay.”
    • “Surprisingly involved and complex fantasy lore and storyline that ties into Ubisoft's other MM games; takes about 25 hours to complete.”
    • “While simplistic, the story is not without its charm, and the world, despite being roughly linear, still has enough freedom between key story battles to explore for loot, secrets, and side quests.”
    • “The story in the game is very bland, and the fact that it occasionally tries to be funny and cute feels odd.”
    • “Not that it needed to be serious, but something about the Saturday-morning cartoon aesthetic feels at odds with the setting of Might & Magic and the plot this game in particular tries to tell.”
    • “Exact same story, dialogue, battles, everything; nothing new added in single-player which removes the freshness and originality (if it had any to begin with) of this re-release and makes it boring to replay the entire story.”
  • gameplay26 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its unique blend of turn-based strategy and match-3 mechanics, offering a fun and addictive experience that is easy to learn. While some players express disappointment over the lack of significant changes and modernizations compared to the original, the core mechanics remain engaging and well-executed. Overall, it is recommended for both newcomers and fans of the original, despite some concerns about localization and art style changes.

    • “Great gameplay, taking turns to make limited moves where you can earn more moves by creating sequences. I haven't found another game with a close formula like this one yet.”
    • “The new art is nice and the gameplay is still addicting; I really enjoyed my second run.”
    • “It was a unique and highly enjoyable attempt to mix the turn-based strategy of the Heroes of Might & Magic games with very simple match-3 gameplay reminiscent of Puzzle Quest.”
    • “I love Heroes of Might and Magic, but the fighting mechanics are trash, in my opinion.”
    • “To my knowledge, many veterans of the original were disappointed with the change of art style (from what I can see, it has been anime-ed up somewhat) and the lack of gameplay/balancing changes.”
    • “I played the demo, it's the same game, nothing has changed compared to the original, even the Ubisoft logo is still there. Basically, nothing new. I think it should come for free for those who already have the original or with a 90% discount. Menu and gameplay are all the same, it doesn't have many languages, only simplified and traditional Chinese (audio and text) and Japanese (text). As a fan of this game, I am disappointed because they didn't bring my language 'Portuguese Brazilian' and they didn't bring 'Ukrainian localization'. I saw Ukrainian people asking for this too in the Steam community.”
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game evokes nostalgia for fans of the original series, but it suffers from a lack of variety and technical issues, such as abrupt cuts during transitions and mis-assigned tracks. While some players appreciate the art style and overall sound quality, others criticize the sound design for being inconsistent, with volume spikes and jarring noises detracting from the experience. Overall, the music is seen as solid but flawed, leaving room for improvement.

    • “Great little puzzle RPG, love the art style and music.”
    • “Multiplayer used to be a blast but I'm not sure how active it is these days; the graphics are good and the music is solid... totally worth the money.”
    • “Nice HOMM nostalgia with the music and units involved.”
    • “Fans of the original DS version might also be sad to hear that there is still no way to switch to the original visual style or the soundtrack of that version.”
    • “Sound design is lackluster on the technical side, too - the music often doesn't fade out properly on loading screens or during screen transitions, leading to abrupt cuts.”
    • “Some tracks are more or less blatantly mis-assigned, playing in areas that used to be devoid of music or that played a completely different, more fitting track.”
  • optimization10 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with users noting that it performs poorly compared to the original version, experiencing stuttering even at lower resolutions. Many feel that the updated version is visually unappealing and lacks the smooth performance of its predecessor, leading to disappointment, especially given its price point.

    • “I liked to play it on mobile years ago, but this version looks ugly and has performance issues.”
    • “Even though I get a 40% off discount for owning the original, I'm disappointed that this was just a poorly optimized patch that costs $15 full price.”
    • “Just seems like a less optimized Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes.”
  • monetization6 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users expressing disappointment over the removal of the old version, which they feel was unjustified.

    • “This screams of a cash grab and I'm sad about it.”
    • “Cash grab, they shouldn't have taken down the old version.”
    • “It was a cash grab.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting bugs, glitches, hangs, freezes, and frequent disconnects. However, some players have not encountered any issues themselves, indicating a varied experience among users. Overall, the game is considered to have notable stability problems.

    • “The game is still buggy.”
    • “Additionally, the game is notoriously a little unstable, with hangs, freezes, and disconnects aplenty.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability for single-player factions, with each campaign taking around 2.5 hours to complete, which may disappoint players who prefer a slower pace. However, it compensates for this with significant replay value in quick matches and multiplayer modes, appealing to those who enjoy competitive play.

    • “There is also a ton of replay value with the quick matches and multiplayer.”
    • “Very short duration for each singleplayer faction (took about ~2.5 hours to complete the Sylvan faction and even less for Fortress), which is good for multiplayer players since they will do it once and that's it, but it removes any replayability for classic slow-paced players and new players who enjoy singleplayer more than multiplayer.”
    • “The game lacks depth in singleplayer content, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
    • “Once you've completed the factions, there's little incentive to replay, as the experience feels too linear and predictable.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players appreciate that the game features appealing visuals and audio, allows for convenient saving, and generally respects their time, even when pursuing the more grind-intensive achievements.

    • “The game is filled with repetitive tasks that feel more like a chore than fun.”
    • “Grinding for levels and items takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The amount of time required to grind for resources is excessive and frustrating.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story to be unengaging and lacking depth, leading to a dull overall experience.

  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is often perceived as out of place, with attempts at being funny and cute feeling awkward against a backdrop of a bland story. Overall, the comedic elements do not resonate well with players.

  • character development2 mentions

    The character development is characterized by a playful and whimsical approach, featuring quirky anime writing and distinctive character designs that enhance the overall charm of the game.

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Play time

450hMedian play time
450hAverage play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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