Might & Magic Clash of Heroes

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Might & Magic Clash of Heroes is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Capybara Games and was released on September 22, 2011. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is a tactical RPG and puzzle hybrid game. Players can choose from five different factions, each with their own unique characters and abilities. The game features a single-player campaign, as well as multiplayer modes, where players can battle each other in turn-based combat. Units and spells are positioned on a puzzle grid, adding an extra layer of strategy to the game.

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story133 positive mentions

stability50 negative mentions

Engaging and unique puzzle mechanics that blend strategy and RPG elements.
Charming art style and enjoyable character designs that enhance the overall experience.
Fun multiplayer mode that allows for competitive play with friends.

Frequent bugs and crashes, particularly during battles, making the game frustrating to play.
The story is simplistic and lacks depth, which may not appeal to all players.
Difficulty spikes in the campaign can be frustrating, especially when certain battles feel unfair.

story
328 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes" is generally described as engaging yet simplistic, often borrowing from familiar fantasy tropes without breaking new ground. While some players appreciate the charming characters and the integration of RPG elements, many find the narrative to be cliché and linear, lacking depth and originality. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the addictive gameplay, with mixed reviews on its execution and memorability.
- “The storyline is engaging, set in the rich Might & Magic universe.”
- “The story is great and gives a fun combined tour of the different planar factions rather than drawing hard lines between scenarios as most in the HOMM series.”
- “I would 100% recommend this game; it is the perfect balance of story adventure and puzzle battling.”
- “The campaign mode isn't really immersive, the plot is a little on the juvenile and shonen-influenced side, and there are parts that just don't make sense - but it's still kind of hard to dislike.”
- “The story is unremarkable – it is too simple and forgettable - it is recommended to talk to NPCs when you are lost, though, as they usually give out clues about where to go or what to do next.”
- “The story is completely throwaway, which is fine... but the Might & Magic branding had me looking for something more.”
gameplay
257 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes" is characterized by its unique blend of turn-based strategy and match-3 mechanics, offering a simple yet engaging experience that appeals to both casual and tactical players. While many reviewers praise the addictive nature and depth of the gameplay, some express concerns about balance, repetitiveness, and technical issues that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is well-received for its innovative mechanics and enjoyable combat, making it a standout in the puzzle and strategy genres.
- “Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes offers a refreshing take on the RPG genre by seamlessly merging puzzle mechanics with turn-based strategy.”
- “The gameplay is easy to learn, but holds surprising depth (combos, links, merges, specials).”
- “The gameplay finds the rare perfect blend of action and strategy, making it gratifying to play on a puzzle-solving level without becoming tedious at points.”
- “However, the nadan arc's mechanic is really boring.”
- “Every mechanic makes the game so slowwwwwwww I hate it.”
- “The gameplay is extremely repetitive.”
graphics
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the charming hand-drawn art style and colorful environments that enhance the overall experience. While some players appreciate the updated visuals in the PC version compared to the original handheld release, others feel that the graphics could be better, citing issues with optimization and a preference for the original pixel art. Overall, the aesthetic is generally well-received, with a blend of manga-inspired designs and polished animations contributing to a visually appealing experience.
- “The hand-drawn art style is charming and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience with its colorful environments and character designs.”
- “Graphically, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is a gorgeous game to behold.”
- “The graphics are charming, the music is enjoyable, it has high replay value and a great puzzle/RPG mechanic.”
- “I did not dig the art style, and this is also one of the weaker Might and Magic games, I'd say.”
- “Plus the new graphics kinda suck compared to the pixel art of the original.”
- “It's poorly optimized; its subpar 2D graphics will barely run even on modern specs, often badly losing sync.”
stability
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes that render it nearly unplayable. Many players have experienced game logic freezes during battles and other critical moments, leading to forced restarts and loss of progress. While some suggest temporary fixes, such as running the game in compatibility mode, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by bugs that detract significantly from the experience.
- “The DS and Xbox versions were nearly bug-free.”
- “The game used to be practically bug-free.”
- “Bought this game and it freezes constantly, not even playable. Extremely disappointed.”
- “It freezes every second battle and then I have to reset the whole game without saving my progress.”
- “Love the game, but it's full of so many glitches and randomly stops working.”
music
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchy tracks and nostalgic ties to the Heroes of Might and Magic series, while others find it forgettable or lacking in variety. Many appreciate the background music for enhancing the atmosphere during gameplay, although some note that it can become repetitive. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a solid but not exceptional aspect of the game, contributing positively to the experience for fans of the genre.
- “An awesome game overall - great art, music (love that they continued the musical themes from Heroes of Might and Magic 5), gameplay, story.”
- “Great and unique gameplay, lovely comic style visuals, one of the greatest soundtracks ever (some tracks from Heroes of Might and Magic V are found here as well, being slightly altered and reworked) and nice Might & Magic lore and atmosphere.”
- “It's so dramatic and entrancing, I ended up getting the soundtrack just so I could hear it on demand.”
- “The background music for the zone you are in is the only sound you hear, so the lack of some sort of audio clue to indicate that you are in fact in a dialogue with an NPC is sorely missed.”
- “This game has very poor music.”
- “The battle music is thankfully very varied; however, that would be a good thing only if they didn't all suck as well!”
replayability
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, particularly in multiplayer modes and through various gameplay mechanics like champion combinations and artifacts. While many players find the battle formats and online PvP engaging enough to warrant multiple playthroughs, some note that the single-player experience may lack replay value once completed, especially without friends to join in. Despite some criticisms regarding repetitiveness, the game is generally regarded as enjoyable and worth revisiting.
- “Endlessly replayable!”
- “High replay value!”
- “Comfortably replayable more than twice, just because the battle system provides such a good balance of skill and random elements.”
- “9/10 only because once you finish the game it is pretty much not replayable unless you have a friend to do multiplayer online.”
- “Only downside is that there probably isn't much replay value unless you are able to find some friends to duel after finishing the game.”
- “It's a great game while it lasts but it doesn't have much replayability.”
grinding
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the engaging mechanics and the sense of progression, many feel that it becomes tedious and repetitive, especially towards the end. The lack of auto-save features can exacerbate the frustration of grinding, leading to potential loss of progress. Overall, while the grinding is seen as necessary for story advancement and achievements, it can detract from the enjoyment due to its repetitive nature and the lengthy story sequences.
- “Love the game, although there is no auto-save, so remember to save during your playthrough in campaign mode. If the game stops responding, you can lose a lot of hours of grinding and need to restart everything. It happened to me when I was tabbing in and out during the loading screen.”
- “The real challenges are the puzzles and trying to tell the difference between the pink and yellow djinni at 2 in the morning because you've been up all night grinding your rakshasas to level 5, and the blue light filter on your monitor makes everything look the same.”
- “Multiple storylines mean lots and lots of grinding, and some missions have arbitrary goals that get really annoying due to the randomness of puzzle pieces.”
humor
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, featuring somewhat funny dialogue and a variety of amusing character personalities that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone, especially in the multiplayer mode, which is described as hilariously unbalanced yet enjoyable. Overall, the game successfully balances engaging storytelling with witty humor, making it a fun experience for those who don't take it too seriously.
- “From the individual evolution of each character and their respective sidekicks, displaying a lot of different and funny personalities, the player progressively becomes more involved with what is apparently a 'match 3 game' that has a lot more strategy behind it than it shows at first glance.”
- “Though ultimately a prequel to Heroes V, Clash of Heroes displays witty humor throughout the storyline and provides unlimited retries for those less inclined to strategy.”
- “And by far, Necropolis is the one that's an absolute joy to play that had me laughing out loud at parts, along with Inferno in second place (although your mileage may vary due to subjective tastes, of course).”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting severe stuttering and performance issues, particularly on PC. While some players have not experienced these problems, the general consensus is that the port is poorly optimized, failing to run smoothly even on capable hardware and lacking proper support for higher resolutions like 4K. Overall, the game's performance issues detract from the experience, highlighting a lack of attention to optimization by the developers.
- “My computer is a good computer; other games such as Tomb Raider run smoothly, so I really didn't expect any issues.”
- “I've seen some complaints about performance on PC, but I have not encountered them.”
- “After beating the whole campaign and doing some multiplayer battles, the game started stuttering so badly that it was unplayable when opened.”
- “The port seems to be quite lazy as it's not at all optimized for PC. While I understand that people love this game for nostalgia, it doesn't mean you have to turn a blind eye to Ubisoft's sub-par performance in general.”
- “It's poorly optimized; its low-quality 2D graphics will barely run even on modern specs, often losing sync badly.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the charming hand-drawn art style and colorful character designs, which enhance the overall experience. The engaging puzzles and animations during battles contribute to a fun atmosphere, while the character development adds depth to the gameplay, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of logic games.
- “The hand-drawn art style is charming and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience with its colorful environments and character designs.”
- “It is fun, the story is nice, graphics are awesome, and I definitely love the character designs!”
- “Love all the character designs, the little animations during battle, and the engaging puzzles.”
- “Can you tolerate pseudo-anime character design?”
- “The game is certainly worth its current price and will give you a lot of fun if you like logic games with a bit of character development.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its unique artwork and distinct zones, each contributing to an immersive experience. Players appreciate the satisfying sound design and animations, alongside a lovely comic style and a standout soundtrack that enhances the overall ambiance. The integration of Might & Magic lore further enriches the atmosphere, making it a compelling aspect of the gameplay.
- “Each zone has unique artwork and atmosphere, and each army plays differently.”
- “They convey the atmosphere extremely well, and it is a joy to watch them (especially the attack animations; the sounds when you hit something are very satisfying).”
- “Great and unique gameplay, lovely comic-style visuals, one of the greatest soundtracks ever (some tracks from Heroes of Might & Magic V are found here as well, being slightly altered and reworked) and nice Might & Magic lore and atmosphere.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game is praised for prioritizing gameplay and fun over heavy advertising and high production costs, leading to a pleasant surprise for players who discovered it without prior marketing.
- “This is what happens when a studio focuses on gameplay and fun instead of sinking half the game's budget into HD graphics and advertising.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game excels in puzzle mechanics, it falls short in delivering an engaging emotional narrative, which some players find boring.

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Might & Magic Clash of Heroes is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Might & Magic Clash of Heroes is available on Steam Deck, iPhone, Windows, Xbox Series X|S and others.

On average players spend around 32 hours playing Might & Magic Clash of Heroes.

Might & Magic Clash of Heroes was released on September 22, 2011.

Might & Magic Clash of Heroes was developed by Capybara Games.

Might & Magic Clash of Heroes has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Might & Magic Clash of Heroes is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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