Might & Magic Clash of Heroes

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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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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,681 reviews

story264 positive mentions

stability100 negative mentions

Unique blend of puzzle mechanics and turn-based strategy that keeps battles engaging and requires thoughtful planning.
Charming hand-drawn art style and colorful environments enhance the overall experience.
Endlessly replayable with a fun multiplayer mode, allowing players to challenge friends or AI opponents.

Frequent game-breaking bugs, including freezing during battles and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
The storyline is basic and lacks depth, with some characters feeling one-dimensional.
Pacing issues in the campaign, particularly in the later chapters, can lead to a frustrating experience.

story
658 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes" is generally described as engaging yet simplistic, set within the familiar might and magic universe. While it may not offer groundbreaking narratives, it provides enough intrigue and charm to keep players invested, with a mix of light-hearted humor and classic fantasy tropes. The gameplay often overshadows the story, which is seen as a vehicle for the puzzle mechanics rather than a focal point, leading to a mixed reception regarding its depth and originality.
- “The storyline is engaging, set in the rich Might & Magic universe.”
- “While the story may not break new ground, it provides enough intrigue to keep players invested as they progress through the game.”
- “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 M&M branding had me looking for something more.”
gameplay
510 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes features a unique blend of puzzle mechanics and turn-based strategy, offering an engaging and addictive gameplay experience that appeals to both casual and tactical gamers. While the game is praised for its innovative match-3 mechanics and depth of strategy, some players note issues with balance, pacing, and occasional bugs that can disrupt the experience. Overall, the gameplay is considered enjoyable and rewarding, particularly for fans of the franchise, despite some criticisms regarding its repetitiveness and difficulty spikes.
- “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 simple yet deep in its strategy.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly addictive and the mechanics are well thought-out.”
- “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
248 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming hand-drawn art style, colorful environments, and appealing character designs, which enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers appreciate the polished visuals and unique animations, although some express disappointment with the transition from the original pixel art to a more simplistic style in the updated version. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's nostalgic and enjoyable aesthetic.
- “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.”
- “They've brushed up the graphics, which I never deemed necessary, and seemingly added a few bugs and freezes in the process, judging by the amount of people complaining on the store page.”
- “Plus the new graphics kinda suck compared to the pixel art of the original.”
- “It's poorly optimized; its graphics will barely run even on modern specs, often badly losing sync.”
stability
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous reports of frequent freezing and crashing, making it nearly unplayable for many users. While some players have found temporary fixes, such as running the game in compatibility mode, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by bugs and glitches that detract significantly from the experience. Many users express disappointment, especially compared to previous versions that were much more stable.
- “The DS and Xbox versions were nearly bug-free.”
- “The DS and Xbox versions were nearly 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 concept, unfortunately the game is a buggy, unplayable mess that soft-locks in battles constantly.”
music
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its catchy tracks and nostalgic ties to the Heroes of Might and Magic V soundtrack, while others find it forgettable or poorly fitting. Many players appreciate the background music for enhancing the atmosphere during gameplay, although some note a lack of variety in battle themes. Overall, the music is described as enjoyable and fitting for the game's style, but not without its criticisms.
- “Great and unique gameplay, lovely comic style visuals, one of the greatest soundtracks ever (some tracks of Heroes of Might & Magic V are found here as well, being slightly altered and reworked) and nice Might & Magic lore and atmosphere.”
- “The music and sound effects also do a fine job of capturing intense moments during the story and battles as well as adding to the variety of the different environments that you visit throughout Ashan.”
- “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
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game boasts high replayability, particularly through its engaging multiplayer modes and diverse gameplay mechanics, such as unique champion combinations and artifacts. While many players find the experience enjoyable enough to revisit multiple times, some note that replay value diminishes significantly after completing the campaign unless played with friends. The balance of skill and randomness in battles further enhances replayability, although a few users mention potential repetitiveness.
- “Endlessly replayable!”
- “High replay value!”
- “A clever AI, a wide variety of units, and infinite replayability makes this one of the most underappreciated games on Steam.”
- “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
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it is necessary for progression and can be interesting, it often becomes tedious and repetitive, especially towards the end. Many reviewers noted the lack of an auto-save feature, which can lead to significant time loss during grinding sessions. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable mechanics and challenges, the grinding can detract from the overall experience, particularly with arbitrary goals and lengthy story sequences.
- “The real challenges are the puzzles and also 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 = lots and lots of grinding, and some missions have arbitrary goals that get really annoying due to the randomness of puzzle pieces.”
- “The game also urgently needs a quicker way to bypass the tedious, endless story sequences.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting its witty dialogue and engaging character personalities that add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Many find the multiplayer experience particularly hilarious, despite some balance issues, and appreciate the game's ability to blend humor with strategy. Overall, the humor is seen as a refreshing contrast to more serious titles in the genre, making it an enjoyable 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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization for PC has received significant criticism, with many users reporting stuttering and performance issues, particularly after extended play. While some players have not experienced these problems, the general consensus is that the port feels lazy and is not well-optimized, especially for 4K resolution. Overall, the game's performance does not meet the expectations set by other modern titles.
- “I've seen some complaints about performance on PC, but I have not encountered them.”
- “My computer is a good computer; other games such as Tomb Raider run smoothly, so I really didn't expect any issues.”
- “Un-optimized computer ports aside.”
- “After beating the whole campaign and doing some multiplayer battles, the game started stuttering so badly that it was unplayable.”
- “The port seems to be quite lazy as it's not at all optimized for PC, and while I get 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
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The character development in the game is enhanced by its charming hand-drawn art style and engaging character designs, which are visually appealing and contribute to the overall experience. Players appreciate the animations during battles and the integration of character development within the context of fun, logic-based gameplay. While some may question the pseudo-anime aesthetic, the overall consensus is that the character designs add significant value to the game.
- “Love all the character designs, the little animations during battle, and the engaging puzzles.”
- “It is fun, the story is nice, graphics are awesome, and I definitely love the character designs!”
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its unique artwork and immersive sound design, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the distinctiveness of each zone and army, complemented by a captivating soundtrack and engaging visuals that evoke the essence of the Might & Magic series. Overall, the combination of satisfying animations, well-crafted lore, and a compelling story contributes to a rich and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “Interesting gameplay, nice difficulty, well-built story, and atmosphere.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is commendable, as it prioritizes gameplay and enjoyment over heavy investment in advertising and high-definition graphics. Players appreciate the lack of aggressive marketing, which allows the game's quality to shine through without the distraction of typical monetization tactics.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is generally perceived as lacking, with many players finding the story boring. However, those who enjoy puzzles may still find the experience rewarding despite the narrative shortcomings.

85%Critics’ scoreBased on 3 critic reviews

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20h Median play time

32h Average play time

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