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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+14

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,342 reviews

story132 positive mentions

stability50 negative mentions

Engaging and unique blend of puzzle mechanics with turn-based strategy, providing a refreshing gameplay experience.
Charming hand-drawn art style and colorful environments enhance the overall aesthetic of the game.
Endlessly replayable with a variety of units, heroes, and artifacts, allowing for diverse strategies in both single-player and multiplayer modes.

Frequent bugs and crashes, particularly during battles, can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The story is simplistic and often feels juvenile, lacking depth and engagement.
Pacing issues in the campaign, especially in the later chapters, can lead to uneven difficulty and repetitive gameplay.

story
329 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
53%
7%
The story in "Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes" is generally described as engaging yet simplistic, set within the familiar might & magic universe. While it may not offer groundbreaking narrative depth, players find it entertaining enough to support the gameplay, featuring charming characters and a straightforward plot that ties together various campaigns. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the addictive puzzle mechanics, with some reviewers noting its cliche elements and juvenile writing, but still appreciating its fun and lighthearted nature.
- “The storyline is engaging, set in the rich Might & Magic universe.”
- “I would 100% recommend this game; it is the perfect balance of story adventure and puzzle battling.”
- “The story is surprisingly long; I've clocked 42.4 hours on the game and still fail to kill the final boss.”
- “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
255 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
50%
3%
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 players. While the game is praised for its innovative mechanics and depth, some users note issues with balance, pacing, and occasional bugs that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these flaws, the gameplay remains a standout aspect, providing a rewarding challenge that keeps players invested.
- “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
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
46%
4%
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, noting that the updated graphics from the original handheld version significantly improve the aesthetic. However, some users express disappointment with certain graphical elements, suggesting that while the visuals are generally good, they could be better optimized for modern systems.
- “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.”
- “The graphics are charming, but they've brushed up the visuals, 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.”
- “I only wish the graphics would look better than the handheld's version. Not that the graphics are bad, but this minimalistic art style is not my cup of tea.”
- “It's poorly optimized; its graphics will barely run even on modern specs, often badly losing sync.”
stability
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
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, often requiring them to restart the game without saving progress. While some minor glitches can be resolved with quick fixes, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from significant stability issues compared to its previous versions.
- “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
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
48%
7%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the nostalgic elements and catchy tracks, particularly those reminiscent of "Heroes of Might and Magic V." While some find the soundtrack engaging and fitting for the game's atmosphere, others criticize it as forgettable or lacking variety, particularly in battle themes. Overall, the music is generally seen as a solid aspect of the game, enhancing the experience despite some inconsistencies.
- “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
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
45%
11%
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 experience enjoyable enough to revisit multiple times, some note that the single-player campaign may lack replay value once completed, especially without friends to engage in multiplayer. The balance of skill and randomness in the battle system also contributes positively to the replay experience.
- “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
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it is necessary for progression and can be engaging, it often becomes tedious and repetitive, especially towards the end. Many users appreciate the mechanics and challenges but express frustration with the lack of auto-save features and the lengthy story sequences that contribute to the grind. Overall, the game balances enjoyable puzzle-solving with a significant amount of grinding, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “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. But besides that, I love the game!”
- “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 mean lots and lots of grinding, and some missions have arbitrary goals that get really annoying due to the randomness of puzzle pieces.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 witty humor woven throughout the storyline, particularly in the multiplayer mode, which is described as hilariously unbalanced yet enjoyable. Overall, the game strikes a balance between engaging gameplay and lighthearted 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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
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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 highlights a lack of proper optimization for modern hardware, especially in 4K resolution, leading to a frustrating experience for many. Overall, the port appears to be poorly executed, detracting from the game's nostalgic appeal.
- “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
60%
40%
Reviewers appreciate the charming hand-drawn art style and colorful character designs, which enhance the overall experience. The engaging story and animations during battles contribute to a fun atmosphere, making the game enjoyable for those who appreciate character development within logic-based gameplay.
- “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
80%
20%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique artwork and sound design, with each zone offering distinct visuals and satisfying audio effects, particularly during combat. The comic-style graphics and a well-curated soundtrack enhance the immersive experience, while the lore and storytelling contribute to a captivating environment that resonates with fans of the Might & Magic series. Overall, the atmosphere is described as engaging and well-crafted, complementing the gameplay effectively.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is praised for prioritizing gameplay and enjoyment over heavy investment in advertising and high-definition graphics, leading to a pleasant surprise for players who discovered it without prior promotion.
- “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
100%
While the game excels in puzzle mechanics, the emotional impact is diminished by a lackluster story that may leave players feeling disconnected.

83%Critics’ scoreBased on 7 critic reviews

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