The engine VCMI creators set out to rewrite was actually HOMM3: WoG (In the Wake of Gods), probably the most serious fan-made expansion to the original HOMM3, which most notably added support for an advanced map editor, and, therefore, more flexible maps.īut enough chitchat - I know many of you have been waiting for a Heroes 3 Android port for a long time, so jump to the screenshots, then grab your full copy of the game and follow the installation instructions the developer provided below.įree engine to run Heroes of Might and Magic 3 game. It seems to be pretty feature-rich, though certain things, like campaigns, are still not supported (they weren't in the HOMM2 port either). If you're not familiar with the VCMI project, it's an open source effort to rewrite the entire HOMM3 game engine, compatible with existing graphics, maps, spells, heroes, towns, etc. Alternatively, you can purchase the full HOMM3 game at GOG.com for. Just like with the previous port, VCMI requires original game files to play, which I'm anxiously scrambling to dig up around the house right now. Mere months after so successfully porting the Heroes of Might and Magic 2 (HOMM2) game engine to Android ( see our review), the very same developer, a brilliant man by the name of pelya, now managed to do the same with the Heroes of Might and Magic 3 engine, dubbed VCMI. Highly recommended.Fans of the Heroes of Might and Magic series, you may want to sit down for this one. It's a classic struggle between good and evil, and doesn't go deep into occultic elements. “Heroes 3 Complete” is one of the best games I've ever played. One thing that must be remembered about fantasy games such as this is that a “spell” is the fantasy equivalent of a flamethrower or machine gun, nothing more (usually). It isn't in-depth, and merely adds more strategy. “Casting” a spell consists of you clicking on the appropriate icon and then clicking on the unit you want to affect. There are no rituals, words, or summoning of demons. To learn them, you just have to have your hero visit the town that the mage guild is in. Spells are randomly assigned to each level of the Mage Guilds. Of course, being named "Heroes of Might AND Magic 3", you'd have to expect a wee bit o' magic, right?Įach town can build a “Mage Guild” of varying levels, depending on the town type. Again, you do not have to play them, and can just as easily win with another hero type. Out of the “good” hero types (Knight, Barbarian, Ranger, Overlord, Planeswalker, etc.), there are the more dark types, such as Witches, Demoniacs, Warlocks, and so forth. It can resurrect fallen allies, gives everyone good morale, and, quoted from the game, “Hates” Devils and Archdevils and does an extra 50% damage to them. However, the most powerful unit in the game is the Archangel, make no mistake. However, you are at no time FORCED to play as this town type. You CAN play as the Inferno town type, however, and have access to Demons, Pit Fiends, Imps, Devils, et cetera. For instance, the Stronghold town type can build Cyclopses and Behemoths, and has access to the Barbarian and Battle Mage hero classes. Players can either play in one of the campaigns or play one-shot scenarios against computer or human opponents.Įach player chooses a "Town Type" each Town Type can build different kinds of units and has different heroes.
He must be defeated by four powerful heroes whom must find the legendary sword, Angelic Alliance, to defeat the legions of the dead and restore order to Antagarich.
"HoMM 3: The Shadow of Death" focuses on Sandro, a power-hungry lich, who seeks two powerful combination artifacts which will allow him to rule all of Antagarich. Enter Queen Catherine, who tries to dethrone this vile menace. Apparently, in the demon kingdom of Eeofol, Lucifer Kreegan (I'm sure they got the name Lucifer from the Bible) has a vision to set the world on fire by creating "Armageddon's Blade". "HoMM 3: Armageddon's Blade" is one of the included expansion packs.
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His daughter, Queen Catherine, tries to stop his conquest and free his soul from the prison of his undead body. He now lives in eternal unrest commanding Erathia's neighboring enemies to seize his former kingdom. It tells of Erathia'sĭeceased king, a wise, kind, and noble man, who has been resurrected by Necromancers as an undead lich. The main game is "HoMM 3: The Restoration of Erathia". Let's take a look at each part of this compilation separately. " Heroes of Might and Magic 3 (henceforth referred to as "HoMM3") Complete" is a compilation of 3 games: "Heroes of Might and Magic 3", and its two expansion packs “Shadow of Death” and "Armageddon's Blade".
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