Might and Magic: Heroes VI (PC)

This is a fairly new game, so it currently costs £24 on amazon. It will come down in price, probably quite soon. The ‘Heroes of Might and Magic’ series for PC has been going for years, but has never quite got the name recognition of other fantasy games. This may be because it’s a slightly odd format – it’s more of a strategy game in the point-and-click style of the Total War series than an RPG like Elder Scrolls. Your heroes are actually generals of little armies of fantastical beasts, and the game generally involves to pitting your armies of beasts against those of other characters. You need ... more

I've been playing the heroes series games for years now, and have always loved the free spirited, lovable yet challenging game-play. The previous game, Heroes of Might and Magic V was by far my favorite. I enjoyed being able to create your own maps and have endless hours of exploration with the many different nations. I did find it a little annoying that there wasn't a city that didn't control the elementals but nothings perfect! This game just doesn't have that same spark as previous versions. Don't get me wrong, the game isn't bad but too many things just don't work for me. For example, the ... more