Description
Today a marriage is to be celebrated: the Griffin Empire celebrates Emperor Nicolai and the tomboy-like Isabel who are soon to be united. But... something goes wrong and Demons emerge from the darkness, interrupting this joyous celebration! So, now Nicolai has to lead his army to war; while Isabel is carried away and treated like a poor defenseless girl.
She cannot sit still for long, so she breaks free from her escorts at the first opportunity and tries to seek some help for her Nicolai.
While her escort, Godric, leaves to seek the powerful mages of the Shining Cities; Beatrice tries to contact the Elven armies of Irollan.
Will she succeed in bringing help to her soon to be husband, Nicolai? Will Godric convince the mages to help the Griffin Empire?
This is the first Heroes of Might & Magic to feature 3D graphics and Multiplayer options. The turn-based system for tactical battles has been entirely re-written to be more scalable. It also features an entirely new plot, along with new spells, new units and new creatures skills.
Alternate Titles
- "魔法门之英雄无敌5" -- Chinese title (simplified)
- "魔法門英雄無敵五" -- Chinese title (traditional)
- "HoMM5" -- Common abbreviation
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User Reviews
The Press Says
| Strategy Informer |
Windows |
Jun 23, 2006 |
9.2 out of 10 |
92 |
| Fragland.net |
Windows |
Jun 19, 2006 |
90.8 out of 100 |
91 |
| Game Chronicles |
Windows |
Jul 04, 2006 |
9 out of 10 |
90 |
| PC Gameplay (Benelux) |
Windows |
Jun, 2006 |
88 out of 100 |
88 |
| GamesFire |
Windows |
Jun 12, 2006 |
86 out of 100 |
86 |
| Playback |
Windows |
Jul, 2006 |
8.33 out of 10 |
83 |
| Game Informer Magazine |
Windows |
Jul, 2006 |
8.25 out of 10 |
82 |
| Gameslave UK |
Windows |
Jun 27, 2006 |
7.5 out of 10 |
75 |
| Game Revolution |
Windows |
Jun 12, 2006 |
B- |
67 |
| 1UP |
Windows |
May 30, 2006 |
5 out of 10 |
50 |
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Trivia
While Ubisoft claimed to start a whole new Might and Magic universe without any ties to the previous one (and its science-fiction elements), the game contains lots of references to old stories and heroes. Characters Sandro, Solmyr and Crag Hack are referred to, as are the refugees from Erathia (from
Heroes of Might and Magic IV) in a town's description. Not to mention the storyline which begins in a very similar way as the one of
Heroes of Might and Magic III (even if it takes a different direction later on). Fans have had mixed feelings about the inclusions of those "easter eggs", often considering it a cheap way by Ubisoft to appeal to the older fans audience.
