Might & Magic: Heroes VI
Release Date: October 13, 2011
Strategy, fantasy, turn-based, Might & Magic, multiplayer, singleplayer, hot seat, internet, LAN
Steam
The sixth main entry in one of the most popular turn-based strategy fantasy games, started by the legendary developer New World Computing in 1995. To refresh the series, the development has been entrusted to the team at Black Hole Games, known from highly-rated RTS games Armies of Exigo and Warhammer: Mark of Chaos.
Last Update: November 10, 2011
Might & Magic: Heroes VI Game Guide
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[0:59] Might & Magic: Heroes VI Gold Edition
[1:02] Might & Magic: Heroes VI Launch Trailer
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Gameplay: Some users found the game to be addictive and enjoyable, particularly praising its classic Heroes mechanics and unit design.
- Nostalgia Factor: Long-time fans of the series appreciated the game for its connection to previous titles and the nostalgic experience it provided.
- Story and Campaign: A few users noted that the game offers a decent story and campaign experience, making it appealing to fans of turn-based RPGs.
The main cons of the game
- Technical Issues: A significant number of users reported that the game is unplayable on Windows 10, often launching with only audio and no graphics. Many mentioned crashes and freezes.
- Ubisoft Connect Problems: Users criticized the Ubisoft Connect launcher for causing stuttering, having a poor user interface, and lacking essential functionalities like mod support.
- Progress Loss: Players expressed frustration over losing their game progress and leaderboard stats, which led to feelings of disappointment and betrayal towards Ubisoft.
- Gameplay Balance Issues: Some users found the leveling system unbalanced, with many skills and magics deemed useless, leading to a one-dimensional gameplay experience.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Mod Support: Users noted the absence of mod support, which many expected in a game of this genre.
- Functional Campaign Selection: Players reported issues with starting campaigns, often being unable to select the desired campaign or being assigned incorrect heroes.
- Stability and Optimization: Many reviews reflected a desire for better stability and optimization, especially for modern systems, as the game felt like an unstable early access build.
- Quality of Life Features: Users mentioned a lack of useful functionalities in the Ubisoft Connect interface, such as settings for game launches and notifications management.
Summary
- Overall, while "Might & Magic: Heroes VI" has its moments of enjoyment and nostalgia, the overwhelming technical issues and frustrations surrounding its launch and online features have led to a largely negative reception among users.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 2882 votes. 4959 players anticipated the game.
Might & Magic: Heroes VI Description
Might & Magic: Heroes VI for PC is the sixth installment in the most popular series of turn-based fantasy strategy games. This time game was created by studio Black Hole Games – creators of Warhammer: Mark of Chaos.
Story
The epic story begins 400 years before events of Might & Magic: Heroes V. The main role is played by Angels who begin the plot in order to start again a long forgotten war. They seek for help from an Archangel who was a legendary general and was killed long ago – now he rises from the dead and seeks vengeance. He starts to uniite denizens of Ashan under his command under the false pretext of preparations for the upcoming invasion of Demons. Only men of Griffin dynasty can stop the Archangel – unfortunately, they have their own problems. The oldest daughter, Anastasya, murdered her own father, Duke Slava, and rose from the dead after she was executed for her crimes – now she leads the army of Undead looking to expand their territory. Her twin brother, Kiril, sold his soul to the Devil and now he rules Inferno in his name. And heir to the throne, Prince Anton, let Angels fooled him so he leads the heavenly crusade with their blessing.
Gameplay
Just like before, Might & Magic: Heroes VI for PC combines turn-based strategy with cRPG elements. We are exploring huge maps, gathering resources and building amazing cities. We can also develop our hero, recruit armies and face enemies on battlefields. We have also a good deal of freedom in roleplaying, thanks to the new reputation system which strongly influences the game. Worth mentioning is also expanded bestiary filled with many new monsters.
Basics of the gameplay are similar to those known from previous games in the series but developer implemented many changes and improvements. Town screen is simplified (initially there was only small window with static art instead of proper screen) but we can easier judge their level of development by looking on them just in the general view. In addition to this, after conquering a town of other race we can transform it into the one of our type (for example, after we seize Haven with demons we can turn it into Inferno with single click of mouse button to recruit ally forces and gain defence bonuses).
Technology
The game has modern 3D graphics and extensive social system which allows us to chat and compete with friends easily.
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Game Series
Heroes of Might and Magic Series
A series of turn-based strategies, linked to another brand - Might and Magic. The series was created by the New World Computing studio, and its publisher in 1996-2003 was the 3DO Company. In 2003, the rights to the brand were acquired by Ubisoft, after which the series was continued by such development studios as Nival Interactive, Black Hole Entertainment, Limbic Entertainment, and Unfrozen, among others.
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Might & Magic: Heroes VI Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: Black Hole Games
Publisher: Ubisoft
Might & Magic: Heroes VI System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core 2 Duo 2 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB (GeForce 8800 GTX or better), 8 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7
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