Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era\u2019s primary goal is to return to the form and function of the much applauded Heroes of Might and Magic 3. It picks up some tricks from later entries, sure, but you\u2019ll largely do the same things today that old heads like myself did back in 1999 \u2013 and this revival makes a good case for why that era is considered the peak of the series. While its Early Access launch is definitely still under construction, Olden Era captures the essence of that one-of-a-kind turn-based strategy that has gone all but missing in the scene for decades.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not familiar with Heroes of Might and Magic, the basic setup is this: you and your enemies each manage heroes and towns on a top-down map, taking turns sending your warriors out to scour the land for plunder and power, killing anything standing between you and your prize in tactical grid-based battles. That first part happens on the overworld map, dense with exotic looking buildings and monuments, most of which you can interact with. In them are usually resources you need like building materials or gold, troops waiting to be recruited by anyone who can spare some coin, or magic items that don\u2019t hurt to have, especially if you can accumulate big bonuses by equipping sets of them. It can sometimes feel like regions of the map are dense with stuff to vacuum up relentlessly, with an occasional pack of guardians standing watch to create a firebreak for your raging consumption inferno.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Screenshots<\/h3>\n