The tried and true formula for the game play is still a home run. It mainly consists of you, a hero, traveling around on the back of an animal. You collect resources and artifacts and capture different structures. The graphics are a step up from the strange 2D/3D mix of Heroes IV. The graphics are full 3D and look very good. However the frame rate can slow up occasionally on the lower end PCs. The most noticeable times are when you are navigating through the different menus at your base. The game sounds good but will be easily forgotten. The story is cool if you enjoy fantasy, but otherwise the campaign is just another bunch of levels to beat. However the most fun of the game can be found by playing the scenarios. The difficulty is adjustable and it what you would expect. The collector's edition is probably the best value providing you with Heroes III and IV updated for XP for only $10 dollars more. This combination can lead to an endless supply of gaming goodness.
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