
Might & Magic Heroes (formerly Heroes of Might and Magic) is a series of video games originally created and developed by Jon Van Caneghem through New World Computing. As part of the Might and Magic franchise, the series changed ownership when NWC was acquired by 3DO and again when 3DO closed down and sold the rights to Ubisoft. The games feature turn-based, fantasy-themed conflicts in which players control armies of mythical creatures. The series began in 1995 with the release of the first title. A seventh installment, Might & Magic Heroes VII, was released on September 29, 2015. New World Computing closed after the production of Heroes of Might and Magic IV, and since then the rights to the franchise have been owned by Ubisoft. Nival Interactive developed the first game in the series since the changeover, Heroes of Might and Magic V. Black Hole Entertainment developed its sequel Might & Magic Heroes VI, but Limbic Entertainment developed later patches and the DLC, as well as Might & Magic Heroes VII. Virtuos developed the Shades of Darkness standalone expansion for Heroes VI.
Got a logical mind? Heroes of Might and Magic will put it to the test. Think about what each move opens up two or three steps later — short-term wins can trap you. Controls: Simple point-and-click controls. The challenge is in the thinking, not the input. Tips to get better: If something isn't working, try the opposite. Staying passive in an aggressive game (or vice versa) often breaks a losing streak. Your worst runs are usually the most educational. Note what went wrong before restarting. Dying (or restarting) is fast. Treat the first few runs as exploration, not performance. If you're drawn to games with a heroes, might, magic flavor, Heroes of Might and Magic hits that spot cleanly. Challenge someone else to beat your Heroes of Might and Magic score — it's half the point.