Graphically, Might and Magic 3 is untouched in its own way even to this day.
#MIGHT AND MAGIC 3 SERIES#
None of the other games of the series dominated their time period like Might and Magic 3. When graded against other games of its time, Might and Magic 3 is head and shoulders above the rest. However, in dealing with almost any computer role playing game, this is a given, ESPECIALLY in the time period it was released. If Might and Magic 3 has any faults, it would be the non-linear gameplay.
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With these three different values combining to make different types of equipment, there's easily over five hundred different types of equipment. Every piece of equipment has three traits - the type of equipment, the type of enchantment it has, and the material it's made out of. The amount of equipment available in Might and Magic 3 is astounding. Elves, knights, druids, dwarves, humans, robbers, paladins, all the main staples of role-playing games are here. They come in many different classes and races, mostly of folklore design. With a quick reference sheet that can be viewed at any time with the Q key, you can look at the changes new equipment make.Ĭharacters can be created and put into your party at any point in the game, a maximum of eight, no more than six player and two non-playing (computer) characters though. Two to three button presses can equip, use, or transfer items between characters. It's a testament to the fast-moving battle system, with an emphasis on attack instead of defense.Įquipment and items are also very simple to utilize. This isn't because the game is easy, because it's not. It moves at a very fast pace you won't have to spend hours clearing just one dungeon. Combat is much better than typical ''dungeon'' role playing games. The story is simply not a drawing point of Might and Magic 3. As you travel, the mysteries of Terra open themselves up to you, but not without hard work.
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You find quests to accomplish mainly by stumbling around, reading information about various locations and talking to wise sages. Which basically means that they throw you into the middle of a town and you're on your own. This includes even the vastly superior technological games, Might and Magic 4, 5, and 6. However, all future and past Might and Magic games could not match the ease of play, balance, and presentation value of Might and Magic 3. I'm quite aware that that is a lofty proclaimation. Might and Magic 3 is by far the best in the series of Might and Magic games. "It has flawless execution and presentation values, and still has value, even when stacked up against the newest role playing games." Might & Magic III: Isles of Terra (PC) review