As a HOMM3 player I like the art style but many do not I’ve noticed.
I wanted to mention that the developers have been patching The Olden Era demo based on player feedback which has really impressed me so far.
ReallyActuallyFrankenstein@lemmynsfw.com 1 week ago
It’s interesting you are disappointed in the art style - it makes more sense, though, if you haven’t played HOMM3. Because the map art style and layout feels very HOMM3, moreso than the other 3D modernization attempt in HOMM5 (which I hated). My guess is you would have really enjoyed HOMM3, if this one plays how it looks.
Thanks for putting this on my radar, it really looks like a return to the HOMM gameplay I enjoyed.
BurgerBaron@piefed.social 5 days ago
ReallyActuallyFrankenstein@lemmynsfw.com 5 days ago
That’s a great sign.
redhorsejacket@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I am certain that I would love HoMM3, but it’s just one of those games that I’ve never gotten around to sampling. As a kid, it was purely an access thing, but, as an adult, it’s a case of wanting that sweet nostalgia sauce drizzled over the meat and potatoes HoMM gameplay. Therefore, when the SRPG urge strikes, I find myself reaching for 2. I’ve heard nothing but good things about 3 though, so perhaps it’s high time to advance a little. Besides, I can only betray Roland for that sweet Archibussy so many times before it gets a little old.
My reservations about the art style aside, I think fans of the series would do well to check out the demo. I don’t pretend to be an expert, but, the price is right, and the gameplay feels very solid to me.
SandLight@lemmy.world 6 days ago
If you do play 3, consider looking up the VCMI project.
redhorsejacket@lemmy.world 6 days ago
I checked out their FAQ, and it seems like the HoMM3 version of the fheroes2 project (or maybe vice versa, I’m not sure which came first).
I noticed that one of the features of VCMI was a totally reworked AI. Do you have insight into how that feels vs base game AI? A minor concern I have about these sort of fan projects is that the contributors tend to be among the most passionate and knowledgeable fans of the base game around, and their tweaks are balanced around that level of game knowledge.