Might & Magic Heroes VII
| Industry | Video game |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Limbic Entertainment |
| Products | Turn-based strategy video game |
| Parent | Ubisoft |
Might & Magic Heroes VII belongs to the turn-based strategy genre and is part of the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise. Players assume the role of magical commanders known as "heroes," who enlist troops from various strongholds to engage in combat against adversaries. The game includes a series of campaigns, standalone missions, and multiplayer options.
In 2016, the downloadable content titled Lost Tales of Axeoth became available. Subsequently, on August 4, 2016, the Trial by Fire expansion was released, featuring two fresh campaigns, a new faction called Fortress, and gameplay enhancements accessible to all owners of the base game. This expansion is also offered as a separate purchase. With this update, the game integrated Denuvo DRM version 2.0. Although every edition contains a map editor with a random map generator,[1] the Trial by Fire expansion introduced an in-game random map generator compatible across different versions.[2][3]
Two months following this expansion's debut, Ubisoft declared that no further development on the title would continue.[4]
Plot
Set roughly two centuries after Shades of Darkness and a decade after the assassination of Holy Empress Maeve Falcon—approximately a century before Heroes V—Heroes VII follows Ivan Griffin, Duke of Griffin Duchy. As the Falcon Empire collapses, he seeks to claim the throne by forging an unusual coalition to support his quest.
Gameplay
The gameplay retains the strategic elements characteristic of the Heroes of Might and Magic series, focusing on turn-based battles resembling chess where players command various factions. Combat concludes when one side’s forces are entirely defeated or a truce is called. On the adventure map, players can upgrade their primary castle to facilitate growth and recruit additional units. "Heroes" move around to collect resources and artifacts that provide advantages during play. Expanding control over territory and capturing enemy settlements leads to army enlargement. Victory is secured by defeating all opposing factions. The game offers a Campaign Mode with diverse story arcs and supports both multiplayer and online matches against other players.
Development
Created by the German developer Limbic Entertainment, the initial release included four factions: Haven, Academy, Stronghold, and Necropolis. Subsequent factions were selected through community voting polls, resulting in Sylvan being favored over Fortress and Dungeon prevailing over Inferno as the final additional factions.
Critical reception
Heroes VII garnered mixed feedback from critics, achieving a score of 67/100 on Metacritic and receiving a 6.4/10 rating from IGN, which characterized it as a "faithful yet glitch-prone sequel" appealing primarily to dedicated PC strategy enthusiasts.
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