There are typically subterranean gateways that lead to and from the underground. There are two "layers" to the world map - the aboveground and the underground. If a player loses all their heroes and towns, they will lose the game. Objectives may include conquering all the towns in the map, gathering a set amount of resources, or piecing together a puzzle to find the Grail artifact. The player can complete or "win" a map by completing the objectives set out by the creator of the map.
#Heroes of might and magic 3 series#
As with the series in general, the player controls a number of "heroes" who act as generals and command troops comprising various types of creatures inspired by myth and legend. Gameplay consists of strategic exploration on the world map and tactical turn-based combat. Tired of the border skirmishes that bring unrest to their homelands, they join together to fight for independence from the two large kingdoms. Another campaign, accessible only after the main campaigns are complete, tells the story of separatists living along the border between Erathia and AvLee. In one, the two neutral town alignments feud with each other over territorial disputes. There are also two campaigns that do not involve the main storyline. Having little other recourse, Queen Catherine is forced to ally herself with the necromancers and together they set out to destroy the lich of King Gryphonheart before he becomes too powerful. However, King Gryphonheart's will proves too much for the necromancers even in his corrupted state, and he becomes a rogue lich. They plan to use his wisdom in leading their own armies of the undead. In the meantime, the necromancers of Deyja, having been responsible for the assassination of King Gryphonheart, plot to revive his corpse as a lich. The wizards of Bracada and the elves of AvLee answer her call, and together they push towards Steadwick and eventually retake it.
Catherine's first task is to establish a foothold in the conquered kingdom by enlisting the aid of allies. Queen Catherine returns home seeking to rally the people of her homeland and lead them against the evil that has ravaged their nation.Įrathia's capital of Steadwick is sacked by the dungeon lords of Nighon and the demons of Eeofol. Without their beloved King, the kingdom of Erathia falls to the dark forces of Nighon and Eeofol. In the meantime, her father, King Gryphonheart, is assassinated. During the campaigns, the story is told from alternating points of view, giving players the opportunity to play as each of the town alignments.įollowing her marriage to King Roland Ironfist of Enroth in Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven, Catherine becomes a Queen. The game's story unfolds primarily through a series of seven playable campaigns, all set upon the continent of Antagarich.
The conditions for victory vary depending on the map, including conquest of all enemies and towns, collection of a certain amount of a resource, or finding the grail artifact. The hero will progress in experience by engaging in combat with enemy heroes and monsters.
The player creates an army by spending resources at one of the eight town types in the game. The gameplay is divided into two parts, tactical overland exploration and a turn based combat system. The gameplay is very similar to its predecessors in that the player controls a number of heroes that command an army of creatures inspired by myth and legend. The player can choose to play through six different campaigns telling the story, or play in a scenario against computer or human opponents. The game's story is first referenced throughout Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven and serves as a prequel to Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor. It is the third installment of the Heroes of Might and Magic series. An Apple Macintosh port was released by 3DO, and a Linux port was released by Loki Software, both later that year.
#Heroes of might and magic 3 windows#
Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia (also known as Heroes III or HoMM3) is a turn-based strategy game developed by New World Computing for Microsoft Windows and released by the 3DO Company in 1999.
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