Old-school strategy fans have been waiting years for this

Game Modes Play through a non-linear narrative campaign with multiple storylines and endings

🔥 About

Game: Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Developer: Unfrozen
Publisher: Hooded Horse
Release: 30 Apr, 2026
Genres: RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Platform: PC, Steam

🎮 Gameplay

    Overview Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is a turn-based strategy game where you raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes. Explore a vibrant world full of secrets and dangers as you play through an epic narrative campaign or conquer procedurally generated and hand-crafted maps. Gameplay Features Choose from six powerful factions, each with its own unique units and heroes. Build structures in your cities to recruit and upgrade units, and seek out dwellings across the map to bring creatures from other factions into your armies. Recruit powerful heroes to lead your armies, each with their own starting abilities and spells. Use varied active and passive abilities to teleport troops, summon additional forces, hamper opponents, or otherwise turn the tide of battle. Tactical Battles Engage in turn-based tactical battles against enemies on procedurally generated maps. Use a variety of units, heroes, and spells to outmaneuver your opponents. Earn Focus by causing and receiving damage, and spend it to use powerful unit abilities or unlock options like increased defenses or higher initiative. Game Modes Play through a non-linear narrative campaign with multiple storylines and endings. Engage in skirmishes against the AI or battle against friends and strangers across three different game modes: Campaign, Skirmish, and Multiplayer. Exploration Explore procedurally generated worlds or hand-crafted maps built by developers or community members on the in-game map editor. Send forth your armies to pull back the veil and reveal great opportunities and dark threats. Navigate treacherous terrain and varied biomes as you seek out structures, resources, and points of interest. Economy Build and manage your economy by constructing buildings, recruiting units, and upgrading heroes. Manage limited movement points per turn to make strategic decisions about resource gathering, army deployment, and hero development.

    The world of Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is a fantasy realm filled with mythical creatures, ancient magic, and legendary heroes. The game takes place in a medieval-inspired setting where six factions vie for power and dominance. Players can explore procedurally generated worlds or play on handcrafted maps built by the developers or community members. 

     As a player, you will take on the role of a leader of one of the six factions vying for power in the world of Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Your goal is to build a strong empire, recruit and train armies of mythical creatures, and wield powerful magic to overcome your foes. Enemies: The enemies in Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era are varied and formidable. 

    You will face off against: 

1. Other Factions: The six factions vying for power in the world, each with their own unique units, heroes, and abilities. 

2. Monsters: Legendary creatures like hydras, phoenixes, minotaurs, and more that roam the land and can be recruited or battled. 

3. Spellcasters: Powerful mages who wield arcane magic to attack or defend against your armies. 

    As you progress through the game, you will encounter a variety of challenges and enemies, including: Garrisons: Armies stationed at towns and cities that must be defeated to capture the location. Landmarks: Valuable locations guarded by powerful armies that reward the first faction to overcome them. Treasure Hoards: Rich rewards that can be stolen or captured, providing valuable resources and advantages. The game features a variety of units, heroes, and spells, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. Players must use strategy and tactics to outmaneuver their foes and emerge victorious in turn-based tactical battles.

📝 Review

✅ Pros

• The PVE mode is engaging, providing a fun and immersive experience that draws players in
• The game stays true to its roots, faithfully recreating the essence of the original Heroes of Might and Magic series with nods to classic campaigns and features
• The music and sound effects are top-notch, adding to the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game
• The game strikes a great balance between nostalgia for the original series and innovation, offering something new and exciting while still honoring its heritage
• The developers show respect for fans and their opinions, creating a game that is thoughtful and considerate of its audience

❌ Cons

• Rewritten sentence: The reviewer showed little enthusiasm for the game's competitive player-versus-player mode
• The reviewer yearned for greater creative liberties within the game, specifically regarding the workshop and campaign replication features
• The reviewer expressed a desire for cooperative multiplayer capabilities, including the ability to form alliances with other players

⭐ Score

★★★★☆89%

💻 System Requirements

Minimum:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
  
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-10300 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 3 3100 (quad-core)
  
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 5500 XT (4 GB) / Intel® Arc™ A580 (8 GB)
  
• DirectX: Version 11
  
• Storage: 8 GB available space
  
• Additional Notes: SSD required