What were your expectations for Heroes 4?

Here is my opinion about the game: I got really into it because of the cool superhero-like heroes. But the graphics are terrible, and I don't like any of the creatures. There are some good ideas, for example, the caravans, which were successfully reworked and used in the add-ons for the 5th installment. It's convenient. You don't have to run around to every dwelling every week...
I can't think of any other important advantages right now.