Why are you so fixated on the third Heroes game? Besides it, there are 15 other games in the old universe.
1. The creators of the game, in one way or another, are drawing on the world of Might and Magic V in Might and Magic VI.
2. Might and Magic V is the most similar to Might and Magic III.
3. It's no secret that the third and fifth games are the most popular in the Heroes community. Moreover, the audiences are different, including in terms of age.
Conclusion: the idea of playing on nostalgic feelings and somehow uniting fans of the game doesn't seem out of place.
It's quite strange to compare the gameplay of Heroes III and, for example, Might and Magic IV.
I would immediately put Kirr, Jeddite, Solmyr, and Sir Mullich in the same party. :smile08:
P.S. A practical question. Are any of the forum members participating in the beta testing? How ready is the beta for multiplayer? Is it possible to find allies here to hold a face-to-face tournament, as they were held in the third game?
This is just a small part of the questions; there are more, but that's how it is.
I personally can't dedicate enough time to the sixth game; I will only catch up when I have free time in the fall. Provided that the sixth game is playable.