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The version of the game Heroes of Might and Magic V has been on sale for a long time. Sellers present it as an "alpha version" or even a "demo version" of the game, although in reality, it is one of the first working versions of the game that is more than a year old. At one time, during the development process, this version became accessible to people who leaked it. About a year later, the version was uploaded to the internet, and now it has been copied onto CDs for sale.
It is understandable that fans of the series are eager to try out the fifth installment of the game. However, we must warn all potential buyers of these discs that, due to its age, this version does not even provide a rough idea of the game – it contains outdated graphics, a schematic Gameplay, and is practically unplayable due to its instability. Therefore, Nival Interactive urges fans of the Heroes of Might and Magic series not to waste their money and time on this version, which cannot provide either information about the fifth installment of the series or simple enjoyment.
05.07.06
How to distinguish a pirated version from a licensed one:
Buy the disc at stores affiliated with 1C:Multimedia. Their lists can be found here http://games.1c.ru/?type=sales [in these stores, 1C guarantees the purchase of a licensed disc]
The only online stores affiliated with 1C:Multimedia are ozone and balero
The original Heroes of Might and Magic V disc has a blue semi-circular edge on the right + the presence of logos of Nival Interactive and Ubisoft. Inside the box there is a coupon for participation in the "Postcard Promotion".
!!!Nival Interactive guarantees installation of patches and technical support (support) only for buyers of the licensed version of the game. !!!
Since Heroes 5 is being developed by a domestic studio, the licensed version appears on store shelves at the same time as the worldwide release, so I don't see the point in buying a pirated version. :D
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Yes, I also noticed the difference between a pirated copy and a licensed one. Although in my collection, I have the Platinum Collection from Buka (Heroes 1 to 3), as well as Heroes 4 (+ the Armageddon's Blade expansion). But, unfortunately, I only have a pirated copy of Heroes 5. They do sell Heroes 5 in stores, but after reading this thread, I'm starting to worry that I might buy a pig in a poke instead of a licensed copy.
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Only Ozone and Balero are associated with 1C:Multimedia as online stores.
It would be nice to make it so that clicking on Ozone or Balero takes you to the website of the online store. It would be fast, convenient, and practical. IMHO.
Yes, I also felt the difference between a pirated copy and a licensed one. Although in my collection, I have the Platinum Collection from Buka (Heroes 1 to 3), as well as Heroes 4 (+ the Warlords of War expansion). But, unfortunately, I only have a pirated copy of the fifth game. They do sell the fifth game in stores, but after reading this thread, I'm starting to worry that I might buy a pig in a poke instead of a licensed copy.
You can identify a licensed copy by its packaging and design; it has bright and vibrant colors and is well-packaged. But if you don't have the fifth game yet, it's better to buy Heroes of Might and Magic V: Silver Edition – it's the original game with the expansion on one DVD, plus some interesting bonuses!:smile02
