Did the graphics of Heroes 3 not deter you from wanting to play? — General

pavleague

2/7/2008 7:28 AM UTC

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GagaBings;145201

You know why I love old games like Heroes, Fallout, etc.? Because the developers didn't focus on fancy graphics, but instead put their efforts into the game itself, primarily focusing on depth of meaning, perfect balance, and other things that are much more important to me as a player.

I play modern games and feel completely lost. Yes, the graphics are stunning. But there's no meaning... there's nothing in them that was present in games from 1998... Nothing!

And honestly, this minimalism in the graphics doesn't spoil the game at all, but rather adds a unique charm to it.

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I agree.
And it's not like the graphics are weak. The design of the castles and the battles really please me. Everything is nice and intuitive.
I even like the castles in the 3rd game more than in the 5th, where, especially at the beginning, you need a drink to figure out what's where and how to get there :-)
And what bad things can you even say about the best turn-based strategy?
It's a pity that there probably won't be any more games like this :-(

P.S. I would rather create a thread titled "Did the graphics of Heroes 5 deter you from wanting to play?"

WiSe-WiT

2/20/2008 12:43 PM UTC

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if you haven't played Heroes for a while, the relatively low image quality can be a bit off-putting, but the universe is so well-developed that it initially compensates for this unpleasant impression, and then it completely disappears :)

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by the way, in the 4th part, so many effects have been added that it's overwhelming - this is relevant to the saturation of graphics with effects.

The Death Knight

2/21/2008 4:35 PM UTC

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A lot of new things were added in the 4th part. The game is quite interesting. But the best remains Heroes 3. And what about the graphics? What are graphics when you have such a game in front of you...? Moreover... it was the 3rd Heroes that embodied the entire **spirit** of all the Heroes, while in the 5th part, it's just graphics. It's beautiful, of course, but not interesting. IMHO, of course, but I think many will agree with me. Especially those who started with the 1st or 2nd Heroes.

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mo_next

2/21/2008 7:47 PM UTC

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No, although the graphics are outdated compared to other modern games, the plot and the game itself are very interesting.

Все начинают нубами...

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Ольгерт

2/26/2008 12:25 AM UTC

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mo_next;153512

No, even though the graphics are subpar compared to other modern games, the story and the game itself are very interesting.

Graphics are not that important (especially in Heroes). The main thing is that you feel like playing this game:smile20:

NIGHT_HUNTER

2/26/2008 4:03 AM UTC

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You know, when I played the third game, I never even thought about the graphics... Because this game is a benchmark for me. A benchmark, first and foremost, of balance and thoughtfulness. Now I think about it and realize that the visuals could be improved :) But that's for those who didn't start with the third game; for me, everything is perfect.

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Verra Verrue

2/26/2008 1:47 PM UTC

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Pff... of course not. The graphics were quite decent for that time, and even today, I wouldn't mind playing Heroes 3.

...во-первых, быть специалистом по Хаосу куда легче, а во-вторых, в хаосе время от времени встречаются по-настоящему классные узоры, которые здорово смотрятся на футболках.

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Sniper93

2/26/2008 7:12 PM UTC

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Ta Kotoraya...;132062

Excellent graphics! I like it, and even very much... On the contrary, it attracts you to the game, rather than repels... The graphics of the 4th game repels me from playing (fans, forgive me, but it's honest). And have you seen the graphics of the 1st and 2nd games? It's primitive, but there's so much imagination! and it makes you smile ;)

Well, maybe a little overboard, the graphics in the 3rd game aren't super-duper-mega, but they aren't bad either... But I'll repeat myself and say that I personally look at the graphics last, because the most important thing is the gameplay, the engaging nature... For example, I still play X-Com: Ufo Defense, Kyrandia, and of course, King's Bounty.

Nevil

2/27/2008 5:45 PM UTC

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The graphics aren't bad; they're actually good.

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Amko

2/27/2008 6:43 PM UTC

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Nevil;155273

The graphics aren't bad, they're good.

To each their own... IMO, the graphics are bad... but the overall design and execution greatly improve the beauty of the picture :)

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Cyclopsking

2/27/2008 7:41 PM UTC

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The graphics in Heroes 3 are beautiful, especially the town view. It adds to the game's magical atmosphere.

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Рыцарь света

3/30/2008 12:25 AM UTC

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Tmnt, I agree, the graphics are improving, but the interest in the game is decreasing with each installment, and this is the case with all games.
The graphics in the third installment don't bother me at all, and considering my generally positive attitude towards graphics, it didn't affect my interest in the game. I don't care about the graphics. Even if it were made of cubes, the main thing is that the meaning of the game and the interest in it haven't diminished.

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Тими

3/30/2008 5:30 AM UTC

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It doesn't bother me. Besides, the most important thing is not the graphics, but the gameplay (IMHO).

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Нэйко

3/30/2008 6:10 AM UTC

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I've been playing Heroes of Might and Magic III since I was a kid, and for the time it was made, the graphics are actually pretty good. Those who disagree with me probably didn't fully immerse themselves in the game. :smile20:

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kien

3/31/2008 1:30 AM UTC

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No. Although it's a bit dull (don't believe me? compare it to the second one!!!!), it's slightly monotonous to look at, but the gameplay makes up for all the shortcomings!!!

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