Which version of Necropolis do you like best? — The unified universe of Might and Magic.

Ty3o-ny3o

16 years ago

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I see there are topics about creatures, but I couldn't find one comparing castles. :) Necropolis is present in the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th parts of Heroes (is it in the 4th part?). But in each part, it differs significantly from the previous version in its internal appearance. So, I'm interested in which Necropolis in Heroes is closest to you? Besides the internal appearance, I suggest comparing the race compositions, the appearance of the creatures, and their abilities. Here are a couple of screenshots of Necropolises from different Heroes games. (If someone has one from Heroes II, please post it!) http://dic.academic.ru/pictures/wiki/files/110/nekropol__HMM3.png http://www.mightandmagic.com/HeroesV/uk/screenshots/hd/15.jpg http://www.freakygaming.com/gallery/game_art/heroes_of_might_and_magic_5/necropolis_creature_lich.jpg

Ple-Sen

16 years ago

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Well, in the second game, it feels more authentic and atmospheric to me, and there aren't any unnecessary additions like Spectral Dragons, and other weird stuff, but in the third game, there are Black Knights *_____________* But I'm still voting for the second game. In the fourth game, I don't really like it, honestly, because of the monkey-like demons and green slugs, and in the fifth game, it's a bit strange, the Vampires are like those from Warhammer, and the Ghosts look like they're from the Lord of the Rings movie...

Dentox

16 years ago

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I like the architecture in the 5th part – it’s the best and, at the same time, the darkest part of Europe. But the atmosphere and overall image appealed to me most in the 3rd part of the series. In the 4th part, the city turned out to be repulsive, the music is frankly funny, and the creatures were mixed together in a general mishmash.

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Machete

16 years ago

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Dentox

I like the architecture in the 5th part – it’s the best and, at the same time, the darkest part of Europe. But the atmosphere and imagery appealed to me most in the 3rd part of the series...

My opinion is rather the opposite: the architecture in the 5th part, although beautiful, is too fantastical. IMHO, the spires are an overkill. And the buildings don't match each other in terms of external design. And the only building that looks reasonably formal, the vampire dwelling, seems out of place among such a fantastical mishmash)))
In the 5th part, perhaps the best combat units. But the architecture – in the 3rd. As for the 4th... it's neither one nor the other.

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Dentox

16 years ago

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Machete

My opinion is rather the opposite: the architecture in the fifth part, although beautiful, is too fantastical. IMHO, the spires are an overkill. And the buildings don't match each other in terms of design. And the only building that looks reasonably formal, the vampire dwelling, seems out of place among all this fantastical stuff.)))
In the fifth part, perhaps the best combat units. But the architecture is best in the third. As for the fourth... it's neither here nor there.

You might be right; it's been a while since I played the fifth game. I remember the spires and the sky.
But I can't help but notice that perhaps we should discuss the question: what did the authors (artists) want to say with this? I don't think Nival has any problems with this. What do you think?

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Machete

16 years ago

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Dentox

But I can't help but notice that it might be worth discussing what the authors (artists) wanted to convey with the city's design. I don't think Nival has any problems with this.

Well, I've always thought that the design of Necropolis in the fifth game is an exaggeration of the key element of Gothic architecture - vertical elongation. For a modern person, Gothic architecture is usually associated with the dichotomy of life and death. That's it!

Arandor

16 years ago

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I vote for Necropolis in the second game, even though the houses lined up in a row look amusing. But the topic isn't about the city's appearance, but about the Necromancer race itself. In the second game, they are more appealing, followed by the third game.

KOLLIBRI

15 years ago

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I don't really like the fifth installment, but I haven't seen anything better. I'm voting for the fifth game.

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Dentox

15 years ago

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Machete

I've always thought that the Necropolis design in the fifth game is an exaggeration of a key element of Gothic architecture – its verticality. For a modern person, Gothic architecture is usually associated with the dichotomy of life and death. That's it!

Does it lack a certain sense of abandonment or desolation in the city? Because everything looks too polished.

KOLLIBRI

I don't really like it in the 5th game, but it's the best I've seen. I'm voting for 5.

What do you think a Necropolis should look like? Share your thoughts.

Центавр

15 years ago

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And here's what a Necropolis will look like in the sixth installment.

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Dentox

15 years ago

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Centaur

Here's what a Necropolis might look like in the sixth installment.

They look like Warhammer Necrons...

=Feel999=

15 years ago

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In my opinion, the best castle is in Heroes 5, but the creatures are from Heroes 4. However, it's not Necropolis, but Death. But Death has such cool creatures, not in terms of appearance (it's not even close to Heroes 3, and Heroes 5 is a completely different level), but in terms of abilities and characteristics. Just compare the skeletal dragon from Heroes 4 and Heroes 5: the dragon from Heroes 4 has the "Fear" ability, while the one from Heroes 5 has nothing. However, in Heroes 4, they really thought about how to make them shoot very accurately and gave them excellent defense, and this is not the only example for the Death faction.

Happy Life

15 years ago

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I don't like it. The buildings are all needle-shaped and identical. Actually, the castles in the fifth game are quite disappointing overall. Only the hole in the ground, the flying city, and the tree are somewhat appealing, although you can't even distinguish the buildings there. I wouldn't want this kind of design.

=Feel999=

15 years ago

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I like the dungeon, and the tent with the flying city is also pretty good. At least there's a consistent style, and the architecture adheres to a single style – Gothic. And the castle in 3 is also good, but I prefer the one in 5.