Heroes Of Might And Magic Iii Armageddon's Blade
Introduction
Heroes of Might and Magic III Armageddon's Blade is a turn-based strategy game developed by New World Computing and published by 3DO in 1999. It's the second expansion pack of Heroes of Might and Magic III, which was released in 1999. Armageddon's Blade adds new campaigns, creatures, artifacts, and spells to the game, and introduces a new faction called the Conflux.
Gameplay
The gameplay of Heroes of Might and Magic III Armageddon's Blade is similar to the previous games in the series. The player controls a hero who leads an army of creatures in turn-based battles against other heroes and their armies. The hero can explore the map, collect resources, recruit creatures, and build structures in towns to improve their skills and capabilities. The game has seven factions, and each faction has its unique creatures, heroes, and abilities.
The new faction introduced in Armageddon's Blade is the Conflux, which comprises elemental creatures such as air, earth, fire, and water. The Conflux heroes can summon these creatures and use their powers to devastating effect in battle. The game also features a new campaign, where the player takes on the role of a Conflux hero who must save the world from an impending catastrophe.
Campaigns
Heroes of Might and Magic III Armageddon's Blade has six new campaigns, each with its unique storyline and objectives. The campaigns are challenging and require strategic thinking and tactical skills to complete. The player can choose the difficulty level of the campaign to suit their playing style and experience.
The first campaign is called Dragon Slayer, and it's about a knight named Dracon who seeks to slay dragons to avenge his father's death. The second campaign is called Dragon's Blood, and it's about a necromancer named Mutare who seeks to become immortal by drinking dragon blood. The third campaign is called Dragon's Breath, and it's about a wizard named Gelu who seeks to stop Mutare from unleashing a powerful weapon called the Armageddon's Blade.
The fourth campaign is called The Festival of Life, and it's about a barbarian named Kilgor who seeks to find the Fountain of Youth to save his dying father. The fifth campaign is called Playing With Fire, and it's about a demon named Xeron who seeks to conquer the world by using the Armageddon's Blade. The sixth and final campaign is called Foolhardy Waywardness, and it's about a rogue named Adrienne who seeks to find her missing sister and uncover a conspiracy.
Creatures
Heroes of Might and Magic III Armageddon's Blade has many new creatures, including the Conflux elementals, which are divided into air, earth, fire, and water categories. Other new creatures include the Azure Dragon, Faerie Dragon, Rust Dragon, Crystal Dragon, and the Enchanter. The game also introduces upgraded versions of existing creatures, such as the Black Dragon, Arch Angel, Titan, and War Unicorn.
Each creature has its unique strengths and weaknesses and requires a different strategy to use effectively in battle. The Conflux elementals, for example, are immune to some spells but vulnerable to others, and they have different abilities that can affect the battlefield. The Faerie Dragon, for example, can cast spells that can confuse or disarm the enemy, while the Azure Dragon can cast spells that can increase its own power or decrease the enemy's power.
Artifacts
Heroes of Might and Magic III Armageddon's Blade has many new artifacts, which can be found in treasure chests, bought from merchants, or earned as rewards for completing quests. The artifacts can improve the hero's abilities, such as increasing their attack or defense, or giving them special abilities, such as spell immunity or magic resistance. Some artifacts can also affect the creatures in the hero's army, such as increasing their speed or morale.
The game also introduces the Armageddon's Blade artifact, which is the ultimate weapon that can destroy everything on the battlefield, including the hero's own creatures. The Armageddon's Blade is highly sought after by the game's villains, and the player must prevent them from obtaining it.
Conclusion
Heroes of Might and Magic III Armageddon's Blade is an exciting and challenging game that offers hours of gameplay and replayability. The game's new faction, creatures, campaigns, and artifacts add depth and variety to the game and make it a must-play for any fan of turn-based strategy games. The game's strategic and tactical gameplay, combined with its immersive storyline and rich visuals, make it a classic of the genre.