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Legendary strategy game brings new part to Steam, relies on nostalgia of the past, hits the mark perfectly

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With Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, a new strategy game launched on Steam on April 30… in Early Access. Nevertheless, players are extremely satisfied. No wonder, the demo kept them busy for a long time.

Heroes of Might and Magic is one of the oldest and most beloved series ever. The turn-based strategy game lets you – as is customary for the genre – play different factions, but it also features heroes with whom you explore the world during the “exploration phase” outside of battles.

Over the years, the series has continued to evolve, but for many veterans, part 3 is considered the pinnacle. Olden Era picks up right there and brings back the nostalgic feeling. Even in the demo, some players have invested over 200 hours into the new Heroes of Might and Magic.

Now Olden Era is available on Steam and costs €30 with a 25% welcome discount. You can get it for an even lower price as a Choice subscriber in the Humble Store.

Hundreds of hours just in the demo, now Early Access is here

The ratings for the new strategy game stand at 91% with 614 votes just a few hours after release, making it “very positive” (as of April 30 at 7:00 PM). Reviews state that Olden Era really feels just like it did back then – only a bit prettier and more modern. The price is also considered reasonable.

Olden Era offers a new campaign and even partly new factions, making it more than just a simple remaster. However, there is significant criticism regarding the missing or non-functioning multiplayer/co-op mode, which apparently is a decisive factor for some veterans.

On the GameStar colleagues’ site, you can find a detailed review of Olden Era with high praise for the game.

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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is still in Early Access, so many features and content are missing that will be added in the coming months. When the 1.0 release is scheduled is currently still unknown. If you’re looking for alternatives, you can find the best strategy games you can play right now here.

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