Woa, so glad to see this topic! 3DO made its way itno my heart as my favorite PC game company of all time. (Too bad it's defunct now :-(.) Though I've never played the earlier M&Ms, VI, VII, and VIII are wonderful. I recently snagged the made-for-XP platinum collection or whatever on ebay and they run fine. I've played each at least several times since back when I originally got them in the Millennium Set, and they always seem new and refreshing when I return to them after a long break. I actually remember using that guide you linked to. The world looks so neat with the maps together like that
I've been eagerly awaiting the Tribute game, I hope they can pull through with it. I don't think I've ever heard of a fan-made game that actually reached completion. But I don't dare underestimate the will of cultic followers of this series ;p
And yeah, at the very very beginning it can be frustrating to stay alive, and you may have to make several regrouping trips to clear out the first dungeon (which sort of adds to the charm for me). But once you get truckin' so to speak, with enough money, skills and spells, the games become really fun. And the games are so rich and detailed, charming, fleshed out and a good length. Just really good
However none has quite consumed as many hrs of my life as HoMM III, best turn-based strategy game ever
Jam it back in, in the dark.
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