Might & Magic III: Isles of Terra (PC) (1991) Gameplay

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Published on August 16, 2008 3:36:59 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6sFq0sZSf4

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Might and Magic III: Isles of Terra (1991)

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A small video of my low level characters getting in way over their collective heads just outside Wildabar.

After having spent 80+ hours playing through Might & Magic 6, I decided to try out an older game in the series.

So far, I must say I'm rather impressed by "Might & Magic 3: Isles of Terra" (1991), which despite its age neatly combines deep, non-linear, turn-based RPG gaming with thoroughly modern conveniences such as a very intuitive interface, a detailed automap system, mouse support and the ability to save (almost) anywhere in the game. Moreover - and in striking contrast with the dull and utterly conventional high fantasy aesthetics of MM6-9 - the artistic style in MM3 is highly distinctive and memorable (not to mention technologically impressive for a game released in the early 1990s).

In short, anyone who hasn't yet played this RPG classic has no excuse not to try it out now. Really, the only difference between this game and, say, Oblivion is that MM3 is actually fun to play and won't kill your brain cells. ;)


For much more information as well as invaluable help for players new to the game, I recommend the following very comprehensive site;

http://www.rpgclassics.com/shrines/pc/mm3/

Another useful resource is the insanely productive RPGenie's complete walkthrough (of a console port), which is available from his channel;

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=759F5F4649F5EE1E

Finally, I would like to recommend an interesting article on what classics such as Might & Magic 3-5 can teach us about RPG game design today;

http://www.gamebanshee.com/editorials/whatanoldrpgcanteach1.php

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