Look at all that awaits:

• 86 standalone missions,
• 14 campaigns,
• 38 single-scenario maps,
• quests for 138 magical artifacts (including 12 powerful combination artifacts),
• 8 town types to build and conquer,
• 16 hero classes,
• 145 combat units, and hundreds of adventure structures, including teleporters, neutral creatures, and special terrains with unique tactics.

Missions can be self-contained single scenarios, linked together into multiscenario campaigns, or played as multiplayer scenarios against other human players across a network. As many as eight players can compete or team up via hot seat, LAN, modem, or the Internet. The random map generator lets you create unlimited battle scenarios. Create your own unique battles with a fully functional campaign generator and a map editor, ensuring customization for infinite replayability.

Includes:

• Heroes of Might and Magic III
• Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade
• Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Shadow of Death

Heroes of Might and Magic III

Murdered by traitors and resurrected as an evil lich, Erathia's undead king leads an invasion of his former kingdom. Little resistance is met until his daughter Katherine, Queen of Enroth, returns to her homeland with elite Enrothian warriors. Heroes of Might and Magic III takes you to a new land under the threat of annihilation from an undead host!

In a savage series of battles for control of Erathia, you command the land's greatest heroes and fiercest creatures in the fight to restore peace and prosperity. Discover the plot behind the murdered king, and free him from the prison of his undead body or Erathia will forever be plunged into darkness.

Features:

• Enhanced Graphics: 100% pre-rendered 3D characters, units, buildings, and environments all running in a new high-res, 16-bit color world.
• Larger Tactical Combat Maps: 50% increased combat maps and more destructible terrain.
• Addictive Game-Play: The cornerstone of Heroes of Might and Magic games, once you play - you're hooked.
• More Variety: 8 completely new towns and castles. 16 different Hero types, and over 100 unit types guarantee hours and hours of gameplay.
• Realistic Look: Top technology and talent combine to create the most realistic animation and character graphics yet seen in this genre.
• Improved Multiplayer Options: 8 player support for LAN, and simple set up and sign on allows instant Internet access to hundreds of human opponents.
• More Character Development: One of the most asked for changes, players will be able to develop and customize their game persona.

Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade

In the demon kingdom of Eeofol, Lucifer Kreegan has a vision to set the world on fire by constructing "Armageddon's Blade". Seeking to dethrone this insane king, Catherine invades. However, her generals report the appearance of the fiery Phoenix and mysterious elemental Confluxes. As Catherine contemplates her next move, she wonders... do these omens foretell of Erathia's victory... or the world's destruction?

Features:

Expanded Gameplay
6 new campaigns and over 35 stand-alone missions will propel your Heroes into challenging strategic battles, and the elemental Conflux town adds a new mystical environment to the Heroes of Might and Magic III universe.

More Heroes and Fantastic Creatures
7 new veteran Heroes - each with unique characteristics and abilities. Over 12 new fantasy creatures to recruit, 2 new Conflux hero classes (16 heroes in total), and a slew of fearsome new dragons.

Unlimited Gameplay Scenarios
New random map generator lets you create unlimited battle scenarios.

Game Editor
Create your own unique battles with a fully functional campaign and improved map editor that ensures quick and easy customization for infinite replayability.

Enhanced Multi-Player Mode
10 new maps optimized for multi-player mayhem for up to 8 players via LAN, modem or the Internet.

Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Shadow of Death

Sandro, a power hungry lich, seeks two powerful combination artifacts which will allow him to rule all the Antagarich. Four brace heroes must find the fabled Angelo Alliance sword to defeat the unstoppable forces of the undead over the course of seven exhilarating campaigns. Extensive Gameplay: 86 stand-alone missions and 14 epic campaigns, including original Restoration of Erathia maps as well as 38 new single scenario maps and 7 Shadow of Death campaigns.

Features:

• Endless Variety: 16 Hero classes, 145 combat units and hundreds of adventure structures, including 10 additional teleporters, 23 neutral creatures, and 8 new special terrain's with unique tactics.
• Unparalleled Adventure: Quests for 138 magical artifacts, including 12 powerful new combination artifacts. In-Depth Strategy: 8 town types to build and conquer, now with moat damage and spiked Stronghold barricade.
• Multi-Player Options: Up to 8 players can compete or team up via hot-seat, LAN, modem or the Internet. Unlimited Replayability: Map and campaign editor with dozens of new features.
• Expansive Universe: Fully compatible with Armageddon's Blade™ expansion pack (purchased separately).

System Requirements:

• Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4 with SP4, 2000, or XP
• IBM PC and 100% compatibles
• 333MHz PC processor or higher
• 32MB of RAM minimum
• 425MB available free hard disk space
• DirectX 7.0a compatible, capable of 800x600 16-bit high color display
• 4X CD-ROM Drive
• All major DirectX 7.0a compatible sound cards
• Internet fees - responsibility by the player
• Keyboard
• Mouse