Hero's Houris aturn-basedstrategygame that was created by indie developer, ThingOnItsOwn. It is inspired by the popularHeroes of Might and Magicvideo game franchise that was released on PCs back in the 1990s. Much like the game that it's based on, thisindie gametitle features heroes that you can take control of to recruit armies, explore the map, gather resources, and engage in strategic combat, all in real-time.
The developer of Hero's Hour made effort to emphasize the meaning behind the game's title, saying that the "Hour" refers to the morefast-pacedgameplay. He also added that the combat takes place on areal-timesimulated battlefield. If you're a fan of the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise, you'll findkey similaritiesbetween these two as you play. From the resources to the gameplay mechanics, and even the map quest structure, it will allfeel familiarto you.
Hero's Hour features25 mapsthat are randomly generated for you to explore. There are also6 factionsto choose from, with each one having its own set of unique creatures and upgrade. The heroes that you can take control of will have28 skillsthat you can level up and experiment with to fit your playstyle. When it comes to spells, you get quite a lot, with a total of53 spellsat your disposal.
As you make your way through each map and battlefield, there are30 adventure itemsto take note of, as well as120 unique artifactsto collect. Hero's Hour is still inactive development, thus some bugs are to be expected. Some issues involvewin-condition eventsnot triggering, while some have to do with the game'sAIthat just seems to aimlessly run all over the place despite being given specific orders and commands.
In conclusion, Hero's Hourremains faithfulto its source material and has created a video game that fans of the long-running Might and Magic series will appreciate. While there are still plenty of bugs and issues to iron out, this strategy game is shaping up quite well and has thepotentialto be quite a good one once given some time to address its major shortcomings.
