What we said about it:

The main difference between Heroes V and the other Heroes games is the set of included campaigns. Instead of telling six different stories, the campaigns are linked together and describe what happens when the king of the Griffin Empire is killed by demons. First his betrothed names herself queen, then a necromancer decides to make a power play, and finally the demons try to take over the world (as demons are wont to do). The writing isn't as good here as in Heroes IV, but it's serviceable, and I liked how the heroes worked together (or against each other) and sometimes showed up in multiple campaigns.

Overall, if you liked the earlier Heroes games, then you're bound to like Heroes of Might and Magic V as well.

Fable: The Lost Chapters is a polished and entertaining ride, jam packed with people to see and things to do. The graphics are nice, the voice acting is superb, and the combat is a lot of fun.

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Get Heroes of Might & Magic V: PC

 

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When it's all over, Valkyrie Profile 2 takes players on a massive journey spanning the heavens and Earth - and does it with gusto. Even with the voice work and camera problems dragging it down, this is still the most enjoyable traditional RPG I've played all year, and one that will be hard for even Final Fantasy XII to top. The addition of a bonus dungeon, along with a secret playable character in it, and multiple difficulty levels makes this a rewarding RPG to play through again. If you missed the first game and are worried about this one being hard to follow - don't. You might miss out on some of the smaller story and setting points in the adventure, but VP 2 works just fine as a stand-alone game. Players seeking out a beautiful RPG with a massive cast of characters, unique battle system, and a deep story should find a lot to enjoy here.

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Get Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria: PS2