Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i3-10300 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 3 3100 (quad-core) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 5500 XT (4 GB) / Intel® Arc™ A580 (8 GB) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD obligatoire
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-12400T (hexa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 5500 (hexa-core) Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 (6 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 5600 OEM (6 GB) / Intel® Arc™ A750 (8 GB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD obligatoire
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
⚔️ CompareDedicated veterans are pouring over 25 hours into this strategy revival despite the growing pains of its early access state. The overall sentiment holds at 77 percent positive mentions out of 400 since launch, reflecting a community eager for the series' return.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 91 | 76 | 3 | 12 |
| Content / longevity | 37 | 15 | 3 | 19 |
| Graphics / art | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 |
| Stability / bugs | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Multiplayer | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Performance | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Story / writing | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 31 h on median; those who dislike it: 52 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 13,6 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Core gameplay mechanics resonate with the player base, securing 76 positive mentions out of 91.
- The visual direction captures the essence of the franchise, garnering 10 positive mentions out of 18.
- Audio design adds to the immersion for the majority of those who commented, with 3 positive mentions out of 5.
Weaknesses
- Technical stability and bugs are a source of frustration, with 10 negative mentions out of 10.
- Multiplayer features currently fail to impress, drawing 9 negative mentions out of 9.
- Content depth is a point of contention, yielding 19 negative mentions out of 37.
- Performance issues hamper the experience for 6 out of 7 players who mentioned them.
Who is it for?
This title is tailored for die-hard fans of classic turn-based strategy who value core gameplay loops over technical polish. Those who prioritize a stable multiplayer experience or extensive launch content might prefer waiting for future updates.
Verdict
Olden Era successfully channels the nostalgic spirit of the series, providing a solid foundation that keeps players engaged for dozens of hours. While the technical shortcomings and sparse launch content are evident, the gameplay remains a compelling hook for the dedicated strategy audience.
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