10
Outstanding classic, best in the series, better than 3 which is overcomplicated.
9
I played some port for it on mobile for some time and I really liked it! it's really pleasant and the graphics are simple but really cute
10
This was the peak for the HOMM series, 3 was pretty good but HOMM2 blows its art style out of the water. The SFX, MUSIC, GAMEPLAY, and ART STYLE are all equally amazing. HOMM3 is pretty good but the art style looks like uninspired bad claymation compared to this masterpiece.
Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars
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Oct 31, 1996
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Dec 18, 2025
10
Outstanding classic, best in the series, better than 3 which is overcomplicated.
Jun 30, 2020
10
This was the peak for the HOMM series, 3 was pretty good but HOMM2 blows its art style out of the water. The SFX, MUSIC, GAMEPLAY, and ART STYLE are all equally amazing. HOMM3 is pretty good but the art style looks like uninspired bad claymation compared to this masterpiece.
Jan 1, 2016
10
This game lies there right next to Heroes 3, because it's equally good. The only disadvantage it has, is a wonky and problematic technical issues on newer set-ups.
Oct 6, 2015
10
Despite many players suggesting that Heroes 3 is the best in the series, I surely place Heroes 2 right at the top. All aspects were excellent (music, sound effects, display (beautiful 2D artwork), campaign, mechanics, balance, no bugs whatsoever, and polished!) I wish Heroes 7 could learn from this example.
May 7, 2014
10
One of the finest games I've played in my life. The scenarios are beautifully balanced, the campaigns are incredible, and the gameplay is simple, yet challenging. Attachment to heroes develops quickly and within a very few turns you will find yourself completely lost in this game. One of the few games in my life that I would rate a 9.5 or above. I'll round up and give it a 10. Unless you are a shooter-only gamer or someone that can't play anything more complicated than a Bioware game, you'll love this.
Oct 22, 2013
10
A huge leap from the original in every respect, this is a perfection of the system that HoMM introduced, pioneering one of the most successful strategy formulas. HoMM II stood tall in an era of strategy giants like Civ II and Age of Empires. It's a masterpiece and easily the best fantasy game to date.
Feb 17, 2012
10
A great game. It has the best sound and graphic atmosphere of the franchise. Musics are great and graphics are harmonious. You evolve in a great fantasy world. A good game to chill out. Gameplay is awesome. If you liked it, try HOMM 3 which is a major improvement of HOMM 2's features. However I'm sure this episode is special to everyone who played it back then, because there was something magic about it.
