(This review covers Heroes Chronicles as a series in general)

Warlords of the Wasteland started the eternal journey and wraps it up with the final chapter being The Sword of Frost. It's safe to say Heroes Chronicles, as a series, is what I consider a rather unique entry in the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise. While the main entries of the series up to Heroes III weighs their focus more on gameplay, Chronicles counterweighs it with more storytelling. The overarching plot tells of the barbarian warlord, Tarnum - from his rise to vengeance to journey of redemption, as an immortal, takes us through the history of the Antagarich continent until the point where Heroes IV ties in. Heroes Chronicles is only focused on single player campaigns, chapter-wise, so it caters especially well with fans who have immersed themselves in the worlds that shaped in Might and Magic francise, like me.

The common pattern between the chapters is a campaign with 10 scenarios, with Tarnum growing in experience to compete against his growing opponents as well. Plot-wise, each chapter defines the main faction you are playing as well, so variety is limited in that aspect. Fortunately, the features from the Heroes III expansion packs are included for an optimal gameplay experience.

Ultimately, it's a rewarding experience that I stuck with the Chronicles until the end. The story writer, who also worked on the Heroes games of the New World Computing era, got to stretch her ambition at best on this collection. The story intrigue is helped by having fleshed-out characters that are memorable, varied adversities and clever plot twists. If you fans are looking for further war intrigues and lores to dig in to the old world of Might and Magic, I'm sure that Heroes Chronicles will do a great serving in that aspect.