Graphics: 90%
The graphics are all beautifully drawn and animated, giving the game a fresh and colorful look in a beliviable fantasy world. All menus are well designed, and user friendly. The intro movie is very impressive, but I kind of miss the movie sequence between the campaign levels. All in all a very good job from New World Computing.
Sound: 95%
The music is one of the best features in Heroes IV. The music is very atmospheric and varied. Folk music inspired and fantasy music mixed in a lovely sound-cocktail. The sound effects also make the game great, but as stated earlier, the fading sometimes gets annoying.
Gameplay: 100%
I thought about giving it less, but why should I? It's the best game I've ever played, and after many hours, I know I will spend hundreds more hours playing. When completed all campaigns, I'll play them again on a higher difficulty level. The single scenarios are also a blast. And with the map editor included, many new maps will probably be available to satisfy my new religion (We have not tested the map editor).
Total Impression: 95%
Lots of gameplay, beautiful for ears and eyes - things that more than justify the price on a game like this. If you like these kind of games, or wonder if you do - do yourself a favor and buy this baby.