Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Strategy / RPG

Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest

Certified classic

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000 (originally 1995)
GenreStrategy, RPG
DeveloperKnowWonder, Inc.
PublisherThe 3DO Company
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesHeroes of Might and Magic
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 6

Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest is a strategy game developed by KnowWonder, Inc. and published by The 3DO Company. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Heroes of Might and Magic. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1995. It blends strategy and RPG elements.

It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 26 GBC strategy games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Heroes of Might and Magic series; on the GBC you can also try Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest cheats & codes

37 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

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Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest walkthroughs & guides

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Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest FAQ

When did Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest come out on the GBC?

Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000; the original game dates back to 1995.

Who made Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest?

It was developed by KnowWonder, Inc. and published by The 3DO Company.

Is Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest multiplayer?

No. Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest is a single-player game.

How long does Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest take to play?

As a strategy game, Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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