We haven’t actually reviewed it for one reason or another (mostly we’ve been too busy playing it), but Songs of Conquest is one of the best Heroes of Might & Magic-like games that has been released in a very long time. And now a Switch port is imminent.
Songs of Conquest is a combination of turn-based empire building and management, and turn-based tactical combat. It’s quite old school in both aesthetics and style (which is what Heroes of Might & Magic fans actually want), and has an absolute shedload of content to work through.
The Switch port lands on June 17 (except in Japan, Hong Kong and Korea, where it lands on June 19). Yes. That’s just a week away. Here’s what you can expect if you’ve not played it before:
- Adventure Awaits – Explore a wide variety of maps with diverse enemies and valuable loot. Delve into contrasting biomes with unique factions, environments and battlefields.
- Build an Empire – Manage resources, research new advancements and expand your kingdom. Plan your towns to match your playstyle – Will you enlist every archer you can to rain death from their bows, or will the eternal legions of Aurelia march to war beneath your banners?
- Wage War – Dive into a deep combat system using troop abilities and powerful magic. Combine troops to maximize available spells and damage potential. March into epic siege battles and determine which faction matches your playstyle and strategy. There are many ways to conquer!
- Play Your Way – Handcrafted maps for the curious adventurer, or randomized maps for endless replayability. Conquest maps allow head-to-head battles, while Challenge maps offer strategic puzzles to hone your tactical thinking. Find a plethora of maps created by the Lavapotion team as well as our mod community.
- Alone or Together – Venture into the world of Aerbor on your own, team up with a friend, or enlist AI allies and enemies – the choice is yours. The majority of maps are playable in single-player, co-op, or multiplayer through local hotseat or online.
- Four Factions – Four factions are locked in an epic conflict. Arleon, knights of old battling each other for dominance. Rana, ancient tribes fighting for survival in the swamp. Loth, necromancers raising the dead to create a glorious future. Barya, bold mercenaries and inventors dedicated to coin, gunpowder and independence.
- Four Choral Campaigns – Listen to the bards as they celebrate your path to victory. Each campaign comes with a unique song that tells the tale of your rise and ruin. Unlock new verses as you complete missions, enjoying the full track at the end of the journey.
