fheroes2: A recreation of Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine(github.com)
209 points by tosh 1 day ago | 73 comments
tl;dr: fheroes2 is an open-source, multiplatform reimplementation of the Heroes of Might and Magic II engine, written from scratch and licensed under GPLv2. It adds high-resolution graphics support, improved AI, UI enhancements, and various bug fixes while still requiring original game assets (purchasable from GOG/Ubisoft, or available via the free demo).
HN Discussion:
  • ↑Nostalgic appreciation and gratitude for the HoMM2 recreation project
  • ↑Interest in the technical AI improvements over the original implementation
  • •Sharing related projects and recreations like VCMI for HoMM3
  • ↑Observing that added features effectively backport Heroes 3 functionality
  • ~Skepticism that old game mechanics still hold up as entertainment for adults