When comparing Pier Solar and the Great Architects vs Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, the Slant community recommends Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes for most people. In the question“What are the best PC RPGs?” Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is ranked 50th while Pier Solar and the Great Architects is ranked 72nd. The most important reason people chose Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is:
Players are in a traditional RPG world and do level up characters as they would in an RPG but the main gameplay mechanic is match three where players line up their troops against an opposing team doing the same. There is also defensive aspects to the field, so it is a bit more involved than a traditional match 3 game.
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Pros
Pro Character placement in battle system allows enhancements
Pier Solar uses a twist on the normal turn based battle system by allowing enhancements for characters depending on where they are placed on the battle field. This gives a bit more strategy to the gameplay.
Pro Homage to classic JRPGs of the 90s
Designed to look just like a classic Genesis game Pier Solar gives a very nostalgic feel that anyone who grew up in the 90s will instantly connect to.
Pro Interesting mix of match three and RPG
Players are in a traditional RPG world and do level up characters as they would in an RPG but the main gameplay mechanic is match three where players line up their troops against an opposing team doing the same. There is also defensive aspects to the field, so it is a bit more involved than a traditional match 3 game.
Pro Lengthy campaign
M&M Clash of Heroes has a lengthy campaign that will last around 24 hours of play, which for a puzzle focused game is pretty good.
Pro Beautiful graphics
The graphics have been upgraded for the PC version and they look great. All pixel art now in HD with bright colors and fantastic character designs.
Pro Local and online mutiplayer
New to the PC and console editions (as apposed to the DS title) there is now 4 player multiplayer that can be played locally and online.
Cons
Con Story is a bit obvious
While being a throwback to earlier RPGs the story is a bit obvious using most of the familiar JRPG tropes one would expect to find.
Con Writing comes off as a bit childish
While the original target of the game may have been young adults or children due to its release on the DS (a mainstay of gaming for kids) the writing shows its roots and may come off as a bit childish.