Heroes of Might and Magic 2 is great, I prefer it to HoMM 3 for it is simpler (not neccessary easier, but less needlessy complicated) also the art style is completely different. HoMM3 though is a lot more balanced when it comes to the strength of town types (Knights and Barbarians suck in HoMM2, sorcerers are good for early games but there creatures are weaker thus you hit hard and fast and hope you do not get hit back. Warlocks and Wizards are easily the strongest towns the longer the game progresses.)