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The Armchair Empire
[7/10] Review with screen shots by Mr. Nash. "However, the entertaining story and vast number of side quests go a long way to help ease the disappointment for the game's sore-points."
http://www.armchairempire.com/Reviews/PC%20Games/might_and_magic8.htm

GamesFirst!
[3/5] Review with small screen shots and system requirements by Matt Blackburn. "But Might and Magic is a full price game with a stellar reputation, and for that I expect a much better return on my investment."
http://www.gamesfirst.com/reviews/mblackburn/MMVIII/mm8.htm

Game Revolution
[D] Review with screen shots and system requirements by Joe "...since VI, VII, and VIII are about as difficult to distinguish from one another as three brand new golf balls." (April 30, 2000)
http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/pc/might_and_magic_viii

GameSpy
[75%] Review with screen shots and system requirements by Patrice Sartor "For those of you who aren't fans of the series, or don't wish to spend a large amount of time perfectly outfitting your character at the smithy, skip it." (April 11, 2000)
http://archive.gamespy.com/legacy/reviews/mm8_a.shtm

ESCMag
[7/10] Review with screen shots and system requirements by John Benedetto "Bottom line, it's Might and Magic VII with a different plot." (March 23, 2000)
http://www.escmag.com/v5/reviews/review.cfm?rv=155

GameSpot
[6/10] Review with screen shots, system requirements and hints by Michael E. Ryan "...Might and Magic VIII's old graphics engine, repetitive gameplay, bugs, and relative ease will be too much to overlook." (March 22, 2000)
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/mightandmagic8dayotd/review.html

IGN.com
[6.5/10] Review with screen shots by Tal Blevins "However, if you're a casual RPG gamer that's looking for a new adventure to keep you busy for a while, I'd skip Might and Magic VIII altogether." (March 22, 2000)
http://pc.ign.com/articles/163/163975p1.html

GameZone Online
[7.5/10] Review with screen shots and system requirements by Michael Lafferty "It would make a great introductory program for those new to the RPG field, and provide the veteran of fantasy wars with an appealing distraction while waiting for the next mega-game (like Nox) to arrive." (March 21, 2000)
http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r14538.htm

RPGFan
[75%] Review with small screen shots by Sensei Phoenix. "After having played through 7 and almost all of 6, Might and Magic 8 just seemed too easy and just more of the same." (March 20, 2000)
http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/might&magic8/Might&Magic_8.html

IGN.com
Preview with screen shots and class descriptions by Trent C. Ward "Let's face it, while we're all really into the idea of a new Might and Magic adventure, what we're really all excited about is the idea of finally getting to control some monster player characters." (February 3, 2000)
http://pc.ign.com/articles/133/133975p1.html