Play Might & Magic - Clash Of Heroes (US) Online

I picked up Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes on the Nintendo DS back in 2009, a Capcom release that felt right at home on the system. It was a time when the DS library was full of inventive titles that used both screens in clever ways, and this one definitely stood out from the usual RPG or puzzle offerings.

You control one of five young heroes, each with their own army, traveling across the world map to resolve a demonic invasion. The core of the game is a unique hybrid of match-three puzzles and tactical combat; you arrange your colored units into formations on the bottom screen to make them attack or defend. Linking three of the same color vertically creates an attacking unit, while a horizontal line forms a defensive wall. The real strategy comes from building elite and champion units by making larger formations, which can turn the tide of a battle with a single move. The pacing is deliberate, requiring careful thought rather than quick reflexes, and the difficulty ramps up steadily as you face smarter opponents. It feels deeply satisfying to set up a perfect chain reaction and watch your army dismantle the enemy's forces.