Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era

Olden Era does not ease you in gently, but its tutorial covers the basics before you face faction systems and new resources. Focus on learning economy fundamentals first and use each faction's native terrain (e.g., Temple on grasslands) to avoid movement penalties. Deserts incur heavy movement costs, so invest in skills or items that reduce penalties. Multiple beginner guides are available online to help new players.

Source: KeenGamer Beginner Guide

Solo play offers a campaign and procedural maps, but two factions and the campaign are unfinished in Early Access. Multiplayer modes like HotSeat, ranked play, and lobby setup are fully functional, making the game better with friends until solo content is complete.

Source: Pixels in Orbit Review

Yes. Beyond the epic narrative campaign, the game offers procedurally generated maps and additional hand-crafted maps for replayable conquest. These modes provide substantially more content after completing the main story, letting you explore fresh battles and strategies each time.

Source: Travelled Tales Review

Players appreciate the deep customization in army and hero development, even within the same faction, which reviews often understate. The robust map editor, offering everything for modding, is another fan favorite. The game's whimsical fantasy tone and strategic foundations, including financial planning, also stand out.

Source: PC Gamer

Start by upgrading your town and collecting resources to build your economy early. Always stick to roads, which reduce movement costs, and exploit native terrain with matching faction units to avoid penalties. In combat, create cheap cannon fodder units to protect your main stacks, and delay your turn strategically to react to enemy moves. Upgrade key early units and learn the new Law Points, Astrology Points, and Focus systems as they are core to progression.

Source: Polygon Beginner's Tips