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."
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."
Games Xtreme
[57%] Review by Oskar "So the graphics are below average and the sounds kind of suck, but still I am saying that Might and Magic VIII is a good game."
GamesFirst!
[3/5] Review with small screen shots and system requirements by Matt Blackburn. "But M&M is a full price game with a stellar reputation, and for that I expect a much better return on my investment."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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 & Magic adventure, what we're really all excited about is the idea of finally getting to control some monster player characters."
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."
The Adrenaline Vault
[2/5] Review with screen shots and system requirements by Nick Stewart. "...and while it is nice to revisit the traditional every once in a while, this was amply accomplished in the previous two Might and Magic titles."
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."