Heroes of Might and Magic III was released in 1999 by New World Computing and The 3DO Company and became one of the most beloved turn-based strategy games ever made. Its town themes and battle music, composed by Paul Romero, are a major part of its lasting appeal. The win battle fanfare survived through decades of replays, HD mods and streaming, as veteran players kept sharing clips. Newer creators now borrow it as a universal retro victory sound, instantly recognisable even to viewers who never played the original campaign.