Taking place after Might and Magic II (not released on the SNES in North America), this game sees you controlling a band of adventurers as they continue the quest to defeat Sheltem, this time across the islands of Terra. You start with a premade party but can go to an inn and create your own characters of varying races, such as orc and elf. Two new class choices, Druid and Ranger, join options from the previous game, including Paladin and Cleric.