Made on the same engine only with improved performance, Might and Magic 7 is essentially MAM 6 with a new non linear story and a few new classes and features, even with it only being a semi expansion it still received high scores on major game review sites.

Orzie says

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A decent continuation of the prequel, Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor provides improved graphics and even much more connection to the Heroes of Might and Magic series. Certainly, every HMMIII player was amazed to see all his/her favourite units not only laterally, but from different angles, and know more about the countries of Antagarich continent.

Although thought by the majority as the best part of the series, Might and Magic VII obtains the decreased size of the sandbox world. However, some entirely new features emerge, like choosing sides, or the development of your own castle, quite virtual, but no less inspiring.

Again, we meet many characters with familiar names, which provides a nice feeling and atmosphere of the series.