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|cover = Battle Isle 3 - cover.jpg | |cover = Battle Isle 3 - cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte Software}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blue Byte Software|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows 3.x|1995}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1995}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1995}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|Source ports only}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battle Isle }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207661103 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207658917 | ||
+ | |hltb = 918 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |lutris = battle-isle-3 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 1873 | ||
|wikipedia = Battle Isle (series) | |wikipedia = Battle Isle (series) | ||
|winehq = 14241 | |winehq = 14241 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = The game was released as '''''Battle Isle 2220: Shadow of the Emperor''''' in North America. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207661103|battle_isle|for game series}} |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows 3.x, Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | battle_isle_platinum | DRM-free | Available as "Battle Isle Platinum". Includes [[Battle Isle]], [[Battle Isle 2]], Battle Isle 3, [[Incubation: Time Is Running Out]], [[Historyline: 1914-1918]], and their respective expansions.}} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | battle_isle_platinum | DRM-free | Available as "Battle Isle Platinum". Includes [[Battle Isle]], [[Battle Isle 2]], Battle Isle 3, [[Incubation: Time Is Running Out]], [[Historyline: 1914-1918]], and their respective expansions. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Ubisoft | 59030bc9ca1a64f2668b4568 | Uplay | Available as "Battle Isle Platinum". Includes [[Battle Isle]], [[Battle Isle 2]], Battle Isle 3, [[Incubation: Time Is Running Out]], [[Historyline: 1914-1918]], and their respective expansions. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/Bidemo Archive.org]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SDI\SAV}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = unknown | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Battle Isle 3 Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | {{Image|Battle Isle 3 Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/595-battle-isle-3-deutsch-patch/ download for GOG.com release] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
|local play players = 6 | |local play players = 6 | ||
− | |local play modes = | + | |local play modes = Hot seat |
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 6 | |lan play players = 6 | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= hackable | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = hackable | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = 32-bit and ARM32 support requires [https://github.com/M-HT/SR/releases M-HT SR]. No ARM64 support is known to exist. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = | |minDX = | ||
|minother = 2x CD-ROM drive | |minother = 2x CD-ROM drive | ||
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|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Revision as of 20:14, 25 December 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Blue Byte Software | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Blue Byte Software |
Digital | Ubisoft |
Release dates | |
Windows 3.x | 1995 |
Windows | 1995 |
Linux | Source ports only |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Strategy |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Battle Isle |
Battle Isle | |
---|---|
Battle Isle | 1991 |
Battle Isle 2 | 1994 |
Battle Isle 3 | 1995 |
Incubation: Time Is Running Out | 1997 |
Battle Isle: The Andosia War | 2000 |
Battle Isle 3 is a singleplayer top-down view strategy game in the Battle Isle series.
The game was released as Battle Isle 2220: Shadow of the Emperor in North America.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Available as "Battle Isle Platinum". Includes Battle Isle, Battle Isle 2, Battle Isle 3, Incubation: Time Is Running Out, Historyline: 1914-1918, and their respective expansions. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Available as "Battle Isle Platinum". Includes Battle Isle, Battle Isle 2, Battle Isle 3, Incubation: Time Is Running Out, Historyline: 1914-1918, and their respective expansions. |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Linux |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SDI\SAV[Note 1] |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for GOG.com release |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 6 | Hot seat |
||
LAN play | 6 | |||
Online play | ||||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Other information
API
Executable | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using winevdm. | ||||
Linux | 32-bit and ARM32 support requires M-HT SR. No ARM64 support is known to exist. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 3.11 | 95 |
Processor (CPU) | 80486 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).