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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2004|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://calaris.itch.io/mysterious-island|title=The Mysterious Island - itch.io store|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2004|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://calaris.itch.io/mysterious-island|title=The Mysterious Island - itch.io store|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Action, Survival }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |igdb = mysterious-island | ||
|mobygames = | |mobygames = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = This game was re-released as freeware in 2015. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| itch.io | https://calaris.itch.io/mysterious-island | Online | Authentication servers down since at least 23 July 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://itch.io/t/2257860/servers-down|title=The Mysterious Island - Servers down?|date=2023-06-15}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2023-06-15|comment=When attempting to run any provided version of the game, the main menu states authentication servers cannot be found, even with a confirmed Internet connection, and the game refuses to go past the main menu.}}</ref> To play it now, see [[#MIRSE|MIRSE]].| | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| itch.io | https://calaris.itch.io/mysterious-island | Online | Authentication servers down since at least 23 July 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://itch.io/t/2257860/servers-down|title=The Mysterious Island - Servers down?|date=2023-06-15}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2023-06-15|comment=When attempting to run any provided version of the game, the main menu states authentication servers cannot be found, even with a confirmed Internet connection, and the game refuses to go past the main menu.}}</ref> To play it now, see [[#MIRSE|MIRSE]]. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===[https://github.com/GlacierLab/MIRSE MIRSE]=== | ===[https://github.com/GlacierLab/MIRSE MIRSE]=== | ||
{{ii}} '''MIRSE''' is a tool which emulates the game's shut down update server so players can still play the game. | {{ii}} '''MIRSE''' is a tool which emulates the game's shut down update server so players can still play the game. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Qinlili|date=2024-06-21|comment=I developed this project and tested on ENG 1.02 version fron itch.io}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Qinlili|date=2024-06-21|comment=I developed this project and tested on ENG 1.02 version fron itch.io}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Install original game from [https://calaris.itch.io/mysterious-island itch.io]. | # Install original game from [https://calaris.itch.io/mysterious-island itch.io]. | ||
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# Run {{File|Launch.bat}} to start the server. After installation, this step is only required before starting the game. | # Run {{File|Launch.bat}} to start the server. After installation, this step is only required before starting the game. | ||
# Run {{File|TheMysteriousIsland.exe}} as normal. | # Run {{File|TheMysteriousIsland.exe}} as normal. | ||
| − | '''Notes | + | |
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Only {{File|MYSTERIOUSISLAND_FULL_1.02_ENG.exe}} has been tested. | {{ii}} Only {{File|MYSTERIOUSISLAND_FULL_1.02_ENG.exe}} has been tested. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Select '''Very big textures''' from the '''Texture size''' drop-down menu. | # Select '''Very big textures''' from the '''Texture size''' drop-down menu. | ||
# Start the game by clicking '''OK'''. | # Start the game by clicking '''OK'''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
{{--}} This setting is not saved by the game. The fix only works for the current playthrough. | {{--}} This setting is not saved by the game. The fix only works for the current playthrough. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo2]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Qinlili|date=2024-06-21)}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo2]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Qinlili|date=2024-06-21)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | Download dgVoodoo2 and place {{File|MS\x86\D3D8.dll}} under game folder, run the game as normal and all graphics issues are fixed, performance is also improved. | + | * Download dgVoodoo2 and place {{File|MS\x86\D3D8.dll}} under game folder, run the game as normal and all graphics issues are fixed, performance is also improved. |
}} | }} | ||
===Game seems to be frozen while framerate is high (above 200 FPS)=== | ===Game seems to be frozen while framerate is high (above 200 FPS)=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=D3D8's Vsync seems broken on Windows 11, limit framerate to 120 or 60 using RTSS or other tools|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Qinlili|date=2024-06-21}}</ref>}} |
| − | |||
| − | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Uncapped, but game logic seems frozen if framerate too high. Mouse sensitivity for view is bind to framerate. Limit to 120 or less by external tool is suggested. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Advanced graphics options can be accessed | + | {{ii}} Advanced graphics options can be accessed through {{file|{{p|game}}\Mysterious Island\TheMysteriousIsland.exe}} or using a Start Menu shortcut. |
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = unknown | |controller support = unknown | ||
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|separate volume notes = Sliders for Speech and Ambient Sounds. Music and Sound Effects can only be toggled. | |separate volume notes = Sliders for Speech and Ambient Sounds. Music and Sound Effects can only be toggled. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = 4.0 | + | |surround sound notes = 4.0. |
|subtitles = always on | |subtitles = always on | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 8 | |direct3d versions = 8 | ||
| − | |direct3d notes = D3D9 dlls are packed in itch.io version but not used. The game only | + | |direct3d notes = D3D9 dlls are packed in itch.io version but not used. The game only imports D3D8.dll.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Qinlili|date=2024-06-21}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| − | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| − | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
| − | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= |
| − | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
| − | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 00:10, 24 June 2024
This page is for the sandbox survival game. For the unrelated adventure game, see Return to Mysterious Island.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Calaris Studios | |
| Engines | |
| IC | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 24, 2004[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Freeware |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure, Action, Survival |
| Art styles | Cartoon |
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|
The Mysterious Island is a singleplayer third-person adventure, action and survival game.
This game was re-released as freeware in 2015.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
||
| itch.io | |
Authentication servers down since at least 23 July 2022.[2][3] To play it now, see MIRSE. | |
Essential Improvement
MIRSE
- MIRSE is a tool which emulates the game's shut down update server so players can still play the game.
| Instructions[4] |
|---|
Notes
|
Issues fixed
Certain transparent textures are not rendered properly
Tranparent textures glitch.
| Start the game using the launcher |
|---|
Notes
|
| Use dgVoodoo2[5] |
|---|
|
Game seems to be frozen while framerate is high (above 200 FPS)
| D3D8's Vsync seems broken on Windows 11, limit framerate to 120 or 60 using RTSS or other tools[6] |
|---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Mysterious Island\Data\*.sav[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video
In-game general options.
In-game advanced graphics options.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 1920x1080 and 2560x1440. Mistakenly listed as duplicate entry for 1280x960x32. | ||
| 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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | The in-game setting cannot be toggled. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Vsync for D3D8 games seem broken on latest Windows 11[7] | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Uncapped, but game logic seems frozen if framerate too high. Mouse sensitivity for view is bind to framerate. Limit to 120 or less by external tool is suggested. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
- Advanced graphics options can be accessed through
<path-to-game>\Mysterious Island\TheMysteriousIsland.exeor using a Start Menu shortcut.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
In-game sound options.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sliders for Speech and Ambient Sounds. Music and Sound Effects can only be toggled. | |
| Surround sound | 4.0. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Polish | Original release. Released as Tajemnicza Wyspa. | |||
| Russian | Released as Таинственный остров. |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8 | D3D9 dlls are packed in itch.io version but not used. The game only imports D3D8.dll.[8] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia Riva TNT2 16 MB of VRAM | Hardware T&L support |
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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ The Mysterious Island - itch.io store - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The Mysterious Island - Servers down? - last accessed on 2023-06-15
- ↑ Verified by User:Macgovern on 2023-06-15
- When attempting to run any provided version of the game, the main menu states authentication servers cannot be found, even with a confirmed Internet connection, and the game refuses to go past the main menu.
- ↑ Verified by User:Qinlili on 2024-06-21
- I developed this project and tested on ENG 1.02 version fron itch.io
- ↑ Verified by User:Qinlili on 2024-06-21)
- ↑ Verified by User:Qinlili on 2024-06-21
- ↑ Verified by User:Qinlili on 2024-06-21
- Needs other frame limit tool
- ↑ Verified by User:Qinlili on 2024-06-21