Difference between revisions of "Rainbow Islands (2002)"
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− | {{ | + | {{Disambig||the DOS port with Bubble Bobble included|[[Bubble Bobble (also featuring Rainbow Islands)]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Rainbow Islands - Cover.jpeg | |cover = Rainbow Islands - Cover.jpeg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2002}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Bubble Bobble }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
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|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|strategywiki = Rainbow Islands | |strategywiki = Rainbow Islands | ||
+ | |mobygames = rainbow-islands | ||
|wikipedia = Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 | |wikipedia = Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{ii}} Released in a bundle in Europe with a similarly emulated version of '''Bubble Bobble''' by Empire Interactive. | {{ii}} Released in a bundle in Europe with a similarly emulated version of '''Bubble Bobble''' by Empire Interactive. | ||
{{--}} Is slightly inaccurate due to improper emulation. | {{--}} Is slightly inaccurate due to improper emulation. | ||
− | {{++}} Has the original music. | + | {{++}} Has the original music, as well as the secret islands that were both missing in the DOS port. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free, Disc | Japanese release is DRM-free. European release contains {{DRM|SafeDisc V3}} | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
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{{ii}} This game does not save any data besides configuration files. | {{ii}} This game does not save any data besides configuration files. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{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 = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = Credit and player start buttons cannot be remapped. | |key remap notes = Credit and player start buttons cannot be remapped. | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound on/off only. | |separate volume notes = Sound on/off only. | ||
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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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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Japan release only. | |notes = Japan release only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = true |
|local play players = 2 | |local play players = 2 | ||
|local play modes = Co-op | |local play modes = Co-op | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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|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= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 01:38, 8 June 2023
For the DOS port with Bubble Bobble included, see Bubble Bobble (also featuring Rainbow Islands).
Developers | |
---|---|
Taito | |
Publishers | |
Japan | MediaKite |
Europe | Empire Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | 2002 |
Taxonomy | |
Perspectives | Side view |
Genres | Platform |
Series | Bubble Bobble |
Bubble Bobble | |
---|---|
Bubble Bobble | 1989 |
Bubble Bobble (also featuring Rainbow Islands) | 1996 |
Rainbow Islands (2002) | 2002 |
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron's Workshop | 2021 |
Puzzle Bobble (series) |
Key points
- Emulated version of the original arcade version of Rainbow Islands.
- Standalone release is exclusive to Japan.
- Released in a bundle in Europe with a similarly emulated version of Bubble Bobble by Empire Interactive.
- Is slightly inaccurate due to improper emulation.
- Has the original music, as well as the secret islands that were both missing in the DOS port.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Japanese release is DRM-free. European release contains SafeDisc V3 DRM |
- This game is not available digitally.
- Japan and Europe only.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>/rainbow.cfg[Note 1] |
- This game does not save any data besides configuration files.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Locked at 640 x 480 in fullscreen mode. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Press F11 to toggle between fullscreen and windowed mode. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Credit and player start buttons cannot be remapped. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound on/off only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All game dialogue is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Japanese | Japan release only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Co-op |
||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 366 MHz | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectDraw-compatible GPU |
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).