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{{Disambig|the original release|the Battle.net-compatible and GOG.com enhanced releases|[[Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition]]}} | {{Disambig|the original release|the Battle.net-compatible and GOG.com enhanced releases|[[Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|December 9, 1995}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|December 9, 1995}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|warcraft-ii-tides-of-darkness| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|warcraft-ii-tides-of-darkness|}} |
− | |taxonomy = | + | |taxonomy = |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization| | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Warcraft}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Warcraft }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|hltb = 11033 | |hltb = 11033 | ||
+ | |lutris = warcraft-ii-tides-of-darkness | ||
|strategywiki = Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness | |strategywiki = Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 1339 |
|wikipedia = Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness | |wikipedia = Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness | ||
|winehq = 8873 | |winehq = 8873 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc| CD required to play single-player and start multi-player games. Expansion CD required to play '''Beyond the Dark Portal''' campaigns. | | DOS, Mac OS}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Shareware demos=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Multiple shareware demos are available from [https://www.blizzardarchive.com/pub/index.php?id=war2 BlizzardArchive.com]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes new campaigns and maps. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Beyond the Dark Portal | Requires the base game ('''Tides of Darkness''') to be installed first. Upgrades the game program to allow playing original and expansion campaigns from the same executable. | DOS, Mac OS }} |
}} | }} | ||
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[http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war2/patches/Mac/MWar2_Editor.sit.hqx Warcraft II: Beyond The Dark Portal Map Editor for Mac] | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war2/patches/Mac/MWar2_Editor.sit.hqx Warcraft II: Beyond The Dark Portal Map Editor for Mac] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Source ports=== | ||
+ | {{Source ports table|content= | ||
+ | {{Source ports table/row| Wargus | url=https://wargus.github.io/ | {{ii}} Alternative open-source engine.<br/>{{++}} Aims to improve stability and availability on other platforms such as OS X and Linux.<br/>{{++}} Also works with the original [[Warcraft: Orcs and Humans|Warcraft]].<br/>{{--}} Not fully compatible with the [[Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition|Battle.net Edition]]. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}}} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|DOS|}} | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\WAR2.INI}} |
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|DOS|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVE*.SAV}} |
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Affects scrolling speed only |
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Voiced briefings are always subtitled. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = true | |red book cd audio = true | ||
− | |red book cd audio notes = | + | |red book cd audio notes = |
|general midi audio = true | |general midi audio = true | ||
|general midi audio notes = | |general midi audio notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.idnes.cz/hry/cestiny/hry/warcraft-2-tides-of-darkness.A011003_91463_bw-cestiny-hry_bw/ Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = First release only had a French manual. Second release was localized entirely. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = BraSoft release: [https://web.archive.org/web/20010209050329fw_/http://www.brasoft.com.br/produtos/Blizzard/Warcraft2Gold/index.htm "Warcraft II: Ondas de Terror"] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = See [[# | + | |lan play notes = See [[#IPXWrapper|IPXWrapper]]. |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===[https://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/ IPXWrapper]=== |
− | + | {{++}} Already included in the GOG version. | |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} This tool provides a workaround the obsolete IPX protocol used in multiplayer. Extract it to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
− | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = SVGA | |dos modes = SVGA | ||
− | |dos modes notes = | + | |dos modes notes = See [[#Source ports|source ports]] for alternate architectures. |
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = |
− | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = |
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |windows exe notes = |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = |
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |macos arm app = |
− | |linux executable notes = | + | |macos app notes = |
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= See [[#Source ports|source ports]] for alternate architectures. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
|minOS = 5.0 | |minOS = 5.0 | ||
− | |minCPU = 80486 | + | |minCPU = 80486 33 MHz |
|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Mac OS | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7.5 |
|minCPU = Motorola 68040 | |minCPU = Motorola 68040 | ||
|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB |
Latest revision as of 23:08, 2 June 2024
This page is for the original release. For the Battle.net-compatible and GOG.com enhanced releases, see Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Blizzard Entertainment | |
Beyond the Dark Portal | Cyberlore Studios |
Release dates | |
DOS | December 9, 1995 |
Mac OS (Classic) | December 9, 1995 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Warcraft |
Warcraft | |
---|---|
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans | 1994 |
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness | 1995 |
Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans | Cancelled |
Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition | 1999 |
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos | 2002 |
World of Warcraft | 2004 |
Hearthstone | 2014 |
Warcraft III: Reforged | 2020 |
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness is a singleplayer and multiplayer top-down view RTS game in the Warcraft series.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | CD required to play single-player and start multi-player games. Expansion CD required to play Beyond the Dark Portal campaigns. |
- Multiple shareware demos are available from BlizzardArchive.com.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new campaigns and maps. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Beyond the Dark Portal | Requires the base game (Tides of Darkness) to be installed first. Upgrades the game program to allow playing original and expansion campaigns from the same executable. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Install the Tides of Darkness patch only if Beyond the Dark Portal is not installed.
Operating System | Tides of Darkness | Beyond the Dark Portal | |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | FTP Server | Blizzard FTP Server | |
Mac | Blizzard FTP Server | Blizzard FTP Server |
Warcraft II: Beyond The Dark Portal Map Editor for Mac
Source ports
Name | Description | |
---|---|---|
Wargus |
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\WAR2.INI |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVE*.SAV |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Affects scrolling speed only | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Voiced briefings are always subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | ||
General MIDI audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation. | |||
French | First release only had a French manual. Second release was localized entirely. | |||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | BraSoft release: "Warcraft II: Ondas de Terror" | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | See IPXWrapper. | ||
Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 6112-6119 |
UDP | 6112-6119 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
IPXWrapper
- Already included in the GOG version.
- This tool provides a workaround the obsolete IPX protocol used in multiplayer. Extract it to
<path-to-game>
.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | SVGA | See source ports for alternate architectures. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mac OS (Classic) | See source ports for alternate architectures. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 80486 33 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | SVGA-compliant video card |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7.5 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68040 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 256 colors |