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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte Software}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blue Byte Software|Retail}} |
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Extreme Assault}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Extreme Assault}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 21, 1997}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Bird's-eye view }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter, Strategy }} |
{{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 | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battle Isle }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battle Isle }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207661123 | |gogcom id = 1207661123 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1207658917 | |gogcom id side = 1207658917 | ||
+ | |hltb = 4657 | ||
+ | |lutris = incubation-time-is-running-out | ||
|strategywiki = Incubation: Time Is Running Out | |strategywiki = Incubation: Time Is Running Out | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 796 |
|wikipedia = Incubation: Time Is Running Out | |wikipedia = Incubation: Time Is Running Out | ||
|winehq = 3950 | |winehq = 3950 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was released as '''''Incubation: Battle Isle Phase Four''''' in Europe. It received multiplayer support with [[#Patches|post-launch patches]], and an expansion pack '''''The Wilderness Missions'''''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
{{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| 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 }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Demo versions=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions of [https://archive.org/details/Incubation Time is Running Out] and [https://archive.org/details/IncubationTheWildernessMissionsDemo The Wilderness Missions] are available from Archive.org. Mirrors for English and German versions are available from [http://incubation.redmod.sk/data/download-section/demos-a-patches.html Incubation Archives]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| The Wilderness Missions | Includes the 1.03 patch necessary for [[#Network|multiplayer support]]. | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest official patch for Time Is Running Out is 1.03, and is available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2177/7/ Patches-Scrolls] and [http://incubation.redmod.sk/data/download-section/demos-a-patches.html Incubation Archives]. It includes the 1.02 patch which is crucial for multiplayer support. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest official patch for The Wilderness Missions is 1.52, and is available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2178/7/ Patches-Scrolls] and [http://incubation.redmod.sk/data/download-section/demos-a-patches.html Incubation Archives]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|steam cloud = | |steam cloud = | ||
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
− | |ubisoft connect = | + | |ubisoft connect = unknown |
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
|xbox cloud = | |xbox cloud = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync 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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=450 1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Incubation Details] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
− | {{ii}} Multiplayer functionality is only available | + | {{ii}} Multiplayer functionality is only available with the 1.02/1.03 [[#Patches|patches]] for the base game, and natively in The Wilderness Missions expansion. |
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = true | |asynchronous = true | ||
|asynchronous notes = Play by email. | |asynchronous notes = Play by email. | ||
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|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
|vorpx modes = 2D | |vorpx modes = 2D | ||
− | |vorpx notes = 2D only with [[ | + | |vorpx notes = 2D only with [[dgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo2 v2.6 (DX5)]], and dgVoodoo2 default profile. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Missing audio in cutscenes=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox | ||
+ | |description=Use [https://github.com/ayuanx/ogg-winmm ogg-winmm CD Audio Emulator] | ||
+ | |fix= | ||
+ | # Download latest release package | ||
+ | # Extract contents of package into the game directory | ||
+ | # Make a backup copy of {{file|sound.dll}} (if it exists) | ||
+ | # Rename {{file|winmm.dll}} to {{file|sound.dll}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 14:54, 23 July 2024
This page is for the 1997 Battle Isle game. For the Battle Isle game also known as "Battle Isle 4", and released in 2000, see Battle Isle: The Andosia War.
Developers | |
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Blue Byte Software | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Blue Byte Software |
Digital | Ubisoft |
Engines | |
Extreme Assault | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 21, 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | First-person, Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select |
Genres | Shooter, 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 |
Incubation: Time Is Running Out is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and bird's-eye view shooter and strategy game in the Battle Isle series.
The game was released as Incubation: Battle Isle Phase Four in Europe. It received multiplayer support with post-launch patches, and an expansion pack The Wilderness Missions.
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. |
Demo versions
- Free demo versions of Time is Running Out and The Wilderness Missions are available from Archive.org. Mirrors for English and German versions are available from Incubation Archives.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Wilderness Missions | Includes the 1.03 patch necessary for multiplayer support. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch for Time Is Running Out is 1.03, and is available from Patches-Scrolls and Incubation Archives. It includes the 1.02 patch which is crucial for multiplayer support.
- The latest official patch for The Wilderness Missions is 1.52, and is available from Patches-Scrolls and Incubation Archives.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\DATA[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Work\Saves[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Work\Saves2[Note 1] |
- The base game uses
Saves
, The Wilderness Missions usesSaves2
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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 27 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 | Mission briefings only. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Network
- Multiplayer functionality is only available with the 1.02/1.03 patches for the base game, and natively in The Wilderness Missions expansion.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Hot seat |
||
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. | ||
Asynchronous multiplayer | Play by email. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | 2D 2D only with dgVoodoo2 v2.6 (DX5), and dgVoodoo2 default profile. |
Issues fixed
Missing audio in cutscenes
Use ogg-winmm CD Audio Emulator |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 5 | |
Glide | 2.1, 2.4, 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Audiere |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 260 MB | 290 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 5.0 compatible | 3Dfx video card |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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).