Difference between revisions of "Heroes of Might and Magic II"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Heroes of Might and Magic II cover.jpg | |cover = Heroes of Might and Magic II cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Cyberlore Studios|Expansion}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Cyberlore Studios|Expansion}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|3DO}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|3DO|1996-2003}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|2003-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 1, 1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 1, 1996}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 20, 2009|wrapper=DOSBox}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 20, 2009|wrapper=DOSBox}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | TBS }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Heroes of Might and Magic }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658785 | |gogcom id = 1207658785 | ||
− | |strategywiki = Heroes of Might and Magic II | + | |hltb = 4422 |
+ | |strategywiki = Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars | ||
+ | |mobygames = 1513 | ||
|wikipedia = Heroes of Might and Magic II | |wikipedia = Heroes of Might and Magic II | ||
|winehq = 2402 | |winehq = 2402 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = In April 1997, the game received the '''''Price of Loyalty''''' expansion. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The Windows-native version requires the [[#GL Wrapper by Verok|GL wrapper by Verok]] to resolve compatibility issues. Additionally, the Windows version's installer is 16-bit, requiring a [[#Installing the Windows version on 64-bit systems|workaround]] to run on 64-bit systems. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658785|heroes_of_might_and_magic_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658785|heroes_of_might_and_magic_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.heroesofmightandmagic.com/heroes2/heroesofmightandmagic2ii.shtml HoMM II section on Age of Heroes] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.celestialheavens.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=7 Celestial Heavens forums] for game series | {{mm}} [http://www.celestialheavens.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=7 Celestial Heavens forums] for game series | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | DOS, Windows, Mac OS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | heroes_of_might_and_magic_2_gold_edition | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | heroes_of_might_and_magic_2_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition. Includes the native Windows version as well as the DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 5902fbba88a7e3f0618b4567 | Uplay | Gold Edition is included with {{Store feature|Ubisoft+}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' / '''Deluxe''' edition includes the base game and the Price of Loyalty expansion. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/HeroesofMightandMagicIITheSuccessionWars_1020 Archive.org]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes campaigns and maps. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| The Price of Loyalty | | + | {{DLC/row| The Price of Loyalty | Included in the Compendium edition (DOS and Windows version) and in the Gold edition (DOS and Windows) | Windows, DOS }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://web.archive.org/web/20220120043848/https://verokster.blogspot.com/2018/10/heroes-of-might-and-magic-i-iv-gl.html GL Wrapper by Verok]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Changes the graphics renderer of the original version, fixes performance on newer systems. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://ihhub.github.io/fheroes2 fheroes2]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} An open-source, written from scratch recreation of the Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine. | ||
+ | {{++}} Provides significant improvements to the gameplay, graphics and logic, including support for high-resolution graphics, improved AI, numerous fixes and user interface improvements. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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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}}\GAMES}} |
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\GAMES}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\GAMES}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = [https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/cloud-save-support-for-games-available-on-ubisoft/000064409 List of exceptions from Cloud save support on Ubisoft+] | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Heroes of Might and Magic 2 settings.png|General settings menu}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2 fheroes2]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2 fheroes2]. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Uses 2D sprites with a fixed perspective. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} (when using [[DOSBox]]). | + | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} (when using [[DOSBox]]). For Windows version, toggle with {{key|F4}}. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Framerate fluctuates, does not reach 60 FPS. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = hackable |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Use [https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2 fheroes2]. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = For [[DOSBox]], set in the DOSBox configuration file |
|mouse menu = true | |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 = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music and sound effects can be toggled on/off, but can not have volume changed. |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = For DOSBox, use <code>priority=higher,pause</code> in the <code>[sdl]</code> section of the config file |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | }} | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Belarusian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Bulgarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=1885 1] [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=1887 The Price of Loyality] [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=1888 The Succession Wars] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Danish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Dutch | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | + | }} | |
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = unknown | + | |subtitles = n/a |
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Lithuanian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Norwegian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | }} | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Romanian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = [http://enpy.net/forum/files/file/104-heroes-of-might-and-magic-ii-gold Unofficial localization by «PC Boheme/Fargus»] | + | |notes = [http://enpy.net/forum/files/file/104-heroes-of-might-and-magic-ii-gold Unofficial localization by «PC Boheme/Fargus»]<br>Separate fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. |
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Swedish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Ukrainian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Vietnamese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation included with [[#fheroes2|fheroes2]]. | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | + | }} | |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 6 |
|local play modes = Hot seat | |local play modes = Hot seat | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 6 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 6 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Installing the Windows version on 64-bit systems=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use winevdm|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Insert the game disc. | ||
+ | # Download and extract [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm/releases/ winevdm]. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|otvdmw.exe}} use it to open {{file|SETUP.EXE}} from the disc. | ||
+ | # In case of an "SEGV" error just click on continue. | ||
+ | # Follow the prompts. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Playing the Windows version on modern systems=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|January 2023}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ DDrawCompat] and extract it to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Set {{file|HEROES2W.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98 / ME, 16-bit color mode and as administrator. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = true | ||
+ | |wing notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WinG#List_of_applications_using_WinG_API|title=WinG - Wikipedia|date=2020-03-19}}</ref> | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
− | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = SVGA |
− | |dos modes notes = | + | |dos modes notes = 256 colors mode (8-bit) for Mac OS |
|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 = hackable |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = 64-bit requires the [https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2 fheroes2] source port<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2/releases/tag/0.9.5|title=version 0.9.5|date=2021-07-17}}</ref> | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = hackable | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable | ||
+ | |macos arm app = hackable | ||
+ | |macos app notes = Requires the [https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2 fheroes2] source port<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2/releases/tag/0.9.5|title=version 0.9.5|date=2021-07-17}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/fheroes2|title=fheroes2 — Homebrew Formulae|date=1 March 2022}}</ref> | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = hackable | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= hackable | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable | ||
+ | |linux arm app = hackable | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = hackable | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = Requires the [https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2 fheroes2] source port<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://packages.debian.org/sid/fheroes2-pkg|title=Debian -- Details of package fheroes2-pkg in sid|date=2021-04-05}}</ref> | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = false | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:25, 28 July 2024
Developers | |
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New World Computing | |
Expansion | Cyberlore Studios |
Publishers | |
1996-2003 | 3DO |
2003-present | Ubisoft |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
DOS | October 1, 1996 |
Windows | October 1, 1996 |
Mac OS (Classic) | October 1, 1996 |
Windows (DOSBox) | August 20, 2009 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | TBS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Heroes of Might and Magic |
Heroes of Might and Magic II is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric TBS game in the Heroes of Might and Magic series.
In April 1997, the game received the Price of Loyalty expansion.
The Windows-native version requires the GL wrapper by Verok to resolve compatibility issues. Additionally, the Windows version's installer is 16-bit, requiring a workaround to run on 64-bit systems.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- HoMM II section on Age of Heroes
- Celestial Heavens forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Gold Edition. Includes the native Windows version as well as the DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[1] | |||
Ubisoft Store | Gold Edition is included with Ubisoft+. |
Version differences
- The Gold Edition / Deluxe edition includes the base game and the Price of Loyalty expansion.
Demo
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes campaigns and maps. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Price of Loyalty | Included in the Compendium edition (DOS and Windows version) and in the Gold edition (DOS and Windows) |
Essential improvements
GL Wrapper by Verok
- Changes the graphics renderer of the original version, fixes performance on newer systems.
fheroes2
- An open-source, written from scratch recreation of the Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine.
- Provides significant improvements to the gameplay, graphics and logic, including support for high-resolution graphics, improved AI, numerous fixes and user interface improvements.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | |
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\GAMES |
Windows | <path-to-game>\GAMES[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Ubisoft Connect | List of exceptions from Cloud save support on Ubisoft+ |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use fheroes2. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Use fheroes2. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Uses 2D sprites with a fixed perspective. | ||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (when using DOSBox). For Windows version, toggle with F4. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
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 | Framerate fluctuates, does not reach 60 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Use fheroes2. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox, set in the DOSBox configuration file | |
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 | Music and sound effects can be toggled on/off, but can not have volume changed. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox, use priority=higher,pause in the [sdl] section of the config file |
|
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Belarusian | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Bulgarian | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Czech | Fan translation included with fheroes2. 1 The Price of Loyality The Succession Wars | |||
Danish | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Dutch | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Italian | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Lithuanian | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Norwegian | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Romanian | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Russian | Unofficial localization by «PC Boheme/Fargus» Separate fan translation included with fheroes2. |
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Slovak | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Swedish | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Turkish | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Ukrainian | Fan translation included with fheroes2. | |||
Vietnamese | Fan translation included with fheroes2. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 6 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | 6 | |||
Online play | 6 | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Installing the Windows version on 64-bit systems
- The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer.
Use winevdm |
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Playing the Windows version on modern systems
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
WinG | [6] | |
DOS video modes | SVGA | 256 colors mode (8-bit) for Mac OS |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
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Windows | 64-bit requires the fheroes2 source port[2] | |||||
macOS (OS X) | Requires the fheroes2 source port[3][4] | |||||
Linux | Requires the fheroes2 source port[5] | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) | The original version supports: 68K + PPC (FAT) аrchitecture, From Mac OS 7.1 up to Mac OS 9.2 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | 486DX2-66 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA-compatible | DirectX 3 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | MIDI controller | 2x CD-ROM whith CD-DA format support |
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 486DX2-66 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA-compatible | DirectX 3 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | MIDI controller | 2x CD-ROM whith CD-DA format support |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7.1 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | 68K + PPC (FAT) | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA-compatible | |
Sound (audio device) | MIDI controller | 2x CD-ROM whith CD-DA format 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ version 0.9.5 - last accessed on 2021-07-17
- ↑ version 0.9.5 - last accessed on 2021-07-17
- ↑ fheroes2 — Homebrew Formulae - last accessed on 1 March 2022
- ↑ Debian -- Details of package fheroes2-pkg in sid - last accessed on 2021-04-05
- ↑ WinG - Wikipedia - last accessed on 2020-03-19