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| + | {{disambig|the sandbox survival game|the unrelated adventure game|[[Return to Mysterious Island]]}} | ||
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|cover = The Mysterious Island cover.jpg | |cover = The Mysterious Island cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|IC}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|IC}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2004|ref=<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>}} |
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|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
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|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| itch.io | https://calaris.itch.io/mysterious-island | | + | {{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>| | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{image|The Mysterious Island general options.png|In-game general options.}} | {{image|The Mysterious Island general options.png|In-game general options.}} | ||
{{image|The Mysterious Island advanced graphics options.png|In-game advanced graphics options.}} | {{image|The Mysterious Island advanced graphics options.png|In-game advanced graphics options.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= 1920x1080 only. Mistakenly listed as duplicate entry for 1280x960x32. | |widescreen resolution notes= 1920x1080 only. Mistakenly listed as duplicate entry for 1280x960x32. | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = The in-game setting cannot be toggled. | |antialiasing notes = The in-game setting cannot be toggled. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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{{ii}} Advanced graphics options can be accessed with {{p|game}}{{code|\Mysterious Island\TheMysteriousIsland.exe setup}} or using a Start Menu shortcut. | {{ii}} Advanced graphics options can be accessed with {{p|game}}{{code|\Mysterious Island\TheMysteriousIsland.exe setup}} or using a Start Menu shortcut. | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{image|The Mysterious Island sound options.png|In-game sound options.}} | {{image|The Mysterious Island sound options.png|In-game sound options.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|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. | ||
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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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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Released as ''Tajemnicza Wyspa''. | + | |notes = Original release. Released as ''Tajemnicza Wyspa''. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{image|The Mysterious Island transparent textures glitch.png|Tranparent textures glitch.}} | {{image|The Mysterious Island transparent textures glitch.png|Tranparent textures glitch.}} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Start the game using the launcher|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Start the game using the launcher|fix= | ||
| − | # Access advanced graphics options with {{p|game}}{{code|\Mysterious Island\TheMysteriousIsland.exe setup}} or with a Start Menu shortcut. | + | # Access advanced graphics options with {{p|game}}{{code|\Mysterious Island\TheMysteriousIsland.exe setup}} or with a Start Menu shortcut ('''TheMysteriousIsland Setup.exe'''). |
# 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'''. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 8 | + | |direct3d versions = 8, 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:59, 15 June 2023
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] |
Key points
- This game was re-released as freeware in 2015.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail |  |
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| itch.io | |
Authentication servers down since at least 23 July 2022.[2][3] | |
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 only. 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. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- Advanced graphics options can be accessed with <path-to-game>
\Mysterious Island\TheMysteriousIsland.exe setupor 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. |
Issues fixed
Certain transparent textures are not rendered properly
Tranparent textures glitch.
| Start the game using the launcher |
|---|
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- This setting is not saved by the game. The fix only works for the current playthrough.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8, 9 |
| 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.