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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | TBS }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | TBS }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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'''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.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 | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc| While the Windows version of the game is 32 bit | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc| While the Windows version of the game is 32 bit Winevdm is still needed because the Installer is 16 bit.<br> Russian copies are bundled with [[Heroes of Might and Magic]] and [[Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Complete]]| | DOS, Windows, Mac OS }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | heroes_of_might_and_magic_2_gold_edition | DRM-free | Comes with multiple bonuses, including the expansion "The Price of Loyalty". Includes the native Windows version as well as the DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1 List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | heroes_of_might_and_magic_2_gold_edition | DRM-free | Comes with multiple bonuses, including the expansion "The Price of Loyalty". Includes the native Windows version as well as the DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1 List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 5902fbba88a7e3f0618b4567 | Uplay | Gold Edition is included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 5902fbba88a7e3f0618b4567 | Uplay | Gold Edition is included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| The Price of Loyalty | | Windows, DOS }} | + | {{DLC/row| The Price of Loyalty | included in gold edition | Windows, DOS }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
====[https://verokster.blogspot.com/2018/10/heroes-of-might-and-magic-i-iv-gl.html GL Wrapper by Verok]==== | ====[https://verokster.blogspot.com/2018/10/heroes-of-might-and-magic-i-iv-gl.html GL Wrapper by Verok]==== | ||
| − | {{++}} Changes the graphics renderer, fixes performance on newer systems. | + | {{++}} Changes the graphics renderer of the original version, fixes performance on newer systems. |
| − | ==== | + | ====[https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2 fheroes2]==== |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Cross-platform open-source engine which includes improvements like high resolutions, bug fixes, AI improvements, and other QoL gameplay changes. Requires the original files. |
==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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
| − | |steam 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 except from Cloud save support on Ubisoft+] |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |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]]). For Windows version, toggle with {{key|F4}} | + | |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 = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
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|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 = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, sound effects |
| − | |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 priority=higher,pause in [sdl] section of config file |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |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»] | ||
|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 = | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ||
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# Extract it Somewhere | # Extract it Somewhere | ||
# Click on otvdmw.exe then look for SETUP.EXE | # Click on otvdmw.exe then look for SETUP.EXE | ||
| − | # | + | # In case of an "SEGV" error just click on continue |
# Follow the Prompts | # Follow the Prompts | ||
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# Download [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/download/experimental/ddraw.zip/ ddraw]. | # Download [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/download/experimental/ddraw.zip/ ddraw]. | ||
# Extract it somewhere | # Extract it somewhere | ||
| − | # Copy ddraw.dll to | + | # Copy ddraw.dll to the installation folder |
# Right click on HEROES2W.exe and go to properties | # Right click on HEROES2W.exe and go to properties | ||
# On Compatibility Mode Select Windows 98 / Windows ME | # On Compatibility Mode Select Windows 98 / Windows ME | ||
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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-bits) for Mac OS |
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
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|windows 64-bit exe = hackable | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable | ||
|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| − | |windows exe notes = 64-bit requires the | + | |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 = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = true |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable | ||
|macos arm app = unknown | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| − | |macos app notes = Requires the | + | |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> |
|linux powerpc app = hackable | |linux powerpc app = hackable | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= hackable | |linux 32-bit executable= hackable | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable | ||
|linux arm app = hackable | |linux arm app = hackable | ||
| − | |linux executable notes = Requires the | + | |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> |
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP, Vista | + | |minOS = XP, Vista |
|minCPU = 1 GHz | |minCPU = 1 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 466 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 7 | |minDX = 7 | ||
| + | |recOS = 7, 10 | ||
|recCPU = 1.4 GHz | |recCPU = 1.4 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = 9 | |recDX = 9 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = DOS 5.0 | ||
| + | |minCPU = 486DX2-66 | ||
| + | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 60 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = SVGA-compatible | ||
| + | |minaudio = MIDI controller | ||
| + | |minDX = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = Windows 95 | ||
| + | |recCPU = 486DX2-66 | ||
| + | |recRAM = 16 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 60 MB | ||
| + | |recGPU = SVGA-compatible | ||
| + | |recDX = 3 | ||
| + | |recaudio = 2x CD-ROM whith CD-DA format support | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = 7.1 | ||
| + | |minCPU = 68K + PPC (FAT) | ||
| + | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 60 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = SVGA-compatible | ||
| + | |minaudio = MIDI controller | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = 9.2.2 | ||
| + | |recCPU = 68K + PPC (FAT) | ||
| + | |recRAM = 16 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 60 MB | ||
| + | |recGPU = SVGA-compatible | ||
| + | |recaudio = 2x CD-ROM whith CD-DA format support | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| New World Computing | |
| Expansion | Cyberlore Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | 3DO |
| Retail re-releases, digital | Ubisoft |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | October 1, 1996 |
| Windows | October 1, 1996 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | October 1, 1996 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | August 20, 2009 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Expansion pack |
| 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 |
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General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Celestial Heavens forums for game series
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
While the Windows version of the game is 32 bit Winevdm is still needed because the Installer is 16 bit. Russian copies are bundled with Heroes of Might and Magic and Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Complete |
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| GOG.com | |
Comes with multiple bonuses, including the expansion "The Price of Loyalty". Includes the native Windows version as well as the DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[1] | |
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| Ubisoft Store | |
Gold Edition is included with Ubisoft+. | |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| The Price of Loyalty | included in gold edition | |
Essential improvements
Mods
GL Wrapper by Verok
- Changes the graphics renderer of the original version, fixes performance on newer systems.
fheroes2
- Cross-platform open-source engine which includes improvements like high resolutions, bug fixes, AI improvements, and other QoL gameplay changes. Requires the original files.
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 except 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) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| 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 |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox use priority=higher,pause in [sdl] section of config file | |
| 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 | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | Unofficial localization by «PC Boheme/Fargus» |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 6 | Hot seat |
||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
- The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer.
- Insert the CD
- Download Winevdm.
- Extract it Somewhere
- Click on otvdmw.exe then look for SETUP.EXE
- In case of an "SEGV" error just click on continue
- Follow the Prompts
Playing the game on Windows 8 and 10
- Download ddraw.
- Extract it somewhere
- Copy ddraw.dll to the installation folder
- Right click on HEROES2W.exe and go to properties
- On Compatibility Mode Select Windows 98 / Windows ME
- Click on Reduced colour mode and set it to "16-Bit (65536) Colour"
- Also Click on "Run this Program as an Administrator
- Click Apply and OK
- Run the game
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WinG | [5] | |
| DOS video modes | SVGA | 256 colors mode (8-bits) for Mac OS |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | 64-bit requires the fheroes2 source port[2] | |||||
| macOS (OS X) | Requires the fheroes2 source port[3] | |||||
| Linux | Requires the fheroes2 source port[4] | |||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | 7, 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 466 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | DOS 5.0 | Windows 95 |
| Processor (CPU) | 486DX2-66 | 486DX2-66 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA-compatible | 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) | 68K + PPC (FAT) |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA-compatible | 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ version 0.9.5 - last accessed on 2021-07-17
- ↑ version 0.9.5 - last accessed on 2021-07-17
- ↑ Debian -- Details of package fheroes2-pkg in sid - last accessed on 2021-04-05
- ↑ WinG - Wikipedia - last accessed on 2020-03-19