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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| | + | {{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|Windows|August 20, 2009|wrapper=DOSBox}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 20, 2009|wrapper=DOSBox}} | ||
|taxonomy= | |taxonomy= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|hltb = 4422 | |hltb = 4422 | ||
|strategywiki = Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars | |strategywiki = Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | + | {{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| Ubisoft Store | 5902fbba88a7e3f0618b4567 | Uplay | Gold Edition is included with {{Store feature|Ubisoft+}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 5902fbba88a7e3f0618b4567 | Uplay | Gold Edition is included with {{Store feature|Ubisoft+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/HeroesofMightandMagicIITheSuccessionWars_1020 Archive.org]. | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/HeroesofMightandMagicIITheSuccessionWars_1020 Archive.org]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' / '''Deluxe''' edition includes the base game and the Price of Loyalty expansion. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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|sponsored = | |sponsored = | ||
|subscription = | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{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 }} | {{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 }} | ||
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===[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]=== | ===[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. | {{++}} Changes the graphics renderer of the original version, fixes performance on newer systems. | ||
− | |||
− | ===[https://github. | + | ===[https://ihhub.github.io/fheroes2 fheroes2]=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{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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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = hackable |
|key remap notes = Use [https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2 fheroes2]. | |key remap notes = Use [https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2 fheroes2]. | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Installing on 64-bit | + | ===Installing the Windows version on 64-bit systems=== |
{{ii}} The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer. | {{ii}} The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer. | ||
− | # Insert the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use winevdm|ref=|fix= |
− | # Download [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm/releases/ | + | # 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 | + | # In case of an "SEGV" error just click on continue. |
− | # Follow the | + | # Follow the prompts. |
+ | }} | ||
− | ===Playing the | + | ===Playing the Windows version on modern systems=== |
− | # Download [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ | + | {{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. |
− | + | }} | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | # Run the game | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = SVGA | |dos modes = SVGA | ||
− | |dos modes notes = 256 colors mode (8- | + | |dos modes notes = 256 colors mode (8-bit) for Mac OS |
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
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|windows arm app = unknown | |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> | |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 = unknown |
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = hackable |
|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable | ||
|macos arm app = hackable | |macos arm app = hackable | ||
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|linux 64-bit executable= hackable | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable | ||
|linux arm app = 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> | |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 | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= The original version supports: 68K + PPC (FAT) аrchitecture, From Mac OS 7.1 up to Mac OS 9.2 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
− | |OSfamily = DOS | + | |OSfamily = DOS |
|minOS = 5.0 | |minOS = 5.0 |
Latest revision as of 18:31, 12 August 2023
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+. |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition / Deluxe edition includes the base game and the Price of Loyalty expansion.
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 | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Unofficial localization by «PC Boheme/Fargus» |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 6 | Hot seat |
||
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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