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The BATTLE ISLE® series
In 1991, Blue Byte Software released their first strategy title, BATTLE ISLE 1. The game elements took shape into what has become a kind of trademark for the entire BATTLE ISLE series: Tactic and strategy combined with extraordinary game depth, detailed graphics and a rich background story. Instead of the standard black-white clichés, the BATTLE ISLE story offered multifaceted characters with inner conflicts, characters with which gamers could more readily identify. The success of the game was inevitable, and BATTLE ISLE 2 (1993), BATTLE ISLE 3 (1995) and the action-filled tactical game INCUBATION (1997) followed. INCUBATION was the first game in the BATTLE ISLE series to offer a complete 3D environment. Currently, the series contains a total of 4 mission CDs and Data disks. Over 650,000 copies of the BATTLE ISLE games have been sold to date, and the series has received numerous worldwide honors and awards. Now, Blue Byte Software presents to you the fifth installment in the BATTLE ISLE series.

The Story
We are on Chromos - it is the year 345 of the New Age. The Emperor Wars are now only legends; the catastrophe of Scayra seems forgotten. Under the leadership of an alluringly mysterious figure, the sect of the "Children of Haris" is founded on Merth. Its motto: Peace through War! Its goals: the dissolution of the corrupt system on Chromos and the establishment of the dictatorship by its charismatic high priestess!

The activities of the sect seem to focus on the production of Andosia, a mysterious secretion. Gradually the sect is able to draw more and more followers and build up a center of military power. The leadership of Hallwa fails to recognize the threat and finally has nothing to counter the open declaration of war that follows. Hallwa stands defenseless as the Chromian leadership receives an extremely puzzling offer from the high priestess of the sect ...

The Game
BATTLE ISLE: THE ANDOSIA WAR is an entirely new kind of conflict simulation, combining elements of real-time and turn-based strategy in an action-packed mixture. The player is immersed in a complex world where both economic finesse and military expertise are essential. Powered by a revolutionarily new engine, the game is presented completely in 3D with an unprecedented richness of detail. For the first time it will be possible to see the planet Chromos with its beautiful landscapes and dazzling colors, and to move freely in the 3D world of Chromos with its units and characters.

Tactics and Strategy
In the tradition of the BATTLE ISLE series, the tactical aspects of the game are carried out in turn-based mode. In contrast to a pure real- time strategy, this allows not only more game depth but also more lavish graphic effects, zooms and camera chases, immersing the player in every event. For the execution of military actions, humans with their strengths and weaknesses, as well as tanks, gunboats, inter-island missiles, and plasma artillery are available. Light conditions change during the course of the day. The weather, the seasons and even the tides play a key role in producing goods and planning tactics and strategy. Only quick and flexible planning, the skillful allocation of resources and good judgment will be the keys to success!

The Economy
A core component of the strategy in THE ANDOSIA WAR involves securing the necessary resources and carefully planning how they are to be used. Raw materials must be collected; factories, research facilities and power plants have to be built and transportation systems have to be created. Depending on the stage of economic and scientific development, the production of a diverse range of armaments is possible. All of this, including the actions of the player, take place in real time and continue in the background while the player plans and sets up his military maneuvers.

A New Genre
With its combination of real-time and turn-based elements, THE ANDOSIA WAR establishes a new game genre. It opens up gaming possibilities of an entirely new dimension of complexity without falling into a click-fest so prevalent in pure real-time games. The constantly changing conditions in real time lead to new game situations which have to be dealt with by tweaking operation plans on the battlefield and optimizing resource planning. On the border between exciting real-time maneuvers and the demands of strategic planning, a new, exciting kind of game experience emerges where there is a time for cool planning, quick reactions, discovery of stunning landscapes and time for pursuing exciting mission goals!

Genre: Conflict Simulation

Features

Single-Player Mode

Unique combination of real-time and turn-based strategy with extreme intensity and game depth
Astounding 3D graphics, rich in detail, with a variety of landscape elements such as mountains, seas, trees, cliffs, buildings, bridges etc.
Rapid camera chases, close-up zooms and special effects
Graphically animated changes in weather, seasons and tides with direct strategic significance
Military actions with 40 upgradeable characters and military vehicles
25 buildings rich in detail and expandable for economic and military purposes
Exploration and research of technologies, weapons, units and new buildings.
Compelling background story based on the BATTLE ISLE saga
2 campaigns with 22 missions altogether
Cut scenes in the new multilayer technique

Multiplayer Mode

Network gaming with up to 8 players on 2 teams
Internet gaming without any additional game fees on the BATTLE ISLE Internet server
Player identification on the basis of personalized flags on tanks and buildings
Automatic Update Service of game version (login via Blue Byte Game Channel)
Dedicated online Battle Isle Community site featuring extensive web pages with player forums and ranking lists

Technical Requirements*

IBM PC and 100% compatibles
300 MHz Pentium® II
Windows® 95, Windows® 98 or Windows® 2000
3D Graphic Card with second generation accelerator
64 MB RAM
4x CD-ROM
Soundcard

Format: PC CD-ROM

Age Rating:

*Subject to change

BATTLE ISLE - THE ANDOSIA WAR is being developed
by Blue Byte and Cauldron.