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Might and Magic III: Isles of Terra

by New World Computing·published by FCI, CSK Research Institute, New World Computing

199126
PCDOSSNESAmigaSEGA CDTurboGrafx CDMacPC-98FM Towns

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8.1/ 10

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How long to beat

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44h

Rushed

main story only

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About

A party of brave heroes managed to defeat the corrupted guardian Sheltem as he attempted to destroy the world of CRON. However, the great battle between the guardians Corak and Sheltem continued in another place - the world of Terra, where Sheltem was originally appointed as a guardian. Revolting against the powerful race of the Ancients, Sheltem takes possession of their space-traveling nacelles, hurling them at the suns of other planets. It is now up to a group of local adventurers to help Corak and vanquish Sheltem once and for all.

Isles of Terra is the third installment in the Might and Magic series, and a sequel to Gates to Another World. Like its predecessors, it is a role-playing game focusing on first-person exploration of vast pseudo-3D environments, character building, and turn-based combat. The five selectable races remain the same as in the previous games, as well as the eight character classes with the addition of two new ones: Druid and Ranger. Like in the second game, characters may learn unique skills such as thievery, swimming, merchant, and others.

This installment does away with random or pre-set enemy encounters, featuring instead enemies dynamically roaming the game world, allowing to initiate combat from a distance (for example with ranged attacks or spells). There is no option to bribe or surrender to enemies, and escaping combat can be accomplished simply by moving away, unless the enemies have already locked on the party. An automap feature is available at all times, and the player is also allowed to save the game at any time.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

First person

Included in

The Ultimate Might and Magic ArchivesMight & Magic CollectionMight and Magic Trilogy

Languages

2 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English—
German—

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Media Type

3.5" Floppy Disk, 5.25" Floppy Disk, CD-ROM

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse

Number of Offline Players

1 Player

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel 8088 / 8086

Min. OS Class Required

DOS 4.0 to 6.22

Min. RAM Required

640 KB

Video Modes Supported

CGA, EGA, MCGA, Tandy / PCjr, VGA

Sound Devices Supported

Adlib, Covox Sound Master, Covox Sound Master II, PC Speaker, Roland MT-32 (and LAPC-I), Sound Blaster, Tandy / PCjr

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Also known as

Might and Magic III: Die Inseln von Terra — German title

Might and Magic III: Les Îles de Terra — French title

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Facts

Released

1991

Platforms

PCDOSSNESAmigaSEGA CDTurboGrafx CDMacPC-98FM Towns

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Top 21% by visits

Tags

1st-personTurn-basedDirect controlMultiple units/characters controlFantasy