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Battle Isle

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Also known as
Battle Isle: Air-Land-Sea Strategy

Lead the Drull armies on a hexagonal grid, managing combat, logistics, and weather in this deep tactical challenge.

Battle Isle was developed and published by Blue Byte for DOS in 1991; this is the original platform and earliest commercial release.


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About Battle Isle

Battle Isle is a turn-based strategy game set on the planet Chromos, where the Drullian forces oppose the rogue AI Skynet-Titan. The player commands the Drull armies through a series of distinct battles, each with its own objectives.

Gameplay occurs on a hex-based map featuring varied terrain. Players manage multiple unit types, each possessing different combat strengths and special capabilities for engaging enemy forces. The interface divides the screen between two sides, allowing one player to plan movements while the other simultaneously prepares attacks.

Combat is resolved between turns, and units that succeed in engagements improve through gained experience. The game offers challenging content with sixteen levels for solo play against the computer and an additional sixteen designed for competitive two-player matches.

Battle Isle Screenshots

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Title screen
The Interstellar Shuttle AX 438 (Introduction)
Planet Chromos (Introduction)
Members of the council (Introduction)
Inside a shuttle (Introduction)
The player's house (Introduction)
Main menu
Headquarters
You must capture enemy headquarters to win a scenario.
Moving a plane.