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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | blood_fresh_supply | DRM-free | Packaged with [[Blood: Fresh Supply]]. Also includes the "Plasma Pak" and "Cryptic Passage" expansions. 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=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | blood_fresh_supply | DRM-free | Packaged with [[Blood: Fresh Supply]]. Also includes the "Plasma Pak" and "Cryptic Passage" expansions. 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=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | blood-one-unit-whole-blood | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | blood-one-unit-whole-blood | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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Has custom difficulty option that allows to choose different combinations of enemies count and damage dealing or receiving. | Has custom difficulty option that allows to choose different combinations of enemies count and damage dealing or receiving. | ||
| Windows, OS X, Linux }} | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Source ports table/row| NuBuildGDX | url=https://github.com/atsb/NuBuildGDX | Fork of '''BuildGDX''' aiming for stability, bug fixing and performance improvements. | Windows | + | {{Source ports table/row| NuBuildGDX | url=https://github.com/atsb/NuBuildGDX | Fork of '''BuildGDX''' aiming for stability, bug fixing and performance improvements. | Windows }} |
{{Source ports table/row| NBlood | url=https://nukeykt.retrohost.net/ | Reverse-engineered gameplay-accurate port of Blood based on '''EDuke32'''. | {{Source ports table/row| NBlood | url=https://nukeykt.retrohost.net/ | Reverse-engineered gameplay-accurate port of Blood based on '''EDuke32'''. | ||
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− | |cutscenes = Smacker | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
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Latest revision as of 04:48, 10 May 2024
This page is for the original game. For the 2019 enhanced version, see Blood: Fresh Supply.
Developers | |
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Monolith Productions | |
Cryptic Passage | Sunstorm Interactive |
Publishers | |
1997-1999 | GT Interactive |
1999-2003 | Infogrames |
2003-present | Atari |
Engines | |
Build | |
Release dates | |
DOS | May 31, 1997 |
Windows (DOSBox) | April 22, 2010 |
Linux (DOSBox) | May 18, 2015[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy, Horror |
Series | Blood |
Blood | |
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Blood | 1997 |
Blood II: The Chosen | 1998 |
Blood: Fresh Supply | 2019 |
Blood is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Blood series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Packaged with Blood: Fresh Supply. Also includes the "Plasma Pak" and "Cryptic Passage" expansions. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Packaged with Blood: Fresh Supply. Also includes the "Plasma Pak" and "Cryptic Passage" expansions. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[3] | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
(unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | The original separate SKU, delisted once Fresh Supply was released, but the codes sold at Green Man Gaming still work. Also includes the "Plasma Pak" and "Cryptic Passage" expansions. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[4] |
- Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: base game, Cryptic Passage (requires full version of the base game).
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Cryptic Passage | ||
Plasma Pak |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 1.20 (3dfx-patch) is available at soggi.org.
- Unofficial patch: a modified EXE that fixes the savegame damage scaling bug while accurately retaining all other original behavior.
Source ports
Name | Description | |
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BuildGDX | Reverse-engineered gameplay-accurate port written in Java. Adds high resolutions support, OpenGL renderer, improved mouse controls, and fixes for the original game bugs with an option to revert them.
Can run official addon and custom made campaings straight from the main menu without the need to use installers or replace any original files. Has custom difficulty option that allows to choose different combinations of enemies count and damage dealing or receiving. |
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NuBuildGDX | Fork of BuildGDX aiming for stability, bug fixing and performance improvements. | |
NBlood | Reverse-engineered gameplay-accurate port of Blood based on EDuke32.
Features original software renderer, improved OpenGL renderer, and OPL3 emulation. |
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Raze | Fork of NBlood to GZDoom architecture. Also supports Duke Nukem 3D, Redneck Rampage, and PC Powerslave/Exhumed. |
Improve performance in DOSBox
Edit DOSBox configuration file |
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Launchers
Blood Launcher
- The One Unit Whole Blood Launcher is recommended for the best experience. It includes a large number of optional modifications and custom maps.
Build Game DOSBox Launcher
- The Build Game DOSBox Launcher {OBSOLETE} allows installation from both digital release and retail release. It also includes a large number of optional modifications and custom maps.
Mouse fixes
bMouse
- bMouse is a DOS extension which improves mouse looking by removing the mouse filter which causes issues related to both axis not updating properly.
Choose either method to use it:
Declare bMouse as an external device[5] |
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Run Blood through bMouse[5] |
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Notes
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- bMouse will cause the vertical aiming to be inverted. To fix this just go to Setup Advanced Control Options from Control Setup, then in Advanced Mouse Setup change the Mouse Y Scale to negative number.
Buildmfx
- Buildmfx is a patch which improves mouse looking. Unlike bMouse, it modifies the game executable.
Patch the executable with Buildmfx[6] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\BLOOD.CFG |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/299030/pfx/[Note 2] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\*.SAV |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/299030/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | See Source ports. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Source ports. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Source ports. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Source ports. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Source ports. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Source ports. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Source ports. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 70 FPS. See Source ports. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | See Source ports. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | Both X and Y axis can be set individually. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Use mouse wheel to change weapons
Bind up and down keys to the mouse wheel[7] |
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#ifWinActive, ahk_class SDL_app *WheelUp:: SendEvent {Up Down} Sleep 200 SendEvent {Up Up} Return *WheelDown:: SendEvent {Down Down} Sleep 200 SendEvent {Down Up} Return |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | See EAX support below. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
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EAX support | Raze and Blood: Fresh Supply[8] support OpenAL Soft for binaural HRTF mixing. | |
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | MIDI is used when CD audio is not available or not assigned to the current level. | |
General MIDI audio |
- Original DOS executable and NBlood include a 3D Audio option that works as crossfeed for headphones.
- Older versions of BloodGDX supported OpenAL Soft for binaural HRTF mixing, but newer BuildGDX releases broke support.[9]
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
VR support
- A driver for the VFX1 headset can be found here.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op supports two players. |
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Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. |
Issues fixed
HUD flashes
Use NOLFBLIM[10] |
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Notes
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Damage scaling changes after loading a save
Use a modified executable[11] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 1.0 | Only available in source ports. |
Glide | 1.0 | Beta patches for 3Dfx support can be found here. Note these patches are largely unstable and never completed. |
DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA | Supports extremely high resolutions for a DOS game (over 1600x1200). |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
Mods and source ports installation guides
BloodCM
- BloodCM is a Blood remake in the form of a mod for EDuke32, a Duke Nukem 3D source port that provides modern features such as widescreen resolutions and dynamic lighting. Not recommended as better options such as Blood GDX and NBlood exist.
Blood GDX for Build GDX
- From the same creator as the aforementioned Blood CM, Blood GDX is a Blood remake made after the libGDX program from Java based on the Blood Alpha source code. It provides modern features such as widescreen, dynamic lighting, mouse freelook, and more. Since March 2019, it has been consolidated into Build GDX alongside other Build engine games remakes and decompilations.
How to play Blood GDX via Build GDX |
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Notes
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Raze
- Raze compiles and enhances various Build Engine games decompilations by using GZDoom: as explained on the Blood wiki, Raze remakes Blood via NBlood and uses OpenGl to enhance its 3D graphics.
How to play Blood via Raze |
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Notes
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System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 6.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 75 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | 430 MB |
Video card (GPU) | VGA 256-colour | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM drive |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 430 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/
even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_saves
folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (299030) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The "what did just update?" thread, page 444 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Blood: One Unit Whole Blood · AppID: 299030 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Blackbird on 2016-10-19
- ↑ Reference
- ↑ Use Mouse Wheel to Change Weapons in OUWB! - GOG.com Forum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How to fix the muffled audio in Blood Fresh Supply - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Blood with 3D spatial sound in BloodGDX 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)
- ↑ https://blood-wiki.org/index.php/Installation#Flashing_HUD_fix
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on September 2023