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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive|Europe}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive|Europe}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Chrome Engine{{!}}Chrome Engine 3}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Chrome Engine|name=Chrome Engine 3}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 5, 2006}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 5, 2006}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|call-of-juarez|72}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|call-of-juarez|75}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | FPS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Western }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Call of Juarez }}
 
|steam appid  = 3020
 
|steam appid  = 3020
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    = 1909524379
 +
|hltb        = 1485
 +
|lutris      = call-of-juarez
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|wikipedia    = Call of Juarez
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|mobygames    = 23915
 +
|wikipedia    = Call of Juarez (video game)
 
|winehq      = 3632
 
|winehq      = 3632
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|license      = commercial
 +
}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
 +
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|release history  =
 +
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|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Call of Juarez}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/3020/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{GOG.com links|360011712673|call_of_juarez|for game series}}
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=329 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3020/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc check, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc check, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 3020 | Steam, key |  Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-06-02}}</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3650-1 | Steam | |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | call_of_juarez | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | call-of-juarez | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 3020 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-06-02}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} The gameplay in certain sections of the game was changed in the [[#Patches|1.1.1.0 patch]], e.g. a stealth sequence gets replaced by a chase sequence and several sub-levels are cut out.<ref name="versions">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/3020/discussions/0/618459405714082024/|title=Multiple versions of this game?|date=2021-01-24}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2023-10-06|comment=the only thing that matters is the patch}}</ref>
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 +
===Demo===
 +
A demo is available [https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/45430/Call_of_Juarez/Singleplayer-Demo.html here] (German site).
 +
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
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{{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/742/7/ Patch 1.1.1.0] is the latest patch available. Included in GOG and Steam version. Mind that different patches and different local versions (European vs. American) have some gameplay differences that some might regard as changes to the worse.<ref name="versions" />
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 +
===Censorship in German version===
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When playing the German version (German retail or installing the German version in GOG / Steam), most blood effects and a few other things are censored out.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.schnittberichte.com/schnittbericht.php?ID=3433|title=Schnittberichte|date=May 2023}}</ref> This can be mitigated by installing the English version in Steam or GOG, but then the German language support is gone. To remove the censorship while keeping the German version, first install the German version and then download and install [http://dload.me/sl this] patch.
 +
{{ii}} This patch garbles the description of two graphics options in the options menu, but they keep functional, so this doesn't impact the game.
 +
 +
===Black bars on top and bottom===
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To remove the black bars on top and bottom of the screen, download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1494-call-of-juarez-aspect-fov-fix/ this] patch, unpack it and put the content of the archive into the game folder.
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 +
===Make sure to use the DirectX 10 version===
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The game comes with two .exe, one for DirectX 9 (CoJ.exe) and one for the much better looking DirectX 10 (CoJ_DX10.exe). Make sure to launch the game from the DX10 version to get improved graphics. When using Steam or GOG, make sure that this exe is the one that gets started when clicking Play.
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{{++}} On GOG Galaxy, this is done by clicking on the symbol to the right of the play button, then Manage Installation → Configure. There you select the DX10 as Default Executable.
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When launching with the DirectX 10 version, you can go to the graphics menu in-game and change the option at the very bottom to "yes". This will activate all DirectX10 improvements.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\Documents\call of juarez\out\Settings\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\call of juarez\out\Settings\}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} CD-key is stored in {{code|{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\Techland\CallOfJuarez\SerialNumber}}
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{{ii}} CD-key is stored in {{registry|{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\Techland\CallOfJuarez\SerialNumber}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\Documents\call of juarez\out\save\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\call of juarez\out\save\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = false
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Image|Call of Juarez Video.jpg|Video: DX9, DX10, Presets (both versions)}}
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-juarez
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-juarez
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= To remove the black bars, see the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-juarez WSGF entry]. Image gets cut on top and bottom at certain 16:9 resolutions.<ref>[http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/208635 1280x720 vs 1366x768]</ref>
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|widescreen resolution notes= To remove the black bars, see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-juarez WSGF entry]. Image gets cut on top and bottom at certain 16:9 resolutions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/208635|title=1280x720 vs 1366x768|date=May 2023}}</ref> The patch can be downloaded [http://wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/479/hacks/Call_of_Juarez_BlackBars_fix.7z here].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-juarez WSGF entry]
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|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Vert-}} by default. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-juarez WSGF entry] for a fix.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-juarez WSGF entry]
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Vert-}} by default. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-juarez WSGF entry] for a fix.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-juarez WSGF entry]
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|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-juarez WSGF entry]
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[FSAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[FSAA]].
|vsync                      = hackable
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|upscaling                  = unknown
|vsync notes                = Can be forced through the graphics card control panel.
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = false
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|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = Maximum selectable refresh rate is 100 hz. This does not limit fps, but may set your monitor's refresh rate to 100hz, which may result in screen tearing on a 120hz or 144hz monitor. Manually readjusting the monitor's refresh rate solves this issue.  
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|120 fps notes              = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]].
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Image|Call of Juarez Controls.png|Control settings}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Call of Juarez Audio.png|Audio settings}}
 +
{{Image|Call of Juarez General.png|General settings}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX and Speech.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX and Speech.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] or [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL]].
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support              = true
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|eax support              = limited
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         = Supports EAX through either DirectSound3D or OpenAL.
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{--}} OpenAL mode has reversed front and rear channels.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63LTnsG69uk|title=Call of Juarez: Broken HRTF with OpenAL API|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{--}} DirectX mode has reversed height channels for enemies even with [[DSOAL]]. Sounds above you will sound like they're below you.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHC_Y0HvXeI|title=Call of Juarez: Reversed elevation HRTF with DirectSound3D API|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Setting the language to German causes the violence censorship to activate, unless using [[#Censorship in German version|this]] fix.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Only available in the retail version.
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  |notes    = Retail only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail and GOG only. Patch for the Steam release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1619785325 here].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only (Fullgames). Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2698910771 here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
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  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail and GOG only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = true
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    = Versus
 
|online play modes    = Versus
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = The official multiplayer service was shut down.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/call-of-juarez/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Crash in Episode 4 when reloading left gun===
 +
In episode 4 (where Billy has to sneak to the mine/train), getting a revolver for your left hand and then reloading it sometimes crashes the game in DirectX10 mode.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/3020/discussions/0/358416640403215769/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/3020/discussions/0/620696934092545905/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/gog/comments/gfu1ul/call_of_juarez_crashing_in_episode_4_workaround/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref> This is especially problematic for the section at the end where you have to defend your position and wait for the train.
 +
{{ii}} The same bug can happen during the two bossfights towards the end of the game (seemingly whenever a boss' health bar is on screen). The same solutions apply.
 +
There are some workarounds for this:
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Don't use your left revolver in this section|fix=
 +
# Play through that part just using your right revolver, pick up a rifle and use your bow. The bug also doesn't happen if you dual-wield with sawn-off shotguns. It just happens with the weapon in your number 1 slot.
 +
# After the next loading screen (end of episode 4), you can use it again.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use DirectX 9 mode|fix=
 +
# Start the game with CoJ.exe instead of CoJ_DX10.exe.
 +
# If using Steam or GOG, you can set which exe the client uses.
 +
# After the next loading screen (end of episode 4), you can go back to CoJ_DX10.exe.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use safe mode|fix=
 +
# Start the game in safe mode.
 +
# Play through that section (ends with jumping on the train).
 +
# After the next loading screen (end of episode 4), you can go back to normal mode.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 +
{{ii}} See also the game's page on [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/COJ_1.html TweakGuides].
 +
 
===Game crashes on launch after Techland logo when running in DirectX 10 mode===
 
===Game crashes on launch after Techland logo when running in DirectX 10 mode===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} The DirectX 10 version may have compatibility issues with Windows 7 and later.
{{Fixbox/fix|The DirectX 10 version may have compatibility issues with Windows 7 and later|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/3020/discussions/0/558752451544816591/ DX10 Crashes PC :: Call of Juarez General Discussions]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{file|CoJ_DX10.exe}} file: <code>Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 2))</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/3020/discussions/0/558752451544816591/|title=DX10 Crashes PC :: Call of Juarez General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
# Launch the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP 3
+
 
 +
===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
 +
{{--}} Maximum selectable refresh rate is 100 Hz. This does not limit FPS, but may set the monitor's refresh rate to 100 Hz, which may result in screen tearing on a 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitor.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|Video.scr}} with a text editor.
 +
# Set <code>MaxRefresh</code> to the screen refresh rate (e.g. <code>MaxRefresh(120)</code>).
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Possible fix for 100Hz cap|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
 +
# Create a custom resolution using your graphics card's control panel, so that only one resolution with that specific refresh rate exists. For example: on a 1080p monitor, create a desktop resolution of 1920x1079 with a refresh rate of 144 or 240 or 360 (or any value).
 +
# Set that specific resolution in the game; since only that specific instance of that specific resolution exists, the game will force a specific refresh rate.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Windowed#Force borderless fullscreen windowed mode|Force borderless fullscreen windowed mode]]|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9, 10
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 10
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = For Direct3D 10, launch the game through {{code|CoJ_DX10.exe}} file, and for Direct3D 9 through the {{code|CoJ.exe}}.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
|shader model versions  =  
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|shader model versions  = 2, 3, 4
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = DirectSound3D, OpenAL
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|audio notes      =
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|interface        =
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|interface notes  =
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|input            =
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|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Make corpses stay===
 +
{{ii}} There is an option in the game menu to make corpses stay longer, but this only increases the time for a few seconds. Corpses still quickly disappear, which makes it hard to find their guns laying around. Install [http://dload.me/sk this] mod to make the corpses stay much longer. The mod installation UI is in German, but it works with any game version.
 +
{{ii}} This mod also allows the player to shoot civilians, but will still fail the game when one is killed.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minOS    = 2000, XP
 
|minOS    = 2000, XP
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz, Intel Celeron 2,4 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 2400+
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 2400+
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
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|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minaudio = DirectX 9 compatible
 
|minaudio = DirectX 9 compatible
 +
|minother = 56 K modem
  
|recOS    =  
+
|recOS    = Vista
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, Intel Celeron 3 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 3000+
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 3000+
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 +
|recother = Broadband
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: nVidia GeForce 6600, 6800, 7600, 7800, 7900 | ATI Radeon: 9800, X800, X1300, X1600, X1800. X1900
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 00:34, 26 December 2023

Call of Juarez
Call of Juarez cover
Developers
Techland
Publishers
North America Ubisoft
Europe Focus Home Interactive
Engines
Chrome Engine 3
Release dates
Windows September 5, 2006
Reception
Metacritic 72
IGDB 75
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres FPS
Art styles Realistic
Themes Western
Series Call of Juarez
Call of Juarez on HowLongToBeat
Call of Juarez on IGDB
Call of Juarez on MobyGames
Call of Juarez on Wikipedia
Call of Juarez
Call of Juarez 2006
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood 2009
Call of Juarez: The Cartel 2011
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger 2013

Call of Juarez is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the Call of Juarez series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
SecuROM 7 DRM disc check
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Can be played without Steam running.[1]
Windows
The gameplay in certain sections of the game was changed in the 1.1.1.0 patch, e.g. a stealth sequence gets replaced by a chase sequence and several sub-levels are cut out.[2][3]

Demo

A demo is available here (German site).

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.1.1.0 is the latest patch available. Included in GOG and Steam version. Mind that different patches and different local versions (European vs. American) have some gameplay differences that some might regard as changes to the worse.[2]

Censorship in German version

When playing the German version (German retail or installing the German version in GOG / Steam), most blood effects and a few other things are censored out.[4] This can be mitigated by installing the English version in Steam or GOG, but then the German language support is gone. To remove the censorship while keeping the German version, first install the German version and then download and install this patch.

This patch garbles the description of two graphics options in the options menu, but they keep functional, so this doesn't impact the game.

Black bars on top and bottom

To remove the black bars on top and bottom of the screen, download this patch, unpack it and put the content of the archive into the game folder.

Make sure to use the DirectX 10 version

The game comes with two .exe, one for DirectX 9 (CoJ.exe) and one for the much better looking DirectX 10 (CoJ_DX10.exe). Make sure to launch the game from the DX10 version to get improved graphics. When using Steam or GOG, make sure that this exe is the one that gets started when clicking Play.

On GOG Galaxy, this is done by clicking on the symbol to the right of the play button, then Manage Installation → Configure. There you select the DX10 as Default Executable.

When launching with the DirectX 10 version, you can go to the graphics menu in-game and change the option at the very bottom to "yes". This will activate all DirectX10 improvements.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\call of juarez\out\Settings\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3020/pfx/[Note 1]
CD-key is stored in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Techland\CallOfJuarez\SerialNumber

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\call of juarez\out\save\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3020/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Video: DX9, DX10, Presets (both versions)
Video: DX9, DX10, Presets (both versions)

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
To remove the black bars, see the WSGF entry. Image gets cut on top and bottom at certain 16:9 resolutions.[5] The patch can be downloaded here.
Multi-monitor
Vert- by default. See the WSGF entry for a fix.
Ultra-widescreen
Vert- by default. See the WSGF entry for a fix.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
See the WSGF entry
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 8x FSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
See Run the game at screen refresh rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Control settings
Control settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
No mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings
General settings
General settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, SFX and Speech.
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software or OpenAL.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Supports EAX through either DirectSound3D or OpenAL.
Royalty free audio
OpenAL mode has reversed front and rear channels.[6]
DirectX mode has reversed height channels for enemies even with DSOAL. Sounds above you will sound like they're below you.[7]

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Setting the language to German causes the violence censorship to activate, unless using this fix.
Italian
Retail only.
Polish
Retail and GOG only. Patch for the Steam release here.
Brazilian Portuguese
Retail only (Fullgames). Patch for digital release here.
Russian
Retail and GOG only.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Versus
Online play
Versus
The official multiplayer service was shut down.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues unresolved

Crash in Episode 4 when reloading left gun

In episode 4 (where Billy has to sneak to the mine/train), getting a revolver for your left hand and then reloading it sometimes crashes the game in DirectX10 mode.[8][9][10] This is especially problematic for the section at the end where you have to defend your position and wait for the train.

The same bug can happen during the two bossfights towards the end of the game (seemingly whenever a boss' health bar is on screen). The same solutions apply.

There are some workarounds for this:

Don't use your left revolver in this section
  1. Play through that part just using your right revolver, pick up a rifle and use your bow. The bug also doesn't happen if you dual-wield with sawn-off shotguns. It just happens with the weapon in your number 1 slot.
  2. After the next loading screen (end of episode 4), you can use it again.
Use DirectX 9 mode
  1. Start the game with CoJ.exe instead of CoJ_DX10.exe.
  2. If using Steam or GOG, you can set which exe the client uses.
  3. After the next loading screen (end of episode 4), you can go back to CoJ_DX10.exe.
Use safe mode
  1. Start the game in safe mode.
  2. Play through that section (ends with jumping on the train).
  3. After the next loading screen (end of episode 4), you can go back to normal mode.

Issues fixed

See also the game's page on TweakGuides.

Game crashes on launch after Techland logo when running in DirectX 10 mode

The DirectX 10 version may have compatibility issues with Windows 7 and later.
Enable the following compatibility settings for the CoJ_DX10.exe file: Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 2))[11]

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Maximum selectable refresh rate is 100 Hz. This does not limit FPS, but may set the monitor's refresh rate to 100 Hz, which may result in screen tearing on a 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitor.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Video.scr with a text editor.
  3. Set MaxRefresh to the screen refresh rate (e.g. MaxRefresh(120)).
Possible fix for 100Hz cap[citation needed]
  1. Create a custom resolution using your graphics card's control panel, so that only one resolution with that specific refresh rate exists. For example: on a 1080p monitor, create a desktop resolution of 1920x1079 with a refresh rate of 144 or 240 or 360 (or any value).
  2. Set that specific resolution in the game; since only that specific instance of that specific resolution exists, the game will force a specific refresh rate.
Force borderless fullscreen windowed mode

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 10 For Direct3D 10, launch the game through CoJ_DX10.exe file, and for Direct3D 9 through the CoJ.exe.
Shader Model support 2, 3, 4
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio DirectSound3D, OpenAL

Make corpses stay

There is an option in the game menu to make corpses stay longer, but this only increases the time for a few seconds. Corpses still quickly disappear, which makes it hard to find their guns laying around. Install this mod to make the corpses stay much longer. The mod installation UI is in German, but it works with any game version.
This mod also allows the player to shoot civilians, but will still fail the game when one is killed.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz, Intel Celeron 2,4 GHz
AMD Athlon 2400+
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6600
ATI Radeon 9800
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9 compatible
Other 56 K modem
Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: nVidia GeForce 6600, 6800, 7600, 7800, 7900 | ATI Radeon: 9800, X800, X1300, X1600, X1800. X1900


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/3020/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (3020) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Verified by User:Vetle on 2016-06-02
  2. 2.0 2.1 Multiple versions of this game? - last accessed on 2021-01-24
  3. Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2023-10-06
    the only thing that matters is the patch
  4. Schnittberichte - last accessed on May 2023
  5. 1280x720 vs 1366x768 - last accessed on May 2023
  6. Call of Juarez: Broken HRTF with OpenAL API - last accessed on May 2023
  7. Call of Juarez: Reversed elevation HRTF with DirectSound3D API - last accessed on May 2023
  8. Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  9. Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  10. Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
  11. DX10 Crashes PC :: Call of Juarez General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023