Difference between revisions of "Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood"
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter, FPS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | <ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619144822/http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/376-The-Ubi-DRM-Free-Games-List|title=The Ubi DRM-Free Games List|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | call-of-juarez-2-bound-in-blood | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | call-of-juarez-2-bound-in-blood | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1846-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1846-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | call_of_juarez_bound_in_blood | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | call_of_juarez_bound_in_blood | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 21980 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 21980 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Humble | call-of-juarez-bound-in-blood | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | call-of-juarez-bound-in-blood | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from Steam: <code>steam://install/33290</code> | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/743/7/ Patch 1.1] (2009-09) is the latest patch available | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/743/7/ Patch 1.1] (2009-09) is the latest patch available | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn}} | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn}} | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\CoJ2\Data\Menu\Movies}} |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|attract.wmv}} and {{file|Ubisoft_720p.wmv}} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Call of Juarez - Bound in Blood\Out\save\{{p|uid}}\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Call of Juarez - Bound in Blood\Out\save\{{p|uid}}\|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Call of Juarez - Bound in Blood\Out\profiles\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Nvidia Profile Inspector| ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Nvidia Profile Inspector| ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://wp.xin.at/archives/tag/msaa|title=Call of Juarez: Gunslinger – An awesome budget game and FSAA on nVidia|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Select the included <code>Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood</code> profile from the <code>Profiles</code> dropdown menu. | # Select the included <code>Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood</code> profile from the <code>Profiles</code> dropdown menu. | ||
# Set the <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> flag to <code>0x000012C1</code> | # Set the <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> flag to <code>0x000012C1</code> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Enabling Vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enabling Vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|Video.scr}} with a text editor. |
# Scroll to the bottom and enter <code>VSync()</code>. | # Scroll to the bottom and enter <code>VSync()</code>. | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} {{Key|Alt|Tab}} disables Vsync for the current session, unless the game is in windowed mode. |
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|online play players = 12 | |online play players = 12 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down on September 24, 2016.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/multiplayer-and-online-services-availability-in-ubisoft-games/000064576|title=Multiplayer and Online Services availability in Ubisoft games - Ubisoft Help|date=2022-11-12}}</ref> | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down on September 24, 2016.<ref name="online services">[https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/1241617-Online-Services-Update Ubisoft forums - Online services update (2015-07-08)]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/multiplayer-and-online-services-availability-in-ubisoft-games/000064576|title=Multiplayer and Online Services availability in Ubisoft games - Ubisoft Help|date=2022-11-12}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Intro and menu videos play upside down=== | + | ===Intro and menu videos play upside down and/or are black and white=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Apply this fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Apply this fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
Download and install [https://www.moddb.com/games/call-of-juarez-bound-in-blood/downloads/movies-fix-for-call-of-juarez-2-bound-in-blood Movies fix] | Download and install [https://www.moddb.com/games/call-of-juarez-bound-in-blood/downloads/movies-fix-for-call-of-juarez-2-bound-in-blood Movies fix] | ||
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===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
− | {{--}} Max refresh rate is 60 | + | {{--}} Max refresh rate is 60 Hz; this does not affect game render FPS, but determines the monitor's refresh rate. |
{{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate manually|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate manually|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|ideo.scr}} with a text editor. |
# Change <code>MaxRefresh(60)</code> to the screen refresh rate. | # Change <code>MaxRefresh(60)</code> to the screen refresh rate. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Possible fix for 60Hz cap|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Possible fix for 60Hz cap|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Create a custom resolution using | + | # Create a custom resolution using the 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 | + | # 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. |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Change language=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Game | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit Game.ini|ref={{cn|date=May 2024}}|fix= |
− | + | Edit file "Call of Juarez 2 Bound in blood\CoJ2\Data\Game.ini" and change ''Locale("En")'' to It, De, Fr... | |
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}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 18:24, 19 May 2024
Developers | |
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Techland | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Chrome Engine 4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 30, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
IGDB | 79 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter, FPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Western |
Series | Call of Juarez |
Call of Juarez | |
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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: Bound in Blood is a singleplayer first-person shooter and FPS game in the Call of Juarez series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | [1] | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) |
- A free demo version is available from Steam:
steam://install/33290
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 (2009-09) is the latest patch available
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Call of Juarez - Bound in Blood\Out\Settings\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Call of Juarez - Bound in Blood\Out\save\<user-id>\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Call of Juarez - Bound in Blood\Out\profiles\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default vertical FOV is 46°. Use Data0.pak of Realism Mod. Swapping Data0.pak may prevent loading existing save data. |
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Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Force in the graphics driver or see Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
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. |
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Use Nvidia Profile Inspector[2] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enabling Vsync[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | One key per action. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Controller must be enabled in the options menu before use. | |
Controller remapping | 2 presets: for left- and right-handed. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
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 | Controller inputs can be used in the keyboard remapping menu |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, SFX, speech | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 | The official multiplayer service was shut down on September 24, 2016.[3][4] |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues fixed
Game crashes during the first story cinematic
Switch your audio card to DVD Quality format[citation needed] |
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Apply this fix[citation needed] |
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Download and install Movies fix |
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Max refresh rate is 60 Hz; this does not affect game render FPS, but determines the monitor's refresh rate.
Set refresh rate manually[citation needed] |
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Possible fix for 60Hz cap[citation needed] |
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Change language
Edit Game.ini[citation needed] |
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Edit file "Call of Juarez 2 Bound in blood\CoJ2\Data\Game.ini" and change Locale("En") to It, De, Fr... |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3500+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS ATI Radeon X1900 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/21980/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (21980) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The Ubi DRM-Free Games List - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Call of Juarez: Gunslinger – An awesome budget game and FSAA on nVidia - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Ubisoft forums - Online services update (2015-07-08)
- ↑ Multiplayer and Online Services availability in Ubisoft games - Ubisoft Help - last accessed on 2022-11-12