General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- The gameplay in certain sections of the game is different depending on the installed patch version and on the local version (European vs. North American), e.g. a stealth sequence gets replaced by a chase sequence and several sub-levels are cut out.[2]
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 (see here for a complete description in German). 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, 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
- CD-key is stored in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Techland\CallOfJuarez\SerialNumber
Save game data location
Video settings
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Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
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- OpenAL mode has reversed front and rear channels. Use DirectSound3D mode instead.[3]
- DirectX mode has reversed height channels for enemies even with DSOAL. Sounds above you will sound like they're below you.[4]
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Only available in the retail version. |
Polish |
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Portuguese |
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Only available in the Fullgames (retail) version |
Russian |
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Spanish |
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VR support
3D modes |
State |
Notes |
vorpX |
| G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Issues fixed
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[5]
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- Launch the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP 3
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Maximum selectable refresh rate is 100 Hz. This does not limit FPS, but may set your 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]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
Video.scr with a text editor.
- Set
MaxRefresh to the screen refresh rate (e.g. MaxRefresh(120) ).
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9, 10 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Audio |
DirectSound3D, OpenAL |
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
2000 |
XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 2400+ |
Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 3000+ |
System memory (RAM) |
512 MB |
1 GB |
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 | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References