CALL OF CTHULHU: DARK CORNERS OF THE EARTH
HDR & CREEPY RESHADE
By Tore Andersen

 

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth, cult classic from 2006, developed by HeadFirst Productions and published by Bethesda Softworks, 2K Games and Ubisoft. The game was designed for the first XboX, which holds the game back with regards to texture quality and detail. This small guide will fix some technical issues for newer computer systems, and add a custom ReShade for improved image quality.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth latest version.

FIXES

CoTEPatch (LINK)
Download and unpack into the game-folder. Overwrite.
Launch the tool and point to "CoCMainWin32.exe", located inside the "Engine" folder, inside the game-folder.
Then click the "Load" button:



Activate the 3 Bug fixes and click "Save".



Unofficial Graphics Patch (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
1: If you have Windows Vista/7/8/10, then move the files from within the "Win7-8-10" folder into the game-folder. Overwrite.
2: If you have an nVidia graphics card, also move the files from within the "GeForce" folder into the game-folder. Overwrite.

Widescreen Fix (LINK)
Download and unpack to a temporary folder.
Move the files from "CallOfCthulhu.WidescreenFix" into the game-folder.

HD TEXTURES

Sharp Corners of the Earth (LINK)
Download both files and unpack into the game-folder. Overwrite.
*First the main file, then the patch.

LIGHTING

HDR ReShades (LINK)
Download and unpack into the game-folder.

 

 

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is ready for launch!

 

 

SCREENSHOTS (CREEPY RESHADE)

   ReShade                                           Original                                                 ReShade                                             Original
       

     

 

SCREENSHOTS (HDR RESHADE)

   ReShade                                           Original                                                 ReShade                                             Original
   

   

 

ARTWORK / FAN-ART

       

      

 

 

 

SUPPORT MAYHEM-7 MODS

                              

                              

 

 

 

GAME INFO

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror video game developed by Headfirst Productions and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game was released in 2005 for Xbox and PC, and is based on the H.P. Lovecraft short story "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" and the novella "The Shadow Out of Time" as well as the role-playing game Call of Cthulhu. The game was critically acclaimed for its story, atmosphere, and gameplay but also faced criticism for some of its technical issues.

The gameplay of Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a mix of first-person shooter, stealth, and adventure elements. Players take on the role of Jack Walters, a private investigator who is investigating a series of strange events in the fictional town of Innsmouth. Players must navigate through levels, using a combination of weapons and stealth to take out enemies. The game also features a sanity meter, which depletes as the player witnesses terrifying events or comes into contact with creatures from the Cthulhu Mythos. This causes the player's vision to become distorted and can lead to hallucinations.

The game's graphics were praised for their use of realistic lighting and detailed character models. The game's environments are also highly detailed, featuring a mix of gothic and industrial settings that are true to the source material. The game's characters are also highly detailed, with realistic animation and expressive facial features. The game also features a unique art style that sets it apart from other games in the genre.

The development of Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth was led by Headfirst Productions, a studio known for its work on other horror games like the Dead Reckoning: Sleight of Murder. The game's development was not without its challenges, with the team facing a number of technical difficulties and a tight deadline to release the game. But despite these challenges, the game was able to capture the atmosphere and tone of the source material very well.

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth was released to generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the game's story, atmosphere, and gameplay. The game's graphics, art style, and sound design were also highly praised. However, the game also faced criticism for some of its technical issues, such as its poor artificial intelligence and some bugs.

Overall, Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a game that is worth playing for fans of the horror genre. The game's story, atmosphere, and gameplay make it a memorable experience that will stick with players long after they've finished it. The game's sanity meter and the way it affects the player's vision also adds a lot to the game's atmosphere. The game's technical issues, however, were cited as major drawbacks, but they do not detract from the overall experience. The game's modding community is also active and many fan-made mods have been released, which adds to the longevity of the game.

In conclusion, Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a game that is worth playing for fans of the horror genre. The game's story, atmosphere, and gameplay make it a memorable experience that will stick with players long after they've finished it. The game's sanity meter and the way it affects the player's vision also adds a lot to the game's atmosphere. The game's technical issues, however, were cited as major drawbacks, but they do not detract from the overall experience. The game's modding community is also active and many fan-made mods have been released, which adds to the longevity of the game. The game's faithful adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's work, makes it a must-play for fans of the author.
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth, is the most recent game based on the H.P. Lovecraft fantasy/horror universe. It follows the novel, The Shadow over Innsmouth, which is a detective mystery story. It revolves around a strange cult in a small town in the early 1920's. There has been many games based on various H.P. Lovecraft novels and books, and a new game is on the horizon very soon. (LINK)
The most noticeable previous games based on the same novel as Corners of the Earth, are "The Legacy: Realm of Terror", "Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet" and "Prisoner of Ice". These games are definitely worth checking out if you like the H.P. Lovecraft universe.
All these previous games are adventure games. Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is the first game that is equally focusing on adventure and action.