Linux Review:

theHunter: Call of the Wild™

Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.

PROTON TIER: GOLD

theHunter: Call of the Wild™ is a realistic, atmospheric hunting game set in a stunning open world, offering both single-player campaigns and multiplayer experiences.

Status Runs flawlessly via Proton. ProtonDB Tier: Gold.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Framerate Instability: The uncapped framerate can lead to unstable performance.

  • Solution: MANGOHUD_CONFIG=no_display=1,fps_limit=75,fps_limit_method=early mangohud gamemoderun %command%

• Windowed/Fullscreen Issues: Alt+Tabbing can cause system freezes.

  • Solution: Run the game in windowed mode via the game’s settings, then set it to fullscreen using your desktop environment’s window management system (e.g., right-click on the window and select “Fullscreen”).

• Launch Issues: The game may fail to launch through Steam.

  • Solution: Launch the game from the terminal using: steam steam://rungameid/518790

• Controller Detection (Proton): The controller may not be detected in Proton.

  • Solution: Enable “Steam Input” for the controller.

• Controller Configuration (Steam Input): The default Steam controller configuration can cause crashes.

  • Solution: Use a custom controller configuration or disable Steam Input for the controller.

• Controller Buttons (Wine): When using Wine for controller support, the game may display Xbox buttons instead of the correct PlayStation buttons.

Verdict This is a solid buy for Linux gamers, performing well with Proton. The Gold status on ProtonDB and positive user reports confirm a stable and enjoyable experience, especially after applying the provided tweaks.