- June 29, 2009
- Techland
- 8h median play time
Call Of Juarez: Bound In Blood
Call of Juarez is the pinnacle of story telling in first person shooter games and one that you will remember for a long time to come.
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"Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood" is a first-person shooter game set in the American West during the late 19th century. Players control the McCall brothers, outlaws seeking to save their family farm while being pursued by the law and rival bandits. The game features fast-paced gunplay, horseback riding, and environmental destruction, with a heavy emphasis on multiplayer modes.











- Engaging story with strong character dynamics between the McCall brothers, exploring themes of loyalty, greed, and betrayal.
- Improved gunplay mechanics and satisfying shooting experience, with the ability to choose between two characters, each offering unique gameplay styles.
- Visually appealing for its time, with well-designed environments that capture the essence of the Wild West.
- Linear gameplay with little room for exploration, often forcing players to follow scripted paths.
- Frustrating duel mechanics that can feel unresponsive and detract from the overall experience.
- Outdated graphics and audio quality that may not hold up to modern standards, leading to a less immersive experience.
- story2,191 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of "Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood" is a gripping prequel that follows the McCall brothers, Ray and Thomas, as they navigate themes of loyalty, greed, and betrayal during the American Civil War and their quest for treasure. While the narrative is engaging and features strong character development, it often treads familiar territory and suffers from linearity, limiting player agency. Overall, the game is praised for its immersive storytelling and emotional depth, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the western genre.
“While it struggles with linearity and dated visuals, its heart lies in the story of the McCall brothers—a tale of loyalty, greed, and betrayal that’s worth a ride for fans of the Wild West.”
“The story is well-written and continuously keeps the player engaged with the characters’ choices, leading to a satisfying, albeit tragic, conclusion filled with consequences.”
“Bound in Blood tells the story of the McCall brothers and it covers some familiar ground.”
“The story is mediocre.”
“The story is forgettable unless you've played the first game but still even then there isn't really anything special holding everything together into a coherent plot other than 'gold' and 'family.'”
“The story itself is a whole mess of family drama, and you'll almost need a chart to keep track of it all.”
Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood Review
Call of Juarez is the pinnacle of story telling in first person shooter games and one that you will remember for a long time to come.
90%Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood Review
While it lacks the "Bible-as-a-weapon" innovation found in the previous game, this prequel tale merges adequate gameplay with a plot good enough to keep you focused.
60%Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood Review
The Old West is brought to life in Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, the finest Wild West shooter in town.
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