Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 39
  3. Negative: 1 out of 39
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  1. GamingExcellence
    73
    Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is a good shooter to play. It really makes the player feel they are an outlaw in the Wild West. The story and gameplay drives it all home, but the multiplayer aspect probably won’t make the player stay after one or two playthroughs.
  2. VideoGamer
    70
    It's often gorgeous to look at and the story is worth experiencing, but the multiplayer is nothing more than a slight distraction and the lack of co-op is a missed opportunity. Bound in Blood is worth a look, but as a sequel it doesn't take the series on enough.
  3. Gamer.nl
    70
    Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood has a unique and action packed setting and offers some interesting gameplay mechanics.
  5. Gameplayer Sweden
    70
    Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is a promising western shooter that unfortunately is too short for its own good. Great replay value and excellent multiplayer saves it though and puts the game up there with games like Gun. A great game, especially for western fanatics.
  6. RealGamer
    70
    Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is a solid shooter that requires players to take a more tactical approach then some other recent releases. However, it can also be an extremely frustrating experience due to the very unforgiving AI which may have the less hardcore shooter fan struggling to stick with it.
  7. PC PowerPlay
    70
    More "Young Guns" than "Unforgiven" but still worth it. [Sept 2009, p.64]
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  8. DarkZero
    70
    The best thing about Bound in Blood is that it feels different from all the modern first person shooters on the market.
  9. Absolute Games
    68
    Looks like Bound in Blood is bound for the bargain bin. The six-hour single-player campaign and stock multiplayer modes are so forgettable that one can’t help but wonder what a true sequel to the original Call of Juarez could have been like. At any rate, it would have turned out better than a forced prequel.
  10. PC Format
    66
    A mildly diverting shooter that's more concerned with telling its story than retaining the interesting aspects of the original. [Aug 2009, p.92]
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  11. Giant Bomb
    60
    Makes for a good diversion. It doesn't last too long, tells a decent story, and offers enough multiplayer to give you something to mess around with when the single-player's done. It certainly isn't the most ambitious game in the world, but if you're looking for a competent western shooter, Juarez fits the bill just fine.

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#58 Best PC Game of 2009
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#36 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#74 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 384 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 274 out of 384
  2. Mixed: 83 out of 384
  3. Negative: 27 out of 384
  1. Seryin
    Jun 3, 2013
    7
    This game has some amazing scenery for a low budget 2009 game. The rich world environment is where I feel the game excelled the most. There isThis game has some amazing scenery for a low budget 2009 game. The rich world environment is where I feel the game excelled the most. There is very little to complain about with this game, however, if I had to it would be about the lack of a melee attack when your enemies and comrades perform them with ease throughout the game.
    I was skeptical about the quality of the story at first, but by the end of the game I had felt like it was a great performance overall.
    I was never amazed by any feature or aspect of this game, but never at any time was I disappointed or bored either. Though this game fails to deliver an epic experience, it is by no means an unworthy one.
    In the end, Bound in Blood is an extremely solid title sitting at a base price of only $9.99. Any gamer should be able to enjoy this game at its price, but this is a must-buy if your a western fan. Do to the amount of content, taking only 6 hours to beat the campaign, I cannot rate this game higher than a 7/10, but for its price it is a worthy title.    … Full Review »
  2. tarekmallo
    Sep 7, 2011
    10
    Bound In Blood is one of (if not THE) best western themed shooters around. Great setting, great story, great voice-acting and great actionBound In Blood is one of (if not THE) best western themed shooters around. Great setting, great story, great voice-acting and great action make the original look like crap.… Full Review »
  3. DeiCide
    Jan 12, 2012
    8
    Bound In Blood is an underrated game, insane shootouts, good story, nice graphics (for its date).
    I played right through in a day so it is a    Bound In Blood is an underrated game, insane shootouts, good story, nice graphics (for its date).
    I played right through in a day so it is a bit short, but quality not quantity in my opinion. Best western shooter I've played. 8/10.    … Full Review »
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