Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

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  • Summary: Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood transports players from a ravaged Civil War-era Georgia to the Aztec ruins of Mexico. In the wildest West ever depicted, players can embody both McCall brothers in an intense storyline full of greed, lust and lawlessness that takes place during a legendaryCall of Juarez: Bound in Blood transports players from a ravaged Civil War-era Georgia to the Aztec ruins of Mexico. In the wildest West ever depicted, players can embody both McCall brothers in an intense storyline full of greed, lust and lawlessness that takes place during a legendary period of American history. Become a Gunslinger - Harness a variety of weapons from various revolvers to heavy-caliber cannons and machine guns. Every accurate shot increases concentration, which allows players to unleash deadly shooting modes when outnumbered and even deadlier ones when the brothers work together. Dual Collaborative Gameplay - Players choose to embody Ray or Thomas, each with a distinctive gameplay style (close or long range), specific abilities (lasso, dynamite, etc.) and arsenal of deadly weapons (dual guns, long-range carbine, etc.). Take advantage of each of their strengths and join in the fiercest fights imaginable. Never Before Seen Western Experience - Experience the iconic settings full of outlaws - the West before it was tamed. The McCall brothers face a renegade Apache Chief, a greedy Mexican bandit, a vindictive Colonel, and others, all driven by greed with moral disregard. Enjoy a wide variety of situations, using horses, canoes and wagons to explore the vast natural landscapes of the fabled Wild West and its legendary period. Innovative Online Multiplayer - Developed in unison with the single player mode, multiplayer offers numerous modes and maps, resulting in endless hours of Wild West mayhem. Gunslingers, bandits and marshals struggle online for the bounty. Multiple characters are unlocked for team-based objective modes or the straightforward team death match. With a new Bounty system, players increase the bounty on their head with more kills. Get rid of the deadliest among you to increase your bank roll. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. Cynamite
    100
    Outstanding western-shooter, whose love for details, brilliant graphics and great variety make it an instant hit.
  2. WonderwallWeb
    89
    The game may not be long but what it lacks here it makes up for in quality. A soild and enjoyable shooter which everyone should experience.
  3. 3DJuegos
    85
    Bound in Blood is gritty, violent and frantic. A must have for western movies fans, and a videogame with amazing gunfights and eye-catching graphics.
  4. Total Video Games
    80
    Bound in Blood is one of those rare games that you'll remember more for what it did right than the many ways it fell short of the mark.
  5. PSX Extreme
    78
    It’s not long and it’s not the best shooter you’ll play in 2009, but it uses several unique concepts, presents us with a very enjoyable atmosphere, and remains mostly entertaining throughout. It just needed a bit more polish and refinement with the controls for us to wholeheartedly recommend it.
  6. 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.
  7. Gamestyle
    60
    Bound in Blood is certainly an improvement on the first Call of Juarez. Its impressive visuals and smooth gameplay are let down by repetitive levels and an uninspiring story, however, and the online multiplayer just isn’t good enough to compensate.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. brisbanesimon
    May 17, 2011
    10
    If you are looking for an authentic western experience then look no further this game absolutely nails it,the west conjures up images of aIf you are looking for an authentic western experience then look no further this game absolutely nails it,the west conjures up images of a landscape that is wild,free and goes on forever and this game does a fantastic job of presenting that image of the west,It has a great story that you will get emotionally invested in. Fantastic game… Expand
  2. GerryJ
    Jul 5, 2009
    9
    Well done! Techland did a good job on the first title, but it wasn
  4. ThomasM
    Jul 3, 2009
    8
    Let me start off by saying I am a huge fan of western themed games. The lust, greed, power, violence, and outlaw aesthetic appeal of the Let me start off by saying I am a huge fan of western themed games. The lust, greed, power, violence, and outlaw aesthetic appeal of the western genre are a few reasons that make me love these types of games. Anywhere between the rough cowboys, working girls at the brothel, corrupted town officials, or Indian raids western games are my favorite. In Call of Juarez, not only do we get two hardcore cowboys known as the McCall brothers, but we get a dramatic story ranging from their home roots, to their days in the Confederate army, and eventually their dangerous hunt for treasure as they succumb to the Call of Juarez. Throughout the game you can have the option to play as Ray or Thomas McCall, each character has their own unique abilities and fighting styles. Also between some chapters you will enter different large open worlds which you can do side quests (wanted posters), protect settlers/travelers, visit the gun shop to purchase ammo and weapons, or just simply explore the beautiful landscape. I have to give props to Techland and the Chrome 4 engine because this game looks simply AMAZING graphics wise. The lighting, bloom, and focus effects are all great on my 1080p tv. High def textures and detailed environments add to the pure eye candy. Some of the scenery is so good that I stop what I am doing just to admire how wonderful it looks. The graphics are even great on multiplayer (especially on Stinking Springs). The character models are fantastic ( though in cut scenes they are a bit stiff, but that is a very minor complaint). My friend said that in some areas Call of Juarez looked better than Crysis.. As for the multiplayer portion, it isn't really impressive by any means, but it gets the job done. I love all the modes especially Wild West Legends and Posse. The online portion also has 13 different classes (5 of which are unlock at the beginning, the others need in-game cash in order to be unlocked). My only big complaint about multiplayer is that you can only earn money to unlock the 8 locked classes in ranked matches. I don't see why they couldn't allow you to keep your money in un-ranked matches. In this dry market of good games this summer, you should definitely look into this great game.… Expand
  5. JustinD.
    Jul 14, 2009
    7
    Good game, fun to play with a solid story, the only problem I have with the game is it seems like more story then game play, just as you get Good game, fun to play with a solid story, the only problem I have with the game is it seems like more story then game play, just as you get into the game, there is a cut scene. Also there is a slight pause when you reach checkpoints that is very annoying, kinda dissipointing that Ubisoft would release the game with such a major & obvious flaw.… Expand
  6. FidelGastro
    Nov 24, 2020
    7
    Well CoJ:BiB is game with decent story.
    However im not a big fan of "western" things i pretty enjoyed it.
    I´ve completed main story line in    Well CoJ:BiB is game with decent story.
    However im not a big fan of "western" things i pretty enjoyed it.
    I´ve completed main story line in six hours, so its not so long.

    Level design was interesting and final level was excelent. To be honest, it was only part of this game i really enjoyed. Also i appreciated these few side-quests you could do between missions. Well at least devs tried to give you some freedom in game.
    Wiliam was the most annoying character i´ve met in last few games... i totally hate him!
    But what was really stupid in my opinion... was definitely the story ending on game. They could finish it like a tragedy in Brother vs Brother bossfight instead of ressurecting this Confederacy officer moron.

    Well deserved 7/10    … Expand
  7. AndyClimax
    Oct 2, 2014
    6
    The Wild West is captured well and has an intriguing storyline but it won't keep you coming back for more. Few will want to replay. Hard toThe Wild West is captured well and has an intriguing storyline but it won't keep you coming back for more. Few will want to replay. Hard to judge the multiplayer since it was doomed from day one with very little support.… Expand
  8. ScorpyM.
    Jul 14, 2009
    3
    The game tries to tell an interesting story, but the controls for just about everything it tries are awful. The automatic cover system is The game tries to tell an interesting story, but the controls for just about everything it tries are awful. The automatic cover system is garbage. Having to repeat what would be simple sections of the game due to clunky controls and a broken cover system made this game frustrating. I am unemployed, and did not care to devote enough time to this game to finish it. Keep it simple. I don't need automatic cover systems, let me choose when to go into cover. I died several times trying to get Doofus McCall into cover. The game also tracks terribly hit/miss of mobs. The cursor on the screen will turn red, and it will not register a hit. The game does look great on a 1080P screen, that is about all I can say positive about it. If you have the patience to put up with a clunky, broken control scheme, then this game might be for you. let me know how the story ends, I have no intention of finishing it. Sent back after about an hour of playtime.… Expand

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#62 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#47 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#34 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009