Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 118 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 118
  3. Negative: 8 out of 118
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  1. 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 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 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
  2. Mabie
    Apr 18, 2017
    3
    I dont know if I am unfair, because I am rating a 8 year old games with todays standard (not deliberately, though), but this game was just crap in my eyes. Everything, from how the levels were made, to the "story" that was really poor, and the cover-system that was barly working. I reached a point where there were no ammo at all and I had to protect the brothers. Cant do it with no shotsI dont know if I am unfair, because I am rating a 8 year old games with todays standard (not deliberately, though), but this game was just crap in my eyes. Everything, from how the levels were made, to the "story" that was really poor, and the cover-system that was barly working. I reached a point where there were no ammo at all and I had to protect the brothers. Cant do it with no shots left. Thats were I left this piece of garbage. Dont know how someone could give this above a 5, but maybe I would say something different, when I would have played it, back in 2009.… 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

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. SpazioGames
    80
    Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is much better than its predecessor in all areas. The gameplay is well balanced, the duality of the gameplay works well and can give you reasons to play the game at least twice. The action is more intense, the scenery changes very frequently, and some sequences differ significantly from competition. Some players will find some choices limiting, such as the inability to use at will the cooperative actions, but we can assure you that the level of quality of the design and pressing action, tend to make you forget the substantial linearity.
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  2. Game Chronicles
    85
    A fantastic shooter that FPS and western fans are going to love.
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  3. 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.
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