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. jubustheprophet
    Aug 17, 2010
    7
    This game is solid, decent storyline, well crafted environments, good graphics, good characters, western thru and thru, shooting mechanics are good, showdowns are good fun and sometimes challenging, concentration modes are fun, is a fairly average length, around 15 hours, multiplayer is less than inspiring however and the game really does everything GOOD but not GREAT, so a good solidThis game is solid, decent storyline, well crafted environments, good graphics, good characters, western thru and thru, shooting mechanics are good, showdowns are good fun and sometimes challenging, concentration modes are fun, is a fairly average length, around 15 hours, multiplayer is less than inspiring however and the game really does everything GOOD but not GREAT, so a good solid shooter for a western fan, otherwise a good game to rent if no better options exist, really nothing special but still good fun for the short while it lasts.… Expand
  2. Nijinski1
    Oct 15, 2009
    5
    Shootouts and concentration mode are cool but like the rest of the game are repetitive. As long as you use your rifle the on rails gameplay will never really challenge you. It's essentially shoot a load of guys move to next settign shoot a load of guys then a showdown and repeat. I'm a major western movie fan and shooter fan so this shoudl be an ideal game for me. The only thing Shootouts and concentration mode are cool but like the rest of the game are repetitive. As long as you use your rifle the on rails gameplay will never really challenge you. It's essentially shoot a load of guys move to next settign shoot a load of guys then a showdown and repeat. I'm a major western movie fan and shooter fan so this shoudl be an ideal game for me. The only thing that makes this worth playing is a reasonable story, an the mexican chicks fien ass.... i know she is just polygons but it doesn't matter.… Expand
  3. 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 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.
  4. aspentitan
    Aug 5, 2014
    5
    This game can best be described as "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". I have tried to get into this game several times but I only make it to about 15 minutes and keep turfing it. I think the reason I try to like this game and keep trying is because it has good reviews and also the story plot seems interesting....So, why can't I play this game? Well, to me this game is sooooo dated IThis game can best be described as "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". I have tried to get into this game several times but I only make it to about 15 minutes and keep turfing it. I think the reason I try to like this game and keep trying is because it has good reviews and also the story plot seems interesting....So, why can't I play this game? Well, to me this game is sooooo dated I just can't get past that. It seems like it was made in 1995. The aiming visuals don't seem right to me, in fact all aiming seems wrong rather than use both left and right analog sticks together I found myself targeting only with my left analog and then shooting rather than involving my right analog as well (hello remember early gaming days?)...Sprint seems not much different than walk, concentration mode seems lame (how does painting my L3 button across targets help me feel im having fun??) I found the cover mechanics pretty weird and what got me most is i don't want to watch every cut scene every time but am forced to watch it.....and I didn't like that you could target enemies through trees (full visual cover) and such with no consequences. So, I heard there is a really good underlying game here but I just don't think I have it in me to try to find it. The quality or the outdatedness of this game is just too much for me to get past. I keep going back to youtube to watch more of this game and it always makes me think I made the right choice by saying no, don't even try to go back and try again. I just have to admit sometimes in life you are a parent...and if you have an ugly kid, well to you that kid is probably the best looking kid on the planet....and I think such is the love of western gunfighting or at least this game. You have to have a love of this stuff so much so that you can look past what the rest of us are looking at.… Expand
  5. Zilcell
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    It captures the old fashoned game experience pretty well, although it is not as good as other games like it. You might like it for the most part but it is a little shaky at times.
  6. 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 to judge the multiplayer since it was doomed from day one with very little support.
  7. PSGaming
    Nov 23, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is great for people who like to spend time at shooting.Story is ok.Guns are good.The 1 on 1 mechanic is very bad.It takes me at least 5-6 try's to shoot a villian.In the end in the dungeon i dont know how Thomas,Ray and Marisa escaped i lived happy live afterwards.The graphics are ok for a PS3 system.The sound effects and music are somewhat mixed.Sometimes there is low quality sound comming out of the voice characters.Sometimes when a characters speaks i here only on the right channel on my headphones.The music is very repeateble.Overall it is ok game.… Expand
  8. 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 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    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

Awards & Rankings

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