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. samurais.
    Aug 3, 2009
    9
    I thought it an absolutely OUTSTANDING gaming experience! One of the most enjoyable games I've ever played. It totally captures the feeling of the wild west in a very realistic way. The weapons feel spot on and the atmosphere is truly inspiring. One complaint is that you can't move while in slow-mo mode and they could've added a few more "face" designs to the friends & I thought it an absolutely OUTSTANDING gaming experience! One of the most enjoyable games I've ever played. It totally captures the feeling of the wild west in a very realistic way. The weapons feel spot on and the atmosphere is truly inspiring. One complaint is that you can't move while in slow-mo mode and they could've added a few more "face" designs to the friends & foes. Other than than that, this game is an absolute rootin' tootin' good time!!!!… Expand
  2. DaveD.
    Jun 30, 2009
    8
    My first 19th century FPS, and a good one. Mind your ammo. Went on sale this AM at the military base I'm at (Korea, 13 hours ahead of Eastern Time). It opens in the middle of a battle in the Western theater of the Civil War and you, as Ray, have to bail out your brother Thomas. Challenging.
  3. 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 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 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
  4. GerryJ
    Jul 5, 2009
    9
    Well done! Techland did a good job on the first title, but it wasn
  5. Alvokun
    Feb 16, 2017
    9
    Despite its technical flaws, this is one of the first-person shooters I have enjoyed the most. The main campaign is enjoyable enough and the most difficult mode represents a decent challenge to test your skills. Plus, I found the online mode frankly addictive -which I seldom do-, as it is long and competitive.
  6. Harry210
    Sep 4, 2010
    8
    This game is a solid first person shooter. Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood definately captures the Wild West theme well with the level design, weapons and sound design. The weapons sound awesome and realistic when you fire them (especialy the sound of the Heavy Sniper rifle), the music is gripping and the game play is fast and furious with epic gunfights. The "Duel's" work well too but youThis game is a solid first person shooter. Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood definately captures the Wild West theme well with the level design, weapons and sound design. The weapons sound awesome and realistic when you fire them (especialy the sound of the Heavy Sniper rifle), the music is gripping and the game play is fast and furious with epic gunfights. The "Duel's" work well too but you definately need to be fast to shoot your opponent before he shoots you. It is a shame, CoJ doesn't have any offline of Online Co-Op because in singleplayer you have a choice to play as 2 characters: Thomas or Ray McCall. Ray favours close quarters combat while Thomas likes to use bows and Rifles to kill at a distance. The multiplayer is also interesting: You pick a veriaty of classes (like Gunslinger, Sniper etc) and can play with upto 12 players in a variety of modes such as Posse (Team Deathmatch) and Wild West Legends (the defending team has to stop the attacking team from robbing a bank or blowing up the town gates). Multiplayer can be unstable sometimes however. It sometimes can take one shot to kill someone with a sniper and then 2/3 shots the next. The Ping in some matches can sometimes be a pain as well; the game frezzes you in position. Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is a cool Wild West experiance and should not be avoided.… Expand
  7. 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 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
  8. tennisbeast21
    Jul 9, 2012
    8
    While this was a good game, I was left wanting more. The game is fun, and a great Wild West experience, but the controls are funky and the graphics are pretty mediocre. Definitely worth the buy though.

Awards & Rankings

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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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