Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Cheat Code Central
    May 24, 2013
    72
    This game is infinitely better than Techland's previous titles in almost every way.
  2. XGN
    Jun 9, 2013
    70
    The new Call of Juarez feels like an ode to the Wild Wild West. Although it doesn't bring anything new to the table, it has some pretty amazing shoot-outs and a few impressive Lucky Luke-like surroundings.
  3. Edge Magazine
    May 28, 2013
    70
    It may not be enough to rouse those with shooter fatigue, but this is a terrific genre piece: there’s a pleasing sense of weight and feedback in its gunplay, levels are snappy and replayable, while collectible cards offer an education in the real history of the era.
  5. LaPS4
    May 24, 2013
    70
    Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is an action-packed game that you will enjoy since the very first minute. Exploration is not one of its strong points, nor is it interaction with your surroundings, but the narration will get you hooked until the very end of the strange story of gunslinger Silas Greaves.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    May 20, 2013
    70
    A solid arcade-style shooter with a rich Western theme, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger serves up fun gameplay with a well executed, albeit predictable, story.
  7. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 20, 2013
    70
    While nobody could accuse this £11.99 PSN offering of being smart or original, like a fancy-dress night out in an animal onesie it still provides plenty of act-first-think-later thrills.
  8. Thunderbolt
    Jul 26, 2013
    50
    Gunslinger feels like a by-the-numbers shooter with a narrative gimmick that, put in the right hands, could’ve made for a truly compelling experience. As it stands, it overall feels like a way to pad out the length (it’s already pretty short at about five hours).

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Best PS3 Game of 2013
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#65 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2013
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#68 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2013

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 161 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 161
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 161
  3. Negative: 15 out of 161
  1. FriedConsole
    May 28, 2013
    9
    This game is pure arcade shooter FUN. No pretentious story criticizing a political ideology just a throwback to PS2 era shooters that weren'tThis game is pure arcade shooter FUN. No pretentious story criticizing a political ideology just a throwback to PS2 era shooters that weren't afraid to be a fun VIDEO GAME. Lots of content here, more than some $60 games, for $15 and runs very well on PS3. The story was good cheesy fun and the setting of the Wild West is not played out or grim like modern combat games. This is a linear game and not a open world shooter. No multiplayer but I am OK with that. Controls are perfect and satisfying. Hard to spend a better $15 on video games these days.… Full Review »
  2. Nico20130
    Jun 6, 2013
    10
    This game is such a surprise! And a damn good one The graphics are nice, the story with this old and funny bounty hunter losing his mindThis game is such a surprise! And a damn good one The graphics are nice, the story with this old and funny bounty hunter losing his mind talking about his past is just hilarious, and the arcade experience gives to Gunslinger a pretty original taste. I can't wait for the next one! The worthy heir of Django Unchained in video games, my two cents!… Full Review »
  3. BaronMonaco
    Jan 20, 2016
    8
    A very effective FPS that takes back Call of Juarez where it should have forever stay, the Far West. For this episode of medium ambition (it'sA very effective FPS that takes back Call of Juarez where it should have forever stay, the Far West. For this episode of medium ambition (it's a PSN game sold 15€/$, not a big AAA game) the guys of Techland choose to use cel-shading to give life to its universe which give the game a true identity with out of proportion blood effects and globally good looking game, there was a few frame drops during my playtime, but nothing too harmful.

    The story is a classic in the Old West, one of vengeance and you can anticipate the conclusion fairly in the beginning of the game, but where the game shines is in its storytelling with the narrator than really "creates" things in the environments. It will take you approximately 6 hours to finish its story, which is good for the price.

    As for the gameplay it's a good FPS with use of slow motion, different style between rifle, shotgun, colts, etc. with some skills to unlock. It was pretty fun although a bit repetitive.

    All for all at this price, it is a very good game that will please all of FPS lovers with a great deal of fun and some other modes that can take some your time as well.    … Full Review »
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