Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

 PlayStation 3
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  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'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 aThis 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 $15 on video games these days.… Expand
  2. Nico20130
    Jun 6, 2013
    10
    This game is such a surprise! And a damn good one The graphics are nice, the story with this old and funny bounty hunter losing his mind talking about his past is just hilarious, and the arcade experience gives to Gunslinger a pretty original taste. I can't wait for the next one! The worthy heir of Django Unchained in video games, my two cents!
  3. joe230577
    Jun 2, 2013
    9
    Gunslinger is a pure shooter experience that should be played by any fan of the FPS genre. It's humor makes the ride all the more enjoyable with the narration throughout the game being akin to the also wonderful game, Bastion. If you want a short but thrilling romp though the old west that requires a quick trigger finger and not much else, be sure to download this gem.
  4. BaronMonaco
    Jan 20, 2016
    8
    A very effective FPS that takes back Call of Juarez where it should have forever stay, the Far West. For this episode of medium ambition (it's a PSN game sold 15€/$, 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 frameA 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.    … Expand
  5. darkwraith
    Jun 4, 2013
    8
    Call of Juarez Gunslinger is a triple AAA title at psn store prices and is a return to form for the series after the okay but modern take of the last game the Cartel. Returning to its roots as a westerns cowboy shooter. The game Gunslinger is fun amusing highly playable and packed with content too. The graphics look great too with a cell shaded look from the high quality techland 5 engine.Call of Juarez Gunslinger is a triple AAA title at psn store prices and is a return to form for the series after the okay but modern take of the last game the Cartel. Returning to its roots as a westerns cowboy shooter. The game Gunslinger is fun amusing highly playable and packed with content too. The graphics look great too with a cell shaded look from the high quality techland 5 engine. The game has 3 separate game modes the Campaign the Arcade mode and a Duels/ Showdowns mode. First of all the campaign you play as a drunk story telling Gunslinger by the name of Silas Greaves the story telling and character is humorous likeable and can spin a good old western tale like in the dime comics of old. There are 14 chapters with a reprise each with a story new characters enemies and dynamically changing level design although the level design is open plan linear and not open world the game does not suffer at all from this as the dynamically changing areas keep things fresh and interesting. After each area you will usually face of for a show-down with various outlaws and villains that have crossed your path in the story these show downs are great fun and are challenging to complete on harder difficlty settings. there are collectibles in the form of Nuggets of Truth which contain a trading card style picture with historical real world information memoirs on various outlaws weapons and locations from the old west there are 54 in all to collect of which you can collect about half without too much trouble the remaining nuggets require deeper exploration of the levels. upgrade-able play-stlyes are also available with various sets of upgrades and weapons from long range rifle shooter ,dual pistol wielding hombre, to close range Shotgun The old Focus mode is also still there. Guns enemies and locations are many and varied. Arcade Mode is a totally separate mode were all areas upgrades skills and weapons are unlocked in arcade mode only with scores uploaded to online leader-boards Although some areas are used from the story mode the layout of enemies and encounters seems too be more random and significantly more challenging on arcade mode is it should be too be the best gunslinger too get a top place on the leader boards. Finally Duels mode is also a leader-board scored mode were you face off with various outlaws and collect points for the speed of drawing your gun and shooting the outlaw how focused you were and if you killed the outlaw honorably after he attempted to draw his own pistol. Packed with content and with new game True west mode unlocked after completion which is hardcore mode with limited h.u.d Techland have released a quality title at a good value price which has all the atmosphere of the old western movies dark humor and great fun Recommended for all players.8.5… Expand
  6. chandon
    Nov 20, 2013
    8
    15€ on psn, this is a little price for a very good shooter, with a fun storytelling, and nice graphics !
    8/10 for not_another FPS, but a good arcade game in western country.
  7. vixvicco
    Jul 29, 2013
    6
    Good game but felt like something was missing. Whilst Id like to judge it by itself, but i cant help but compare it to Red Dead Redemption in particular, the storyline. There was nothing compelling about it-only a small part of the latter part of the game is interesting.Its just a shooting game, nothing more-it provides a weak storyline. I do praise the presentation and how he story isGood game but felt like something was missing. Whilst Id like to judge it by itself, but i cant help but compare it to Red Dead Redemption in particular, the storyline. There was nothing compelling about it-only a small part of the latter part of the game is interesting.Its just a shooting game, nothing more-it provides a weak storyline. I do praise the presentation and how he story is presented and the fact that its a narrative in a bar/pub adds good atmosphere. Gameplay good but repetitive after a while.… Expand
  8. rodericrinehart
    Jul 10, 2015
    8
    I really enjoyed this game, more than I thought I would. Nice 6-7 hour romp through the Wild West with a pretty solid narration/story as you go. Good fights and areas, nice duels, good pacing.
  9. djrussell
    Jun 15, 2014
    7
    I was a big fan of the first two Juarez games and then "Cartel" almost single-handedly destroyed the franchise... but then Gunslinger was released and it more than made up for the disappointment. Gunslinger does a few things differently, namely the visual style and storytelling, and not everything hits the mark (the story is a bit silly and feels a bit congested at times) but itsI was a big fan of the first two Juarez games and then "Cartel" almost single-handedly destroyed the franchise... but then Gunslinger was released and it more than made up for the disappointment. Gunslinger does a few things differently, namely the visual style and storytelling, and not everything hits the mark (the story is a bit silly and feels a bit congested at times) but its definitely a return to form for the series and a really fun game. It's also a decent length too so in terms of bang for buck you really get something that will keep you going for a while.… Expand
  10. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 24, 2015
    8
    Pure, arcade-style shooter fun. There's a surprising amount of content for a downloadable game. For $14.99 you get a fully fleshed out campaign and two other modes. Multiplayer unfortunately isn't one of them, but that isn't really a bad thing here. "Gunslinger" is proof that single-player FPS games can still provide enough thrills on their own.

    There's a surprisingly great story here    Pure, arcade-style shooter fun. There's a surprising amount of content for a downloadable game. For $14.99 you get a fully fleshed out campaign and two other modes. Multiplayer unfortunately isn't one of them, but that isn't really a bad thing here. "Gunslinger" is proof that single-player FPS games can still provide enough thrills on their own.

    There's a surprisingly great story here backed up by fantastic voice acting. It plays off of the absurdity of old western stories giving it a great sense of humor and over-the-top action that translates to the gameplay. The story mode is a linear affair, but the action is so solid and fun the way it is set up doesn't matter. The way it dishes out points for how you kill enemies will keep you trying your best to line up those shots until they are jus right. If you can forgive a few tediously designed boss battles the campaign is a real treat. With unlockable difficulties, skills to unlock, two endings, and a new game plus mode there are plenty of reasons to come back after the credits roll.

    After you're done playing and replaying the campaign the arcade mode will keep you coming back. This time it's all about the score. Attacking fast and furious will get your points up, but be cautious because you only get one shot. It's easily the better of the two extra modes and the one you will come back to. Duel mode isn't necessarily bad, but the dueling mechanics themselves are a bit awkward. Managing speed and focus before you draw doesn't always seem to matter as sometimes the AI just has the better luck. It's there if you need it, but I don't expect it to keep people coming back.

    It's an action packed spaghetti western that's a heck of a lot of fun. With action this solid and theme this well fleshed out you'll be hard pressed to find a better game set in the wild west outside of Red Dead Redemption. If you are looking to strap on a six-shooter and blow away some varmints this is the game for you. There's enough replayable content to keep you busy for a while. At the price of a downloadable game it's even harder to pass up. A few issues get in the way, but it doesn't change the fact that this game can be a blast.    … Expand
  11. WanyaRolf
    Jan 27, 2014
    8
    A fantastic game. Considering it is a PSN game, it is amazing. Fun from the beginning to the ending. Some very good graphics, although at some times the frame rate drops to almost static. But I only had it that bad twice through the game. It's a fun western shooter, very solid mechanics, interesting presentation, nice story. And damn, you'll shoot like crazy. Like someone said, it comesA fantastic game. Considering it is a PSN game, it is amazing. Fun from the beginning to the ending. Some very good graphics, although at some times the frame rate drops to almost static. But I only had it that bad twice through the game. It's a fun western shooter, very solid mechanics, interesting presentation, nice story. And damn, you'll shoot like crazy. Like someone said, it comes from a school of fun video games, like Blood Dragon. Well, the length is ok, but since it gets kind of repetitive, I though it lasted 1 or 2 hours longer than it should. But it was a truly fun, frantic, fine shooter. It is not a blockbuster, mind you, don't expect it to be Red Dead or even the previously Juarez. It is just plain fun, and that's it.… Expand
  12. LazarusGravity
    Jun 21, 2013
    8
    Genuinely surprised about how enjoyable this is. Doesn't do anything new or startling, duelling seems a little hit and miss, but a really fun romp! A big game for a tenner.
  13. wade22fan
    Nov 16, 2015
    7
    Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is a downloadable Western-style FPS from Techland and Ubisoft. It is available for download via PSN and Xbox Live. Call of Juarez, the debut franchise title, was released for PC and Xbox 360 back in 2007. It was met with mixed reactions with its lackluster gameplay mechanics and shallow story. After two more mediocre sequels, Bound in Blood and The Cartel,Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is a downloadable Western-style FPS from Techland and Ubisoft. It is available for download via PSN and Xbox Live. Call of Juarez, the debut franchise title, was released for PC and Xbox 360 back in 2007. It was met with mixed reactions with its lackluster gameplay mechanics and shallow story. After two more mediocre sequels, Bound in Blood and The Cartel, Techland has started fresh with Gunslinger. Can the series redeem itself this time around?
    Gunslinger has its strengths and weaknesses. Its strongest asset is something the series has never done very well, which is its gameplay. The controls are tight and solid, making gunplay fun and exciting. Its one of the most rewarding games when it comes to taking down bad guys with your revolver, rifle, or other weapon of choice. The bullet time feature is here, which is temporarily slows down time so you can eliminate multiple enemies at once. It works, but its not something I found myself using very often. Duels are also here, which introduce some clever characteristics as far as gun drawing and accuracy. The visuals in Gunslinger are pretty, but they’re nothing to shout from the rooftops about. You could do that, but you’d look like a darn fool. However, for a downloadable game, it is very nice to look at. The environments are classic Wild West, with prairies, farms, caverns, valleys, canyons, and more. The game is dedicated to offering that old time western experience, surrounding and engulfing you in it. Sound is also great. Voice acting is the strongest part of the audio presentation, offering many funny moments and some genuine bad-to-the-bone ones as well. However, expect some outright silly and awkward lines throughout. The typical FPS flare is here, with explosions, gunshots and dynamite, which all sound glorious in surround sound. I advise you buy ear muffs or sound-isolating earbuds before your purchase. Either that or just resist from shooting that TNT barrel, which isn’t going to happen, and you know it.

    Silas Greaves is the main character in Gunslinger, who is a thick-skinned, old cowboy. He is also the narrator of the story, as he tells men in a saloon his past encounters and adventures as you play through them. You’ll hear some famous names such as Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy and Doc Holiday for a clever pop-culture and history kick. Its a very cool concept that works well. The game doesn’t take itself too seriously though, as there is plenty of comedy, which is genuinely funny and entertaining. It keeps things loose and fun. Oddly enough, this is one thing that lets Gunslinger stand on its own as a unique title. The game also offers arcade and duel modes, which are both rock-solid, more specifically the former, in which you take on hordes of enemies.

    Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is the best game in the series, which is saying a lot, given its surprisingly funny nature and the fact that it hardly takes itself seriously. It has its flaws, such as a weak story and short play-through length, but overall, Gunslinger is fun, entertaining, and offers great replay value. Isn’t this what games are supposed to do? I think so. It’s no Red Dead, but its $15 well spent.    … Expand
  14. colesy99
    Jul 30, 2013
    9
    Considering it is only £10, this succeeds in being even better than the previous ones in the series. To myself, this appeared slightly like Red Dead Redemption, and considering the advertising of how amazing that is, I cannot wonder but deem this a cheap unsung hero in the FPS genre.
    The storyline is fairly basic, however the humour involved is quite amusing. It is set in the Wild West    Considering it is only £10, this succeeds in being even better than the previous ones in the series. To myself, this appeared slightly like Red Dead Redemption, and considering the advertising of how amazing that is, I cannot wonder but deem this a cheap unsung hero in the FPS genre.
    The storyline is fairly basic, however the humour involved is quite amusing. It is set in the Wild West with duels being an inevitability as you progress through the game.    … Expand
  15. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Nov 20, 2013
    8
    Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is a really fun game and a fresh take on the wild west. The story starts out kinda boring but gets way better, it also has a really good ending. The graphics are amazing, the shading looks great. The gameplay is phenomenal, one of the funnest games of the year. I got this game with a Playstation Plus discount, originally it is $14.99 but on sale it was $3.75,Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is a really fun game and a fresh take on the wild west. The story starts out kinda boring but gets way better, it also has a really good ending. The graphics are amazing, the shading looks great. The gameplay is phenomenal, one of the funnest games of the year. I got this game with a Playstation Plus discount, originally it is $14.99 but on sale it was $3.75, quite a steel. If you have Playstation Plus than go buy this game right now. Hopefully this game comes to retail. Overall Score= 80/100… Expand
  16. TheBrak
    Feb 10, 2014
    7
    Call of Juarez is a fun and polished shooter with a budget price.
    The first thing you notice when you start the game is the vibrant cell shaded visual style, It really stands out compared to most first person shooters. The game is a throwback too old school run and gun shooters and is built around getting xp by making creative kills. With that you can unlock skills over three different    Call of Juarez is a fun and polished shooter with a budget price.
    The first thing you notice when you start the game is the vibrant cell shaded visual style, It really stands out compared to most first person shooters. The game is a throwback too old school run and gun shooters and is built around getting xp by making creative kills. With that you can unlock skills over three different skill trees which gives you a good reason to replay the game in new game plus. The story is forgettable but works well enough as a way to setup the missions. if you are looking for a fun shooter with a budget price that you can play through on a lazy Sunday, look no further.    … Expand
  17. kasparius
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    First of all, let me preface this by saying that I am a huge Western fan and that I'm grateful for almost any game that scratches that itch. Having said that, this is one of the funnest games I've played and I've played plenty. The first Call of Juarez games were good, solid FPS games and a good time overall, but they weren't great. This game not only refined the formula, but added a sweetFirst of all, let me preface this by saying that I am a huge Western fan and that I'm grateful for almost any game that scratches that itch. Having said that, this is one of the funnest games I've played and I've played plenty. The first Call of Juarez games were good, solid FPS games and a good time overall, but they weren't great. This game not only refined the formula, but added a sweet XP system that allows upgrades for your weapons. The game has a western spaghetti, cartoony vibe thanks to some sweet cell-shaded graphics and a muted color palette. But the real icing on the cake is the narrative, you play an old gunslinger, Silas Greaves recalling his adventures in the old west to a bunch of strangers in a bar. And the narrative, which is often interrupted by the doubtful gathering or even by Silas's need to urinate, is constantly changing as you play. It also happens to be a super cheap deal for the price and a new game plus allows to you to keep your weapon upgrade progress as you replay the game on new difficulties. Absolutely recommended.… Expand
  18. Vitalque
    Jul 31, 2014
    8
    Its good, pretty solid gameplay and story. Little bit not so exiting at the beginning, but than int much better. Its worth to replay.
    But frame-rate drops sometimes.
  19. SILVERBACK6153
    May 4, 2016
    9
    This game is one of the best games I have played. Graphics are outstanding for a PS3 game. Guns feel like they have a kick to them and they feel powerful too. I also love the skill tree as this adds so much replay value to the game, allowing you to try out different playstyles. If you are a fan of the Borderlands series or just like cowboy games, then this is the game for you! (p.s. I'mThis game is one of the best games I have played. Graphics are outstanding for a PS3 game. Guns feel like they have a kick to them and they feel powerful too. I also love the skill tree as this adds so much replay value to the game, allowing you to try out different playstyles. If you are a fan of the Borderlands series or just like cowboy games, then this is the game for you! (p.s. I'm hoping that they release a PS4 remastered version as I sadly only got to experience this game quite recently).… Expand
  20. SrPepe
    Oct 31, 2017
    7
    Es un juego divertido pero repetitivo, tu objetivo es matar, luego matar y al final seguir matando. No me lo hubiera comprado, lo jugué porque me lo regalo PS PLUS.
  21. Alex_Evan
    Jan 30, 2017
    8
    Ótimo jogo...retrata a violência do velho oeste com pitadas de humor do protagonista...joguei,gostei e a partir deste,jogarei sempre que possível os outros jogos da franquia...diversão garantida nesse ótimo jogo de faroeste em primeira pessoa.
  22. Alvokun
    Feb 17, 2017
    9
    Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is even better than Bound in Blood, though they are not exactly the same type of game.

    Gunslinger is an arcade in its purest sense, with wild action and many combo possibilities. Besides, it is quite good in technical terms and the graphics are attractive. Gunslinger is really worth paying for.
  23. raccoondaddy
    Sep 8, 2017
    8
    Gunslinger takes us back to everything that the series did right, tight Wild West shooting and a pretty interesting story. Granted that the series wasn't God's gift to writing or better than any AAA shooter. But it always did give itself enough positives to keep most folks interested.

    This entry avoids trying to be something else aside from a western, focusing on its strengths    Gunslinger takes us back to everything that the series did right, tight Wild West shooting and a pretty interesting story. Granted that the series wasn't God's gift to writing or better than any AAA shooter. But it always did give itself enough positives to keep most folks interested.

    This entry avoids trying to be something else aside from a western, focusing on its strengths instead.
    It still plays like the older games, but the storytelling is much more fleshed out and simplified. Combat is fast and fun and remains so during the entire game. Although its a little shorter in length, the entire experience is really just right.

    Western fans will also like the embellished story of hunting down almost every notorious name in the Wild West.    … Expand
  24. TonyBoyBR
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Jogo fantástico em todos os sentidos, o gráfico maravilhoso, jogabilidade equilibrada, narrativa excelente, pepitas da verdade que narram histórias das lendas e mitos do velho oeste, época em que a Ubisoft nos entregava bons jogos.
  25. Mister04
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Great game
  26. Kampfbiest0072
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    This game is pure fun. It's fast paced, the shooting is awesome, the game doesn't take itself seriously most of the time, the story is nothing special but still engaging, the graphics hold up to this day, the arcade mode is a nice spin on the campaign levels and with the ng+ system you will have all perks during your second playthrough and then you are a god tearing through the game onThis game is pure fun. It's fast paced, the shooting is awesome, the game doesn't take itself seriously most of the time, the story is nothing special but still engaging, the graphics hold up to this day, the arcade mode is a nice spin on the campaign levels and with the ng+ system you will have all perks during your second playthrough and then you are a god tearing through the game on hard or higher with a giant grin on your face.… Expand

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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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. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Sep 4, 2013
    80
    What you get in the first hour of Call Juarez: Gunslinger, is exactly the same you will get in the next three or four hours of its story mode. So prepare for absolutely no surprises down the line. Still, Techland did a fine job constructing each level, making Gunslinger a fun ride through the Wild West. [June 2013, p.92]
  2. 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).
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jul 12, 2013
    80
    By not taking itself seriously and focusing on the exaggerated swagger of old folk legends, Gunslinger manages to be the best game in the series. [August 2013, p74]
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