Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 106 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 106
  3. Negative: 10 out of 106
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  1. Compi24
    Jun 25, 2013
    6
    Its third act is quite a letdown and some of its gameplay elements are inherently forgettable, but "Call Of Juarez: Blood In Blodd" still adds up to a mostly enjoyable western game.
  2. twos
    Nov 23, 2013
    6
    Game is a lot better than it's predecessor and as a western style game is good fun. It runs a better storyline than gun but the game play in that is smoother, I would recommend red dead or call of juarez gunslinger from xbox arcade before this game, but if you are specifically looking for a western genre you may have a bit of fun with this title.
  3. SimonT
    Jul 2, 2009
    7
    It's an ok sequel to an average shooter. Things get pretty dull after the start and all the missions are just more of the same. It's a shame really, that they didn't put any effort on creating a new plot. This is more like another view on the first game. Some of the graphics are also horrible, especially background and landscape textures. Still, there aren't that many It's an ok sequel to an average shooter. Things get pretty dull after the start and all the missions are just more of the same. It's a shame really, that they didn't put any effort on creating a new plot. This is more like another view on the first game. Some of the graphics are also horrible, especially background and landscape textures. Still, there aren't that many shooters in this genre so i guess this will do. I just hope that the company knows when to quit when they're still ahead as i'm sure that with their knowledge and know-how things aren't gonna get any better than this.… Expand
  4. JimD
    Aug 27, 2009
    5
    Where is the co-op play! The structure of this game begs for that option. Two brothers, two players, to me, that is a very simple concept. I can play either brother, but not both together. I also found the 'draw' ending to the missions annoying and poorly implemented. Unless it was intentional, I found the controls acted differently from session to session. The predictable Where is the co-op play! The structure of this game begs for that option. Two brothers, two players, to me, that is a very simple concept. I can play either brother, but not both together. I also found the 'draw' ending to the missions annoying and poorly implemented. Unless it was intentional, I found the controls acted differently from session to session. The predictable storyline was not very innovative.… Expand
  5. gamingisgreat
    Oct 24, 2016
    6
    Call Of Juarez Bound in Blood is a decent western-themed FPS.

    The gameplay is decent,with good gunplay,decent AI,and decent mission variety.I like how you get to choose which brother you want to play as before certain missions.Each has their own special weaon,like a bow and arrow or dynamite.The game,however,does a terrible job of telling you where to go.The game also gives you far too    Call Of Juarez Bound in Blood is a decent western-themed FPS.

    The gameplay is decent,with good gunplay,decent AI,and decent mission variety.I like how you get to choose which brother you want to play as before certain missions.Each has their own special weaon,like a bow and arrow or dynamite.The game,however,does a terrible job of telling you where to go.The game also gives you far too little time to reach objectives without saying 'mission failed'.

    The graphics are nice,with a real western look to them,which really makes you feel like you are in this world.The framerate does drop in certain levels,but for the most part is fine.

    The story is interesting and well-developed and the sound design is incredible.However,the soundtrack is absolutely horrible.

    Overall,Call Of Juarez Bound in Blood is an okay western first-person shooter experience.If you like games with deep storylines,you will love this.For the rest of us,it's a decent western shooter.    … Expand

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#62 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#43 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 77 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 77
  3. Negative: 0 out of 77
  1. Gamer's Hell
    70
    With detailed attention paid to its more lacking qualities, there's no reason why this couldn't burst into a full-fledged contender in the FPS genre. However, such was also the argument made for its predecessor.
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  2. WonderwallWeb
    89
    The game may not be long but what it lacks here it makes up for in quality. A soild and enjoyable shooter which everyone should experience.
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  3. Totally360
    80
    A really fun title. I enjoyed the western setting as well as a couple of the twists that were in the story. In addition the fact that I can go through the campaign a second time and get a slightly different view of events is a great idea.
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