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Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

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User Score (57)

7.7
Expert Score (99)

7.8
Design (2)

8.4
Value for money (4)

8.9
Gameplay (29)

8.4
Graphics (29)

8.5
Sound (27)

8.4
Storyline (3)

9.3
Multiplayer (13)

8.3
Control (5)

9.0
Lifespan (3)

8.0
Appearance (2)

8.7
Replay value (3)

7.7
Singleplayer (2)

9.3
Funfactor (3)

6.5

Freak Rank

245 of 2236 in Xbox 360 Games

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Pros & Cons

graphics, voice acting, looks stunning, involving story, authentic western feel

over too quickly, basic enemy ai

Score Distribution

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7-8		(73)
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5-6		(7)
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1-2		(6)

Expert Reviews

Testfreaks blog

8.0/10

18 July 2009
If you’re a fan a FPS games and westerns then I suggest you go grab this title as you won’t be disappointed, it’s a lot of fun and well worth it for a couple times through as the different brothers. Call Of Juarez Bound in Blood is what a western games should be like, too bad it’s a bit too short though, but there are hints that things like a DLC will be coming soon. Read more
- +Intriguing and engaging storyline, +Great graphics, +Wild west fun!
- Chatty, lengthy cut scenes, Multiplayer is a bit too complicated, Not much replay value in single player mode
talkxbox

8.0/10

24 September 2010
Over the past century the entertainment industry has proven its hidden desire: to become a cowboy. Read more
- True Western feeling, Beautiful world, Likeable characters, Open world chapters
- Gun duels, Inactive multiplayer
PlayDevil

8.8/10

10 August 2009
Like its predecessor, "Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood" is quite refreshing, considering that it’s an FPS set in the Wild West, but, more importantly, it’s also a great game. The patience-testing showdowns and the currently unpolished online mode are the only true problems, as the game is generally superb fun, whilst the story is superbly written and an engaging driving point. It’s official, the cowboys are cool in this one. Read more
- Great cowboy action, Cover system works wonderfully well, The story is fantastically told
- Showdowns can annoy, Online mode is currently unpolished, Coop, why aren’t you here?
Xbox Evolved

8.5/10

11 July 2009
I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for co-op and would’ve loved to see it in this game where it possibly could’ve worked so well. What is great about Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is that you will find many an improvement from the last game, a fulfilling story that sets everything in place from the first game, and a very addictive multiplayer! Bound in Blood was well developed and is definitely now in my top favorite Western games. Read more
- Amazing Graphics, Great Old-Western Feel, Fun Multiplayer, Great Story
- No Co-Op where it would've fit so well, Voice Acting is a bit off
XboxAddict.com

8.3/10

21 March 2011
The original Call of Juarez released in 2007 and was met with decent reviews and had some decent ideas to make it stand out from the crowded FPS genre (other than being a Western, which isn’t done very often). The follow-up; Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is now here and has taken the general premise that made the first in the series decent and simply improves on them while trying a few new things. Read more
GamingTrend

8.2/10

10 December 2011
The Western is something uniquely American, so it was surprising to see it brought to life by Polish developer Techland. Call of Juarez was a line in the sand as … Read more
- Multiplayer is well balanced and objective based, Dual perspective adds some replay value to the game, Storyline is compelling, Graphic fidelity is fantastic, Fantasti...
- Multiplayer is well balanced and objective based, Dual perspective adds some replay value to the game, Storyline is compelling, Graphic fidelity is fantastic, Fantasti...
GameCritics.com

20 July 2009
As a Western fan, I'm a little puzzled why it seems so difficult for developers to create outstanding games in this underserved genre. I mean, it seems like a straightforward grab: easily-defined stories, plenty of opportunity for action-oriented gameplay, and a near-total lack of competition. If gamers got a Stetson for every ten (or twenty) space marine helmets, I'd be a happy man. Read more
- The story and characters ring truly Western.
- The action never heats up past a mild simmer.
VideoGamer.com

7.0/10

4 August 2009
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood doesn't make the most of its setting, but it's a solid FPS with a few twists to give it an identity of its own. Read more
- Two characters offer different gameplay, Looks brilliant at times
- No co-op is a disappointment, Cover system is awkward
UGO

31 March 2009
Wild West video games have tended to suck, but there have been a few bright spots over the years. Call of Juarez, while far from a great game, certainly had moments. And I guess those moments were enough to justify a prequel, as Ubisoft has once again tapped Techland for Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood . Read more
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Game Boyz

8.0/10

30 August 2009
When Call of Juarez arrived on the Xbox 360 in 2007 many praised the game for its storyline and slick visuals; however, many also criticized the game for its performance issues and some lacklustre character modelling. Just over two years later a prequel arrives, aptly titled Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, with little to no fanfare or hoopla. Read more