Call of Juarez

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Call of Juarez - Xbox 360

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Innovative concepts Ugly visuals
  Annoying audio
  Poor storytelling
  Unresponsive controls
Nice try but no cigar

I love me some FPS. And I love the idea of a Western Shoot-em-up. But man, they just Didn't put the resources into this game. Its jenky and poorly done. Graphics are poor. Story is boring and long-winded. I didn't get through this, I just couldn't as much as I liked the concept.

Call of Juarez - Xbox 360

Where have all the cowboys gone?

In the game world, there are regular trips to far-off planets or the battlefields of World War II, but rarely are gamers brought to the Wild West. However, for all the gamers asking where have all the cowboys gone? their answer is held in Call of Juarez for the PC and Xbox 360. The first-person shooter follows the intertwining paths of Billy Candle, a boy on the run and in search of himself, and Reverend Ray, the gun-toting, bible-thumping step-uncle pursuing him. This mechanic provides for some interesting moments where you see the other character, and then proceed to play his path to that point. Unfortunately the plot of the game is a bit convoluted and seems to force too many points within the last hour of gameplay. The graphics in Call of Juarez are quite good. The environments are all nicely textured, making the outdoors feel rugged and the interiors of the old west-style homes feel authentic. The firearms look great, with some featuring intricate styling and others sporting more rust than a tin cup left out for a few winters. The only complaint is that the character models are not quite as good as the environments and items, and move less fluidly than a regular person. The games sound is also well-done for the most part. Reverend Ray sounds just like a possessed holy man should, and the enemies, while somewhat stereotypical in their delivery of Mexican and western accents, also add to the experience. The gunfire is also well done, from your own shots to those whizzing by your head. Sadly, while Billy Candle has some well-voiced moments, he occasionally zips through dialogue that needs to be spoken more deliberately. Much like the sound, the actual gameplay of Call of Juarez is a mixed bag. Reverend Rays levels are filled with gunplay that would make Clint Eastwood proud; in addition to the regular gunfights, there are one-on-one duels, a chase on horseback, and the ability to slow down time in concentration mode, giving you the ability to pump even more lead into your enemies. Add to that the good Reverends ability to wield a six shooter and spout hellfire-and-brimstone bible verses to paralyze enemies, and youve got a great time. Unfortunately, Billys levels are based mostly on avoiding combat and making difficult jumps. If Billy is spotted by enemies, you can pretty much expect a trip to the beyond. While this makes the stealth more thrilling, it feels unfair and irritating, and I often found myself wishing the level was over so I could get back to the infamous wild west shootouts. Ultimately, Call of Juarez is a mixture of great and mediocre that ends up better than average. The Reverends gunfights and the overall atmosphere are great, but Billys levels detract from the experience. The game is a bit short, as most players should finish it in about 10 hours, but Xbox Live multiplayer extends the experience with some cool modes. However, if you are a fan of spaghetti westerns or want one of the few old west-based games, Call of Juarez is a must.

Call of Juarez - Xbox 360

fun at first

I thought this game was a blast for the first nine levels, very fun, but then on the ninth level I had to climb down this mountain so I was sliding down the mountain and then it autosaved and I fell of the mountain right after that so whenever I loaded up my save again I would just die uncontrollably ans the level was really boring so I just stopped playing.

Call of Juarez - Xbox 360

Western-like

This is a really good game. With the western experience, the ability to reload a gun who knows how fast, and the ability to shoot a bow and arrow quite accurately, I recommend it to anyone. It has a great storyline which leads you through the life of two characters, a preacher, and Billy the IndiAN. Play both sides and experience the historical but western action. I mean come on, you can preach while you're shootin' somebody. "May the power of Christ compell you!"

Call of Juarez - Xbox 360

meh

this game was good but it was one of those games that gets boring after a little while. It was just like the game GUN.

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