Call of Juarez

Very physical, some jank, "offensive" dialogue, "sensitive" history topics. Good game.

Strengths Rich Western Atmosphere Call of Juarez delivers a raw and immersive Wild West setting—dusty frontier towns, hauntingly sparse landscapes, and an authentic barrelled soundtrack evoke a setting drenched in gritty realism. Dual-Character Dynamics The game’s split perspective is its standout innovation. As the hardened priest, you’re unleashed in full-throttle shootouts—cowboy badassery in its purest form. By contrast, playing as the young, nimble hero shifts the tone entirely: stealth, climbing, and careful positioning dominate—offering a refreshing variation in pace and technique. Weaknesses Aging Mechanics and Presentation Time has not been kind. The graphics and animations retain their period flair, but feel dated—often awkward or jarring. Movement and gunplay can feel clunky; precision is occasionally elusive, and the lack of polish makes some confrontations more annoying than exhilarating. Gameplay Frustrations Certain stealth sections can drag, and imprecise controls exacerbate the tension—sometimes to the point of frustration. A misstep, a delayed response, or a stiff reload animation can mean repeated retries in what should feel like fluid narrative progression. Final Thoughts As a genre piece, Call of Juarez still captures the mythos of the frontier, and its dual-character structure offers enjoyable variety. But its aging engine—clunky controls, dated animatics, and less-forgiving gameplay—highlight its age. If you prize atmospheric storytelling and stylistic contrast, there's merit here. But if you’re drawn to tight mechanics and modern finesse, some of the game's cracks may feel hard to overlook.

The game always crashes even in DX10

This is an oldie but goldie, sadly it's very unstable and crash alot. Remember to run it in DX10 its a must. + Good story + Ray is one awesome character - Unstable -Buggy -Subpar gunplay

Great gameplay, game design and story. I enjoy playing the game very much and would recommend it to any shooter fan a la no one lifes forever.