Posted on: January 6, 2025

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Gry: 741 Opinie: 230

The best of the Call of Juarez saga

The second instalment of the saga, bound in blood, is arguably the best of the three ( Cartel is not worthy of mention) with an even more enticing story than the first one and a solid gameplay. Yup, the game looks even better than the first (not just for the better graphic engine, which would be normal, being a prequel - sequel, but for the design choices... Sometime, I stopped playing just to look at the rendition of the open desert of the ol'west by techland) and way more intriguing stories, well thought out, full of western cliché but never boring, and very mature (and not just for shock value but with actual meaning) To be perfectly frank, I'm not giving the full score of 5 stars just because of some minor technical defect and for the ''stealth'' section with Thomas (one of the two character you can choose) which are almost non existent. So...Yup, hear the call and go play this game. Even after all these years, it still holds up to the test of time!

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Posted on: March 27, 2025

Louard_le_Barbare

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Gry: 294 Opinie: 124

Somewhat messy, but definitely badass

Serving as the prequel to 2006’s Call of Juarez, Bound in Blood is a clear improvement over its charming but flawed predecessor. The gunplay feels better, the level design is superior, the A.I. is more responsive, and even the storytelling is more engaging. It does a good job of expanding on CoJ’s qualities, doubling down on the explosive action and wide open spaces while omitting or enhancing some of its egregious design elements. For instance, while it still has two playable protagonists with different gameplay styles, you can now select your character at the beginning of each level, letting you skip Thomas’ stealth/platforming gameplay if you prefer to incarnate Ray the gunslinger. Still, Bound in Blood makes a few missteps along the way, notably because of its “Call-of-Dutesque” gameplay style. The gunplay is now more about knowing when to cower behind cover to regenerate health than it is about being quick or accurate… Although since you’re wielding manual-action guns, you can’t spray and pray your way out of combat and need to make every shot count – no full auto in the Wild West! It’s also full of small imperfections, like how easily the enemies blend in the environments, how awkward the automated leaning system feels, or how much of a pain the fast draw duels are. But hey, you can’t deny the gameplay is wrapped in a nice package. Much like the first game, CoJ:BiB’s advanced visual tech and great art direction allow it to remain very pretty-looking in spite of its age (as long as you tweak the FOV and Vsync); and while the plot isn’t incredible, it’s told with a lot of conviction and sincerity and has all of the grit and anti-heroism you could possibly want from a Western story. In the end, CoJ:BiB is a fine experience. It's everything we loved and hated about late 2000s/early 2010s FPSes, clad in a badass outlaw duster. There’s a lot of good here, alongside some bad and a bit of ugly, making for an overall fun Wild West shooter with a few clever twists.

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Posted on: November 19, 2024

Amarok19

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Gry: 405 Opinie: 2

Surprisingly good!

After beating the first entry in the series, I had modest expectations. The previous part was very clunky, especially towards the ending and the disparity between the developer's ambitions and actual capabilities in terms of execution was visible. For that reason I approached "Bound in Blood" managing my expectations. And it surprised me. This game has story. It plays like a good movie and is truly captivating. The way particular storylines tie into the events of the original "Call of Juarez" is really satisfying. Overall it's a solid piece of work and delivers a lot of entertainment. Shooting mechanics are a bit clunky in precise setups when trying to "snipe" with a scopeless rifle which is quite frustrating. I also think duels are not quite "there" - the mechanics are a little too random. It feels like they're not far from a great mechanic, but as I've written - not quite "there". Overall I can really recommed the game. It can be beaten within about 8 hours, so it's a good purchase for a light and quick, yet story-rich play.

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

martijnemmen

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Gry: 1 Opinie: 1

Awesome game set in the early Wild West

I rarely play western games, but I was aching for some early era western games, and this one definitely hit the spot. Good story, fun characters, fun gameplay (except for the duels), and a great western vibe. It's worth it to buy it for the original price, but if you can wait for a sale the value of this game is incredible! Recommended if you're looking for an early Wild West game with a good story.

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Posted on: June 21, 2024

Nivorm

Gry: 27 Opinie: 1

The best of CoJ franchise

IMHO the best CoJ game out there. People can say a lot of good things about the first CoJ (including me, i know this game very well, been playing it since 2009) but i still put BiB a bit higher on my "the best of" list than the first one. You need this game, trust me. Buy it, play it, enjoy!

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