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Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
- Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows
- Price: $59.99
- Genre: First Person Shooter
Common Sense Media says
A violent and profane Western game with sexual allusions.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this Western-themed shooter is meant to be played only by mature players. It is laden with very strong profanity and crude sexual references, and the gunslinging violence, while perhaps not as graphic as that of some other shooters (there is blood, but no gore), is nearly non-stop. What’s more, the two playable characters are shady at best. Their solution to most every problem is to kill the person who happens to be at the root of it, and they have no qualms shooting law enforcement officers when they feel threatened by them. Online play with open voice chat is a further concern.
What's it about?
A Western-themed first-person shooter in the vein of HBO’s Deadwood television series, CALL OF JUAREZ: BOUND IN BLOOD is violent, profane, and features a heaping helping of crude sexual references, clearly making it a game for players 18 years of age and older. The story follows a trio of brothers -- two of whom are playable -- from the trenches of the Civil War all the way to Mexican back country as they search for a fabled stash of gold. The siblings under the player’s control are extremely hard men who live by their own moral code, which doesn’t seem to prohibit, say, the slaughtering of any lawmen unfortunate enough to get in their way. The older one is a strong, brutish, ambidextrous pistol shooter, while the younger is handy with ropes and rifles. Robust online functionality lets folks who cue to the game’s gritty Western vibe keep playing after they finish the 10-hour campaign.
Is it any good?
Though it’s definitely not for kids, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is excellent entertainment for adults who enjoy a good Western. Though our protagonists are the sort of men who’d just as soon shoot you as look at you, they’re also strangely engaging. The expertly penned dialogue and terrific voice acting gives them real character, and, given the tribulations they suffer in the war at the game’s outset, it’s not hard to understand why they’ve become the men they are. An added bonus is the game’s art direction, which is wonderfully authentic despite not having the sort of visual polish given blockbuster titles. From the creaking, wooden towns through to the characters’ dusty coats and well-worn hats, everything in the game feels 150 years old despite being rendered with cutting edge modern technology. Simply put, it’s good fun for cowboy-loving grown-ups.
Online interaction: There are several competitive online multiplayer modes that support voice chat. Depending on the players, these modes can either create a sense of cooperation and teamwork among players or result in bullying and name-calling.Players may hear profanity depending on who they are playing with.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the continuing niche appeal of Western-themed stories. What is it about the Wild West that captures the imaginations of both storytellers and audiences? Do you think that our fascination with this era will slowly peter out? Do video games, which have an inherently modern look and feel, typically do a good job of capturing the Western vibe?
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The graphics are breathtaking and combat is tight as well, although the game has blood, it isnt very noticeable at all, blood doesnt stay on bodies and there isnt dismemberment. The only thing innapropriate is the frequent swearing ("Sh*t" "Son of a b*tch") and the sexual references and names ("Sl*t" "Wh*re"). Otherwise, a minor issue is the fact that the two controllable characters are basically outlaws who kill many enemies (cant harm innocents) and even murder a US marshall. Very educational, you fight as a confederate soldier and explore mexico and the south of the US. Some historical information during mission loading such as a brief description of some of the battles of the Civil War.
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fine for 15 and up.
I know the positive messages part looks a little odd, but it will make sense if you play the game to the end, where character A becomes a priest after character C sacrifices himself to prevent character A from killing character B. hope that didn't give too much away. most of the characters are scumbags, murderers and thieves but the third brother balances out the other 2. the game emphasizes loyalty to family and tells a story of two brothers who come very close to tearing that bond apart. even the title "bound in blood" is proof of this. violence is bloody but certainly not nearly as graphic as other M rated fps games. as far as sexual content goes, it is fairly prevalent but isn't any worse than what you might find in a PG-13 movie and is limited strictly to dialogue. it is probably fine for kids 15 and up. the game itself is fantastic and tells an amazing wild west tale.
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i think it for older kids
it very violoent andit kind of a hard game to play here blood the whole game is bout killing people in the war amdwasnt very fun to play any way
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the game and the multi-player
call of juarez is a western gunslinger game that has a lot of shooting and a little bit of language, and some sexual dialogue. the game is about three brothers, two of the three brothers are good but the other brother is bad, because he has no mercy. the ending is exciting but you will have see for yourself. the multi-player is fun. you can buy new character and cool weapons, the maps are fun to because you can find some pretty cool hiding spots.
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Its not bad enough for the rating.
This is a cowboy game. Its not that violent, It has guns. Woah, this is a game that is alright for early teens and it doesn't look as bad as it sounds. You shoot someone and they drop down to the floor with a little bit of blood. The sexual content is moderate too, Even though a lot is sexual orientation. The language is quite high for a normal game. Drugs and drinking are included, But not bad at all.
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can you turn content (language sexual ext.) off for xbox 360 if not how bad is the content
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Its not THAT violent.
Its just like an average cowboy game. The blood is minimal and for this to have an M rating is stupid. Its suitable for Teen, Language is just about the worst in the game but the sex bits are not really that bad. Oh i screwed your sister. I hear that immature crap at school.
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Call Of Juarez: Bound in Blood is as good, if not better than the First
Call Of Juarez: Bound in Blood is a Prequel to the Original (Call Of Juarez). You can play as either Ray or his brother Thomas (There's also another brother named William but he's just an NPC). The story takes place during and after the Civil War. Throughout the game you'll find yourself in various different environments ranging from the Deserts to Forests. Every environment has an extraordinary amount of detail, there are running streams, swaying grass, butterflies and birds flying around, and even a few cattle. Overall the graphics hold up to the Xbox 360s (Or Ps3s) standards. During your journey through the game you'll kill hundreds upon hundreds of enemies (Cowboys, Mexican Bandits, Indians, Union Soldiers etc..) deaths are primarily bloodless except for a minor "Spray" when shot. Language ranges from "D*mn" all the way to the "F-Bomb"(Although characters seem to prefer the term "Sum'Bi*ch"). A few Unsavory references are scattered throughout (i.e. "I wouldn't want a snake to climb up that skirt" "How big is the snake"...Odd...But..Whatever floats your boat). Online play adds to the experience because it has a variety of different gameplay modes and character classes that you need to unlock by earning money from multiplayer games. Call Of Juarez Overall is a great game I strongly recommend playing through, especially if you're a fan of the genre.
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Kid, 11 years old
February 7, 2011
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cow boys
shows what the old west was like
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pevect for tweens
i like the game but there is lots of history!!!!! like in the beging you are trying to kill the union solders in geroiga. i do think the killing the union is a little ofensive.
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| Platforms: | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | First Person Shooter |
| Developer: | UbiSoft |
| Release date: | June 30, 2009 |
| Price: | $59.99 |
| ESRB rating: | M for Blood, Strong Languages, Suggestive Themes, Violence |
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