Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows)
common sense media says
A violent and profane Western game with sexual allusions.
parents & educators say
- 75% say language is an issue
- 50% say violence is an issue
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.
Positive role models:
It’s safe to say most parents probably wouldn’t want their babies to grow up to be either of the game’s two playable cowboys. These are selfish men with few redeeming qualities, save their loyalty to one another, which teeters on the brink of failing throughout the game.
Ease of play:
Standard first-person shooter controls. Multiple difficulties facilitate players of varying skill.
Violence:
Violence is constant and intense. All missions involve loud, lengthy battles featuring rifles, pistols, dynamite, cannons, Gatling guns, and knives. A small amount of blood sprays from characters when they are hit, and the screen turns crimson red when player characters take damage.
Sex:
There is no nudity, nor are there scenes in which sex takes place, but much of the game’s plot revolves around sex and sexual attraction. A shootout early on in the game is spurred after the local sheriff finds out one of the game’s protagonists impregnated his daughter. The two main characters talk about sex, using words and phrases such as "whore," “screwing,” and “diddling her daughter.”
Language:
Frequent profanity in both narrative sequences and during play. The cuss words heard run the bad language gamut, from "hell," "ass," and "damn" to "p-ss," "sh-t," and "f-ck."
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Several scenes take place in saloons with liquor bottles scattered around tables. One of the lead character admits to being well on his way to becoming drunk.
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Based on 8 parent & educator reviews:
- 75% say language is an issue
- 50% say violence is an issue
- 50% say sexual content is an issue
Most useful reviews by all members
PapaJohn
parent of 17 year old
parent of 17 year old
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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mooseman
adult
adult
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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movie_lover11
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
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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2538
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
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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Tom_Gamer_Tom
adult
adult
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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the bomb
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
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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gamenerd323
adult
adult
Best for older kids
You learn a little about the time period and it's easy to play, but the language is filthy with strong violence and sexual dialouge.
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gears of war
adult
adult
can you turn content (language sexual ext.) off for xbox 360 if not how bad is the content
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Twilight
adult
adult
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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m games
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
cow boys
shows what the old west was like
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FatherGamer213
parent of 15 and 18 year old
parent of 15 and 18 year old
A Great Shooter
There is a difference between a good parent and a bad parent.I'm not a bad parent because I let my kids watch violent shows and play violent video games.This game is amazing.The first one was good but this game is better.See teach your kid the relisem from real life and a video game and they will not be ifluenced by violence.The story is alright.Controlls are like the easiest thing you can get in this game.The online is pretty good and it's a pretty basic online shooter.This is the game to own right now.
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tommy18
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
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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Hopeless
adult
adult
The gameplay is pretty easy to grasp onto, i have the 360 version so...gameplay is pretty nice, graphics are superb, the violence is actually pretty tame for a game with a "Mature" rating, there are sexual references, as mentioned by commonsense as well as a kiss..not that big a deal. This game does contain a lot of "profane" language though..i haven't played through the whole game yet, but it appears as if "S**t" "A**" and "sum b**ch" are the characters favorites. I got the feeling the story revolved around the two main characters(Ray and Thomas) and their lives as outlaws as well as their romantic whatever you wanna call them...soo i say parents main concern should be the violence and language, and the references to sex aren't too hard to pick up on...overall this game should keep you occupied for awhile, the story is engaging, the game runs smooth and looks beautiful and the online suffers little to none graphics and gameplay wise.
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