Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

(2009, Video Games - First Person Shooter, Rated M, Play it on: Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)

Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title iffy for age 13 and up.

They give it five stars

Based on 6 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 14 and up.

They give it five stars

Based on 2 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

67% of parents say it has language their kids can't use
50% of parents say kids find it easy to play
33% of parents say it gives kids positive messages
33% of parents say it's educational
33% of parents don't feel there are good role models
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Easy to play

    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.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    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.

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Easy to play

    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.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    can you turn content (language sexual ext.) off for xbox 360 if not how bad is the content

  5. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • Easy to play

    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.

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0

    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.

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    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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