Call of Juarez

Call of Juarez

"Anyway, for all the things we've already praised, perhaps it's best to end on the game's tone: like a lot of grumpy Eastwoods, Juarez treads the line just West of parody with Ray's juxtaposition of gravely scripture one minute, and then little red circles with lines through them hovering over whiskey bottles the next. Being able to read the bible aloud to trick enemies into lowering their defences ought to be getting more press too - does anyone still have Manchester Cathedral's number? Overa..."

"Okay, not all Ubi games are winners (Charlie’s Angels anyone?) but generally speaking products emerging from the French wizards are usually right up there in terms of impressive aesthetics, well-rounded A.I., and immersive gameplay. So, let’s see how the critical masses have received Call of Juarez and its atmospheric slice of the Wild West on PC and Xbox 360."