The old West may have been a slower, dustier time, but it was chock full of danger, and the era is well portrayed in ‘Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood,' an engaging new first-person shooter title from Ubisoft.
‘Call of Juarez' ($60 for Xbox360, Sony PS3; $50 for PC) spins the tale of three brothers, Ray, Thomas and William McCall, near the end of the Civil War in 1865. Ray and Thomas are soldiers, while kid brother William is a man of the cloth.
The story line is realistic and gritty, and the brothers are entertaining as they throw profane barbs back and forth during their adventure.
The game play is sharply designed. The game is full of dusty scenes fraught with danger. You'll meet some friends along the way, who seem to be on your side, but this is the late 1800s, and your best friend is likely to be your six-shooter. ‘Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood' is a very polished title. Game is rated ‘M' for Mature and contains strong language and violence. Three out of four stars.— AP
