Call of Juarez for Xbox 360 Reviews by Gamers

I don't see why everyone has expressed such dislike for this game thus far. I just finished the Story Mode so I'll review that.

In the Story Mode, you play as both Reverend Ray and Billy Candle, who's storylines entwine, and eventually come full circle.

As Billy, you will spend most of your time sneaking around and as he says, "running from everything." His most-used weapons are his whip and a bow and arrow. (He does have a gun from time to time.) One notable disadvantage of Billy is that he is much more vulnerable than Reverend Ray in regards to how much damage he can take. The upside to playing as Billy? His missions require tactical measures, so if you like puzzles and
exploration, you will enjoy Billy's episodes more than Reverend Ray's.

When playing as Reverend Ray, you're basically a Bible totting, gun wielding, priest. If you like facing your enemies head-on, you'll like playing as the Reverend much more. He has a thick coat of armor, so he can take many more hits. Also, he is quite the sharpshooter. With his signature dual-wielded, deadly pistols, your enemies will be no match for you. You will also have a third gun, a rifle, shotgun, or a sniper, depending on the episode. So where does the Bible come into play? Well, if you happen to find yourself in a jam, equip the Bible in one hand and keep a pistol in the other. Reading short passages of scripture will stun most of your enemies, giving you the opportunity to take them out. Another way to get out of a tight situation is to go into "Concentration Mode," in which time slows, allowing you to eliminate your adversaries. To sum up the Reverend, he epitomizes what the Wild West was all about, with the exception that he's a priest on a killing spree.

I don't want to spoil the storyline, but believe me when I say that it is solid and definitely worth a play. The graphics are breathtaking and the old-fashion duels really add to it. Ultimately, Call of Juarez is a refreshing addition to the shooter genre.