i once read a steam review for this game that described it as a "glorified on-rails shooter". this particular reviewer wrote this statement with contempt, seemingly not realizing that on-rails shooters are fucking awesome. i mean, there's a reason there's always a couple in every arcade ever.

no, a open world, gunslinging cowboy adventure game this is not, but of course, that is what red dead redemption is for. now, it would be an absolute treat to have more games of that series' caliber, but i digress. Call of Juarez: Gunslinger instead offers a masterclass in themes and storytelling, rpg progression, and gunplay.

simply put, if you wanna be a cowboy, but don't wish to put in another 100+ hours for a rdr playthrough, check this game out. it comes on sale for dirt cheap extremely often on steam.

Reviewed on Mar 07, 2024


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