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Review of Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on Nintendo Switch

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Dec 2019
Cover image of Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 10 Dec 2019
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: Techland
Publisher: Ubisoft and Techland

Introduction

Yee-haw, partner! Dust off your cowboy hat and round up your triggers because we’re diving headfirst into the wild and wacky world of Call of Juarez: Gunslinger! Forget the highfalutin narratives of traditional shooters; this one’s all about the fast-paced duels, ridiculous exaggerations, and a bounty hunter whose self-important tales make your uncle’s fishing stories look like a flat-out documentary.

Gameplay

In *Gunslinger*, you step into the boots of Silas Greaves, a bounty hunter with swag levels that could fill up a saloon. Imagine if Clint Eastwood decided to reminisce about his glory days at a bar while dodging applause from a rowdy crowd – that’s essentially our gameplay vibe right here. The shooting is crazy fast-paced and to get the best experience, you’ve got to get your aim right (not a problem for us veteran sharpshooters!). Every baddie you take down rewards you with experience points, giving you a reason to go for those sassy headshots! Unleash your inner John Wayne because the more accurate you are, the faster you’ll level up and unlock some fancy weaponry and skills. Pro tip: Keep those slow-motion headshots coming to fill up your concentration meter—time to crank up that cowboy swagger!

Graphics

Now, let’s gawk at the visuals for a second. The graphics are downright stunning, combining cel-shaded styles with some graphic-novel-like storytelling during cutscenes. If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’re playing through a dynamic comic book, then you’re in for a treat. The environments burst with flavor; from dusty deserts to shadowy canyons, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to the Old West—and you can almost hear the tumbleweeds rolling past. Yup, it's like a 3D postcard with every bullet you fire!

Conclusion

In summary, *Call of Juarez: Gunslinger* does a splendid job of reviving the Western FPS genre. It’s full of exhilarating gunplay, a storyline that shakes its head at the ridiculousness of storytelling, and enough skill-based challenges to keep even the most seasoned of trigger-happy gunslingers on their toes. So saddle up, grab your Joy-Cons, and indulge in some delightful cowboy chaos. This is one ride you won't want to miss—after all, what else would you rather do on a quiet Sunday after binge-watching every western ever made? Gunfights await!

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