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Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

Review · Action · PlayStation 3 · PC · Nintendo Switch

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

Reviewed: 09 May 2026

PlayStation 3 · PC · Nintendo Switch · Xbox 360 · Xbox One

Ubisoft · 2013

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

51 /100

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is an action shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and problem solving through quick-reflex gunfights, with frequent intense violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 38 · R 22
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

22

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.42
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger offers an engaging single-player experience with a focus on quick reflexes and strategic gunfights. The narrative, while unreliable, provides a unique storytelling approach that can encourage critical thinking about perspectives. The game's arcade and duel modes provide opportunities for players to hone their motor skills and reaction time.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The game contains frequent, intense violence, though it is not gratuitous. There is no social play, which limits opportunities for positive social development. The unreliable narrator could be confusing for younger players.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is Call of Juarez: Gunslinger safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Call of Juarez: Gunslinger a rating of 51/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Call of Juarez: Gunslinger appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Call of Juarez: Gunslinger?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Call of Juarez: Gunslinger: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Call of Juarez: Gunslinger?

The game contains frequent, intense violence, though it is not gratuitous. There is no social play, which limits opportunities for positive social development. The unreliable narrator could be confusing for younger players.