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Call of Juarez: The Cartel
Call of Juarez: The CartelA gritty modern shooter set in the Mexican drug war
El Matador
El MatadorTake down a South American drug cartel as a DEA elite agent
Overview
Description

Set in contemporary Mexico, Call of Juarez: The Cartel follows DEA agents and a Mexican cartel member as they clash in a story of betrayal and survival. The game blends first‑person shooting with stealth elements across urban and desert environments.

Step into the shoes of Victor Corbet, a hardened DEA special agent, and hunt the rising La Valedora cartel across Colombia. In this gritty, action‑filled shooter, you’ll locate encampments, infiltrate headquarters, and confront the drug barons in intense, single‑winner battles. The game blends thriller storytelling with tactical combat, delivering a high‑stakes experience where every decision can mean life or death. Face corrupt officials, navigate dangerous urban environments, and bring ultimate justice in a fight against organized crime.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Fans of gritty shooters and narrative‑driven action
Fans of gritty tactical shooters
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
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release date
2011-07-19
2006-09-25
Specifications
developer
Techland
Plastic Reality Technologies
publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Cenega Publishing, Ascaron Entertainment ltd., 1C Company
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18+13%
ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
51/100+9%
47/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Varied character perspectives add narrative depth
  • Co‑op campaign extends replayability
  • Solid gunplay with diverse weapon roster
  • Stealth options provide multiple playstyles
  • Intense, story‑rich single‑player campaign
  • Authentic DEA weaponry and tactics
  • Atmospheric Colombian settings
  • Strategic boss encounters
Cons
  • Repetitive mission design
  • AI can be inconsistent and predictable
  • Technical issues on some platforms
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited replayability after main story
  • AI can be inconsistent
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