Solid shooter, sharp graphics and an interesting plot line. Game improves the deeper in you get. Not a classic though.
I've read a few reviews here that find fault in the kid's missions. I disagree, and I'm someone who generally doesn't enjoy sneaking around; I prefer to run and gun. That said, I actually enjoyed the sneaking parts, and so far, I haven't found them excessive or particularly difficult. Also, don't get the impression that all you do in the kid's mission is run around with a whip: you do a fair amount of shooting yourself, just with less health. This game could have been far better if the developers had only pushed the immersion factor more. You can shoot out shards of glass from a window, yet bottles don't break...you can look down and see yourself walking, but when you swing from a branch, your legs don't move. And why didn't they have you swinging your legs up onto the horse? it's a western for crying out loud, and the horse is pretty fun to ride; pressing a button and magically being transported to the saddle was a cop out. I'd also like to have seen/heard more wind at times whistling through the canyons. Why not go that extra bit and bring the game closer to reality?
Those gripes aside; it's still a great game. I'm particularly impressed with the graphics; leaves and rocks are stunning and some of the canyon parts are visually breathtaking.
If you like westerns and are online: it's worth the purchase. If not, rent it and enjoy the ride while it lasts.