Platform Tested: 360
Platform(s) Available: 360, PS3, PC
Open world action adventure/3rd person shooter
If ever a game screamed value for money and longevity then Just Cause 2 is it. You take on the role of Rico Rodriguez who must overthrow the evil dictator 'Baby' Panay; along the way you use and work for the three factions; Roaches, Reapers and Ular Boys... but enough about the story.
If ever a game screamed value for money and longevity then Just Cause 2 is it. You take on the role of Rico Rodriguez who must overthrow the evil dictator 'Baby' Panay; along the way you use and work for the three factions; Roaches, Reapers and Ular Boys... but enough about the story.
Just Cause 2 improves greatly on the original while keeping the great features including the favourite grapple hook. It would be tough not to mention the 'attached to your arm' grappling hook in this review without smiling but without it the game would be bland. The possibilities are infinite; whether attaching two fast cars together, or a person to a truck, or a plane to a tree or an exploding barrel to a helicopter or a... you get the point. The story requires 'chaos points' to progress and in short, gaining them is a case of destruction and rebel-ism against the Panau government, whether on your own or with the factions.
The game boasts impressive visuals, even when viewing the entire map from above, certainly a great feature considering the amount of time spent parachuting or 'utilising' planes. Just Cause 2 is difficult to critisise; perhaps only being single player is a draw-back or the ever so silly story, though fitting to the game isn't an epic drama - be warned!! Maybe the map is too large? It's certainly achievable, scalable and clearly superior to the never-ending world of FarCry 2, but could be smaller for those of us who simply don't have the time or effort of real-time travel on new missions. For those who enjoy fully completing games, don't think this is an easy feat., in fact don't even bother, this will take forever and a day to complete - try it!
Nonetheless, Just Cause 2 is an excellent game to throw away your boredom and have an outrageous time rebelling to save the world, one hook at a time!
Rating:
In short, a must have. You'll be hooked...
Ram
Audio: 8/10 [Good dramatic and fitting music, excellent sound effects]
Graphics: 9/10 [Excellent, from close or a far]
Gameplay: 10/10 [Fantastic fun, hours easily lost!]
Multiplayer: -
Presentation: 9/10 [Slick menus, easily into game, fairly fast on loading]
Lasting Appeal: 10/10 [It's easy to jump in and out of JC2]
Story: 7/10 [Good and laughable, like the game itself]
Overall: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
Better than Just Cause - Worse than Hitman: Blood Money
Like this? Try Hitman: Blood Money
In short, a must have. You'll be hooked...
Ram
