Fun Stunts & High Flying Action, But Overall Only A Decent Game.
User Rating: 6.5 | Just Cause X360
There is a lot to do in Just Cause. The back of the box advertises that there are over 300 missions. Technically, this is true. There are a large amount of side quests to accompany the 21 story missions, but you can ignore all of these if you wish since they aren't required to finish the story. All of this would be great if the side missions didn't get old and repetative so quickly. They all involve going from point A to point B, killing someone or stealing something, and going back to your employer. These missions take anywhere from three minutes to thirty seconds to complete depending on which vehicle you have. The only reason to do these are for the games achievements, but a lot of time and effort must be put in and since they stop being fun in a hurry, it doesn't feel worth it.
Just Cause could have been something amazing. Its idea of over-the-top stunts and high flying action certainly make for a fun combination, but most of the game feels unfinished. The shooting and driving are sloppy and unsatisfying and the side missions feel like a waste of time. Here's hoping that someone takes this idea and puts more effort into making sure that the rest of the game compliments the action. Just Cause serves as a fun rental to mess around with simply because the stunts are so cool. However, with all its faults, Just Cause is one revolution you don't have to sign up for.
