Just Cause Reviews

sup_92

7.6
good

This is a huge and enjoyable game, but things can get stale pretty quickly.

  • Posted Feb 2, 2007 6:51 pm PT
  • Recommended by 1 of 1 user.
Gameplay
7
Graphics
8
Sound
7
Value
8
Tilt
8
Difficulty:
Easy
Learning Curve:
0 to 30 Minutes
Time Spent:
20 to 40 Hours
The Bottom Line:
"Disappointing"
Just Cause is epic. It achieves this in a couple of ways. First of all, there is the scale. This game has the largest environment of any game I have ever played. Maybe not of any game ever, but most defintely close. For example, it takes about seven minutes to fly from one end of the game enviroment to the other (not includeing the surrounding water) in a jet. For driving the road from one side to another, it was probably take half an hour. Walking, well, just too long. Secondly, Just Cause allows the player to do things that only someone who is insane and can defy the laws of physics would do. I'm sure many people have dreamt of doing things like holding onto the tail of a jet and then kicking the pilot out and flying it away. Well, good news, dreamers. You can do things like this in Just Cause. The bad thing being that once you do these stunts a few times over, they may feel old, and there isn't too much else to this game. The story is not very interesting, and none of the characters seem to care about what is happening. Also, the story and main missions is quite short. Compared to Grand Theft Auto, the main missions are non existent. While there are side missions, they are repetitive. The people that will get the most out of Just Cause are people who appreciate nature and like to explore. The island in this game is spectacular. From the ground or the air it just looks beautiful. The water and beaches look particularly great from the air, as shallow water is brighter and deeper water is darker. Plus, there's a whole lot of it. After owning the game for a month, I recently discovered a slew of islands I had never ventured to before. So, is Just Cause revolutionary? No. Does it have a compelling storyline and acting? No. Is it enjoyable? Yes.
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