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Just Cause
- September 25, 2006 12:14 PM PST
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Few developers have been able to fully replicate the do-as-you-please style of gameplay that propelled Grand Theft Auto to the top of the charts. But if you think Just Cause is another me-too title that's hitched a ride on the GTA train, get ready to eat a delicious sandwich made of your own words.
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Simple Synopsis
The realistic lighting causes either blinding reflections or an incredibly dark display.
The game's story sounds fun, edgy, and even unique, but once you jump into the death defying shoes of Rico Rodriguez, equal parts sly CIA operative, try-anything-once stuntman, and easily-distracted-by- the-female-species bonehead, the plot can be written off as second tier. It's the unrealistically fun blend of gameplay tricks that make Just Cause shine as the regime- smashing story takes a back seat to the game's continuous action.
The fictitious South American city of San Esperito is ripe for regime change. A corrupt controlling government is suspected of hoarding weapons of mass destruction, and the CIA has decided to step in. You play as Rico, and you'll engage in a variety of story missions in an attempt to bring down the shady ruling party in San Esperito. San Esperito is peppered with disarray, and Rico is going to befriend as well as piss off several different parties, groups, and political factions along the way.
So Much to Do, So Little Time
The only way to fly.
Much like San Andreas, San Esperito is massive in scope. There are mountains galore, so getting around can be quite a chore, especially early on in the game when air vehicles aren't yet available.
Or you can stand on top of your car and propel yourself into the air, then eject your parachute and coast gently to your destination. That's right. Any time Rico finds himself falling, he can eject a handy parachute to guide him to safety which will tuck back into his backpack after each use so it can be used infinitely. This means you can take a running dive off of a cliff, eject the chute and take a sunny glide, cut the chute for a daredevil-ish freefall, and then pop it open again with no repercussions. Sick.
