

This technique can be combined with the protagonist's parachute to glide through the air and perform elaborate combos.

Rodriguez can fire a grappling hook anytime and anywhere he wants, allowing him to latch onto a surface to propel him forward or to bring items (and even enemies) closer. One distinctive feature from the first game is back with improved play mechanics. Hitch a ride in a 4x4 to travel up a snow-capped mountain, pilot a helicopter or plane, or slip behind the wheel of a dune buggy to travel over desert regions. As in the original Just Cause, how you cross the terrain or complete mission objectives is up to you. Instead of the Cuba-inspired island of San Esperito, Rodriguez will battle heavily armed foes in well guarded compounds scattered throughout the South East Asian islands of Panau. The story elements of the full game are not well highlighted, and it is somewhat lacking as a game in itself.Agent extraordinaire Rico Rodriguez returns for more death-defying missions against ruthless cartels and corrupt governments in this sequel to 2006's open world, third-person shooter. Pro's: Graphics are generally good, getting started with play is easy, relatively large environment to explore.Ĭon's: Lacking in story elements, easy to veer off from the main mission, some subpar animations.Ĭonclusion: If you are interested in seeing if you will enjoy the gameplay and environment of Just Cause 2, this is well worth the download. In terms of difficulty, it isn't the most challenging game ever made, but it certainly is not a walkthrough. There are also numerous opportunities to improve your weapons and get access to new equipment. As a sample of the richness of the full game that is far better than having too narrow a mission focus. The amount of opportunity to explore the game setting makes for vastly extended gameplay, although it can be difficult to distinguish the mission itself from the other options for side-quests and exploration through the game. The explosions are especially vibrant, which is necessary given how often you can be tempted to blow something up. Graphics are textured and detailed, and while some of the animations are not as smooth as possible, overall it gets a thumbs up in that regard.

Of course, it that's what you are looking for, then you will be happy. As a game in and of itself it is somewhat lacking, as story elements are truncated and it can be tempting to just embark upon a spree of blowing things up. With one full mission and 35 square miles of terrain this demo acts as a good tester for Just Cause 2. A Good Try Before You Buy But Lacking as A Whole Experience
