Just Cause Xbox
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74 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: In Just Cause, take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez--an undercover CIA operative specializing in regime change--as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito. This rogue South American island is suspected of stockpiling WMDs and it's your job to negate the threat to world peace. It could be to your advantage that this tropical paradise is about to implode as various factions vie for power--it just needs a gentle nudge in the right direction.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Times Online
    100
    Fans of the Nintendo SNES classic "Pilotwings" will literally jump at the chance to parachute from any of the aircraft for spectacular views of the vast landscape below. There is bound to be a sequel, because this original is so good.
  2. PGNx Media
    85
    One of those amazingly fun, carefree games and doesn't take itself too seriously. The action is hectic and breaks every law of physic and though the gameplay isn't that varied, it's still quite fun.
  3. Game Informer
    73
    It is a fun game with some cool ideas, just one with its share of problems. If nothing else it tries a few new things, which is more than you can say about many games. [Oct. 2006, p.93]
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  4. GameSpot
    72
    Just Cause is able to justify its relative brevity and disrespect for physical law with some extremely visceral and often satisfying action.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
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  1. AlexB.
    9
    The game is large and fun and the graphics are quite good on the Xbox. My only gripes would be the poor animations and the easy auto-target (although free aim is available) but these are minors complaints and do not detract too much from the game.… Expand
  2. JasonM.
    9
    Simply amazing.
  3. DaveE.
    8
    The closest thing you'll get to GTA amongst all the clones out there. Some very original ideas, a sexy looking tropical setting, and enough action to keep any gamer satisfied, even if many may need to resort to creating there own fun. Definately one fans of this genre wouldn't wanna at least check out!… Expand
  4. JordanS.
    5
    Well the controls are easy to forget, you have to work so hard to keep your vehicle on the road and the camera is too annoying when your in a vehicle.… Expand

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