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Just Cause 3 offers a unique open-world experience that prioritizes chaotic fun and over-the-top action. If you’re tired of the grounded realism of Grand Theft Auto or the intricate narratives of Mafia, and crave pure, unadulterated mayhem, then Just Cause 3 might be your perfect escape. This review dives into the game’s strengths and weaknesses, exploring its vast Mediterranean world, exhilarating gameplay mechanics, and surprisingly beautiful visuals.

Just Cause 3 – Rico in action

Unleashing Rico’s Arsenal: Grappling Hooks, Wingsuits, and Explosions

Returning protagonist Rico Rodriguez is back with an expanded arsenal of tools and abilities. Forget everything you knew about traversal in previous Just Cause games. The addition of the wingsuit completely revolutionizes movement, allowing Rico to soar through the air with unparalleled freedom. Combining the grappling hook, parachute, and wingsuit creates a trifecta of movement options that defy physics and empower players to reach any point on the map with ease.

Just Cause 3 – Wingsuit in action

The wingsuit isn’t just for traversal; it’s integral to combat as well. Evade enemy fire, quickly reposition for a tactical advantage, or rain down destruction from above – the possibilities are endless. The grappling hook also receives upgrades, allowing players to tether objects together for creative and explosive results. Need to take down a military base without firing a shot? Simply link a few explosive barrels to a helicopter and watch the fireworks.

Just Cause 3 – Mediterranean landscape

Further enhancing Rico’s capabilities are the challenges scattered throughout the game. Completing these challenges unlocks upgrades for gadgets and skills, making Rico even more formidable. Whether you’re perfecting your wingsuit maneuvers or mastering vehicular combat, there’s always something new to learn and improve upon.

Mediterranean Mayhem: A World Ripe for Destruction

Just Cause 3 offers a vast and visually stunning Mediterranean world ripe for exploration and, more importantly, destruction. From military bases and small towns to oil rigs and statues, everything is destructible. The game encourages players to unleash their inner chaos agent and leave a trail of explosions in their wake. Each act of destruction contributes to liberating regions from the tyrannical rule of Sebastiano Di Ravello.

Just Cause 3 – Explosions

The Rebel Drop system replaces the traditional black market, allowing players to call in vehicles and weapons on demand. Unlocking new items requires completing specific tasks, such as delivering vehicles to garages or liberating military installations. This system eliminates the need for currency, further emphasizing the focus on pure, unadulterated mayhem.

Just Cause 3 – Combat

A Visual Feast: Beauty Amidst the Chaos

Just Cause 3 boasts impressive visuals, showcasing a beautiful Mediterranean landscape with remarkable detail. The rolling hills, picturesque coastlines, and vibrant fields of lavender and wheat create a visually stunning world. While the environment is breathtaking, the character models are less impressive, lacking detail and exhibiting repetitive animations. However, the game’s spectacular explosion effects compensate for this shortcoming, offering a truly satisfying visual spectacle.

Just Cause 3 – Story characters

Narrative Shortcomings and a Lifeless World

Despite its strengths, Just Cause 3 suffers from a weak narrative and a world that feels surprisingly lifeless. The story is predictable and lacks depth, failing to create a compelling connection between Rico and the world he’s liberating. The supporting characters, while possessing some personality, lack development and fail to leave a lasting impression. The world, despite its beauty, lacks a sense of vibrancy. The repetitive actions of the NPCs and the lack of diverse activities make the world feel static and unengaging.

Just Cause 3 – Rico confronting enemy

Conclusion: Explosive Fun, but Shallow Depth

Just Cause 3 delivers on its promise of over-the-top action and chaotic fun. The wingsuit adds a new dimension to traversal and combat, while the vast and destructible world provides a playground for mayhem. However, the game’s weak narrative and lifeless world prevent it from reaching its full potential. If you’re looking for a game that prioritizes explosive fun over narrative depth, then Just Cause 3 is worth checking out.