Just Cause 4 Reloaded

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Just Cause 4 Reloaded is a single player open world shooter game. It was developed by Avalanche Studios and was released on December 4, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Just Cause 4 Reloaded offers an action-packed experience with exclusive content in this edition. This open-world game lets you explore and wreak havoc with Rico Rodriguez, using his suite of weapons and tools. The Reloaded edition includes the base game, along with the Skystriker Weaponized Wingsuit, Black Hand Stealth Micro Jet, and three packs of vehicles and gear . Prepare for endless chaos and excitement in the world of Just Cause 4 Reloaded.

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story1.4k positive mentions

graphics860 negative mentions

story
8,002 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Just Cause 4 has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lackluster and repetitive compared to its predecessors. While some appreciate the attempt at a more serious narrative and character development, others criticize the missions for being overly simplistic and formulaic, often revolving around escorting NPCs or defending objectives rather than the chaotic destruction that the series is known for. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop for the gameplay, which remains the main draw for fans of the franchise.
- “The story is good, it made me laugh and brought back memories of a younger Rico Rodriguez (when we were both young) but it crashed a few times, there were a few bugs, and the fact that I finished it in 20 hours but have 72 hours in Just Cause 3 says a lot.”
- “The story was interesting enough; however, the three regions did feel quite repetitive to get through.”
- “The story is actually interesting and possibly sets up what is going to happen in Just Cause 5 (God, I want that game so bad).”
- “I'm not sure, because as much as this game wants to put its story first, it failed to keep me invested in said story.”
- “The story is boring and unrelatable, and the whole feel of the game just feels like a JC3 clone instead of a sequel.”
- “The story is painfully uninspired, especially at the beginning.”
graphics
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The graphics in Just Cause 4 have received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the overall visual quality compared to its predecessor, Just Cause 3. Common criticisms include poor cutscene graphics, low-resolution textures, and a general lack of polish, leading some to describe the visuals as reminiscent of older console games. While some players appreciate the improved environments and effects, the consensus is that the game suffers from significant graphical issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful, but not as easy to comprehend as jc3.”
- “The graphics are great and once you figure out how simple it is to advance the line, the game is awesome fun.”
- “The graphics are actually really good and definitely a step up.”
- “The graphics are terrible, the cut scenes look like they are straight out of a Xbox 360 game, and even when turned up to max settings at 4k you can't make out the details on anything.”
- “The graphics look like something from the Xbox 360/PS2 era.”
- “The graphics are so terrible it's honestly incredible.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Just Cause 4 has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it feels like a step back from its predecessor, Just Cause 3. Critics highlight the removal of the beloved liberation mechanic, replacing it with a more tedious "frontline" system that lacks the excitement of previous games, leading to repetitive and less engaging missions. While some appreciate the new grappling hook mechanics and weather effects, others find the overall gameplay convoluted and less satisfying, with many expressing disappointment in the game's performance and mission design.
- “The gameplay is rich.”
- “It added a whole new layer to the gameplay and kept things exciting.”
- “The gameplay is undoubtedly the highlight of the experience, offering a sandbox of destruction and mayhem.”
- “The core gameplay simply isn't good.”
- “The gameplay is so terrible.”
- “Gameplay is trash.”
stability
852 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of Just Cause 4 has been widely criticized, with many players reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and a plethora of glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some users have experienced fewer issues and found the game enjoyable despite its bugs, the overall consensus is that the game remains a buggy mess, often rendering it unplayable for extended periods. Despite patches aimed at improving performance, many players still encounter significant technical problems, leading to a mixed reception regarding its stability.
- “Runs great on highest settings on a RTX 2060 Super, i7 6700K, and 16GB RAM.”
- “It looks great, runs great, and feels great.”
- “The graphics and everything looks fine to me, it runs great, no crashing, and the UI is pretty easy to go through.”
- “The game is a buggy mess, it crashes every 5 to 10 minutes, the graphics are shit, there are no settings other than a few which do jack shit in terms of making it look good, the storyline is trash, and the voice acting sucks.”
- “Game freezes constantly and is literally unplayable.”
- “It's a buggy, unfinished, bad game.”
optimization
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The optimization of Just Cause 4 has been widely criticized, with many players reporting severe stuttering, frame drops, and crashes even on high-end systems. Despite some improvements noted in patches, the game remains poorly optimized, particularly for PC, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from its gameplay. Overall, the consensus is that the game's performance issues overshadow its potential, making it difficult to recommend without significant improvements.
- “The combat is really improved by a large margin, as well as the overall performance compared to Just Cause 3.”
- “It's optimized now; I have not seen a frame drop with an RTX 3080 Ti yet.”
- “The performance has been improved since Just Cause 3 and the control improvements are great.”
- “This is the most poorly optimized game I have ever played.”
- “I can play RDR2 with max quality settings at 120 fps, Death Stranding at max quality settings at 144 fps, but this game is so poorly optimized that on the lowest settings, my computer has a stroke when I enter any sort of combat zone.”
- “I'm constantly getting stuttering in areas with lots of enemies. I went from playing on the highest settings to playing on the lowest settings and it didn't make a difference; this is the worst optimized game I have ever played since the first day that Cyberpunk 2077 came out.”
humor
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The humor in "Just Cause 4" is a mixed bag, with many players finding enjoyment in the game's chaotic physics and the comedic potential of its various tools and glitches. While some appreciate the funny moments and interactions, others feel that the humor is less impactful compared to previous installments, with a more serious tone overshadowing the comedic elements. Overall, the game offers plenty of opportunities for hilarious gameplay, but it may not consistently deliver the charm and wit that fans expect.
- “There’s nothing quite like being flung high above the islands while laughing maniacally as you rain destruction down upon everything below.”
- “The side mission chains are not only fun but actually well-written, racing an F1 car down a snowy mountain over jumps and helicopters while a film director narrates her stylized fictionalization of your life is hilarious.”
- “I can't tell you anything about the story, what I can tell you about is that this game is a great stress relief, there is nothing better than chuckling to myself after tethering people together and setting off the rocket tether and watch the physics do their thing.”
- “The game takes itself way too seriously and most characters are completely forgettable and unfunny.”
- “Cringey voice acting (the campy part is funny, but the cringey part is just too much).”
- “I simply do not care as my Just Cause world is now circa 2005 and I'm so out of here it's not funny.”
grinding
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The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing it as tedious, repetitive, and frustrating. Missions often feel like filler, requiring players to engage in monotonous tasks to progress, which detracts from the core enjoyment of chaotic gameplay. While some players find ways to enjoy the sandbox elements, the overall sentiment is that the game forces unnecessary grinding to unlock upgrades and advance the story, leading to a lack of satisfaction and fun.
- “It's not that grindy; everything can be done pretty quickly.”
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “The main missions are tedious and boring, and the destruction between missions almost meaningless, and everything respawns anyway.”
- “Instead of blowing up a bunch of stuff until you take over the base, you do tedious and repetitive missions to advance front lines into regions.”
- “The repetitive missions don't do much more than eat time and unlock a single new weapon, and they get tedious quickly.”
music
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the dynamic soundtrack that complements the high-energy gameplay, particularly during intense moments like wingsuiting and combat. However, many feel the music is often forgettable and lacks the memorable quality of previous installments, with some tracks being repetitive and not as varied. The addition of radio stations in vehicles has been a highlight for some, offering a fun selection of songs, but overall, the soundtrack does not seem to reach the heights of earlier titles in the series.
- “You can grapple and zip and fly for hours while a beautiful soundtrack plays in the background.”
- “The soundtrack complements the game's high-energy action with a mix of dynamic tunes.”
- “The music is an underrated gem - the score when raiding enemy bases is fun and heavily lifted from an 80's action film.”
- “The only redeeming quality of this game is the radio stations which barely have any music on them!”
- “Gameplay is boring, music is boring, explosions and destruction is much weaker than in JC3.”
- “The music is... well... forgettable and average, though I did like some of the radio channels (only available with certain civilian vehicles).”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many players labeling it a "soulless cash grab" due to minimal gameplay improvements and misleading advertising. While some appreciate the absence of microtransactions, the overall sentiment is that the game feels unfinished and fails to deliver on its promises, leading to disappointment among fans of the franchise. The clunky controls and lack of meaningful content further exacerbate the perception of it being a rushed product aimed at maximizing profit rather than providing a quality gaming experience.
- “But at least this game doesn't have microtransactions or a forced online login thing.”
- “- Gotta give credit here: no microtransactions.”
- “Was really glad to see the traditional true base + DLC model in an age where microtransactions are far too many, and the primary function of games has seemingly become to create a chance-based money sink in disguise, tempting players to dump much more than necessary into a game just to be able to enjoy it.”
- “The game feels like a cash grab, with minimal changes to the gameplay and a lack of any meaningful improvements.”
- “A disgusting cash grab, barely finished and bugged to hell and back.”
- “This game has a lackluster story, was a clear direct port from consoles with terrible PC controls, runs terribly, looks terrible, and is simply not worth the 60 dollars (or 90 for the full game).”
replayability
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The replayability of Just Cause 4 is a contentious topic among players, with many expressing disappointment compared to earlier entries in the series. While some appreciate the sandbox nature and find it enjoyable for multiple playthroughs, others criticize the lack of re-playable bases and repetitive side objectives, leading to a perception of limited long-term engagement. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some claiming high replay value and others deeming it "one and done."
- “The sandbox nature of Just Cause 4 offers ample replay value.”
- “This goes to show how replayable and diverse this game is; it is an incredibly exciting and cool world with so many missions and dynamics.”
- “Always something to do and high replay value!”
- “Subpar game, lacks JC series' replayability.”
- “There is little replayability as once a base is conquered and the frontline pushed back, there is no way to reactivate those areas like in previous games.”
- “I don't think there really is any replayability in the game though, because if you want to replay a Just Cause game, I would rather go for one of the good ones.”
emotional
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Overall, players express a significant lack of emotional engagement with the game, citing a boring storyline, awkward pacing in cutscenes, and a disconnect from character development. Many feel that the transition from previous titles has diminished their emotional investment, leading to a sense of detachment from the game's events. While some moments of chaos and destruction provide brief excitement, they do not compensate for the overall lack of depth and emotional motivation in the narrative.
- “As a Just Cause fan, I'm just going to play to finish the story and never touch it again until everything is fixed.”
- “For players of previous Just Cause games like me, it's nice to see a returning character (other than Rico, of course) and the conversation between the two I find to be rather touching.”
- “As for the explodey parts in the game, they seemed to usually explode with a satisfying amount of debris and chaos - except for that one lighthouse off of the northern part of the map - it just sat there and looked lonely and made me feel sad whenever I went by it - never could get it to explode.”
- “Boring story, wonky flight mechanics.”
- “Buugy as hell, boring storyline, one of the most repetitive games I've ever played.”
- “A real waste of money, it's just JC3 with a few mods and a boring story.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its vibrant graphics and immersive environments, while others feel it lacks the engaging vibe found in previous titles like Just Cause 3. Many note that while the game features impressive visuals and sound design, it struggles to create a compelling atmosphere, often feeling flat or uninspired compared to its predecessors. Overall, the game's atmosphere is seen as a significant point of contention among fans, with opinions varying widely on its effectiveness and appeal.
- “Great atmosphere!”
- “The game itself looks gorgeous, the sound effects are atmospheric, the gameplay is fluid, it feels rewarding.”
- “I honestly prefer the look and feel of the environment/atmosphere of the game better than Just Cause 3 (which is an unpopular opinion).”
- “Even if on sale, this game does not have that vibe and atmosphere that Just Cause 3 has.”
- “Does not stand up to Just Cause 3 at all, the gameplay loop is far less rewarding, the world and atmosphere is far more boring and the characters are far more annoying, just play 3.”
- “If you're a fan of the series, this will feel very cheap, the atmosphere is completely off, no need to explore or blow things up.”
character development
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Character development in the game is generally viewed as minimal and lacking depth, making it difficult for players to form genuine connections with the characters, particularly the supporting cast. While some players appreciate the attempt to focus more on story and character interactions, many feel that the execution is poor, with a bland narrative and generic villains overshadowing any potential growth. Overall, those seeking a rich narrative experience may be disappointed, as the game prioritizes action over meaningful character arcs.
- “Good overall, although the main premise of Just Cause has been abandoned (aka overthrowing dictatorships), the idea to make this more story-focused with more cinematics and more character development for Rico was a good choice.”
- “Character development adds depth to the plot.”
- “Even though the game isn't set in Medici, it provides a lot more character development for the characters, mainly Sheldon and Rico.”
- “Furthermore, character development is minimal, making it hard to form genuine connections with the supporting cast.”
- “I endured the entire campaign of this game; there was no real character development, and it felt improvised.”
- “I know looking for plot in Just Cause is like watching a porno for the character development, but the story is really bland, the villain generic, and the entire game is bogged down by an ungodly amount of mini events that genuinely become a chore after a few hours.”