Just Cause 4

 PlayStation 4
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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 471 Ratings

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  1. ismcdonald
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    Dont let people complaining about technical performance deter you from buying this game, while it does admittedly suffer some annoying pop in and low textures from far away, it is an improvement over the massive lag spikes we saw in just cause 3. When you are in the thick of a fight or soaring through the skies of Solis in (or on) a plane, or gliding through the desert with your wingsuit,Dont let people complaining about technical performance deter you from buying this game, while it does admittedly suffer some annoying pop in and low textures from far away, it is an improvement over the massive lag spikes we saw in just cause 3. When you are in the thick of a fight or soaring through the skies of Solis in (or on) a plane, or gliding through the desert with your wingsuit, a patch of ground that doesnt quite look like a masterpiece is incredibly insignificant. Another thing people complain about is how the game does not really provide much fun through story and side missions, this is because as anyone who has played the just cause series will know, the game merely provides a space for you to make your own fun. If you are very reliant on story driven linear games just handing you your objectives then you wont enjoy just cause, so dont buy it, but if you are good at making your own fun than just cause, despite having flaws, is the perfect game for you.… Expand
  2. exjraordinary
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    I would first start off by saying I truly believe this deserves a 9. However since people have been harsh I raised mine a bit. The physics in this game are second to none as are the incredible weather effects that include thunderstorms, snow and tornadoes. The missions and explosions are just as crazy as before and the draw distance looks nearly infinite with barely any loading on ps4 orI would first start off by saying I truly believe this deserves a 9. However since people have been harsh I raised mine a bit. The physics in this game are second to none as are the incredible weather effects that include thunderstorms, snow and tornadoes. The missions and explosions are just as crazy as before and the draw distance looks nearly infinite with barely any loading on ps4 or the pro. That alone makes it so much more playable and the wingsuit controls so much better and how I imagined in just cause 3. The new tethers are awesome having 3 basic kinds, the balloons, rockets, and magnet tethers, great for experimenting in the environment. Overall people are crazy this game has everything huge open world hardly any loading, tons to do and great new weapons, physics and weather system. My only negative is you don't liberate towns anymore which I believe changes the best feature of the game as it gave you a reason to liberate towns and blow everything up. I have no idea why it was left out but something I believe they will add in dlc. I also would like a weapon wheel for all the guns available. Great game to pass the time when you don't want the ridiculous realism of red dead and want to grapple to a wingsuit and blow s*&* up.… Expand
  3. Haneder
    Dec 24, 2018
    10
    Of course i understand all the criticism about this game. The graphics also are not the very best considering the technology available. But after all i still have an extreme amount of fun with this masterpiece. And its after all not only about graphics. There are bugs. But not any game breaking ones. If you enjoy gameplay over graphics and just like the franchise of JC in general then thisOf course i understand all the criticism about this game. The graphics also are not the very best considering the technology available. But after all i still have an extreme amount of fun with this masterpiece. And its after all not only about graphics. There are bugs. But not any game breaking ones. If you enjoy gameplay over graphics and just like the franchise of JC in general then this game wont let you down! (Excuse any mistakes, english is not my first language!)… Expand
  4. Lonejumper23
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    UPDATE! I changing my review from a 3 to an 10 after playing this game for many hours and the ending is awesome compared to JC3. WOW and take off the HDR setting and the graphics improve 5X. Once you get used to the change in concept from JC2 & JC3 they actually made a really good game with a story that pulls you to the end! So much to do in different ways and I can't stop playing it. TheUPDATE! I changing my review from a 3 to an 10 after playing this game for many hours and the ending is awesome compared to JC3. WOW and take off the HDR setting and the graphics improve 5X. Once you get used to the change in concept from JC2 & JC3 they actually made a really good game with a story that pulls you to the end! So much to do in different ways and I can't stop playing it. The graphics are alright and the draw and frame rate is an issue but the rest of the game makes up for that short fall easily. If you can get it for cheap then this is a must buy if you like JC3. In this game the gun play and auto aim is awesome so it forces you to have great battles on the ground but great battles in the air as well. The epic action is still there and more..... enjoy and just give it a little time for the learning curve and the new concept of play. Enjoy!!! Hope we see JC5 and they make it the best one yet of the series.… Expand
  5. NoidZ
    Dec 11, 2018
    8
    Gameplay is just awesome and a bit better than JC3's. Now I see a lot of people complaining about the graphics, which I can understand. However, I'm convinced this is some kind of rendering issue. I'm playing the game on a PS4Pro and at some points the pop-in of elements are aweful, the other moment (even when there's a lot more going on on the screen. Sometimes the game looks great, butGameplay is just awesome and a bit better than JC3's. Now I see a lot of people complaining about the graphics, which I can understand. However, I'm convinced this is some kind of rendering issue. I'm playing the game on a PS4Pro and at some points the pop-in of elements are aweful, the other moment (even when there's a lot more going on on the screen. Sometimes the game looks great, but other times there's something wrong. Nothing Avalaunch can't fix though!… Expand
  6. predator73
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Just cause 4 is new gen hardcore grand theft auto. You can play it hundred of hours. Graphics are awesome. If you want %100 action and adrenaline, buy this game!
  7. EvilEmperor2
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Just Cause 4 A great evolution compared to the 3 game, with many improvements in design, co-op, renderings.
  8. Vintagesonic1
    Dec 5, 2018
    8
    This game is completely fine. All the reviews I see, just rant about how awful the graphics are. But y'all ain't criticizing the gameplay. All you care about are graphics. Look, what would you rather have? A little lower graphics? Or a stable framerate? If it's graphics, go play Just Cause 3. If it's framerate, play Just Cause 4.
  9. glypheye
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    So, yeah.....Just Cause 4

    In the eloquent words of another gamer's comments about Far Cry 5....."This game is stupid fun!" ;) I agree with the already mentioned issues. Graphical schmutz abounds. A different kind of graphic schmutz that plagued JC 3 with its egregious frame rate drops during intense moments of mayhem....and, in a game like Just Cause, you do not want egregious    So, yeah.....Just Cause 4

    In the eloquent words of another gamer's comments about Far Cry 5....."This game is stupid fun!" ;)

    I agree with the already mentioned issues. Graphical schmutz abounds. A different kind of graphic schmutz that plagued JC 3 with its egregious frame rate drops during intense moments of mayhem....and, in a game like Just Cause, you do not want egregious frame rate drops during moments of intense mayhem. You want the frame rate to hold......so one can appreciate the carnage in all its glory. Because (why? Because....or, rather....just 'cause! :D . *ahem*....sry ;) glorious carnage is really what Just Cause is all about, in a nutshell. The missions.....well, yes. The missions are "stupid".....repetitive and uninspired, for the most part. Not that I really care. Why?, you ask? Why go over there across this beautiful island world to free whomever from whatever held in wherever base loaded with enemy all tricked out in Stark Industry's full spectrum of modern military weaponry? Just cause....that's why! Just 'cause I am OP....and the enemy is soft and stupid....and just 'cause the base is utterly bloated with paper thin skinned fuel tanks and satellite dishes and giant electric transformer thingamaboppers just begging to be released into incindiary glory....and heli gunships/troop transports lazily floating around, holding still just long enough to ignite with a shoulder rocket trailing a beautiful plume of smoke and then erupting into a gorgeous orange/red blossoming fire ball with a liquid-transparent concentric expanding shock wave of energy preceding it ....I mean, my god.....whoever's running the explosion design team at Square Enix deserves a week long, fully-comped and platinum-tiered trip to Vegas for their work on this game. Mind......*ka-doosh*.....blown! :D As long as there's a reasonable degree of diversity in the missions....some opportunity and need to take cover and apply something reminiscent of tactics when overwhelmed during firefights...I'm good! 'Cause, let's be honest.....sheer numbers is the only way the AI is ever gonna get the upper hand in this game. Idiots! :D. Just gimme my best friend Mr Grapples, the occasional weapon crate, and droves of weapon/ammo dropping AI...and miles upon miles of lush scenery to parachute/wing suit over, and I'm a happy camper.

    So yes, there's some graphical schmutz in terms of motion blur and fidelity that faulters when you look too close at the scenery. Pop ins, draw distance and all that jazz. Stuff that, maybe just maybe, can be cleaned up with patches over time. All in all, the gunplay is juicy......the capacity for mayhem is diverse and ever-present and the gadgetry is a hoot. All ingredients in the perfect recipe for "stupid fun" :D Crack a Corona, sit back....and enjoy!, all you fans of this particular guilty pleasure.

    So when your girlfriend, mom, wife saunter in and watch what your doing, aghast and appalled at what she's seeing on the monitor and asks, "Why!? Just....why!?" Simply turn.....meet her eyes.....perform the signature Al Bundy couch maneuver with your non-dominant hand stuffed down the front of your pants, shrug your shoulders and say "Just 'cause, Peg......just 'cause" :D    … Expand
  10. Nitronics
    Dec 6, 2018
    8
    Just cause 4 changes many things that were in just cause 3. The new grapple hook is fun to play around with. Movement is faster. Explosions are bigger, more powerful and more realistic. The game world is bigger than Just cause 3’s world. The enemies are challenging to engage and destroy, but not unbeatable.
    Ok sure, the graphics are not perfect (some poorly designed textures, crappy    Just cause 4 changes many things that were in just cause 3. The new grapple hook is fun to play around with. Movement is faster. Explosions are bigger, more powerful and more realistic. The game world is bigger than Just cause 3’s world. The enemies are challenging to engage and destroy, but not unbeatable.
    Ok sure, the graphics are not perfect (some poorly designed textures, crappy water, motion blur) but that doesn’t stop me from having a good time. Overall, the game is a blast to play.

    To those who say the graphics are terrible: a game is never perfect. You can’t expect a perfect, realistic game all the time, so stop complaining and play. Video games were made for fun, not for arguing about graphics.    … Expand
  11. andy24king24
    Dec 5, 2018
    9
    Well since the previous game took a while to get into, and with insane load times and always replaying cos I kept dying, Just Cause 4 is a welcome change and pushing the series in the right direction. Much quicker load times, the grappling hook a dream to work with, so far what I’ve played it’s brilliant. Ok it’s no classic but still, great fun, great action, some frame rate issues, loveWell since the previous game took a while to get into, and with insane load times and always replaying cos I kept dying, Just Cause 4 is a welcome change and pushing the series in the right direction. Much quicker load times, the grappling hook a dream to work with, so far what I’ve played it’s brilliant. Ok it’s no classic but still, great fun, great action, some frame rate issues, love the destruction and yeah Just Cause 4 is a cause for celebration despite the average and very late reviews.… Expand
  12. RKmerica
    Mar 16, 2019
    9
    Yes, 70 positive and 82 negative reviews. Yes, graphics aren't Red Dead Redemption II level. Once you get past that, you'll find a good, solid, sandbox game. It reminds me of PS3 towards the end when PS4 was coming out... the PS4 games being made for PS3. (I know, no PS5 out yet but that's the best analogy to use for this game.) The crazy amount of customization is nice too. It's not GhostYes, 70 positive and 82 negative reviews. Yes, graphics aren't Red Dead Redemption II level. Once you get past that, you'll find a good, solid, sandbox game. It reminds me of PS3 towards the end when PS4 was coming out... the PS4 games being made for PS3. (I know, no PS5 out yet but that's the best analogy to use for this game.) The crazy amount of customization is nice too. It's not Ghost Recon Wildlands level but then, Wildlands was intending to be realistic. The grappling hook has always been a favorite of mine in the Just Cause series and it gets a lot of extras in this game. Going back to the graphics, the best takeaway is that the load times are nearly non-existent most likely thanks to the lower graphics than PS4 owners are used to seeing on their console. (Full disclosure: I only buy download games from the PlayStation Store not disc-based. Still, after cut scenes and after areas are cleared... it shows a load screen and the bar doesn't even begin to fill when it pops up with Rico ready to go again.) I gave it a 9 out of 10 with the only knock against it being its ok graphics. It's definitely worth playing though... a fun and massive game that doesn't take itself too seriously.… Expand
  13. thcrew
    May 5, 2019
    10
    Пиздатая игра, не ебите мозги, зажравшиеся пиндосы, испашки и прочая муетень. Хуйню какую-то пишите, чесслово. Добротный красочный боевичок, время убить и получить удовольствие можно.
  14. CyberRobotnix
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    The physics engine is an absolute masterpiece, this game gets an insta 10/10 solely for the physics engine.
  15. foxmuzik
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    Main story is great, with some twists and jokes.
    Game loading times between scenes and missions are several times faster than Just Cause 3.
    Side missions may seem a bit confusing at first, but the game navigates the player so cleverly between side and main missions that it comes as a seamless transition from side to main missions. Personal opinion about gear mods - glad they are removed    Main story is great, with some twists and jokes.
    Game loading times between scenes and missions are several times faster than Just Cause 3.
    Side missions may seem a bit confusing at first, but the game navigates the player so cleverly between side and main missions that it comes as a seamless transition from side to main missions.
    Personal opinion about gear mods - glad they are removed them and only three options with various optimizations are available. Mods in Just Cause 3 made the player to grind the side missions. If not, the player would not have the grappling hook and other mods that made the game hard to beat.
    Explosions - fabulous.
    Voice acting - fantastic.

    I just love Just Cause game series and I hope for two things:
    1. That developers understand clearly what is wrong with this game (obviously the graphics and glitches that are more expected at beta version of the game, not the finished product)
    2. That Just Cause 5 will see the light in a few years and that developers would not be scared of bad reviews.

    To other critics:
    Let me tell you the most important thing. Game industry is a business. Someone has to remind you that. And here I am.

    I am sure all this "unfinished product" situation happened because Avalanche and Square Enix found themselves in uncomfortable position -- many great games recently released, the launch date already official, all guidelines to publish the game to PS Store passed, and then there is Christmas time coming with lots of kids, teenagers and adults -- a wide variety -- of people waiting for something to buy as a gift.

    I am pretty sure almost everyone would do the same thing and would release a product that needs finishing touches with a promise to patch the game in couple of weeks instead of missing an opportunity to sell more copies of the game in Christmas time.

    Therefore, I don't see why this game should have worse reviews than previous games. When developers release the fix for the problems, not many of the reviewers would change their score, just because they already have their feelings hurt... And most of these reviews would not reflect the true value of the game.    … Expand
  16. BlueHunter
    Dec 22, 2018
    8
    I find the game really fun even if it's graphics aren't that great the gameplay is just like just cause 3 whit some changes to make it a little bit better.
  17. Kowbrad
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I absolutely love this game. You can do a lot in this game, just using your gadgets on random cars is fun.
    But there is next to none story. Although the game in its core is a sandbox game and that’s why i love it. The game isn’t that buggy. And i don’t understand why it’s rating is so low.
  18. stupidperson420
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    great game although the campaign sucks the sandbox mode is great it is basically a spanish gta
  19. Boombastik365
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    It's a so good game, I love the mechanics and the physics, the story of the game it is not the best, but it is ok.
  20. Kentonsxng
    Mar 19, 2022
    8
    As usual I’m late to the party because I tend to wait for games to drop in price and as a platinum trophy Hunter I like to get 100% of all trophies/achievements including all of the DLCs. This was my first experience with the Just Cause franchise. I read a lot of reviews talking about the bugs and glitches, but I had very few problems. I truly enjoyed the game for its action, grappleAs usual I’m late to the party because I tend to wait for games to drop in price and as a platinum trophy Hunter I like to get 100% of all trophies/achievements including all of the DLCs. This was my first experience with the Just Cause franchise. I read a lot of reviews talking about the bugs and glitches, but I had very few problems. I truly enjoyed the game for its action, grapple hook/hover board, emphasis on solo/single player, relatively easy trophy list and variety of the 3 DLCs and ease of finding fun things to do. Avalanche and Square Enid did a great job. My one complaint is the long grind of the three trophies associated with stunt, vehicle and speed challenges. Dear Developers, with all due love and respect, If you exceed 100 challenges in three separate categories… for bronze trophies with a current completion of 0.4%, you might have gone overboard lol. March 2022… Expand
  21. amirmohammadpap
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    این بازی بهترین بازی است وبعد شما می آید به این بازی نمره منفی میدید خدا
  22. mrgreentoad
    Oct 22, 2019
    10
    I want to start by saying i loved JC2 & JC3. I was very excited about JC4 until i saw how bad the reviews were when the game released. Sadly, I decided to give up on JC4. Fast forward 10 months (now Oct ‘19) i read that a bunch of updates & patches for the game had fixed a alot of graphical bugs & improved a bunch of other issues. I decided to give it a try & WOW! I have been having aI want to start by saying i loved JC2 & JC3. I was very excited about JC4 until i saw how bad the reviews were when the game released. Sadly, I decided to give up on JC4. Fast forward 10 months (now Oct ‘19) i read that a bunch of updates & patches for the game had fixed a alot of graphical bugs & improved a bunch of other issues. I decided to give it a try & WOW! I have been having a blast with the game! The graphics look amazing, whether it’s the draw distance, the water effects and water reflections, the different biomes or the lighting!
    I do miss seeing fish and coral in the water though :( i also love that Rico now has the ability to climb things with his hands!!! He couldn’t do that in previous games & you had to grapple & jump to climb stuff. I also really like that aiming weapons is now with L2 instead of R3, it just feels better to me. I do miss liberating bases & towns but have adjusted to the new system. I also miss c4!!! That was my main way of eliminating helicopters, grapple up, plant c4 & detonate as i was flying away!!! But I’ve adjusted to secondary fire on weapon as well, not like i have a choice! Anyway, i want to thank Avalanche, i love this game!!! I also really enjoyed Mad Max which i would LOVE to see a sequel for as well!!!! :)    … Expand
  23. Sadegh999
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This is entertainingly funny game and I love it but yes story isn't big deal.
  24. Die-go
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was one of the funnest games I played and the ending about Rico finding out the thing about his father is great and the dog and the add one are great… Expand
  25. Holabebeta
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    It's awesome, You have a huge map with huge destructivity and a Lot of fun thing yo do
  26. TheEnclaveFO3
    Feb 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just Cause 4, one of the greatest and most enjoyable games i have ever played. The game mechanics work like a dream. Plus, the missions that let you take over parts of the in-game map, it just leaves you wanting to play more.… Expand
  27. Dogger13
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    O jogo e muito bom,um mapa gigantesco tantas coisas para fazer nesse mundo de Just Cause 4.
  28. JesusRD
    Jun 18, 2020
    8
    Es bueno no La gran cosa, cosas malas a destacar sinematicas a nivel gráficas son malas, la historia la considero aceptable no es la gran cosa y tampoco es mala, el gameplays entretenido muy bueno y divertido el mundo abierto los enps se sienten muerto y el mundo en general y lo salvan cosas como los tornados, tormentas de arena y tormentas con rayos, lo recomiendo si, es divertido
  29. Killer4k
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, buenos graficos y la manera de realizar las explosiones y cualquier tipo es increible y satisfactorio.
  30. OfficialWindex
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Interesting story, perfect game. My only issue with it is Rico doesn't go where you want him to. He controls awfully, and sometimes it occasionally causes further issues when the enemies are practically one shot. Although, the story is great. Everything that is done throughout the game is really interesting, and it just has fun mechanics and features to play around with. Overall, its aInteresting story, perfect game. My only issue with it is Rico doesn't go where you want him to. He controls awfully, and sometimes it occasionally causes further issues when the enemies are practically one shot. Although, the story is great. Everything that is done throughout the game is really interesting, and it just has fun mechanics and features to play around with. Overall, its a really fun game, it just could do a little better control wise.… Expand
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Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 41
  3. Negative: 2 out of 41
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 5, 2019
    65
    Just Cause 4 is just another sandbox game that brings nothing new to the table. If you are looking for mindless destruction with a terrible story, this is a game for you. If you’re looking for something deeper, look elsewhere.
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  2. PlayGround.ru
    Feb 5, 2019
    45
    If it continues like this, the series will die.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 27, 2019
    70
    A shallow yet occasionally thrilling sandbox that doubles down on explosively stupid antics. The campaign is too grindy for its own good, and Rico's looks are fading, but this B-tier open world can still charm. [Issue#158, p.78]
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