Just Cause 4

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 471 Ratings

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  1. 2theTardis
    Dec 4, 2018
    3
    Let me start off by saying I really loved just cause 3. I like this franchise. But just cause 4 in it’s current state is unplayable on most consoles. The game is buggy beyond belief and I had to stop playing as the graphics made me hurl. Not everyone has these issues, but it seems like most consle players, especially those with higher end consoles for some reason are experiencing lowLet me start off by saying I really loved just cause 3. I like this franchise. But just cause 4 in it’s current state is unplayable on most consoles. The game is buggy beyond belief and I had to stop playing as the graphics made me hurl. Not everyone has these issues, but it seems like most consle players, especially those with higher end consoles for some reason are experiencing low resolutions and horible textures. This game runs at 720p on a PS4 Pro. The cutscene look atrocious across the board though, but on pc the game has much better graphics.

    In terms of gameplay, it feels like it has removed a lot of what made just cause 3 and 2 so fun. There is no liberating bases any more. That’s right. You are given little motivation to blow stuff up in a just cause game. Each region requires one crap mission to take it over, useally defending a terminal and that’s it. While the new weather is cool, other than the tornado it feels underused. The guns don’t feel as impactful as just cause 3 same with the teather. Everything feels to light. The driving is improved somewhat, but the lack of any options to change controls for anything is annoying. The explosions look cool, but until they patch it on consoles I would avoid it.
    Also the AI is awful, running off cliffs and crashing into each other for example. Honestly a massive disappointment. The only real positives are that the map is Niven and diverse, and the balloons are a fun inclusion. That doesn’t make up for the fact you are given nothing interesting to do in the map however. The game can be fun, but not until they fix it. Avoid until patched, and even then, expect something worse than previous entries.    … Expand
  2. ConnorMak
    Dec 6, 2018
    3
    The game is in early access state. My advice is wait to buy this one - wish I did. My sense is they needed to sacrifice graphics quality substantially to support the physics and framerate. Graphics-wise, I was expecting a Ghost Recon Wildlands quality world - not even close. As for story/missions, so far seems to be very weak. Game needs another 6-12 months of development.
  3. jz123
    Apr 27, 2019
    3
    The game starts with a promise of delivering a great experience but it falls short of that by a huge margin. The game is riddled with bugs (audio and visual). The game's graphics during cut scenes make you feel like you are playing on a previous generation console's early era (even thats saying a lot). The game offers very mundane and repetitive tasks which you have to complete in order toThe game starts with a promise of delivering a great experience but it falls short of that by a huge margin. The game is riddled with bugs (audio and visual). The game's graphics during cut scenes make you feel like you are playing on a previous generation console's early era (even thats saying a lot). The game offers very mundane and repetitive tasks which you have to complete in order to unlock story missions, which in themselves are not so impressive. The only fun element that you get out of the game is manoeuvrability. The wing suit gliding mechanic is fun to use, coupling with the grapple hook, offers some excitement in the game. The big USP that of tornadoes in the game, loses its charm in like the first tornado you encounter. The combat mechanics are okay at best. There are no grenades as far as I played, or if there are grenades in your arsenal, they may come at time when you are so severely bored with the game that you might have stopped playing by then. The alternate mode of your guns was a nice touch and offers some variety in you arsenal. All in all, the game fails to hook you enough to play through even half of the game. You might enjoy the first few hours of the game after which you will probably never have the urge to pick up the controller again for this game.… Expand
  4. UnknownPerson19
    Dec 13, 2018
    3
    The only good thing about just cause 4 is hurricanes. Also it has a larger map compared to Just cause 3. That's it. It's why i give this a 3 out of 10. Because almost everything else in the game is a downgrade compared to JC3, the noticeable is the graphics they are compareable to fallout 76. I was first hyped for JC4 but after the first 5 minutes of gameplay this game turned out to beThe only good thing about just cause 4 is hurricanes. Also it has a larger map compared to Just cause 3. That's it. It's why i give this a 3 out of 10. Because almost everything else in the game is a downgrade compared to JC3, the noticeable is the graphics they are compareable to fallout 76. I was first hyped for JC4 but after the first 5 minutes of gameplay this game turned out to be boring. They completely removed outposts now you just have to destroy random scattered around the map. One of the things that i hate most is that there is now a limited ammunition for vehicles now. So if you used all your tank's shells that's it! There is no resupplying and you just have to find a new one. And it sucks because not they only removed your pistol and mines, but they also removed rebel drops (I just started the game yesterday so i don't know if it will be a thing when you progress more). And now rico looks like an indian it's not just rico, all characters in this game are ugly. To conclude this, i got to say just cause 4 is more like a jc2 remaster than being a sequel. it's not the worst game ever, it's just not ok. JC3 is by far the best in the franchise.… Expand
  5. z80hastings
    Feb 26, 2019
    3
    It took me a while to get into JC2 but ended up loving it. Was eager for the follow up and wasn't disappointed by JC3 as it improved the previous installment in every way. So I had been looking forward to this forth installment since I heard about it. However I was so disappointed after playing and ended up making notes of my thoughts as I played through:

    The Opening    It took me a while to get into JC2 but ended up loving it. Was eager for the follow up and wasn't disappointed by JC3 as it improved the previous installment in every way. So I had been looking forward to this forth installment since I heard about it. However I was so disappointed after playing and ended up making notes of my thoughts as I played through:

    The Opening
    -------------------
    JC3 - Lovely cinematic movie introducing the main characters. Riding on the back of a plane with a rocket launcher; over the top and fun (what you expect)
    JC4 - Gentle walk through some snow (seriously?)

    Weapons
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    JC4 - Removed the C4 and Grenades and replaced with a terrible 2 gun swap system & upgrades to the grapple; possibly okay if you're just going around aimlessly to have fun, but useless and not really required during the game. It's also complicated to switch between and remember what each one does during play. Also due to the stupid weapons system you end up constantly looking around for damn ammunition

    Map
    -------
    JC3 - Full of villages/different military base types/collectibles/etc.
    JC4 - One big Black Hand base per area and very little else

    Game Progress & Design
    -------------------------------------
    JC3 - Liberating lots of smaller locations; each with items that needed to be located and destroyed; fun and gave you a sense of progress & accomplishment
    JC4 - Nothing; technically majority of the missions can be completed without blowing stuff up and just activating a few consoles; as no real record of progress for destroying stuff it feels very flat and pointless. When you do go to destroy something half the time it seems to be surrounded by those on your own side, which again makes it feel flat and pointless in doing so

    JC3 - Lots of extra tasks to complete; i.e. collecting audio tapes that built on the background story, points on the map to find. Those I didn't much like (the wing-suit and flying challenges) could be skipped as there was so much else to do and these weren't an integral part of the game (although the ground races were fun)
    JC4 - Nothing much to do on the map (apart from the main bases) and some stupid 'making a film' set off side tasks that mirror the wing-suit and flying challenges.

    JC3 - With the garage mechanic you had a reason to explore the map for new vehicles and take them to the garage; again a sense of progress and discovery / collection
    JC4 - Absolutely no reason to go looking for cars as no real challenge relating to them (apart from needing specific vehicles for the Movie sub-plot, all of which seem to be sitting conveniently next to the task). Might as well order up a helicopter or use the wing suit to get around. No real incentive to explore the ground / main map areas

    JC3 - Well designed map and game interface
    JC4 - Atrocious mix of menus and key presses were constantly going into the wrong menu section and even when in them just seemed thrown together and generally an ill thoughtout mess

    Longevity
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    JC3 - Even after completing the main story-line I still wanted to go back and finish the other elements, ie. find more of the vehicles, make sure all audiotapes and collectibles had been found. Eager to pay for and download the additional DLC packs for more fun
    JC4 - Struggled to keep playing after a couple of sessions as it felt like a massive downgrade on the gameplay and quite frankly f***ing lazy design

    Since making these notes I have downloaded and installed two patches and tried to go back to the game, but just leaves me cold and incredibly disappointed.    … Expand
  6. ToshLichev
    Jan 29, 2021
    3
    Just Cause 4 is what I imagine mid 2000's outraged old people think video games are like.

    It's so bad I'm just gonna list all the cons, no time for a whitty review: There is no plot to speak of, the characters are dull and bland stereotypes of some of the most played out archetypes out there, the world feels empty, every mission is a side mission, there is 0 gameplay variety, the game    Just Cause 4 is what I imagine mid 2000's outraged old people think video games are like.

    It's so bad I'm just gonna list all the cons, no time for a whitty review:
    There is no plot to speak of, the characters are dull and bland stereotypes of some of the most played out archetypes out there, the world feels empty, every mission is a side mission, there is 0 gameplay variety, the game controls like **** the physics engine is broken, at times it feels like it's in a pre-alpha state, the graphics are stuck in the late 00's (not even AAA graphics from that time), it's supposed to be fun but rarely is and the trophies are ****.

    Oh and here are the pros:
    I had a total of 15 minutes of fun... during my 10+ hour playthrough. I also got a cow gun, that was semi-cool.

    It's essentially the B-roll footage that gets left on the cutting room floor of a Michael Bay movie.
    Yet another **** PS+ game.    … Expand
  7. Volsyden
    Apr 29, 2019
    3
    Let me just tell you this is NOT a Just Cause game. The earlier games were based off of more realistic weapons and such... thats why i enjoyed the game but then you add these weapons and rocket suits... stupid.... instead of just cause they should call it just stupid. story was also crap. played for about an hour and i was shocked to see how far this game fell.
  8. Kubik1303
    Apr 8, 2021
    3
    I don't even know where to start. Outdated graphics, repetitious game play, a lot of bugs, uninteresting story. It is a big step down from Just Cause 3, which wasn't perfect, but I consider it a good game. It is overall an uninspired, boring game
  9. pierpar
    Jun 1, 2020
    3
    Fa tutto schifo
    Pieno di bug e non posso giocare offline
    Il 3 era molto meglio
  10. krooney
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    I stopped playing. Too many changes and fiddling with gadgets that couldn't be saved by nice graphics. Strange how people feel the need to break winning formulas for the sake of it. Such a shame after JC3.
  11. begprod
    Dec 31, 2018
    2
    Stupid missions (including missions with a time counter), still bad shooting and transport physics, graphics have become a little worse than the JS3, and an absolutely stupid gameplay concept – collecting army.

    Of the advantages, physics of objects has become a little better.
  12. pwm
    Jan 14, 2021
    2
    I gave up after many hours of gameplay because I knew I would never finish it. There is no easy difficulty level, and several missions are basically impossible to complete, like the Tank Factory for example. If game developers think that making a game that's almost impossible to finish is a job well done, then I've got news for you: If I can't drop down to an easier level to finish theI gave up after many hours of gameplay because I knew I would never finish it. There is no easy difficulty level, and several missions are basically impossible to complete, like the Tank Factory for example. If game developers think that making a game that's almost impossible to finish is a job well done, then I've got news for you: If I can't drop down to an easier level to finish the game, I will not buy a game like this. I finished Just Cause 3 but could not get through this one.… Expand
  13. alexslork
    Dec 19, 2020
    2
    beyond belief and I had to stop playing as the graphics made me hurl. Not everyone has these issues, but it seems like most consle players, especially t
  14. ArchNemesis86
    Jan 12, 2019
    2
    This game was very dissapointing. No sticky mines, grenades, no pistols, hard to get ammo ect. JC3 is much better imo. This game feels very rushed and unfinished.
  15. Sirbo
    Dec 4, 2018
    2
    As a huge fan of the Just Cause games Just Cause 4 comes as a huge disappointment. There's a lot of potential but the numerous graphical glitches make is a completely unplayable. Hopefully the issues get addressed soon but in its current state it is one of the worst game releases of the year.
  16. Sukotto12
    Dec 6, 2018
    2
    Like another reviewer on here, I also made an account just for this game. It's clearly an undeveloped, unfinished product. I literally played it for 20 minutes and felt like I needed to wash away the experience. Everything people are saying about the graphics is true. I actually gave it the benefit of the doubt, thinking "how bad could it be?" The textures really are PS2 level, objects andLike another reviewer on here, I also made an account just for this game. It's clearly an undeveloped, unfinished product. I literally played it for 20 minutes and felt like I needed to wash away the experience. Everything people are saying about the graphics is true. I actually gave it the benefit of the doubt, thinking "how bad could it be?" The textures really are PS2 level, objects and lighting pop in and out, and the only way the open world looks pretty is from a great, great distance. Just Cause games are good for some fun, don't think about it action to unwind. I don't think anybody expects a Game of the Year here, but I did expect a 7-level experience. Buyer beware. Big regret. Online reviewers playing it on PC may have had a justifiably 7 or 8 level experience, but it simply isn't there on PS4. Square Enix announced a patch this morning, but I could not care less. Got the game refunded.… Expand
  17. Mr_Palmers
    Dec 8, 2018
    2
    Dear Developers

    You had the fan base, a fantastic base concept, great reputation from the previous installments, how could you possibly mess a game up like this. Whoever made the decision on releasing a half ready game at Avalanche studios needs to be get rid of. Some people mainly complaining about the graphics, which are secondary. Every aspect of the game play is a huge step back.    Dear Developers

    You had the fan base, a fantastic base concept, great reputation from the previous installments, how could you possibly mess a game up like this. Whoever made the decision on releasing a half ready game at Avalanche studios needs to be get rid of.
    Some people mainly complaining about the graphics, which are secondary. Every aspect of the game play is a huge step back.
    You should be ashamed.    … Expand
  18. AndrewEvolution
    Dec 6, 2020
    2
    SJW garbage ! The trama have no drama, the game have that modern revolutionary teenager felling that makes everything seams childish, menu is overcomplicated, too many comands and you can´t change the buttons... Just Cause 3 fells like a better game than this one...
  19. memokmo
    Jan 12, 2021
    2
    Overall same with jc3 but worse
    Exploring the world an blowing up enemy bases was fun in jc3 but it's not in this game
    I couldn't stand it more than 2 hours
  20. yolo004
    May 3, 2021
    2
    Uninteresting story, ugly graphics, big but empty map, ok gameplay. Overall it's just a tedious game not really worth playing,
  21. GChenierr
    Jan 6, 2021
    2
    I really don’t know how did my friend play all a night this game.

    I tried it That’s not so funny ! I died all time cause there’s too much enemies and too much tank to kill you at the start of the game, additionally you can’t see where are the ennemies except when they are snipers, when I play this game, because of that, my eyes are bloody red when I stop playing! Also there’s like no    I really don’t know how did my friend play all a night this game.

    I tried it

    That’s not so funny !
    I died all time cause there’s too much enemies and too much tank to kill you at the start of the game, additionally you can’t see where are the ennemies except when they are snipers, when I play this game, because of that, my eyes are bloody red when I stop playing! Also there’s like no easy way to avoid all the bullets and the Rocket you even don’t see! And guess what, when you think you’re safe, they lauch a grenade! Also you can have a army that advance zone to zone. But muffin how could I be able to have advance my army if I’m muffin not able to muffin clear a zone cause after 8 muffin times I realized that ennemies will muffin constantly spawn muffin more équiped from absolutely nowhere! Even the 8th time I thought I cleared the zone but I looked around one time, no one, second time, muffin too much people and I received a lot of bullets and died from an invisible explosive projectile. And guess what happens if you run away? Oh? They just continue following you!! I’m fighting about evil people! I’m not doing bad choices and deserve to be chase and kill! Why does they send me like 5 helicopters to kill me? And also I’m often out of bullet

    And for the story I don’t understand
    Are we terorists?

    What a muffin crap game    … Expand
  22. Lamboguy188
    Dec 18, 2020
    2
    I really hate this game they pretty much took everything from jc3 and throw it in the trash the game is not fun the story is meh and repetitive the map is ok but if you want to play jc4 play the third one it’s way better I would give it 9 it’s that good
  23. febrovsky
    Dec 2, 2020
    2
    Jogo muito fraco, tirando uma ou outra inovação deixa muito a desejar.
    Jogos com mais de 10 anos conseguem ser muito melhores que ele.
  24. Mmtate0487
    Sep 4, 2023
    2
    One of the most buggy and glitch ridden games I’ve even seen hit the market. This doesn’t even deserve to be a triple A title anymore.
  25. jameshowlett89
    May 27, 2019
    1
    everything but the wingsuit in this game is worse than previous titles. Graphics, AI, gunplay, driving, flying..etc etc..SMFH. Glad I had gamepass and didn't pay for this crap. Enemy respawning is worse than ever, you clear an entire area right in fron of you, turn around and they're all back, sniping and using RPGS from all directions...like WTF??
  26. C3realkillah
    Dec 6, 2018
    1
    I'm updating this review. Originally I gave it a 9 and praised the weather and graphics. After playing for around 10 hours and realizing all the game's faults...it's a complete mess. Graphics and textures are horrible, pop in is atrocious, there are unfinished textures and environmental features. The motion blur is also horrendous and makes it hard to focus. The weather is not random it'sI'm updating this review. Originally I gave it a 9 and praised the weather and graphics. After playing for around 10 hours and realizing all the game's faults...it's a complete mess. Graphics and textures are horrible, pop in is atrocious, there are unfinished textures and environmental features. The motion blur is also horrendous and makes it hard to focus. The weather is not random it's on a predetermined path and always repeats the same cycle. It is not dynamic or random so the devs lied on that. The game can still be good fun but it has way too many issues and I can't recommend it unless it gets fixed. It's saddening to say that this was the most disappointing game I've played all year. I wanted to love this game but it's an ugly,unfinished, and buggy mess of a game in it's current state. If it gets patched I will update it but if not this is my final score. Tl;dr graphics are garbage, game can be fun but is a disappointing mess. 3/10… Expand
  27. c6h12o6free
    Dec 27, 2018
    1
    I loved Just Cause 2. And 3, which had better mechanics and less content, but was satisfying to play.

    Just Cause 4 commits the absolute worst sin a Just Cause game can: It's boring. Just.... boring. No liberation mechanic, one repetitive mission in each territory and then advance your front lines if you have enough 'chaos' in your experience bar, which is hard to get because there is    I loved Just Cause 2. And 3, which had better mechanics and less content, but was satisfying to play.

    Just Cause 4 commits the absolute worst sin a Just Cause game can: It's boring. Just.... boring. No liberation mechanic, one repetitive mission in each territory and then advance your front lines if you have enough 'chaos' in your experience bar, which is hard to get because there is nothing to really blow up anymore.

    Y'boring, JC4. Y'boring    … Expand
  28. MGee
    Dec 6, 2018
    1
    It's nearly unbelievable how bad this game looks on a Playstation at release. Don't go by the promo materials, go find an actual stream on a playstation and be amazed at just how BAD this game looks.

    I wasn't expecting Arkham Knight levels of visuals but come on, it should at least look as good as the last game in the series, right? It's nowhere close. Oh and confusing menus, weird    It's nearly unbelievable how bad this game looks on a Playstation at release. Don't go by the promo materials, go find an actual stream on a playstation and be amazed at just how BAD this game looks.

    I wasn't expecting Arkham Knight levels of visuals but come on, it should at least look as good as the last game in the series, right? It's nowhere close. Oh and confusing menus, weird gameplay loops, destructables respawning; this is literally the game that no Just Cause fan asked for.    … Expand
  29. akdeniz33
    Dec 5, 2018
    1
    Worst graphics ever!!
    The just cause 3 better than game.
    JC4 so bad.
    this is so much downgrade!!!
  30. Wolfgang1978zmc
    Dec 4, 2018
    1
    Game looks really bad on based ps4. Blurry and short distance visibility . Aliasing and masive on objects . Ghost recon wild midlands similar game over 2 years old looks much better
    At the moment this game is waste money
    Maybe after will be better ...
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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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