Christian Donlan
EurogamerJust Cause 4 review - likeably scrappy open-world carnage
Published 12/4/2018
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 12/4/2018
Just Cause 4
Set in the fictional South American world of Solis, JUST CAUSE 4 takes the series incredible destruction and unique physics to a whole new level with the introduction of tornadoes and other Extreme Weather events. JUST CAUSE 4 has four distinct biomes: Rainforest, Grasslands, Alpine & Desert. With each biome offering its own individual, fully simulated weather event, players will have a truly unique experience as they traverse this deep, diverse world. Rico Rodriguez returns in JUST CAUSE 4 with his trademark parachute, wingsuit and, of course his grapple hook, now enhanced with new functionality and fully customisable. Making it the most powerful and creative tool the player has ever had.
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- Avalanche Studios
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
70
51 scored reviews
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The critic average is 70 across 51 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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90–1004 reviews · 8%
80–8912 reviews · 24%
70–7915 reviews · 29%
Below 7020 reviews · 39%
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Just Cause 4 Review
Published 12/4/2018
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79
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisJust Cause 4 Review
Published 12/4/2018
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80
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Read originalLuke Lawrie
StevivorJust Cause 4 Review: A playground missing some kick
Published 12/3/2018
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60
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Read originalBrendan Lowry
Windows CentralJust Cause 4 review: A chaotic and addictive open world experience | Windows Central
Published 12/3/2018
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100
+30 vs critic avg
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Read originalWilliam Murphy
GameSpaceJust Cause 4
Published 12/3/2018
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81
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJust Cause 4 Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?" *See Pinned Updated Comment About Score
Published 12/3/2018
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100
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Read originalRobert Zak
PC GamerJust Cause 4 review
Published 12/3/2018
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73
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJulian Benson
PCGamesNJust Cause 4 PC review – a sequel that struggles to break new ground
Published 12/3/2018
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Read originalTim McDonald
PC InvasionJust Cause 4 Review – An Entertaining Rico Act
Published 12/3/2018
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