The Rise and Fall of Just Cause | Documentary

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Not too dissimilar from a B-tier action movie franchise, Avalanche Studios’ Just Cause series never rose far above its station. It earned varying degrees of success across four entries, thereby enjoying a comfortable status quo that many of its Double-A counterparts would aspire to. However, such comforts came and went liberally, especially with the launch of a fourth installment in December 2018.
The first Just Cause made an attempt at raising the stakes for the open-world genre popularized by Grand Theft Auto III. Gorgeous vistas and a ‘go anywhere and do anything’ mantra meshed perfectly with Avalanche’s goal of providing players with tools to instigate chaos as they saw fit. But Just Cause's stunning environments and freeform gameplay could only pull so much weight in a digital world that felt as unpolished as it played. Great strides were taken to improve upon the core mechanics in subsequent outings, which Avalanche realized rested squarely on the back of the havoc players could unleash with explosions, vehicles, high-powered weapons, and the constantly evolving grappling hook. Some would argue it was never enough.
Avalanche’s debut title failed to move the needle commercially, yet Just Cause 2 swung onto store shelves and sold like hotcakes in 2010. Unfortunately, sales tapered off from that point forward. Nonetheless, the development crew never wavered, pushing the envelope in terms of its technical prowess at every turn. But with Just Cause 4 performing below expectations, franchise faithful were left to ponder whether protagonist Rico Rodriguez had many more adventures ahead of him.
This is the rise and fall of Just Cause.
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[@kylev.1163]

I remember when the demo for Just Cause 2 was released. There was a bug where you could essentially leave the demo-mission zone and explore the massive map without penalty. It did have an hour long time limit though, but you could just repeat the process and replay it over again. While you didn't really get the full game experience, you could still have a lot of fun.

[@2001COSMIC]

Ah I remember this, the whole map wasn't even rendered but it was fun the run around the weird glitchy landscape. Or just sit in the demo area for a while. If I remember right you had to initiate the glitch at the airfield. I forget how, I think you had to ride a air tank? Good times.

[@ryguy4864]

I remember the glitch on PS3 that if you kept pressing the home button during the countdown, it negated the timer and the world boundary. I probably put in over 100 hours on that demo before getting the full game as a kid. After I bought the game, I fell in love with it and the whole series

[@xxwarpigspartan1138]

One of the best demos of all time

[@halucinujte]

yes! played that too!

[@Hookening]

You can actually get around the time limit. I managed to record it revealing some early content. It was interesting and at the time scary.

[@Aragorn7884]

Just Cause 4 is *THE* definition of a pool a mile long and an inch deep 😬

[@thedude5449]

Just like your mom.

[@RodaMoonknight]

Only played 2 and I have 4 as a cheap pack. Is it that bad?

[@Aragorn7884]

@@RodaMoonknight 4 is squandered potential

[@RodaMoonknight]

@@Aragorn7884 shit... Now I kinda want to play 2 again and 3, maybe 4 too

[@Aragorn7884]

@@RodaMoonknight skip 4, save your time.

[@dominiqueodom3099]

I've been saying it for months now but Just Cause 2's Map of Panuao is the most underrated open world ever made. It's size is a massive Credit alone but something that doesn't get talked about is the variety within its many islands. You have Snowy Moutain top Military Bases,you have Jungles,you have Deserts with air Strips located,you have Cities located next to Beaches that remind you of Brazil or Miami,you have A Dance Club floating around the Capitol City,you have Casinos,you have Oil Rigs located next to ankle deep watery beaches,you have Black ops Programs on secret off Shore islands etc. The variety in its locations along with its size and its Unique Aesthetic of being a Southern Asian inspired country really helped make it stand out and I'd love to see a remake of that Game with Just Cause 3/4s engine behind it.

[@sprucemoose6311]

My dream would be a remake/remaster of 2 with 3’s wing suit

[@tobias064]

@@sprucemoose6311 I'm on board with that all the way.

[@Retrofire-47]

@@sprucemoose6311 i kind of hated the wingsuit tbh. i felt like it broke the gameplay completely - being able to just navigate everywhere like the incarnation of a boing 747 made obtaining pretty much every vehicle in the game redundant and simplified navigation too much.. which was half the fun of Just Cause 2, launching jeeps off mountains to get into river basins Just Cause 2 is perfect to me. love that game... although, it never got the respect from me it deserved

[@JacksCommercialGodhead]

That giant city that makes up like 4 huge islands connected by the bridge freeways alone - just the coolest thing anybody has ever thought up.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

It sure reminded me well of the Philippines. Heck, I even understood the occasional Tagalog spoken there... that and other Filipino languages really need more fictional exposure. Can agree with the wingsuit, though. It's way too good to even feel worthwhile to me. I'd rather play any Batman: Arkham game with its gliding system instead.

[@ScrumPMC]

Just Cause 3 was pretty dang fun in short doses. I think the issue was that each story was just “talk to this Npc and then go attack enemy property.” That’s a wonderful game to play casually, but it overstays it’s welcome pretty quick

[@LiamKennedy-nc1wn]

Can't agree atall I could never put it down, and still can't when I play it from time to time, it's so much fun just wingsuiting around and blowing shit up, there's just no way to get bored of it

[@typie34]

the story of JC 3 was a big letdown, took itself way too seriously. the gameplay loop was very good, i especially enjoyed the upgrade missions for the Mods. they were different to the core gameplay so i t was a nice diversion

[@matttyler9963]

​@LiamKennedy-nc1wn that's boring tho 😅

[@LiamKennedy-nc1wn]

@@typie34 you say that while ignoring the whole ass mission where Mario pretends to be a cow

[@typie34]

@@LiamKennedy-nc1wn yes that was funny. But in general the storytelling was too serious. Just cause has to embrace his action over the top silliness in it's storytelling. Imo

[@RyanBurnsRed]

Just Cause 3 was near perfect, especially with the stuff the DLC gave you like the jet powered wing suit, lightning weapon, and mechs. Why they took all of those fun things away in JC4 I’ll never know. I think I’ll call it the Saints Row Syndrome

[@deadredeyes]

Just Cause 3 was absolutely the best title in the series. It's a shame that the fourth release couldn't build upon what made third one so great.

[@0fficialdregs]

agreed

[@firstname1158]

They have a jet powered wingsuit and a mech in 4.

[@ryszakowy]

those dlcs were the reason i played more of the game than i should flying on jet powered wingsuit got boring after 4 hours of doing exactly that mechs weren't that fun and i was not gonna let it slide that they added a goddamn skill tree and STILL game that promoted itself with chaos and destruction only allowed for destruction of marked objects.

[@RyanBurnsRed]

@@firstname1158you’re right actually. I forgot since they nerfed the wing suit in 4 by not letting you take off from the ground or water anymore, the missiles fired in clusters, you no longer had an A10 machine gun on your back, and you couldn’t do tight braking turns in the air anymore. And they made the mech a DLC again for 4 which is why I forgot about it so that’s my bad on that part. Thanks for the correction

[@kingsley3208]

The lost Easter eggs and that entire island in JC2 were so cool

[@Zodroo_Tint]

Still one of the best open world map ever made.

[@JakubSlovensko]

In 3 there was also Lost easter egg.

[@Gofaw]

​@@JakubSlovenskono one asked

[@MetRighteousTV]

They need to make a badass comeback with JC5 JC 2 and 3 are still my favorites

[@KaoticOrder]

Man, I loved just cause 2 and 3. I convinced a lot of friends to play 2. Three may have improved on a lot of things but 2 still holds a special place in my heart.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

I'll say the same when it comes to the second game. The rest can't compare.

[@Spoggi99YT]

Just Cause 2 is my favorite in the series. I love the game world‘s diversity, over-the-top 80s-physics and its “down to earth” feeling (I don’t know if this description fits a Just Cause game but you know what I mean…). Also, the game still looks good today, especially the long stretches of open water. JC3 was great too but the game world was not as varied as 2 and some weapons felt a bit gimmicky

[@Cenot4ph]

Worlds variety, thanks

[@michaelandreipalon359]

There's also the fact that JC2 runs excellently on personal computers, while JC3 isn't for some reason.

[@game_boyd1644]

@@Cenot4phNPCs will see a word they don't like and immediately go insane

[@MemeDogger]

It really is sad for me, Just Cuase was the series i had a bond over my Grandfather with.. he was a Vietnam vet, served in the navy during the 60's, but me and my Grandfather were into Games, tech, Guns, it was awesome.. and Just Cuase 2 was the Game that got us into gaming... Rest in Peace old friend..

[@mr.kwamid-86_43]

The power of games.

[@Assassino275]

This is what victory feels like huh, old friend?

[@Zodroo_Tint]

You should have played Vietcong with him. :)

[@MemeDogger]

@@Zodroo_Tint sometimes when I would play the PS3 with him way when, we would play Black Ops 1 Local MP matches against bots on recruit, we were just having simple fun back then! He also used to tell me alot about history too! when I was really young, I miss him more than you guys know..

[@Dangerdad137]

The key for me was that JC 2 had a playable demo with a time limit. I downloaded and played that demo a ton -- they got the mechanics just right (with the exception of no yaw control when flying airplanes). JC 3 wingsuit was fun, but removed the need to use diverse vehicles to cross the map, because you could wingsuit just about anywhere. JC 4 -- I uninstalled after about 5 hours. The bizarre side plot of 'stunting' for a movie producer broke the tone -- instead of a surreal overindulgence, it became a parody of itself.

[@gamergeek_2470]

Just cause 3 will always be my all time favorite. Just cause 4 really disappointed me especially the destruction was a downgrade as well which upset me a lot.

[@Aragorn7884]

BIG GD downgrade

[@ALIAlakber]

I mean just cause 3 was running on 12 frames for any action that happens

[@gamergeek_2470]

@@ALIAlakber not unless you got Xbox series s/x, ps5, and a gaming pc. Either way it’s much more superior then 4

[@ALIAlakber]

@@gamergeek_2470 The game came out on last gen, besides just cause 3 is poorly optimized for consoles that's why just cause 4 was a downgrade.

[@tobias064]

@@daabthegreat1528 Everybody hates JC4 because blowing stuff isn't the point anymore. Also the unlocking regions system was pointless and tedious. It was like the game was made by ppl who never played JC.

[@supereldinho]

The irony is that with the sheer size and scale these games work with, it would've been more profitable for them to have gone the Running With Scissors route and continuously update and improve the game like the latter did with Postal 2. Just Cause 2's map was already bigger than all of Rockstar's GTA games combined; it had everything from distinct biomes to entire cities, yet all you could do was blow stuff up, do checkpoint races or collect things. Imagine all the stuff they could've added to make these places feel more alive, such as shops or small-scale sidequests or just random encounters to give the world a sense of depth. I could be missing something, but with all the stuff modders added to the game, the developers could've done just that and made an already fun and crazy game even more fun. Considering the mixed reception of JC3 and 4, the improvements they featured weren't enough to warrant an entire game by itself.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Let's hope the JC2 modders become so good they'll even make their own games out of it, just like how Half-Life 2 and FreeSpace 2 did things with Black Mesa and Silent Threat: Reborn respectively.

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

I mean those are fantastic ideas but the idea of a not-CIA agent doing side quests while serving undercover in a country that hunts him down just wouldn't work. He's already doing side quests with the three factions against the Government...

[@shawnadams1965]

JC2 is in my top ten games of all time list. Skipping Between Helicopters during combat was so much fun.

[@timothytim1053]

Just Cause 2 is incredible value for the money. Picked it up for a few dollars on Steam. Such a good, underrated game. The sandbox is amazing, flying up high with the smallest agent jet and seeing the whole map is just something else.

[@Deathborn668]

Anyone deriding JC2's campaign is missing out. The final mission has you shooting a midget as you and him are surfing on nukes flying over the ocean towards the US, it's the wildest fucking final boss fight I've ever experienced and it feels like so few people ever got to see it.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

And besides, anyone just nitpicking on the campaign sure doesn't appear to be capable of even liking the game.

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

I am surprised they can criticize that game's plot. Like the whole thing is campy as all heck from the get-go. How can they nitpick something that is a parody of Southeast Asian doctatorships and civil wars?

[@Dashx64]

Just Cause 2 and 3 were f'n briliant, utter shame how lackluster and bad JC4 was ya know. JC3 best rico and setting, so goood.

[@thebesto7787]

I agree, Rico in JC3 is great, both in design and personality. "Fuck you, missile!" :p

[@michaelandreipalon359]

JC2 Rico for me, alongside many other bits of the series.

[@s3eriousbl9ck26]

Lackluster how??

[@darksepheroth4627]

In the first game the music that played while free falling really made the game for me. The fact that it was abandoned in the sequels kept me from getting engaged.

[@alicatdotcom]

I was so immersed as a kid! Seeing the whole world below you as you free fall was such a unique feeling!

[@C-M-E]

The soft flamenco guitar music during the ring challenges of JC3 was great for me. I played it in the background for months after I hung up my wingsuit.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Can understand the feeling, but to each our own. Would rather play JC2 all over again rather than just hear otherwise great music in a weak first installment of the series.

[@Bread-kun]

2 is hands down the best in the series. Id love to bring some mechanics from 3 to the world of 2. You really can not beat the limitless destruction you can do in that game. Ignore the campaign, run around and try to level as much of the map as you can. I legitimately do not understand why people seem to overall prefer 3. The wingsuit is great i agree but thats really the only thing i truly prefer from 3.

[@user-wp8ou3eb4x]

I think a lot of people prefer JC2)

[@CharlieFoxtrot]

I think the problems lie at how bad the controls aged, additions in 3 that felt like QOL changes, and how a minimalist HUD works better for this kind of gameplay. I played a LOT of JC2 then played a LOT JC3 when it came out. After a long while of playing neither I went to JC2 and realized why a lot of things were changed; in 3 the flow of combat was much better, weapon and vehicle drops were more streamlined, less noise from HUD so that you focus more on your self-assigned targets and environment, etc, etc. There are elements that would be nice if ported from JC2 and into JC3, but the I feel that the pros of 3 outweigh the cons of replaying 2

[@fantoniumnitrous]

Don't leave out the first game as that's my personal favourite. The cutscenes were much funnier with Rico's one liners and it had by far the most kickass soundtrack in the entire franchise.

[@Syrus7sk]

As much as I like Rico, I hope you can create your own character next game. He's been doing the "One last ride" thing for 3 games now.

[@nas9971]

This time for sure, last time

[@Zodroo_Tint]

@@nas9971 50% of the time, it's last time every time.

[@Zodroo_Tint]

When it is third person I like to play with a girl. It is much more fun to look at.

[@spouwnerring]

If the francise reboots then I can agree with the character creator, however having Rico not be the player character in Just Cause5 makes no sence based on how the final DLC of 4 ended.

[@Syrus7sk]

@@spouwnerring Haven't played the 4th one yet but I remember hoping the female villain would become his protégé somehow.

[@manwithaporpoiseYTsucksD]

All fun and games until he comes for your game. Just Cause is my jam. Be gentle.

[@adawg3032]

Just Cause 2 was one of the most awesome games i have ever played. That game was sooooo fun

[@festival3051]

Just cause 2 and 3 are god tier. I will never understand how badly they messed up 4.... what a shame

[@Retrofire-47]

i was never really impressed with Just Cause 3 tbh. it kind of took the "game" out of Just Cause for me.. i loved how over-the-top action based nature and unapologetically gamey feels of Just Cause 2

[@michaelandreipalon359]

At least they nailed the likes of Mad Max in return... although they did another misstep with Rage 2.

[@antiquecardboard]

@@michaelandreipalon359 I absolutely loved Rage 2. One of my favorite gaming experiences on the PS4. I don't understand the hate and am suspicious that I might like Just Cause 4 even though I wasn't a fan of Just Cause 3 based on the fact that I seem to like what most of the internet hates.

[@TwoNumbahNiens]

So is 1. That one has to be the most underrated of all JC Games.

[@FoNgThOnG]

Didn't get into the series till the 2nd game and loved it. 3 was great. I didn't even last 5 hours into the 4th game and dropped it.

[@mrbrookah4117]

Honestly, I only played 2 and 3 all the way through, and I would say 3 was better. I attempted to get into the 4th game but it amazed me that blowing stuff up didn't seem to be the aim of the game anymore :(

[@tobias064]

totally, big mistake

[@droljanz]

I got pissed at 4 how u dont have ulimited c4 to just fly and sabotage around like in 3 , i find all that baloons and second thing boring

[@michaelandreipalon359]

I preferred 2 more. Dual wielding and gun upgrades beat wingsuits and a wonky PC port.

[@grandfspider3686]

2 i still play now becasue of how funny the mods and ragdolls are

[@flippedoutkyrii]

Currently playing through Just Cause 3 after sitting on my backlog since it launched and right now I'm nearing the end, good timing!

[@unitybeing777]

Loved this documentary, well done, and great voice.

[@Zeoran]

Just Cause was just mindless FUN. In that regard, it highly succeeded. Id love to see another one.

[@charmingpeasant9834]

Craziest thing about Just Cause 2 is that it only takes up around 5 GB despite having such a massive open world. Meanwhile today developers expect you to just buy an additional storage drive whenever a new game releases since they dont understand anymore how to compress and optimize their game files sizes.

[@Mintcar923]

PS3?

[@lutherheggs451]

Its called people want 4k games, welp the higher the rez of the textures the larger the file size is going to be. There seem to be alot of people who also don't grasp that you can't compress 4k images like you can the 720p and lower textures.

[@ca20mn]

@@lutherheggs451I really don’t think people give a fuck about 4K. It’s hardly noticeable compared to other graphical enhancements. Hell HDR & frame rate have a MUCH higher impact on visual fidelity

[@thedude5449]

@@ca20mn I think you are high as a kite.

[@Mintcar923]

I’m done with the great graphics, impressive frame rate, and hi fidelity sound.. I’m ready for the next step up VR/3d whatever.. Only issue is I’m kinda broke after springing for ps5

[@manifestualdestiny2057]

Not being able to take over bases by blowing them up and watching the explosions in JC 4 in comparison to JC 3 was a big deal. What made that game so fun was the explosions and they got rid of soooooo much of the explosive items that made the game so addictive. Plus they didnt give recommendations for what combinations should you make for the mods making it confusing. It took time to figure out how to work with the tools the game has to offer in 4. When I did figure it out it was amazing and I would be crying laughing wiping people around the carasole. This game series deserves more for sure because it is about having fun and I love that about the Just Cause series.

[@HotSizzleTV_]

I know this episode is gonna be good! Thanks for this video I only played just cause 1,2 I will eventually get to 3,4 the game is pretty fun when you get into it.

[@IceBreak23]

i never played any Just cause but i saw the easter eggs and they are by far the best around

[@DecayingReverie]

I still remember getting the shit scared out of me by the shark fin, only to realize it was the equivalent of being frightened by a kid with Super Swimmer Shark Attack attire.

[@IceBreak23]

@@DecayingReverie lol yeah that Shark fin is great

[@UnjustifiedRecs]

The first just cause blew my mind back in college, had it on the OG Xbox, then a mate got the 360 version and I couldn't believe it. Shame the games themselves aren't that great, had a great time with 3 but not enough to finish

[@Hack_The_Planet_]

On one hand I’ve always enjoyed the destruction in these games, on the other hand it’s always the same thing again and again.

[@JustAFan444]

This was my issue with the series. It's cool for about an hour and then you're bored.

[@foxdie1001]

It's an acquired taste, like Dynasty Warriors. And then there's Just Cause 4, we don't know who it was for.

[@Cenot4ph]

Yea it got boring quickly

[@tobias064]

That's what I like about JC and Mad Max, I freakin love to do stunts and blow things up, it never got old for me until JC4.

[@cy4n_knight_q8]

You can say the same for FPS games, racing games and pretty much any other genre. The JC is known for its epic explosions and destruction so in a way its like GTA but more fantasy than realism and how you interact with the world around you

[@AddNameLater]

Great documentary video as always

[@latecore_]

when the GVMERS video comes out for a game series you love.... you know it's over 😔 love this channel but this notification broke my heart

[@hellbent650]

Too soon

[@thedude5449]

Funny you made this comment jc5 just got announced on kotaku

[@hellbent650]

@@thedude5449 kotaku sux, ign sux, u suk.

[@latecore_]

@@thedude5449 don't lie to me the pain is already too overwhelming

[@thedude5449]

@@latecore_ 😂

[@manuelacosta9463]

The first and second outings of this series where absolutely fun. Me and my cousins spent hours engaged in stunts trying to out do the other and surviving in the open world. Fun times.

[@unr3sponsive]

Am I the only one that gets that sunny afternoon vibes around late 2000s whenever I watch GVMERS' videos?

[@Zodroo_Tint]

Yes.

[@unr3sponsive]

@@Zodroo_Tint :(

[@joelmanolo2005]

I swear I've heard this guy's (or another one that sounds like him) voice in a TV show back in the mid-aughts. Also a game documentary type thing.

[@nerffan1]

I remember having so much fun with JC2. I knew it wasnt like most other AAA actuion games, but the world and the travel and combat was SO satisfying! Never played JC3 cause i fear it wouldnt live up to JC2

[@fondajames]

the detail that has me most interested in trying, is Embracer group now owns Deus Ex series, so i am hoping they continue that franchise with fresh eyes

[@vulture8298]

31:58 If only 18% Of players completed the story of your game, it only meansthat 18% of players _cared_ to complete the story of *_your_* game. It by *no* means indicates that 82% of all players just don't care about story at all.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

And even then, did the 18% even play through any of the side stuff? I swear, I doubt they're even completionists to begin with, and if not, well, something's up with whoever got those game calculations and ratings.

[@danielkjm]

Creates a Terrible Story/Narrative with repetitive missions, then blames players for not finishing the campaing. "Players dont care aboth the story".

[@Kbronspies]

Just Cause 4’s biggest issue for me was having nothing to liberate unlike JC3, felt like the entire map was wasted.

[@Hugo_Bishop]

Just Cause 2 was a master piece, but the 3rd tops my list for favorite of the series! I love the environment and Rico's personality development! It also had an iconic menu when you started the game!

[@jesustyronechrist2330]

I think they just ran out of idea where to take the game, where to escalate it. Only way was to either do weather or go to space, really. But instead of just bringing the scale up by making an even more massive world, they really should've just focused on the destruction aspect. If they ever make Just Cause 5, I hope it's more like Red Faction Guerrilla: Fully destructible buildings. Fully deformable terrain, crackable rocks, splittable trees and burnable foliage. The map could be much smaller, hell: Get rid of the wingsuit as it invalidates all other forms of transport.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Giving the JC series the Deus Ex: Human Revolution/Wolfenstein: The New Order+The Old Blood revival treatment would be a godsend, but only if it's done well.

[@SkyTied]

Happy that you guys covered these games, I love them a lot. Though I might be a little biased considering I’m also Swedish…

[@halucinujte]

remember getting my box copy of 1 when I was little... and love it. played Hellalot of jc2 too

[@CarthagoMike]

Great documentary!

[@uhobme2028]

Love these games but having just played the first recently made me realise just how much the Grapple Hook carries the second game.

[@chubbz4211]

I adored JC3 and while JC4 certainly had its pitfalls, I definitely found some fun in it. Admittedly, I never completed the game but I can't deny I have a fair few fond memories of messing around with that tornado. Whatever may come next, JC5 or otherwise, I'm cautiously optimistic.

[@BakedBrightside]

Fingers crossed they go back to the JC3 formula for the next one. Was simple, but so so fun. Decent and gradual unlocks too. Which really pulls you through

[@deeps.]

I remember playing JC2 for so many hours back then, JC2MP was so fun too

[@baltimoreravens333]

I absolutely adore your guys' videos. Keep me coming! Have you ever thought about doing a video on Burnout? Might not be a "Rise and Fall of", but I do think Paradise was a step back, and now the series has disappeared all together.

[@thedude5449]

That's literally exactly a rise and fall lol

[@baltimoreravens333]

@@thedude5449 Well typically it's because there was a significant drop-off in quality, and I believe I'm in a minority when it comes to not liking Paradise as much.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Paradise is good in its own way, but then again, that's mostly me being a PC gamer who only played that game more compared to its hard to get predecessors... curse those car rights licenses delisting those installments.

[@mccaulkiner166]

Always a good day when GVMERS uploads!

[@Retrofire-47]

idk if this is just me but i find it kinda weird how opaque GVMERS' production crew is. there is literally like 0 information on the internet about them aside from the original idea

[@michaelandreipalon359]

​@@Retrofire-47What do you mean by that?

[@ARIXANDRE]

This series filled the hole left by the death of Mercenaries and Pandemic Studios. Still love it.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Ah, when's the first Mercenaries gonna get a rerelease/remaster nowadays? Would be nice to play on the PC finally.

[@lav.s772]

I have been waiting for this video!😄

[@Thedefenses]

At least to me, it felt as if every just cause after the second one worked with the idea of "two steps forward one step back"

[@NeoMoonSevin]

I never experienced this series yet but i will be diving into it in a couple of weeks so ill start with the first game then work my way up

[@iplaydthis]

Start with JC2

[@elvergalarga121]

Niceee bro, keep it going!!

[@FabledFew]

I remember there was a glitch to stop Just Cause 2’s demo timer on the Xbox 360. I played that demo so many times that I almost skipped that area when I eventually bought the full game.

[@DP12321]

Just Cause is what more videogames should aspire to be. Who wants realism when you are basically a superhero? As a superb B-game it successfully delivers one of the most fun experiences you'll have. The elements all come into play, especially with the wingsuit. JC3 is an awesome game and I'd rather play it over CoD or GTA anyday.

[@alicatdotcom]

I played the JC2 demo so much!! It felt so inovative and new!! Then i borrowed the game from a friend. This era of gaming was so good!!!

[@thacoolest13]

I spent countless hours (a big big number) in JC2 multiplayer mod. So many "movie moments" happen when you give players the freedom to do whatever they want whenever they want (looking at you gta online :

[@Wesley_C]

I was played Just Cause 2, it was so amazing game, that game is so intense

[@romerogoon]

Great documentary, the highlights: 3. Objective overview of the series; 2. Sympathetic treatment of an underrated series; 1. @41:05 including someone from Team WankeR in the footage.

[@LazarheaD]

Recently played the first one. Very fun straightforward shooter!

[@nomercy8989]

I played 2,3 and 4 and enjoyed all of them. Shame the game didn't sell better.

[@quadrifern]

anyone who's ever played the first Just Cause will know how unintentionally hilarious the game is

[@greentray1231]

Definitely had my laughs playing it back in 2010 😂

[@nikolowolokin]

as a child, i always thought that "just cause" was the answer to "why?". i later put the pieces together in my mind that it was a cause that was just lmfao

[@georgebowerman4003]

They really goofed up with the 4th one. I’d love it if someone made a mod that used 3’s gameplay objectives of destroying things, into a mode for 4. Would change the game overnight, while giving us a proper Just Cause 3 sequel 💯

[@deademcee]

I love 2&3 so good and mindless fun on a massive map

[@calebkriner4446]

You should have more subs you always go all out on these

[@uk4490]

JC2 is one of the best games i ever played.

[@djlaw56what]

Just cause 2 will always be the best in the series and with the mods made it even more fun

[@MrGrugsy]

If they could capture the rediculous fun of 2 with the technical prowess of 4, add more variety to mission types, and write a gripping story tying it all together they would have an all time masterpiece. The biggest problem though, is people are burnt out on that type of game with the oversaturation of the market with Far Cry, Assassins Creed, Saints Row, Etc... so it would have to stand out in an exceptional way to sell really well.

[@fantoniumnitrous]

Story, Character Development, Worldbuilding and Gameplay. All the 4 main points of creating an amazing aka 9/10 open world game. The Just Cause franchise only ticked off the latter and lacked all three formers.

[@ChrisbeFoSerious]

Never played a full game, but I remember playing THE SHIT out of the Just Cause 2 demo lol. I’d play it all the time just to grapple hook onto propane tanks.

[@MatSpeedle]

I remember playing JC2 on my PS3 for many many late nights. Time for a fresh play-through! I liked 3 and 4 was fun but for me 2 is still the best.

[@TabiTheCat]

they had a good idea, and then they never built upon it, just rode it out.

[@colonelcrab4772]

Pretty cool at the very start of the video with captions on i get a glimpse of the entire script for the video so i dont need to watch the rest, clever

[@navyhusky2020]

That Just Cause Mobile UI looks absolutely horrendous lol

[@ZBasic64]

I remember playing just cause 1 and walking around the beaches, imagining if I lived in that world, I’d want to build a house there and relax on the beach

[@unknownman9570]

My childhood game.

[@BIGwillTHEGAME]

I played the trilogy on multiple platforms but not the fourth game yet. I never 100% any of them but 2 is the closest.

[@RDJ134]

Finaly a new video :)

[@Aragorn7884]

They really dropped the ball on #4 🤷🤦

[@alaric_]

Understatement of the year :D It feels to me they did their best to ruin the game as much as possible. I can't otherwise understand the epic levels of failure they managed to do with already functioning engine, play style and plot.

[@Aragorn7884]

@@alaric_ right?!?

[@NicholasUmstead]

The first Just Cause reminds me soo much of Mercenaries, I only played the second game since my buddy had it for Xbox 360 a long time ago

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

Because the plot,location, and general point of JC1 and Mercenaries 2 are the same. You are a gun-for-hire working with various rebel groups in not-Venezuela trying to defeat the President of that country. And the only reason you are in there partly involves oil...

[@Billo1281]

Just cause 2 is what drew me in. I remember, I believe, there was a demo on Xbox? I tried it and went and bought it, within the 30 min of playing. It was awesome. Loved 3 as well. But 4 was just boring to me. Let’s hope they can revamp the series!

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

Just Cause has fallen? I hadn't really noticed. Honestly, not every game series needs to go forever and constantly push out great game after great game. Just Cause has done what it set out to do, which is give us a big map full of stuff to blow up. It can rest.

[@KerazyJoe]

The guy who does the voice overs, i never wanna see your face because youre so iconic at this point

[@user-fv5ov2gf5v]

Just Cause 2's missions have to be some of the best offerings of any open world game man. Off the top of my head: - Smuggle drugs to an island on the far side of the map, get shot down by 100 year old Japanese soldiers who still think it's WW2, have to destroy their army and bases to escape - Steal chemicals from a frozen lab, there's a time limit for you to get down the mountain and put them in a fridge before they melt - Assassinate Korean Hacker by stealing his plane and crashing it Micheal Bay Style - Discover the dictator's space program and shoot down the rocket with a fighter jet - Save a general's girlfriend in the desert as you're getting chased by the entire army

[@slyfox8900]

just cause 2 was one of my all time fav games, then 3 was just as fun if not more. I havent touched 4 yet but I do own it.

[@marcgodley3064]

Just Cause 2 and 3 will always be my favorite🔥🔥🔥

[@54032Zepol]

Wow I've always seen or heard about just cause I've just never had hands on gameplay it looks so much fun.

[@theunhingedgamer3762]

it really is fun honestly

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Will recommend Just Cause 2 and its Multiplayer Mod. Also, for more similar action, there's Renegade Ops and Mad Max.

[@epicgames_simone]

Just cause 3 was such an awesome game that I still play today, the 4th... I played 2h and couldn't pick it up after that. Been collecting dust since then.

[@0fficialdregs]

i have just cause 2 and 3 and they are great games!

[@GodOfWarConnoisseur]

GVMERS gets that automatic like everytime 🎉

[@johnmarston4067]

One of the only bad parts about the jc3 dlcs are that they don’t have Cutscenes it’s practically a slide show

[@Barbaroossa]

I am actually surprised that Just Cause 3 had a middling reception, it's my favorite one on the series, specially because of its graphics that still look fantastic despite it being a nearly 8yr old game.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Play JC2, and you'll probably understand if you notice some missing features from that game.

[@user-wp8ou3eb4x]

When all the possibilities are closed for meaningless trials, it kills all the fun.

[@voXYoung]

I never played an entry from the series but absolutely loved Mad Max, and now I know where the sandstorm mechanics came from xD

[@michaelandreipalon359]

I'll easily recommend Just Cause 2, alongside its Multiplayer Mod. Also, Renegade Ops, if you're into more vehicular warfare.

[@Crylhound]

If JC 4 wasn't 30fps on ps5, I would be playing it rn.

[@callmejay360]

Watching this just made me re-purchase Just Cause 1, 2, 3 and 4 on PC.