Just Cause 3

IGN

Dan Stapleton·Dec 4, 2015

Critic70/100

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Rico Rodriguez's return is a wide-open playground primed for explosive action.

Push Square

Sam Brooke·Dec 3, 2015

Critic80/100

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Despite the technical problems – which need to be sorted out quickly, really – we've had a terrifying amount of fun with Just Cause 3. The freedom enabled by this game is second to none, and the island of Medici offers plenty of opportunities for creativity – or, of course, explosions. The campaign may have some low points, but attacking bases and liberating towns is some of the best fun that you'll find on the PS4 this year.

Eurogamer

Dan Whitehead·Dec 1, 2015

Critic75/100

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A bombastically enjoyable action game with serious performance issues gets spread too thinly over a vast map.

Kotaku

Kirk Hamilton·Dec 1, 2015

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Just Cause 3 does one thing really well, and a lot of other things poorly. The thing it does well can be extremely cool. Shame about all those other

Rock Paper Shotgun

John Walker·Dec 1, 2015

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It's a triumph of a game despite some flaws, and certainly one of my peak gaming moments of 2015. Bright, cheerful, ridiculous, and most of all, absolutely determined to ensure you have fun.

Polygon

Ben Kuchera·Dec 1, 2015

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If you can judge a game based on the moments that make you put it down for the night, Just Cause 3 is hard to criticize: I only stopped when I needed to sleep, not because I wanted to put the game down. The "did you see that?!" factor seems unlimited here, and it kept me coming back to discover what unexpected domino of explosions I could start next with a single grenade. The formula of the Just Cause series hasn't been expanded, but it has been improved. And it's rare that a game is so comfortable in its own skin.

Game Informer

Jeff Cork·Nov 30, 2015

Critic80/100

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Players may find their enthusiasm flagging at times, but it’s hard not to cackle with glee after watching yet another base bloom into a fiery blossom.

GamesRadar+

Phil Savage·Nov 30, 2015

Critic60/100

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A chaotic action romp, tragically let down by repetition and padding. There's fun to be had, but all too little variety in its huge open world.

PC Gamer

Andy Kelly·Nov 30, 2015

Critic67/100

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The explosions are amazing, and it's fun in short bursts, but Just Cause 3 is ultimately an unremarkable, shallow experience.

GameSpot

Mike Mahardy·Nov 30, 2015

Critic80/100

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Just Cause 3 is a stunning display of cause and effect, despite weak story missions and occasional technical problems.