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"Some people just want to watch the world burn."
Just Cause 3 is a high-octane open-world adventure that thrives on chaos and creativity. Set in the picturesque but oppressed Mediterranean island of Medici, the game places you in the role of Rico Rodriguez, a one-man army armed with a grappling hook, parachute, and an endless supply of explosives. With a mix of stunning visuals, creative destruction, and adrenaline-fueled gameplay, it’s a sandbox designed to let you unleash your wildest ideas.
At its heart, Just Cause 3 is about freedom—both in traversal and destruction. The game’s core mechanics, such as the grappling hook and wingsuit, redefine how players explore an open world. Flying across sprawling landscapes or tethering objects to create chain reactions of destruction is endlessly entertaining. Whether you’re blowing up enemy bases, hijacking fighter jets, or improvising mid-air stunts, every moment feels like it’s ripped from an action movie.
However, the gameplay loop—liberating towns, blowing up bases, and progressing through missions—can feel repetitive for people over time. While the sheer joy of creative destruction carries the experience for most players, some might find the lack of mission variety a drawback.
The story serves as a loose framework for the action. Rico’s return to Medici to overthrow General Di Ravello, the cartoonish dictator, provides a predictable but serviceable backdrop for the mayhem. While the narrative lacks depth, the charm of Rico and his companions helps maintain a lighthearted tone throughout. Don’t expect an emotionally engaging tale—this is all about blowing things up in style.
One of Just Cause 3’s most striking features is its stunning open world, inspired by the Mediterranean’s rugged beauty. Medici is a visual feast, with azure blue waters, golden beaches, rolling fields, and quaint coastal villages rendered in impressive detail. The game masterfully captures the warm tones of Mediterranean sunsets and the shimmering light of the ocean, creating a world that feels alive.
Explosions are breathtaking spectacles, with fiery debris scattering across the screen and smoke trails painting the sky. Mountains tower majestically over the islands, inviting you to climb them for spectacular views. Even small details, like the rustling of leaves in the wind or the glow of village lanterns at night, immerse you in Medici’s charm. From the skies to the sea floor, the environment feels handcrafted and bursting with personality.
For achievement hunters, Just Cause 3 offers a satisfying challenge, culminating in the ultimate achievement which requires 100% completion of the game. To earn it, players must liberate every settlement, collect all collectibles, and max out all challenge scores. It’s a grind that demands commitment, but it’s a rewarding way to fully explore Medici and master every tool the game offers.
The game’s three DLC expansions—Sky Fortress, Mech Land Assault, and Bavarium Sea Heist—are essential for those craving even more destruction. Each pack introduces new tools, such as the jetpack-wingsuit or gravity-controlling mechs, which add variety to the already chaotic gameplay. While relatively short, the expansions enhance the base game’s mechanics and offer new missions, challenges, and achievements to tackle.
While visually stunning, many players have reported noticeable performance issues with Just Cause 3. Explosions and large-scale destruction often cause frame rate drops. However, it’s worth noting that I haven’t personally encountered these problems during my time with the game.
Just Cause 3 is a chaotic and exhilarating experience for those who value creativity and freedom in their gameplay. Its world is vast, its mechanics are endlessly fun, and its focus on destruction makes it a standout in the open-world genre. While it can feel repetitive at times, the sheer joy of experimentation outweighs its flaws.
"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity." In Just Cause 3, chaos is your greatest weapon, and opportunity is yours to take.