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Just Cause 2 – reviews and rating

Just Cause 2 has an average rating of 90% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (9/10). The game was released on March 23, 2010 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 84, players on RAWG rate the game 72%.

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What critics praise
„Just Cause 2 is one of the most enjoyable sandboxes around.“

Game info

Release date
Mar 23, 2010
Platforms
PS3Xbox 360
Genres
ShooterAction
Developer
Avalanche Studios
Publisher
Eidos Interactive
Age rating
PEGI 18
Average playtime
3 h
Steam reviews
Very Positive (51 601)
Steam Deck
Verified
Game engine
Havok
Reviews count
3

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FAQ

What is the rating of Just Cause 2?

Just Cause 2 has an average rating of 90% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (9/10).

When was Just Cause 2 released?

Just Cause 2 was released on March 23, 2010.

What platforms is Just Cause 2 available on?

Just Cause 2 is available for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Just Cause 2?

Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing Just Cause 2.

Is Just Cause 2 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 90%, Just Cause 2 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Just Cause 2?

Games similar to Just Cause 2 are for example WWE 12, SoulCalibur 5, NBA 2K12, Saints Row: The Third and Magic: the Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
0 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 0,0
Best rating
9/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
9/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #126 of 1022 games released in 2010 better than 88 % of games
  • #6 of 64 games released in 2010 on PS3 better than 92 % of games
  • #10 of 65 games released in 2010 on Xbox 360 better than 86 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language3 reviews 90%
  • Foreign critics12 reviews 85%
  • MetacriticMetascore 84%
  • Players (RAWG)679 votes 72%

Local critics rate the game higher by 5 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 14 %
  • Recommended 49 %
  • Meh 29 %
  • Skip 8 %

679 votes · RAWG

Reviews

9/10
Game Informer Mar 23, 2010
these problems, but presents one of the most enjoyable sandboxes for players to experiment in this side of Grand Theft Auto.

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How is xxx game compared to similar games? Just Cause 2 has only been beaten 1 times and is better than most games compared. Our recommendation - the game is worth playing.

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Reviews count
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