Will I like Just Cause 2?

I'm thinking of playing it, but I'm not entirely sure if that's a game for me. Will I like it if I loved the shit out of Mercenaries and Saints Row 2? What I'm expecting:

- action that's over the top, but still grounded in reality enough for it not to be cartoony,

- lots and lots of fun and satisfying destruction, using a large selection of weapons and armed vehicles,

- lots of stuff to do in the game world (side missions, assassinations, challenges etc.)

- humorous dialogue and not taking itself seriously,

- a badass protagonist

Will JC2 provide me with all of this, or should I look for a different game?

I think JC2 satisfies all of those, you'll probably enjoy it. I think you can get it cheap now so no harm in giving it a try.

You think I'll enjoy it? Well, I'd really like a more sure and detailed answer than that, especially in context of Mercs' features, since these games seem to be really similar.

Yeah we're not you so we can't guarantee you will enjoy it.

Just cause 2 does tick all your boxes for what you like but we're all different and you could hate it for some reason.

I love it Scorpio is a badass protagonist.

I live to serve, my lord. I'll be more detailed. Never played mercenaries so I don't know how it compares but here are my thoughts on JC2:

- action that's over the top, but still grounded in reality enough for it not to be cartoony,

Plenty of shooting, and police chases when you screw up, armed vehicles that you can steal or purchase and have delivered in missions, one of the objectives of the game is to blow up anything with the government logo in it. You have a grapple hook that you can shoot on walls to climb up them that makes it more fun.

- lots and lots of fun and satisfying destruction, using a large selection of weapons and armed vehicles,

I think there's enough destruction, not loads but a decent amount. Weapon selection is ultimately what you make of it, there is some variety but usually you have to buy the weapons. Same with vehicles, it's not hard to get hold of an armed helicopter or APC if you steal one from the army when they're pursuing you but sometimes your only option is to buy one.

- lots of stuff to do in the game world (side missions, assassinations, challenges etc.)

The usual: races, assassinating army generals, finding stuff, non compulsory missions, blowing things up.

- humorous dialogue and not taking itself seriously,

Don't really remember but I think JC2 fits this. It certainly didn't take itself seriously.

- a badass protagonist

Personally I thought he was a bit of a dick but I suppose he's badass

If you're still not sure, take a look at some gameplay videos on youtube and see what you think.

The things you listed could be bullet points behind JC2's box, so yes, I say play it, you can get it for 5 bucks or less.

What I loved about Mercenaries was the ability to destroy static constructions, like walls, or buildings to open an alternative way to places like enclosed enemy bases. Does Just Cause 2 have this level of destruction? Also, are there any heavier vehicles, like tanks, present?

It doesn't go that far in terms of destruction, no. You can only blow up certain objects and there are plenty of them, but they're mainly scenery pieces rather than things like compound walls. There are no tanks but a number of heavy APCs with cannons on which are more or less the same thing.

That's kinda disappointing. Mercs had those, too, but it didn't stop you from tearing open a new one through any wall or any building with a tank AP missile.

To be honest I didn't think destructible environments were that common. I know red faction had it years ago but I never found any other games that used the idea. Glad to see there are other games that have it though.

The thing with just cause though is that there's no point in it, really. Why blow a hole in a wall when you can just grapple over it? I suppose if you had a vehicle that you wanted to get in through that way

That's because they're not. The only seven games I've seen that had those were Battlefield Bad Company 2, Red Faction 1 - Armageddon (minus RF2), and Mercenaries 1&2.

As long as the player character runs fast enough for it not to become tedious, I'm fine with it.

Why don't you just give it a try? It's super cheap these days and lauded for it's over-the-top action.

Cons of living in a post-soviet union country - your economy and currency is weak. 15 euros Steam demands for it isn't cheap to me. Fortunately, I found out there's a demo available, so I guess I'll try it out anyway.

@thehig1:

Agreed, I can't wait to tear #hit up in JC3

It frequently goes on sale for $3, so keep an eye out for that.

Sometimes you just have to dive in head 1st.

Just cause 2 is nothing but action over the top, the rest on your list is pretty much also JC 2 since its about causing mayhem.

But why don´t you do a google search and watch some videos of Just Cause 2? it will be a lot easier for you to determine if you should buy JC2.

I don't have to anymore. I've tried out the demo and I loved it, so I guess I'm gonna buy JC2 when it goes on sale.

I often jump back on that game (Just Cause2) its a fun game lots of action and vehicles and things to blow the shit out of. Plus a huge map to explore. The whole grapple hook and parachute adds something special to the gameplay.

On sale? It should already be cheap the games been out for years.

lol ya a demo and actually trying is also a lot better :D

But cool have fun with JC2

I cant either, I'm really excited about it.

Have u played JC2

@sukraj:

Yeah alil bit.....

It was fun at first but then I didn't know what to do next so I deleted it....

I don't really remember running around in Just Cause 2.

I mean, I'm sure that Scorpio *could* run...but most of the time you'll be catapulting yourself around the environment using the grapple, paragliding, driving motorbikes around, or stealing jet planes.

@xxninja666xx: I kind of think everybody likes/liked Just Cause 2. It's just so silly and wonderful.

yeppers