Just Cause 2

Tough on the Computer, but Definitely Worth Playing

I got Just Cause 2 a while ago for my PC, and it definitely is a pain to run. Just Cause 2 is definitely the most graphically advanced game I own, and because of my computer's poor processor, lackluster RAM, and old monitor, I cannot play the game at its full glory, and I often get frustrated at the poor framerate.

However, it still happens to be fun.

Just Cause 2 is a giant open world shooter. You play as an agent by the name of Rico Rodriguez, and it's your job to cause as much chaos in the island state of Panau as possible. There is a story, but it is irrelevant.

So, why is it so fun?

The biggest draw to the game is the large open world. From what I've read, it's around 400 square kilometers in total area. There are mountains, rainforests, and deserts. There are tonnes of secrets, Easter eggs and collectables to find, and almost no end of missions to do. What don't you want from a game like this.

The biggest letdown, however, is how taxing it is to play the thing. It is only playable on Windows Vista and up, and because of this, all Windows XP gamers get left out. The graphical options are limited, because no matter how low I set the settings, it still seems to run at a very low framrate, making the game very slow and stutter a lot. This game will be so much better with a better computer.

The game is cheap, however. It is a 2-year-old game, which means buying it now will be much easier, at $20. It is only 4 gigabytes, which means installing the game is fairly easy, and it leaves room to upgrade your computer if needed.

I'll say try before you buy. There is a demo out, which gives you access to one of the islands in the game, so give that a shot to see if your computer can run it. If it can run it, definitely buy it immediately. This game is fun, if it works.