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Just Cause 4 Reloaded

Just Cause 4 Reloaded

Rogue agent Rico Rodriguez journeys to Solis, a huge South American world home of conflict, oppression and extreme weather conditions. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customizable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder!

62%
Mixed
DeveloperAvalanche Studios
PublisherSquare Enix
Release DateDec 4, 2018
Peak Players9.5K
Metacritic68
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Just Cause 4 is a chaotic open-world sandbox that excels as a "mess-around" game with creative physics-based toys, though it is frequently overshadowed by its predecessors. While it offers a cheesy action-movie atmosphere and fluid wingsuit traversal, many players find it held back by technical issues and a perceived lack of polish compared to Just Cause 3.

Pros

  • Creative sandbox gameplay with physics-based toys like the grappling hook and wingsuit.90%
  • Entertaining 'cheesy' action-movie atmosphere that doesn't take itself too seriously.70%
  • Fluid and relaxing traversal mechanics, particularly the wingsuit and grappling hook.80%
  • Diverse environmental biomes including deserts, swamps, and mountain ranges.60%
  • Entertaining weather-based chaos, such as the ability to interact with tornadoes.70%

Cons

  • Widely considered inferior to Just Cause 3 and Just Cause 2 in terms of mechanics and progression.95%
  • Frequent technical issues including bugs, poor optimization, and long loading times.80%
  • Destructible objects often respawn quickly outside of missions, undermining the sense of impact.70%
  • Repetitive mission design and a lackluster story compared to previous entries.70%
  • Graphics are inconsistent and viewed by some as a downgrade from the previous title.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Newcomers to the franchise generally report a more positive experience than long-time fans of the series.
  • The game is frequently purchased specifically for its modding potential on PC.
Confidence: 88%
Based on the 66 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 23, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
271
Peak · last 90 days
596
All-time peak
9.5K

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
61%
All-time positive
62%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews32.2K
Positive: 20.0K (62%)Negative: 12.2K (38%)

3%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

35h

Avg Playtime at Review

54%

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