Just Cause 2 now a PS3 Classic, 360 Platinum Hit in the UK
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Despite the shortcomings of the product as a whole, there's a lot to love in Just Cause 2 -- most of which having to do with the many, many things you can do with a parachute, grappling hook and some ingenuity. By our calculation, that should earn the game a spot in the video game history books; and it seems Sony and Microsoft agree. The game has reached Platinum Hits and PS3 Classics status in the U.K., with an associated drop in price to £19.99.
We've contacted Square Enix to see if the game will receive a similar treatment in the U.S.. We certainly don't see why not. We love explosive stunts just as much as our overseas cohorts.
We've contacted Square Enix to see if the game will receive a similar treatment in the U.S.. We certainly don't see why not. We love explosive stunts just as much as our overseas cohorts.
Reader Comments (27)
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 7:09PM Robborboy said
But.....I want platinum hits status in the US....gimme gimme
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 7:16PM leobebes said
For Halloween I am dressing up as Bolo Santosi.
Not not really, I am always looking for excuses to type that name out.
Not not really, I am always looking for excuses to type that name out.
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 7:17PM Asok said
PLEEAASSEEE make this platinum hits here, I would love it so!
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 7:21PM brad4815 said
hope it hits Platinum by Christmas. Wouldn't mind picking it up.
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 7:40PM Hawaii Jeff said
The game is a blast! You can kind of play the game forever, which is incredible since there's no multiplayer...
Really really hope they add online co-op in JC3!!!!!'
Really really hope they add online co-op in JC3!!!!!'
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 7:45PM TaintedKane said
@Hawaii Jeff
This is probably my favourite open world game. Its so good.
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This is probably my favourite open world game. Its so good.
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 7:56PM Jack Kevorkian said
@TaintedKane It is my favorite open world game bar none. I'm cuorious what short comings the game has they are thinking of? Because there are none.
"Take that you pipeline jerks!"
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"Take that you pipeline jerks!"
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 8:49PM Brian Griffin said
@Jack Kevorkian
Agree 100%. I don't knwo what this guy is talking about with the "shortcomings." The voice acting is funny!
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Agree 100%. I don't knwo what this guy is talking about with the "shortcomings." The voice acting is funny!
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 8:51PM Brian Griffin said
@Hawaii Jeff
Adding multiplayer to this game would basically make it candy-coated crack. lol
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Adding multiplayer to this game would basically make it candy-coated crack. lol
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 10:11PM Arteen said
@Jack Kevorkian Worthless story? Repetitive locations? Repetitive objectives? Unremarkable missions? Iffy vehicle controls? Not-quite user friendly Black Market?
Don't get me wrong. I loved the game, but it could certainly be better. You could always read Joystiq's review of the game if you want to know what shortcomings he's referring to.
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Don't get me wrong. I loved the game, but it could certainly be better. You could always read Joystiq's review of the game if you want to know what shortcomings he's referring to.
Posted: Oct 30th 2010 12:09AM Jack Kevorkian said
@Arteen Sure I could read it. But then I would just confirm he was wrong on all counts. Much like your points.
Viva la Scorpion!
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Viva la Scorpion!
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 7:57PM Jonbo298 said
Oh! Scorpio! Price drop!
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 8:03PM Cryo said
Only fun-haters wouldn't pick this up now.
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 8:06PM Art84 said
I would buy it here in the US if it were $30. I am sure it will become a Greatest Hits before the end of the year.
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 8:29PM Kirkpad said
Yeah, I would buy a copy if it were $30, for sure.
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 8:32PM Omnistatic said
I played this game more than GTA4... I think I've actually put more hours in this game than I ever thought I would.
Here's the best part: Of the hundreds of hours I've played the game, I've probably only done 5% of the story. This what they are probably getting at when they say shortcomings, but to me this was an added feature, not having to do some stupid quest to get bad ass equipment, no imaginary walls preventing you from exploring until you've reached a certain milestone, just a HUGE open world with lots to do and lots of ways to do it.
Here's the best part: Of the hundreds of hours I've played the game, I've probably only done 5% of the story. This what they are probably getting at when they say shortcomings, but to me this was an added feature, not having to do some stupid quest to get bad ass equipment, no imaginary walls preventing you from exploring until you've reached a certain milestone, just a HUGE open world with lots to do and lots of ways to do it.
Posted: Oct 30th 2010 11:01AM ToTheMoon said
@Omnistatic
Though I didn't play as much as you, I did the same thing... Spent more time exploring than on the story..
On a side note "count"... you always make me laugh...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Wd-Q3F8KM
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Though I didn't play as much as you, I did the same thing... Spent more time exploring than on the story..
On a side note "count"... you always make me laugh...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Wd-Q3F8KM
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 8:46PM Uracat said
I was just playing this today. I got it for just over $30 just 3 months ago. I've played it just over 40 hours and have just 45% completion. I've just had so much fun with this game. I've even enjoyed it more than I did Red Dead Redemption which just blows my mind. RDR feels like a better made game and it has a a better story, but Just Cause 2 is just more fun. The parachute and grapple combo just makes makes a mockery of every other form of travel known to man.
Posted: Oct 30th 2010 12:11AM Jack Kevorkian said
@Uracat When I drive my stupid car to and fro for transportation purposes I get angry. I blame you Just Cause.
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Posted: Oct 31st 2010 12:43AM Crunktastic said
@Uracat
I agree with you, RDR was more polished for sure, and had multiplayer, but I had a ton of fun riding motorbikes off cliffs, tethering jets together, and making Michael-Bay-esque explosion sequences in JC2.
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I agree with you, RDR was more polished for sure, and had multiplayer, but I had a ton of fun riding motorbikes off cliffs, tethering jets together, and making Michael-Bay-esque explosion sequences in JC2.
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 10:32PM DigitalFortress said
Great premise this game had, poor poor poor execution.
Poor controls too.
Poor controls too.
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 11:24PM StealthMonkey43 said
Such a great game, it's well worth it.
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 11:47PM RKN said
I'm very glad I bought this game at the $25 Steam sale a couple of months ago. Can't wait for a Just Cause 3!
Posted: Oct 30th 2010 6:26AM ShadowXIII said
Yes! I knew it!! Money saved...painful but worth it.
Posted: Oct 30th 2010 7:29AM Domino2097 said
Actually it's 360 Classics and Platinum PS3 games in the UK.
Posted: Nov 1st 2010 1:53PM Sandite5 said
The only problem I had on the PC was the mouse lag. I could rake my mouse hard left and there is about a .5 second lag from when the screen responds :(.
Though if the PS3 drops to $30 I'll be definitely picking it up.
Though if the PS3 drops to $30 I'll be definitely picking it up.







