Just Cause 2

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title = Just Cause 2


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developer = Avalanche Studios
publisher = Eidos Interactive
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designer = Peter Johansson
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series = "Just Cause"
engine = Avalanche 2.0
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released = Q1 2009
genre = Action
modes = Single-player
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platforms = Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
media = Blu-ray Disc, DVD
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"Just Cause 2" is an action video game currently under development by Swedish developer Avalanche Studios and published by Eidos Interactive set for release in 2009. It is the sequel to the 2006 video game "Just Cause", which had a mixed reception.cite web |url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/733/733245p2.html |title=IGN: Just Cause Review |date=2006-09-18 |accessdate=2008-01-14 |author=Matt Wales |publisher=IGN UK ] cite web |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=178432 |title=Preview: Just Cause 2 |date=2008-01-03 |accessdate=2008-01-06 |author=PSW Staff |publisher=CVG ]

"Just Cause 2" uses the next version of the Avalanche Engine, Avalanche Engine 2.0; an updated version of the one used in Just Cause. The game will be set on the other side of the world, compared to Just Cause, on the fictional tropical island of Panau in South-East Asia. Rico Rodriguez will return as the protagonist that has to overthrow the evil dictator "Baby Panay" and rescue his former boss, Tom Sheldon.

Gameplay

Several new additions and improvements to the game were explained by the lead designer of the game Peter Johansson. The AI has been totally rewritten for Just Cause 2. It now uses a sophisticated planning system which enables enemies to do all kinds of new tricks. For example, the enemies will use the environment to their advantage, taking cover behind objects and adapting dynamically to the objects around them. The hybrid locking system is new too and helps you to quickly aim at enemies while leaving you in full control over the crosshair, so you're rewarded for skillful manual aiming. It also enables you to pinpoint specific limbs so you can get a perfect headshot or force an enemy to the ground by shooting their kneecaps. "Just Cause 2" also has an adaptive difficulty system. As the game is so non-linear, difficulty gradually scales depending on what you've already done in the game. For example a mission that takes place later in the game, after you've created a lot of chaos, will always be more difficult because the government gets more desperate and heightens security at installations. There are also new vehicles in the game including a jumbo jet. There is now also a greater difference in the handling of vehicles and ground surfaces now have a direct influence to the controls. So while a sports car may be great for driving along pristine tarmac, it's not particularly suitable for off-road racing. The game also has a real time deform system and moving parts that can come loose from vehicles. There are several new weapons in Just Cause 2, such as the Rocket Launcher with laser-controlled rockets, the one handed grenade launcher, sticky remote triggered C4 and the detachable mounted minigun.

Setting

The game takes place on the island of Panau, situated in the Malay Archipelago. It has similar Topography to New Zealand or Hawaii. Panau has many different environments such as dense jungles, paradise beaches, snowy mountains, deserts and urban cityscapes.

Release Date

Eidos originally announced a Christmas release date for Just Cause 2 however on the 10th October 2008, Eurogamer reported that Just Cause 2 was pushed back to 2009 for unknown reasons [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=257287]

References

External links

* [http://www.eidosinteractive.co.uk/newsinfo.html?nwid=339 Official Press Release]