Superhero Sandbox. Confused Let me elaborate on what that is: a superhero sandbox game is a game that tosses you into the boots of a very talented/powerful/well-equipped character before throwing you into a beautifully realized open world that, essentially, becomes your playground.

Have you ever gone to see a summer blockbuster Full of action and special effects, but about as deep as a kiddie pool; they're exciting and fun, but can leave you wanting more. Just Cause 2 feels exactly like this.

Insane action; efficient controls; massive world

Weak story

You're Rico Rodriguez, A.K.A. "Scorpio" - who was sent to the nation of Panau to hunt down a former coworker who went rogue with millions in cash and some top-secret info to boot.

Overall, Just Cause 2 was a lot better than what I expected it to be, and that's a good thing. You're definitely getting a bang for your buck, as the game lasts a while, and the grappling capabilities bring host to a lot of gameplay possibilities.

Massive scale; tons of missions and side quests to do; game is huge

Weapons and ammo; voice acting is terrible; forced to do side quests to enable main missions

Don't fear "The Reapahs". Just Cause 2 is the epitome of how to take a […]

+ Gorgeous locale; + Grappling hook; + Tons to see and do; + Epic fun; + Bolo Santosi

Controls learning curve; Challenges are just races

A perfect example of a title that starts with a bang and ends with a tired, worn-out groan of exhaustion, Just Cause 2 from Avalanche Studios should have everything it needs to be a top-tier blockbuster-plenty of action, great looks, and lots of opportunity for players to get crazy.

Insane chopper-to-chopper grappling hook action

The sheer number of missions to finish before credits roll

Gunplay felt nice as well with an auto targeting system sometimes getting in the way. The mere scope of the game makes up for any flaws this game may have. There is lots to do on the islands.

Here at SquareGo we love games with strong narratives, unique storytelling techniques and groundbreaking mechanics. That said, sometimes we just love some mighty big explosions too.

At some point in time, filmmakers got the impression that explosions, gunfights and lengthy car chases were all that they needed to make a good (or at very least sellable) action flick.

Attack of the Fanboy reviews Just Cause 2 for the Xbox 360