Just Cause Demo on Live

[Nismo]

Bit disappointed with this, don't know if its me but nothing feels like its got any weight in the game, and I also found it hard to tell when anything was happening around me due to FF seemingly not working.

 

[johntmanic]

I downloaded and tried it and it seemed alright! (even though i hadnt a clue what was happening?). But i wouldnt go as far as saying the graphics are amazing or anything! the demo was good, nothing more than that?! but maybe i need another play of it

 

[oweneades]

Great graphics (in places - car models are rubbish however)

Questionable gameplay - I found it far too easy. I don't think my health bar moved much at all regardless of how much I got hit.

The worst thing though (and this may be the demo rather than the full game) is like dead ising there are no visible barriers for the mission level.

EDIT:

Just thought the one thing that is really good about this demo is that it seems like it running 4x FSAA as I can't see any jaggies at all whilst playing (or standing still) which is very good for a game of this scale.

 

[thecaptain]

im with the amazing camp.

its like a grand theft auto crossed with far cry, but with more style than either of them.

graphics are sweet. the draw distance and level of detail is amazing.

i like the fast pace as well. there is a lot of trial and error involved in achieving the missions. im always failing missions but the save points dont take you too far back.

The health bar does go down slowly, but due to the fast pace I think you are meant to get “stuck in” and not worry too much about getting shot at.

as said before, september is going to be an expensive month.

 

[Metalface Mark]

Graphics are nice, thought the game was pretty dull from the demo, disapointing.

 

[spaceman]

Can i ask where you got the list from spaceman?

it was in the forza 2 forum & a couple of others on xbox.com

i thought it was rubbish because it had team fortress on it, was that not due out on the pc about 3 years back, lol

p.s. not that impressed with just cause, not one i'll be buying

 

[KennyBhoy]

May hire this but i certainly won't be buying it....Videos made it look better than it actually is.....Controls of the cars feels awkward and i cant be doing with all this freefalling and parachuting

 

[dannyjo22]

Thought it was pap to be honest. Car control was back to the days of my Commodore plus 4. Jerky controls and the gfx when you move about aren't the best.

Poor mans TR

Definately will never buy this.

 

[blueshift]

I agree absolute tosh, looks terrible, water is laughable,, etc etc

 

[Yas786]

Ummm what in gods name are you supposed to do in this game exactly??.

All i remember was jumping out of a helicopter and landing on some car then getting shot at numerous times....i havent a clue with this one....

Crap game really, didnt find it all that interesting....must go check my pre-orders and hope i havent ordered this one...

 

[GTCole]

I thought this was really good, considering the standord of games on the 360 at the moment i think this is a step in the right direction, good old classic fun of run in and shoot the bad guys, graphics are good (except the shadows!) gameplay is fun, i will add this too my list without a doubt

 

[da_mic_1530]

controls were awkward, renting it, didnt like it too much

 

[Kreeeee]

.

 

[mark_t50]

I downloaded the video of this first and thought it looked terrible. A few days later my brother told me how good it was so I thought I'd better give the demo a try.

I thought the game was great, the graphics have a few problems with popup and looking a little ropey in places, but considering the scale of the levels I can forgive it. I thought it was great fun, kinda reminded me of a cross between GTA and farcry.

Its gone from being a game I had no interest in, straight to a definate purchase on release date. Really looking forward to this one now. I can't believe how many good games are out on 360 in september, gonna be an expensive month.

 

[Buzza]

Just cause seemed really easy to get into and a lot of fun to me, whether you are doing the missions or just messing about.

It seems to be running on a pretty good engine too. A large seemless world with Motion blur, depth of feild, Realtime shadows, normal mapping and lighting, no oblivion style pausing or low detail terrain in the distance and it runs real fast. There is pop up, but thats pretty hard to avoid in games of this type.

On the bad side, i didnt like how invulnerable you are, the characters look bad, the animation is a bit dodgy and the lack of meaty sounds when crashing etc.

Overrall a pretty good blast.

 

[Abooie]

Just cause seemed really easy to get into and a lot of fun to me, whether you are doing the missions or just messing about.

It seems to be running on a pretty good engine too. A large seemless world with Motion blur, depth of feild, Realtime shadows, normal mapping and lighting, no oblivion style pausing or low detail terrain in the distance and it runs real fast. There is pop up, but thats pretty hard to avoid in games of this type.

On the bad side, i didnt like how invulnerable you are, the characters look bad, the animation is a bit dodgy and the lack of meaty sounds when crashing etc.

Overrall a pretty good blast.

Pretty much sums up my thoughts.

I had Dead Rising and Enchanted Arms on preorder, and after being suprised by the Saints Row demo this too.
Atm think these 3 will keep me busy enough, though may pick it up at some later date.

 

[i-bert]

Do people give games a chance nowadays?I bet most of you gave it 5 min max,which means you don't have a grasp on the controls.

 

[deSade]

I thought this was really good, considering the standord of games on the 360 at the moment

Have to half agree with this comment - I've been very dissapointed with the standard (and lack) of 360 games over the last few months. IMO, Microsoft aren't going to have the massive headstart on the PS3 that most people were predicting at the beginning of the year.