(Image property of IGN.com) As gamers will undoubtedly have noticed, the 30 minute demo of Just Cause 2 has now arrived on Xbox Live and Playstation Network, and I've had a chance to play through it a couple of times. The story, seeing secret agent Rico Rodriguez try to take back control of an island ruled by a comedic dictator, seems so far to take a back seat to all out fun action sequences, and by golly is JC2 fun: the opening seconds of the demo see your character BASE jump off a platform to the roads below, then grapple onto any passing bike or car he wishes, showcasing just how much of an emphasis this game has on unrealistic and crazy variation. While clearly cartoon-based, the graphical scheme is beautiful, with the Island of Panau having plenty of tasty sights for all, and the gameplay is accessible while complex to get the hang of. Some flaws did crop up quite a bit in the demo, such as the camera being unable to cope at times with Rico's quick-thinking using his grapple hook and parachute (both of which are a hoot) and very dull gun fights, but if Just Cause 2 can keep up its emphasis on fun and varied missions then these shouldn't stop if from being a hit. Note: The rating in the title is a current review based on what I've seen of the game so far.
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