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Just Cause 2 - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Just Cause 2

Avalanche StudiosReleased March 23, 2010
GameValio recommendation73Worth It

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (41,060 reviews)
  • 86 % off
Why “Worth It”
73out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 73 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

4 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value77/100
  • $2.09: very accessible price
  • 86% off: deep discount
  • Historical low: $1.49: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $2.09Lowest recorded $1.49Full price $14.99
Quality88/100
  • 90% positive (41,060 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 84/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 41,060 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 90% · Very PositivePositive 37kNegative 4k
Popularity37/100
  • 112 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 41,060 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 112Peak in period 212

Game details

Developers
Avalanche Studios
Publishers
Square Enix
Release date
March 23, 2010
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
50
Steam recs
40,872
Official website
www.justcause.com
Supported languages
7 languages, 5 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French (audio) · German (audio) · Italian (audio) · Spanish - Spain (audio) · Polish · Russian

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +3See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalen
Memory
3GB system Memory
Graphics
DX10 compatible graphics card with 512 MB of memory
Sound
100% DirectX 10 compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 sound card
DirectX®
Microsoft DirectX 10.1

Frequently asked questions

Is Just Cause 2 worth buying?

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Where can I buy Just Cause 2 cheapest?

The best current deal for Just Cause 2 is on Kinguin for $2.09.

That's a 86% discount.

What type of game is Just Cause 2?

Just Cause 2 is categorized as: Action, Adventure.

What platforms is Just Cause 2 available on?

Just Cause 2 is available on: Windows.

When was Just Cause 2 released?

Just Cause 2 was released on March 23, 2010.

How many people are playing Just Cause 2?

According to recent data, Just Cause 2 has approximately 112 concurrent players yesterday.

Is Just Cause 2 on sale right now?

Just Cause 2 is currently 86% off on Kinguin for $2.09.

Who made Just Cause 2?

Developed by: Avalanche Studios

Published by: Square Enix

What are the best deals for Just Cause 2?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for Just Cause 2 across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $2.09 (-86%)
  • Gamivo: $2.27 (-85%)
  • GreenManGaming: $14.99
  • Steam: $14.99
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