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Just Cause

Just Cause

Avalanche Studios (SE)
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Initial Release: Sep 21, 2006
•ESRB: Mature•PlayStation 3Xbox 360PlayStation 2XboxPC
5.5
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6.1

106 Ratings
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5.5
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mediocre
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Summary

Play an undercover CIA operative specialising in regime change, and overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito in this action/adventure.
Content Rating
ESRB: Mature
Language, Drug Reference, Sexual Themes, Blood, Intense Violence
Developers
Avalanche Studios (SE)
Publishers
Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Eidos Interactive
Franchises
Just Cause
Features
Number Of Players, Memory Card
Initial Release
Sep 21, 2006
Platforms
PlayStation 3Xbox 360PlayStation 2XboxPC
Genres
Action

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