Overview
Developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix, Just Cause 3 is a video game released on November 30, 2015 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. It combines action, adventure and open-world gameplay in an entirely single-player experience.
The story takes place six years after the events of Just Cause 2. Rico Rodriguez returns to Medici, his fictional Mediterranean homeland, after carrying out his previous operations far from the archipelago.
Medici is now ruled by General Sebastiano Di Ravello, who exercises dictatorial control over the territory. Rico’s return is directly tied to the political situation in his homeland and the determination to challenge the regime.
To take part in this struggle, Rico joins an underground resistance movement led by Mario Frigo, his oldest friend. He also reconnects with several people from his past as the rebellion struggles to maintain its unity.
This resistance is the main force opposing Di Ravello. Rico therefore puts his skills at the service of a movement seeking to weaken the regime and gradually regain control of Medici.
The conflict is also tied to the exploitation of a rare and powerful mineral found only on the island. Di Ravello intends to use this resource to develop an arsenal capable of greatly increasing his power.
Rico’s mission therefore combines two directly connected objectives: supporting the rebellion and reducing the means available to the dictator to maintain his authority. The exploitation of the mineral becomes one of the central elements of this confrontation.
The open-world setting allows this struggle to unfold across Medici rather than through a succession of separate locations. The archipelago serves as the overall territory in which the campaign against the regime develops.
Just Cause 3 remains designed as a Single player experience. Progression is therefore entirely centered on Rico Rodriguez, his return to Medici and his involvement in the resistance’s fight.
The game uses the Avalanche engine, the technology associated with its development by Avalanche Studios.
Key takeaways
- Rico Rodriguez returns to Medici six years after the events of Just Cause 2.
- Medici is his fictional Mediterranean homeland, now under the control of General Sebastiano Di Ravello.
- Rico joins an underground resistance led by Mario Frigo, his oldest friend.
- Di Ravello exploits a rare and powerful mineral found only on the island in order to develop a powerful arsenal.
- Rico’s objective is to weaken the regime and support the resistance in reclaiming Medici.
- Just Cause 3 combines action, adventure and open-world gameplay in an exclusively single-player experience.
Conclusion
Just Cause 3 brings Rico Rodriguez back to a territory directly connected to his past. His return to Medici comes at a time when his homeland is under the authoritarian rule of General Di Ravello.
The resistance led by Mario Frigo provides Rico with the allies he needs to take part in the uprising. Their shared objective is to weaken the regime and allow the population to regain control of the territory.
The exploitation of a rare mineral adds another dimension to this struggle. By attempting to turn this resource into an arsenal, Di Ravello strengthens the connection between his political power and the military means used to maintain it.
Just Cause 3 therefore builds its campaign around Rico’s return, the resistance in Medici and the fight against Di Ravello, within an open world centered on reclaiming the country.
Good to know
- Just Cause 3 was released on November 30, 2015.
- The game was developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix.
- It is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
- Its listed genres are action, adventure and open world.
- The game features a Single player mode only.
- It uses the Avalanche engine.
- The story takes place six years after Just Cause 2 and brings Rico Rodriguez back to his homeland of Medici.
