Just Cause 2 Is Blatantly Better Than Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain is, without a doubt, one of the most important games of 2010. It was critically praised for its involvement and emotional entanglement, but put down for its dumb story and other glaring issues. Just Cause 2 is, without a doubt, one of the most energetic titles of the last decade, surpassing San Andreas. It has been critically praised for its visual standards and encouragement of blowing stuff up, but put down for the lack of multiplayer and other issues.

[DrRobotnik]

...seriously?

[Joule]

im guessing its a slow day for actual news on n4g.

[AEtherbane]

Because the games are both soooo similar anyways...

[deadreckoning666]

Yeah sure, I can see that if the only genre your into is action games. But the grounds for comparison are suspect. Just Cause 2 and Heavy Rain are 2 COMPLETELY different genres. There incomparable. I would have had more respect for the author if he compared JC2 and GOW3. At least there in the same genre.

@Disagrees- So u guys are saying that Heavy Rain and JC2 ARE in the same genre??

[Biggest]

They both feature a word with the letters 'e' and 'a' which is more than grounds for a comparison if you ask me.

[van-essa]

This is right up Hiphopgamer's alley, you know... flamebaiting and BS.
Someone seems to be taking notes.

[hamoor]

lady gaga is better than uncharted 2

[Space_cancer]

Do people have to approve this kind of crapnews? This site got enough turd already.

(waiting for Forza/Heavy rain comparison next)

[Sevir04]

.... Make that a VEEEEEEEERY very slow day for news on N4G.

[piroh]

Just cause 2
http://apps.metacritic.com/...
xbox version - 81% metascore
PC version - 83% metascore
PS3 version - 84% metascore
Heavy rain
http://www.metacritic.com/g...
87% metascore

[Darkstorn]

These games are polar opposites.
Don't even think about comparing them - Just Cause 2 is a game for action junkies and Heavy Rain is meant to involve the player through a powerful narrative.

[Anorexorcist]

What is this? A point-by-point battle between Just Cause 2 and Heavy Rain? A direct competitive comparison between a sandbox title and a interactive adventure/drama game? Just Cause 2 isn't even platform exclusive, so why the oh-so intricate PS3 Multiplatform title against PS3 exclusive title rant?

"...one of the most energetic titles of the last decade, surpassing San Andreas."

Better than GTA San Andreas? Yeah I'll make that decision for myself.

[rambi80]

How do you ensure hits for your article?

Compare it(game) to any console exclusive, claiming the latter is inferior

Trolls happy
Fans pissed off
Hits guaranteed

[sikbeta]

And That's an OPINION...

Seriously, you need to make an "article" to [share] your OPINION?

[ColdFire]

I think tetris is better than Halo 3!!!

[cool cole]

Though I disagree with his article, it's not the fact that they're both different games, it's just his opinion on what game he likes better. Sure they're not in the same genre, but there is one genre they do share, and that is the fact that they're both video games. I mean you wouldn't say comparing Rogue Warrior and Heavy Rain is dumb, because the obvious better choice is Heavy Rain. All I'm trying to say is that it's his opinion, that's all.

[Anon1974]

I've heard nothing about this game. Is it new?

And, I'm guessing by the picture it has about as much in common with Heavy Rain as Halo does to Rock Band.

I can't be bothered to read this crap.

...but I can be bothered to complain about it. :)

[silvacrest]

of all the games to compare...

i admit i was about to click the link and read the article just to see the justification alone, glad i didnt

i dont even think HHG would bother doing this

[badz149]

I'm saddened with the fact that coming out with totally STUPID title granted an article a place in front page of N4G! and this one take the cake of being the most ridiculous! - COME ON!!

[evilmonkey501]

taking a break from this site. Nothing good in Daaaaaays.

[Rocket Sauce]

Just Cause 2 is blatantly better than everything. I was on the interstate the other day and I couldn't get the idea of grappling onto passing cars out of my head.

[EVILDEAD360]

Beat Heavy rain the other day..and it completely excells at what it does..

I'm hearing great things about Just Cause 2 from friends..they absolutely love it..but I just don't have the time right now to play it

The onslaught of games has left me trying to finish the ones I have until Splinter Cell drops next week

But it's on my list..The Heavy Rain experience is worth ot once for all PS3 owners..but as for time spent playing..of couse it's going to pale in comparison to open world games or Online FPS content.

Wow..70 hours on Just cause 2 alone? Talk about value for your money..I'm definately going to purchase it once I finish Splinter..

Evil

[WildArmed]

I totally agree.. bcoz heavy rain fails at being a sandbox game..

oh whats that you say? Heavy Rain was never meant to be a shooter sandbox game?

I smell fail.

[rexus12345]

the two games are pretty much polar opposite of each other
Just Cause - all action almost no story
Heavy Rain - all story

[ikral]

I hate those fanboy-teasing sites. Do not click on them, you only make them stronger!!!

[BYE]

I deleted the Just Cause 2 demo after playing it for 5 minutes. No thanks. Been there, done that. Even comparing it to the revolutionary Heavy Rain is a joke.

There's no need for another half assed sandbox game aimed at an under 14 audience, especially when the real deal (Red Dead Redemption) is just around the corner.

[rockleex]

Just Cause 2 is RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY!

Why? Because Heavy Rain fails at executing sandbox gameplay.

O_o

[JonnyBadfinger]

Just Cause 2 is awesome without a doubt but, ive played it for about 30hrs now and only completed 18% of the game... there is far too much to do. And the sandbox is so huge its almost a chore getting from location to location.

I havent played it in about 3 days now simply because ive put so much time in and gotten no where in the game. Though the game is a visual achievement, the world is so large yet so detailed... its probably the 1 of the greatest technical feats since Crysis.

To compare Heavy Rain and Just Cause2 together doesnt really make sense but i guess if your comparing them in enjoy value... Just Cause 2 wins hands down.

Though when playing Just Cause 2 your brain will completely switch off... the game is mind numbingly ridiculously awesome... think thats the best way to put it.