Just Cause 4

Just Cause 4 is set in the South American country of Solìs, and the franchise’s protagonist Rico Rodriguez is tasked with freeing its people from a vicious dictator. By causing mayhem and destroying government military assets, Rico inspires the citizens of Solìs to join his Army of Chaos and fight back against the oppressors. This is the typical narrative that Just Cause is known for — and it’s exactly as cheesy as it sounds — but that’s a good thing. Good satire is rare these days, and a video game that humorously captures what we hate to love and love to hate about corny Hollywood action movies will always get a grin out of me.

Of course, a Just Cause story needs good comedy too, and Just Cause 4 has it in large quantities. Rico is full of sarcastic wisecracks and funny comments (such as “It’s time to blow some shit up!”) that never failed to get me to crack a smile, and a ton of the dialogue between Rico and other people in Solìs, such as fellow members of the Army of Chaos, is lighthearted and enjoyable.