Borderlands 2 vs Just Cause 3
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Borderlands 2 vs Just Cause 3 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Borderlands 2 2K Games, Aspyr | Just Cause 3 Square Enix |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | September 18, 2012 | November 30, 2015 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Aspyr Media, 2K, Gearbox Software, Sony Computer Entertainment America | Square Enix, Avalanche Studios |
| Publisher | 2K Games, Aspyr | Square Enix |
| Official Site | http://www.borderlands2.com/ | https://justcause.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Shooter, RPG | Action, Shooter |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Average Playtime | 11 hours | 7 hours |
| Perspective | — | Third-person |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Android, Apple Macintosh, Linux | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Google Play, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Xbox Store | PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows XP SP3 Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor Memory: 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista) Hard Disk Space: 13 GB free Video Memory: 256 MB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Other Requirements:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only) | OS: Vista SP2 / Windows 7.1 SP1 / Windows 8.1 (64-bit Operating System Required) Processor: Intel Core i5-2500k, 3.3GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) Storage: 54 GB available space |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7 Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor Memory: 2 GB Hard Disk Space: 20 GB free Video Memory: 512MB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Other Requirements:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only) | OS: Vista SP2 / Windows 7.1 SP1 / Windows 8.1 (64-bit Operating System Required) Processor: Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) / AMD R9 290 (4GB) Storage: 54 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 89 / 100 | 74 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.0 / 5 (3,319 ratings) | 3.4 / 5 (1,589 ratings) |