One of the best things about open world games is the crazy Easter eggs that players can find tucked away in the darkest corners. Just Cause 4’s massive world is full of hidden treats, and it includes one of the best Easter eggs I’ve ever seen. “Take On Me” by A-ha is a popular 1985 song with an iconic music video where a woman is pulled into a sketched world. The music video has been parodied a lot over the years, including in Family Guy with Chris being pulled into the music video’s crazy black and white sketch world. Just Cause 4 adds to the list of great “Take On Me” parodies, with a whole area devoted to sending Rico right into A-ha’s video.
How to Find the Just Cause 4 Take On Me Easter Egg
Head to a city in the south end of the Abundancia region. You can see the exact spot on the screenshots below.
Once there, head to the south west side of the city.
You will find a building that appears to be under construction. Head to the top floor of this construction building.
Along one of the walls of the building there is a set of stairs leading to the next level down. You will start to hear a familiar tune at this point, and something looks kind of suspicious about those stairs.
Head down the stairs and Rico will be transported into Just Cause 4’s version of A-ha’s music video, complete with the full song, a window into the “real world” and a dancing woman.
If you want to compare Just Cause 4’s take on “Take On Me” to the original, you can watch A-ha’s music video below:
What did you think of the Just Cause 4 Take On Me Easter egg? Have you found any other great Easter eggs in Just Cause 4? So far we’ve come across this one, a clear reference to Jurassic Park, and the most annoying minigame in the world as Just Cause 4 channels Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy. Let us know what you’ve come across in Rico’s chaotic adventures, and be sure to check out our full review of Just Cause 4 if you’re on the fence about picking this one up.
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Just Cause 4 – EYNTK
Ready to introduce a little anarchy?
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What is Just Cause 4?
It's the fourth mainline instalment in the hit action series and one which ships our roguish anti-hero Rico Rodriguez off to Solís, a huge South American world home of "conflict, oppression and extreme weather conditions." Sounds charming!
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What's the Story?
Said to be the most personal Just Cause game yet, Avalanche's sequel places Rico on a collision course with Gabriela Morales (more on that later), as the two square off under the sun-kissed skies of Solís. Oh, and to make matters worse, Rico is about to uncover the hidden truths about his father.
Via Avalanche:
"Spearhead the rebellion and defeat the Black Hand, a hi-tech private military organisation. Face off against Gabriela Morales – your most fierce, capable, and unpredictable adversary yet. Uncover the truth of Rico’s father’s past life on Solís’ and its extreme weather."
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How Does it Play?
If you're at all familiar with the Just Cause series, you'll know that the laws of physics tend to go out the window when Rico's behind the wheel. Such is the case with Just Cause 4, which projects that signature style of gameplay (read: open-world mayhem) across the plains of Solís.
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Welcome to Solís
Speaking of which, Solís is the fictional South American world in which Just Cause 4 takes place.
It's also an incredibly diverse landscape, filled with rainforests and grasslands and blistering deserts, all of which are displayed in this handy overview trailer.
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Rico Rodriguez
You know him, of course; he's only the bleeding protagonist of the Just Cause series. But the fourth title hopes to dig a little deeper in that Rico discovers an inconvenient truth: his father worked with the Black Hand, the world's deadliest private army.
And so begins a deeply personal odyssey into the wilderness.
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Meet Gabriela Morales
This journey ultimately leads our hero into the hands of Gabriela Morales, leader of the Black Hand and the only one capable of standing toe-to-toe with Rico. Cue the fireworks...
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The Black Hand
If Gabriela Morales is the head of the snake, then the Black Hand is very much the intricate organization pulling the strings behind Solís. They're capable of blowing just about anything to kingdom come, thanks to their military-grade hardware. Then again, Rico isn't one to bring a knife to a gunfight.
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A True Digital Playground
"If you can imagine it, you can do it."
That's the advice from Avalanche Studios going into the release of Just Cause 4, which really gives you an idea of the amount of player agency lying in wait.
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The Best Sandbox Ever Made?
In the eyes of Game director Francesco Antolini, Just Cause 4 has a chance of becoming the best open world sandbox game, well, ever.
Here's what he had to say:
"We want to make the best open world sandbox ever. We want to be the sandbox that gives the biggest possibility for expression in an open world. We wanted to push our physics to the boundary, and we wanted to get back to a feeling of variety and discovery that I feel we lost a little bit with Just Cause 3."
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Extreme Weather
Part of the reason why Just Cause graduated to the Apex game engine was to enable Avalanche to unleash extreme weather—be it blizzards, sandstorms, or tornadoes—upon the unsuspecting Rico. And the results are pretty spectacular.
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Interactive Map
Eager to scope out Solís in all its glory? Look no further than this interactive map from Avalanche Studios.
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Live-Action Shenanigans
Part of Avalanche's marketing campaign for Just Cause 4 involved the release of a stunning live-action trailer, along with a series of goofy videos themed after a different decade, beginning with the '60s.
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The Apex Engine
Like we mentioned before, Just Cause 4 heralds the franchise's debut on Apex, and it shows. Granted, Avalanche has been quick to point out that the software upgrade enables smarter AI and refined gameplay, too.
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The Making of Just Cause 4
Curious to know a little more about how Just Cause 4 was made? We've got you covered.
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Story Trailer
Now that you've witnessed the dev journey, it's time to see the results.
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Trophy List
The official Just Cause 4 trophy list was recently published, and yes, it's comprised of 34 accolades in total—one of which is that all-important Platinum.
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Hands-On Preview
What's better than one hands-on preview from PSLS? Two, of course!
Here's one from E3 2018.
And a second from NYCC.
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Day One Edition
Should you choose to preorder Just Cause 4 prior to release, you'll be entitled to the Day One Edition, which bundles together the full game with an add-on known as the Neon Racer Pack.
- Neon Racer Supercar: Blitz around in your very own modified supercar with boost valve on tap. You'll be the fastest thing in Solis!
- Neon Racer Wingsuit: Race across the skies with this unique neon design.
- Neon Racer Parachute: Drift over the clouds at speed with this unique neon design.
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Our Final Verdict
The PSLS review of Just Cause 4 will go live at the beginning of next week, so stay tuned.
