Jagged Alliance

The setup

What you are walking into

Jagged Alliance combines turn-based strategy and role-playing elements in a gripping mercenary-themed adventure. Set on the fictional island of Metavira, players are tasked by scientist Jack Richards and his daughter Brenda to reclaim control of the medicinal Fallow trees from the villainous Santino. Players must recruit and manage a team of mercenaries from a diverse roster of 60 unique characters, each with distinct personalities, skills, and voiced dialogue. The game offers tactical combat and non-linear gameplay, allowing players to approach missions with strategic freedom. With three difficulty levels and a replay feature, Jagged Alliance challenges players to refine their tactics and exploit enemy weaknesses. This blend of strategy and RPG elements immerses players in a high-stakes conflict where every decision can turn the tide of battle on the contested island of Metavira.

Where it lives