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Jagged Alliance: Gold Edition

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81%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
replayability, grinding
81% User Score Based on 248 reviews

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Jagged Alliance: Gold Edition is a single player and multiplayer tactical role playing game. It was developed by Sir-Tech and was released on April 23, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 248 reviews
gameplay19 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Jagged Alliance 1 Gold Edition is a classic and influential turn-based tactical RPG praised for its deep strategic gameplay and complex mercenary management system with unique personalities and voice acting.
  • The game features satisfying tactical combat that requires careful planning, positioning, resource management, and has challenging AI and difficult scenarios, which make every mission engaging and rewarding.
  • Despite dated graphics and interface, the game offers an immersive experience with a compelling atmosphere, memorable characters, an enjoyable soundtrack, and extensive replay value for fans of classic strategy games.
  • The game's graphics, interface, and controls feel very outdated and clunky by modern standards, with a steep learning curve exacerbated by the absence of tutorials or clear in-game guidance.
  • The save system and UI design are cumbersome and sometimes buggy, causing frustration and hindering gameplay flow, along with slow pacing and tedious map navigation especially during exploration.
  • Newcomers may find the game's difficulty punishing and unintuitive, with some gameplay mechanics and events being random or poorly explained, which can lead to confusion and repeated trial-and-error during play.
  • gameplay
    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the Jagged Alliance series is praised for its deep, complex, and strategic turn-based mechanics, combining RPG elements, tactical combat, resource management, and mercenary interactions that create an immersive and challenging experience. While highly regarded for its innovative systems and replayability, the gameplay can feel slow, clunky, and outdated by modern standards, with a steep learning curve and dated interface that may deter new players unfamiliar with its mechanics. Nonetheless, fans appreciate its meaningful missions, memorable characters, and detailed tactical depth that laid the groundwork for later entries.

    • “Really impressive mechanics and AI.”
    • “The gameplay loop in the Jagged Alliance series is basically as follows: hire and equip mercenaries; deploy mercenaries across the map to complete missions; once deployed, engage in turn-based combat leading your mercenaries against opposition forces.”
    • “Many characters to choose, different interactions between them, different skills and traits, very fun to play, an excellent RPG, and good tactic mechanics: the concept of "interrupt" is excellent for a turn-based game.”
    • “Due to its dated interface and mechanics, I cannot recommend the original Jagged Alliance for play on modern hardware in 2023 and beyond.”
    • “The game's control mechanics are the weakest aspect of the game; they are very old and slow.”
    • “It is comparatively complex, has a steep learning curve and lots of beginner traps, yet lacks any tutorial or in-game manual that helps you understand even the most basic gameplay mechanics.”
  • story
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Jagged Alliance 1: Gold Edition is generally seen as straightforward and basic, centered on liberating the island of Metavira from bad guys, but it provides a solid backdrop for the tactical gameplay. While not highly innovative, the narrative includes engaging character interactions and side quests with multiple solutions, adding depth to the experience. Some reviewers note the story’s simplicity compared to later entries, yet appreciate its nostalgic charm and how it complements the strategic gameplay.

    • “Jagged Alliance 1: Gold Edition is a classic, tactical RPG where you recruit mercenaries, take on strategic missions, and try not to get your team wiped out in a hail of gunfire.”
    • “The story starts off with your merc company being contacted to help liberate the island of Metavira, where a unique sap that has medical properties is produced.”
    • “It is a game that combines strategic brilliance with heartfelt storytelling, creating an experience that tugs at your heartstrings and leaves a lasting impression.”
    • “The story is basic: the plot is pretty straightforward — take back a country from bad guys.”
    • “No storyline, just do the jobs and get paid, over and over again.”
    • “It's a shame that the story and strategic map from the base game are gone, but the gameplay additions are very welcome, essentially representing a bridge between the original Jagged Alliance and what's implemented in Jagged Alliance 2, which is the superior experience.”
  • graphics
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are clearly dated and limited by the hardware of their time, featuring a retro, old-school charm that appeals primarily to fans of classic and strategy games. While many find the visuals crude or clunky by modern standards, their nostalgic value and occasional distinctive cutscenes add character. Overall, the graphics may challenge new players due to low resolution and interface issues, but they complement solid gameplay for those willing to overlook their age.

    • “Graphics are good, with some really characteristic and charming cutscenes sprinkled in, and the soundtrack is also enjoyable.”
    • “The improved graphics and sound design breathe new life into the game, making the experience all the more immersive and engrossing.”
    • “Even though the graphics are really old school, it still has its charm!”
    • “Old graphics that only provide minimal visual aid and a little bit of nostalgia, and clunky interface due to hardware limitations of the time makes the learning curve even tougher.”
    • “In today's world, the graphics are atrocious, but this was considered fairly detailed when released.”
    • “The visuals are so ugly, and the controls are wacky and infuriating.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is praised for being beautiful, appropriate, and enhancing the immersive tropical island setting. Although the soundtrack is limited in variety and relies on looping tracks, it effectively captures the game's mood and adds to the nostalgic and atmospheric experience.

    • “The game's depiction of the tropical island setting is immersive and believable, and the game's music and sound design do an excellent job of capturing the mood of the game.”
    • “Everything about the game, from the gameplay, the atmosphere, the music, the depth of strategy, the challenge, etc. is superbly crafted.”
    • “The music of the game is also very beautiful and appropriate.”
    • “There are only a few music tracks in the game which loop continuously (which is fine), a combat tune when fighting, and an all-clear music when there are no enemies around.”
    • “There are only a few music tracks in the game which loop continuously (which is fine), a combat tune when fighting, and an all-clear music when there are no enemies around.”
    • “I bought this for the nostalgia; the music and speech take me back to when I first got this game and had no idea what I was doing.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts a captivating and immersive atmosphere that keeps players engaged with its challenging events and compelling strategic depth. Memorable characters and a well-crafted setting create a tension-filled experience, contrasting with more predictable endings in similar games. While controls slightly detract from the overall fluency, the atmosphere remains a standout feature that enhances gameplay enjoyment.

    • “Cool, atmospheric game set on the island of Metavira.”
    • “The atmosphere is super captivating and forces you to capture just one more sector before going to sleep. The game keeps you on your toes with events that constantly threaten your finances and operations, and the fight stays challenging until the very end.”
    • “Its deep and complex gameplay, memorable characters, and immersive atmosphere make it a standout game that is sure to keep you hooked for hours on end.”
    • “Controls spoil the atmosphere and fluency of the game.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability for the game is mixed, with some players valuing its multiple difficulty settings and route choices for varied experiences, while others find its replay value quite low. Overall, fans of classic strategy games may appreciate its nostalgic and engaging gameplay.

    • “It's a nostalgic ride with great replay value — perfect for fans of classic strategy games!”
    • “Replayability is high, game has three difficulty settings, also the player can choose different routes to complete the game.”
    • “That said, the gameplay is very interesting and the replayability value high.”
    • “The replayability of the game is very low.”
    • “The replayability of the game is also very low.”
    • “I did not complete the game, implying low replay value.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted through the quirky, skillful mercenaries and their amusing voice lines, adding an entertaining and funny layer to gameplay. The extensive voice acting for various soldier events enhances the comedic experience.

    • “Mercenary management: you can hire, fire, and micromanage a crew of mercenaries, each with their own quirks, skills, and hilarious voice lines.”
    • “A lot of voice acting has been done for each event a soldier might experience, which is nice and funny.”
    • “Even now it is entertaining and humorous.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in this game is considered excessively tedious and time-consuming, with micromanagement adding to the frustration. While it may have been enjoyable and innovative in the past, it feels outdated and cumbersome by modern standards.

    • “It's beyond tedious.”
    • “Overall this is just a really tedious game that was probably pretty fun and revolutionary in 1995, but doesn't hold up well by today's standards.”
    • “It takes a while to get used to all the menus, and micromanaging can get a bit tedious.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes—especially around mission 34—and numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay. Additionally, the extremely low resolution further hampers the user experience, making it frustrating and difficult to enjoy.

    • “The whole window is open in really tiny resolution (about 400x200 only), it's really painful to watch it. The game is really buggy, with dialogue playing at double speed. The gameplay is just clicking around a map to see information; maybe a small snack game is better than this.”
    • “Every time I get to mission 34, the game freezes up.”
    • “I hate these glitches because I'm pretty much back at the start.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game masterfully blends strategic gameplay with heartfelt storytelling, delivering an emotional experience that resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impact on players.

    • “It is a game that combines strategic brilliance with heartfelt storytelling, creating an experience that tugs at your heartstrings and leaves a lasting impression.”
    • “In conclusion, Jagged Alliance 1 Gold Edition is a testament to the enduring power of strategic gameplay and heartfelt storytelling.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features robust character development, allowing each character to have unique skills and abilities that can be enhanced over time, contributing to a strong team-building experience.

    • “The game also has a strong focus on character development, with each character having their own unique skills and abilities that can be improved over time.”
    • “Team building and character development is great.”
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Jagged Alliance: Gold Edition is a tactical role playing game.

Jagged Alliance: Gold Edition is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 30 hours playing Jagged Alliance: Gold Edition.

Jagged Alliance: Gold Edition was released on April 23, 2014.

Jagged Alliance: Gold Edition was developed by Sir-Tech.

Jagged Alliance: Gold Edition has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Jagged Alliance: Gold Edition is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Jagged Alliance 3, Jagged Alliance 2 - Wildfire, Silent Storm, Jagged Alliance: Rage!, Gorky 17 and others.