- July 6, 2006
- Strategy First
- 20h median play time
Jagged Alliance 2 Gold
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About
Jagged Alliance 2 Gold is a tactical role-playing game that takes place in the small country of Arulco, which has been taken over by a ruthless dictator. As the player, you must lead a group of mercenaries to liberate the country through strategic battles and interactions with over 150 characters. The game features a customizable mercenary and a blend of tactical combat, role-playing, and strategy, with the added challenge of playing the campaign twice.





- Jagged Alliance 2 is a classic turn-based strategy game that offers deep gameplay, character interactions, and a high level of tactical management, making it a favorite among fans for over 20 years.
- The game features a rich variety of mercenaries, each with unique personalities and skills, allowing for diverse strategies and replayability.
- Despite its age, the game remains addictive and engaging, with a strong community that supports mods and patches to enhance the experience on modern systems.
- The game can be difficult to get running on modern systems, often requiring various patches and tweaks to resolve compatibility issues, such as black screens and crashes.
- Many players find the initial learning curve steep, with complex controls and mechanics that can be overwhelming for newcomers.
- The graphics and animations are dated, which may detract from the experience for those accustomed to modern game visuals.
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, such as the ability to steal weapons from enemies and extensive mod support that enhances the experience with new content. Despite its age, the game offers deep tactical combat and a variety of gameplay options that encourage hundreds of hours of playtime, making it feel fresh and engaging compared to modern titles. While the graphics may be dated and some interactions can be clunky, the overall charm and depth of the gameplay remain unmatched in the genre.
“The voice acting, the gameplay, the depth, the details, the art style, and the variety of weapons to choose from make this game have its own charm.”
“I could offer a million reasons I love this game, but at its most basic: this game wasn't designed for 10-20 hours of gameplay, but for hundreds of hours of gameplay.”
“This is an old game, so the graphics are ugly and interacting with the environment, like a locker, can be clunky, but this game still has some of the most innovative and groundbreaking mechanics in one game!”
“I find myself thinking, it's 2020 and I can't find any game to incorporate all the mechanics this game offers.”
“The mechanics and things you can do in this game still haven't been duplicated properly.”