Jagged Alliance Online: Reloaded

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Jagged Alliance Online: Reloaded is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Cliffhanger Productions and was released on September 24, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

YOUR MISSION: Survive and build the toughest frigging merc outfit in the world! Create and train your team of classic mercs, grab your gear and evolve your headquarter to beat the enemy. JAO: Reloaded is a re-release of the turn-based strategy Single- and Multiplayer Online game at an unbeatable price!

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic charm for fans of the original Jagged Alliance series, offering a fun and engaging turn-based strategy experience.
Developers have shown responsiveness in fixing bugs and improving the game, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The game features a variety of missions and character classes, allowing for strategic gameplay and customization.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including loading problems and server connectivity, making it unplayable for many users.
Gameplay mechanics have been overly simplified compared to previous titles, leading to a lack of depth and tactical options.
The in-game economy is frustratingly imbalanced, with low rewards for missions making it difficult to equip characters adequately.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
84%
8%
The story aspect of the game is characterized by a series of challenging and varied missions that offer some replayability, though many players find them to be linear and lacking in tactical depth. While the missions are generally interesting and set in diverse locations, the progression system can feel slow and frustrating due to low monetary rewards and limited equipment options. Additionally, technical issues such as server disconnections and bugs can detract from the overall experience, leaving some players feeling disconnected from the narrative flow.
- “I won't get into the missions, mainly because it's been so long since I've gone through all of them; however, they were all generally interesting and had a decent amount of replayability.”
- “There are plenty of missions in a variety of locations.”
- “For long-time Jagged Alliance fans, this is more similar to JA: Deadly Games than JA1 or JA2 due to its mission-based approach.”
- “Missions are totally boring one-way maps, very odd storyline, you have to complete them in a specific order and there are no tactical options at all.”
- “PVE missions are weird... merc outfit chasing cheating husbands and biker gangs?”
- “Very linear missions.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The gameplay is characterized by a streamlined, action-oriented approach that prioritizes character classes and environmental tactics over the complexity found in previous titles like Jagged Alliance 2. While it lacks the depth and grand strategy elements of its predecessor, it offers a fun and accessible turn-based tactical experience with a focus on equipment acquisition and less micromanagement. Overall, players find it enjoyable despite its simplified mechanics and repetitive mission structure.
- “There's an on-site 'hospital' and mechanic shop, both of which can be upgraded by gathering the proper resources and money.”
- “The gameplay focuses on utilizing the different character classes and using the environment (cover, explosive tanks) to your advantage.”
- “Without the free-to-play mechanics, the game is a lot of fun, a streamlined, combat-focused turn-based strategy in the Jagged Alliance universe.”
- “The gameplay cannot compare in complexity with ja2 and it is not something revolutionary, which doesn't mean it is not worth the price.”
- “Of course, there's no grand strategy mechanics like in ja2 - just playing bland missions one after another.”
- “The mechanics are more simplistic than ja2 v1.13 or 7.62 + bsm, but it's a decent turn-based strategy game, nonetheless, and the convenient, accessible multiplayer PvP is entertaining.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant focus, primarily centered around earning money and crafting weapons and armor, which can become tedious. While some enjoy the grind as part of the fun, others feel it can be excessive, particularly in relation to the online PvP and leaderboard systems. Despite attempts to rebalance the economy to reduce grindiness, it remains a prominent feature of the gameplay experience.
- “The only goal of the game is grinding money.”
- “Further, the weapon/armor crafting becomes somewhat tedious.”
- “While this is a neat feature to help enhance the already-limited mercs, it does add quite a bit of grinding to the game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with users reporting frequent bugs and loading screen freezes at 100%. Many reviewers express frustration, indicating that they cannot recommend the game in its present state.
- “Can't recommend in its current buggy state.”
- “Seems a little buggy at the moment; might just be my laptop.”
- “Loading screen freezes at 100%.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is considered limited, focusing primarily on a few physical stats and weapon skills, with players able to allocate skill points as their character levels up.
- “The character development is somewhat lacking, as you only have a handful of physical stats and weapon skills, each with their own skill point pools to spend from as the merc levels.”
- “I found the character progression to be very shallow, with limited options to customize and grow my character throughout the game.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in character development makes it feel like my decisions don't really matter in the long run.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Players find the missions generally interesting and note a decent level of replayability, particularly due to the opportunity to achieve all mission bonuses. This suggests that the game encourages multiple playthroughs to fully experience its content.
- “I won't get into the missions, mainly because it's been so long since I've gone through all of them; however, they were all generally interesting and had a decent amount of replayability.”
- “The replay value is great, especially to hit all mission bonuses.”
- “The replay value is limited if you want to hit all mission bonuses.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that the humor in the game is lacking compared to its predecessor, Jagged Alliance 2, leading to disappointment. One user humorously mentions their inability to refund the game due to payment restrictions, highlighting their frustration.
- “The humor in this game is clever and keeps you entertained throughout.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and the hilarious situations that arise during gameplay.”
- “The comedic elements add a unique charm that makes the experience enjoyable.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers note that the graphics are sharp and the interface is smooth, contributing to an overall polished visual experience. However, some emphasize that the focus should also be on game balancing rather than solely on graphics or physics.
- “The interface feels smoother, and the graphics are relatively sharp.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express dissatisfaction with the monetization model, particularly regarding pay-to-win elements and the presence of microtransactions. Many prefer a one-time purchase model that allows full access to the game and its content without additional costs.
- “The upgrading of your base is not my cup of tea, but I guess looking at the original monetization model, it is understandable.”
- “I am not into pay-to-win titles, so I much prefer buying and owning the game and all content with no paywalls or microtransactions.”

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Jagged Alliance Online: Reloaded is a role playing game.

Jagged Alliance Online: Reloaded is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 84 hours playing Jagged Alliance Online: Reloaded.

Jagged Alliance Online: Reloaded was released on September 24, 2015.

Jagged Alliance Online: Reloaded was developed by Cliffhanger Productions.

Jagged Alliance Online: Reloaded has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Jagged Alliance Online: Reloaded is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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