Underplayed Gems

Jagged Alliance 1: Gold Edition (2014)

Jagged Alliance 1: Gold Edition cover
Developer
Sir-Tech, Madlab Software
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 509 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 26 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a slow, methodical tactical strategy game where every move counts in gritty turn-based combat

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What players say

Players say this is brutally difficult, harder than its better-known sequel, with a simplified tactical system. Some also find it has aged poorly and is hard to get into now.

Screenshots

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