Jagged Alliance
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.
Released
15 Apr 1995
31 years ago
Overview
Summary
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.
Description
About This Game
Desperately you are called to the island of Metavira by scientist Jack Richards and his lovely daughter Brenda. You hear of their plight - the Fallow trees, their precious, medicinal sap on which countless of lives depend, are under the control of the evil and traitorous Santino. With most of the island already in his grasp, you must hand-pick a commando force of mercenaries and take back the island by force. That is, if you can...
Jagged Alliance features:
60 mercenaries... 60 attitudes... 60 voices; intense turn-based combat lets you plan every action; non-linear gameplay; three exciting levels of play will determine if you're as good as you think you are and a replay feature to look for Santino's Achilles heel - you'll need all the help you can get!
An exciting game design approach - role playing and strategy - puts you in the thick of the action!A true icon of tactical turn-based gameplay
Lots of authentic weapons and equipment
Memorable characters including the “Go away, I’m busy!” Fidel Dahan
