Jagged Alliance 1: Gold Edition

Turn-based tactics with mercenaries and an island to reclaim

Sir-Tech, Madlab Software · Published by THQ Nordic · Released Apr 23, 2014

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 512
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 4; right now
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Jagged Alliance 1: Gold Edition?

This is an isometric, turn-based tactics game that includes Jagged Alliance and Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games. In the original campaign, you hire mercenaries to retake Metavira sector by sector from Santino, who controls trees that produce valuable medical sap. You fight battles, manage equipment, train local militias, and process sap to fund your force.

For you if...

+you like planning battles around mercenaries with different strengths
+you enjoy balancing tactical fights with funding and equipment decisions

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time combat over deliberate turn-based planning

What players say

78% of 512 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical mechanics and the mercenaries' distinct personalities. A common complaint is that the controls and mechanics are hard to learn without guides; some players also criticize the dated graphics and interface.