Jagged Alliance 3
July 14, 2023
In Jagged Alliance 3, select from a huge cast of mercenaries all with their own unique personalities, quirks, and backstories. Then go out and explore Grand Chien as you meet new people, earn money, grow your team, and ultimately make your own decisions that will decide the country’s fate.
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Critic Reviews (35)
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80.0
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92.0
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86.0
"A legendary, ancient series is back and better than ever with more firepower and personality than Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Daniel Craig rolled into one."
Read original review"Jagged Alliance 3 is an excellent game, merging squad-based tactics and classic computer-style roleplaying in an entertaining veneer of cheesy action movies."
Read original review"The hours spent trying to end the civil war in Grand Chien only confirmed how much the guys at Haemimont Games listened to the players. In Jagged Alliance 3 we have found many of the ingredients that, 25 years ago, …"
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75.0
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90.0
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90.0
"The third chapter of this beloved series is very near the level of quality that one expects from the heir of Jagged Alliance 2. A shame that "very near" does not mean "on par", so some details and some unrealistic …"
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75.0
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60.0
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70.0
"Although the popular brand stagnated for a long time and several attempts to restore it to its former glory turned out badly, Haemimont Games broke the curse and served us an excellent full-fledged new game. With everything we loved about …"
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75.0
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95.0
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80.0
"Jagged Alliance 3 marks a long-awaited triumphant return for the franchise, with the last undeniably great release being Jagged Alliance 2 over twenty years ago. Creating an exceptional balance on both a strategic and tactical level, bringing back character attributes …"
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60.0
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68.0
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72.0
"Jagged Alliance 3 is a bold attempt at blending the best of multiple genres. Despite success in several areas, its overbearing systems often sideline the enjoyment of an otherwise well-made game."
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78.0
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82.0
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73.0
"Jagged Alliance 3 manages the impossible, as Haemimont Games delivers a worthy follow-up to Jagged Alliance 2, and successfully modernizes this long dormant tactics series."
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30.0
Gameplay
85.0
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70.0
"Jagged Alliance 3 is a near-perfect and playable recreation of an issue of Soldier of Fortune Magazine that has great gameplay to boot."
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30.0
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40.0
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20.0
"There&s;s a few bolts that could be tightened up here and there, but Jagged Alliance is back in business."
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70.0
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85.0
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70.0
"Jagged Alliance 3 still feels like a PC game on console, but works admirably under its strict control limitations."
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86.0
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93.0
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88.0
"Jagged Alliance 3 represents the comeback in a big way of turn-based combat strategy games, and it is so compelling that it may revive a genre lately dedicated only to a few hardcore fans. The reckless choice of not showing …"
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70.0
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90.0
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85.0
"If you don’t mind a high entry threshold, many references to the 80s&s; popculture, a simple war story and some really dry humor, Jagged Alliance 3 is for you. And if you loved JA2 – don’t even hesitate."
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86.0
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92.0
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78.0
"After beating the story in Jagged Alliance 3, I still really wanted to play more. I want to try out every merc on the roster, and learn how to use each of their unique abilities. There are fights that I …"
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70.0
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90.0
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65.0
""Jagged Alliance 3" perfects the mix of management simulation, tactical battles and role-playing elements and inspires with humorous dialogues and a constantly surprising game depth. Even if minor flaws in controls, camera work and overview in the battles are occasionally …"
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75.0
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85.0
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70.0
"For the hardcore turn-based tactics fans, Jagged Alliance 3 takes the series in a great direction. Unfortunately, there is really no onboarding before the difficulty takes a steep leap."
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75.0
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85.0
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65.0
"Jagged Alliance 3 is a rousing return to form for the series, offering a solid tactical offering that finds a welcome home on PS5. Rough around the edges, with a tone that might turn some off, it offers plenty of …"
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25.0
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25.0
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25.0
"In general, Jagged Alliance 3 is - finally - the return of the series that all fans have been waiting for."
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70.0
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90.0
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65.0
"Jagged Alliance 3 is a flexible, challenging, approachable throwback turn-based tactics game in which the only thing that feels truly dated is the humor."
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8.0
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4.0
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5.0
"Haemimont Games had the almost impossible task to create a worthy sequel to the 1999 tactical classic. While “Jagged Alliance 3” does have some rough edges here and there, it’s easily the best turn based tactical shooter I played in …"
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75.0
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90.0
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85.0
"Jagged Alliance 3 is an all-around fun game that delivered exactly what we expected from it despite its flaws, which can get on our nerves, especially in the tactical part. Ultimately, though, it&s;s not so bad that it ruins your …"
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65.0
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85.0
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70.0
"Jagged Alliance 3 is a well made return for the beloved IP and, despite some flaws, it manages to live up to expectations pretty well."
Read original review"There&s;s a lot to like in Jagged Alliance 3. The merc management system is solid, the gear works well, and combat can be very satisfying."
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78.0
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92.0
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86.0
"A must-play turn-based tactics combat simulator elevated by memorable characters, over-the-top action and deep RPG elements."
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30.0
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75.0
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60.0
"A strong return for the classic action strategy series, Jagged Alliance 3 brings things up to speed for modern times with few compromises on the punishing challenge the series was known for."
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65.0
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70.0
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80.0
"Even though there are some balance issues, it&s;s still a very strong comeback for Jagged Alliance series."
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92.0
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78.0
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64.0
"Jagged Alliance 3 stays true to its roots, delivering deep tactical combat and quirky mercenaries, but its rigid 90s design philosophy makes it feel outdated. While it successfully captures the spirit of its predecessors, modern strategy games like XCOM 2 …"
Read original review"Jagged Alliance 3 is a great option for console gamers looking for a turn-based tactical strategy game. If you like 80s action movies, it is a very nice game with content that you will enjoy extra, detailed content although not …"
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68.0
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82.0
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73.0
"Jagged Alliance 3 successfully taps into everything that made the franchise great to begin with, giving us a unique blend of genres that mixes turn-based tactical gameplay with some light RPG elements."
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65.0
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75.0
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80.0
"Other UI irritations abound, serving only to further complicate an experience at odds with itself for how much information it wants to communicate at a given moment. On the whole, Jagged Alliance 3 lays some strong groundwork for the franchise’s …"
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85.0
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90.0
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88.0
"I had my doubts about if Jagged Alliance 3 could really tap the joy I felt in commanding mercenaries back in Jagged Alliance 2. This is a series that predates most tactical strategy we know, but it’s had some bumps …"
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85.0
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92.0
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84.0
"With all of that being said, Jagged Alliance 3 nails a lot of what it is trying to do. Gripes about financial pressure and perk points aside, the majority of gameplay is a ton of fun. It rewards tactical thinking, …"
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