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Jagged Alliance - Back in Action

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Jagged Alliance - Back in Action

A contemporary remake of the much-loved series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.

Strategy RPG Tactical Simulation Real-Time with Pause
Last tracked players
13
All-time peak
42
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Steam reviews
72.5% positive
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Jagged Alliance Back in Action is a contemporary remake of the latest title in the much-loved Jagged Alliance series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.

Designed from the ground up to offer a modern gaming experience, Back in Action showcases an updated isometric 3D look and interface, highly detailed character models and a variety of new gameplay features.
Back in Action takes players to the fictitious country of Arulco, where a ruthless dictator has seized power and only a small group of rebels stand to resist her. Tasked with freeing the island from the dictator’s iron grip, players will command rebel and mercenary forces while using tactical, diplomatic and economic tools to keep troops supplied and ready for the next flight, all while commanding them directly in nail-biting battles.

Back in Action’s innovative “plan & go” combat system combines real-time strategy (RTS) with turn-based elements to guarantee that the intricacies of tactical warfare are rendered in dynamic, exciting gameplay. This challenges would-be commanders to master not only strategy and tactical combat, but also to maximize their team’s capabilities through RPG-like character advancement.

Key features:

  • Unrivaled mix of combat (tactics), roleplay, business and strategy
  • Innovative “Plan & Go” combat system combines RTS gameplay with turn-based elements
  • Realistic war setting with authentic-looking firearms
  • Laptop/computer menu as a central anchor point for the player
  • Assemble your own unit of mercenaries from numerous unique mercenaries
  • Simultaneous control of multiple squads using a strategic map
  • Convincing characters who interact with and comment on the game events
  • All the dialog has audio
  • Acquire resources by capturing mines and encampments

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

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Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP (SP2), Vista or Windows 7
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo Processor (1,8 GHz or better) or similar AMD
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 3GB HDD Space
  • Video Card: Shader 3.0 compatible graphics card (Ati 2600, Geforce 8800 or similar) with 512 MB RAM
  • Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Known issues: Visual artifacts could be displayed when using the following visual cards: AMD Radeon HD 6000 or GeForce 8800 GT.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: i5 Processor (2,4 GHz or better) or similar AMD
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM or more
  • Video Card: Shader 3.0 compatible graphics card (Ati 5850 and Geforce 460 or better) with 768 MB RAM
Known issues: Visual artifacts could be displayed when using the following visual cards: AMD Radeon HD 6000 or GeForce 8800 GT.

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: MAC OSX Lion or above
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo Processor (1,8 GHz or better)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 13 GB HDD Space
  • Video Card: Shader 3.0 compatible graphics card (Ati 2600, Geforce 8800 or similar) with 512 MB RAM
  • Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Known issues: Visual artifacts could be displayed when using the following visual cards: AMD Radeon HD 6000 or GeForce 8800 GT.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: i5 Processor (2,4 GHz or better)
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM or more
  • Video Card: Shader 3.0 compatible graphics card (Ati 5850 and Geforce 460 or better) with 768 MB RAM
Known issues: Visual artifacts could be displayed when using the following visual cards: AMD Radeon HD 6000 or GeForce 8800 GT.

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS:

    Ubuntu
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo Processor (1,8 GHz or better)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 13 GB HDD Space
  • Video Card: Shader 3.0 compatible graphics card with 512 MB RAM (ATI Radeon/NVIDIA GEForce 4)

Known issues: Visual artifacts could be displayed when using the following visual cards: AMD Radeon HD 6000 or GeForce 8800 GT.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor:

    i5 Processor (2,4 GHz or better)
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM or more
  • Video Card: Shader 3.0 compatible graphics card with 768 MB RAM (or more) (ATI Radeon/NVIDIA GEForce 4)
Known issues: Visual artifacts could be displayed when using the following visual cards: AMD Radeon HD 6000 or GeForce 8800 GT.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
THQ Nordic
USK rating
16
Achievements
60
Metacritic
62
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Stats, Family Sharing
Languages
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Polish, Czech
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (8)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesNoNo
GermanYesNoNo
FrenchYesNoNo
ItalianYesNoNo
Spanish - SpainYesNoNo
RussianYesNoNo
PolishYesNoNo
CzechYesNoNo
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Buy Verdict

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Value Score

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 80th percentile. Priced as Premium at $19.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 12%
Value Ratio Top 20%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jagged Alliance - Back in Action worth buying right now?
Wait — $19.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Jagged Alliance - Back in Action go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Jagged Alliance - Back in Action free to play?
Jagged Alliance - Back in Action costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is Jagged Alliance - Back in Action?
Jagged Alliance - Back in Action is a RPG, Simulation, Strategy game.
Who developed Jagged Alliance - Back in Action?
Jagged Alliance - Back in Action was developed by Coreplay GmbH and published by THQ Nordic.
What platforms does Jagged Alliance - Back in Action support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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