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Brigade E5: New Jagged Union
Brigade E5: New Jagged UnionLead mercenaries in a tropical civil war with Smart‑Pause tactical combat.
Jagged Alliance: Crossfire
Jagged Alliance: CrossfireLead a mercenary squad to free Khanpaa in a turn‑based tactical RPG.
Overview
Description

Set in the volatile nation of Palinero, Brigade E5: New Jagged Union lets you hire a band of mercenaries to steer the country away from ruin. Experience three distinct viewpoints of the conflict and shape the political landscape to your advantage.\nThe game blends real‑time action with turn‑based strategy through its innovative Smart Pause Mode, offering deep weapon customization, over 100 realistic firearms, and a command‑chain system that automates unit orders.

Jagged Alliance: Crossfire puts you in charge of a private military corporation tasked with liberating the war‑torn nation of Khanpaa. Hire hardened mercenaries, equip them with new weapons, and battle across frozen mountain badlands in a strategic, turn‑based campaign. The game expands the classic Jagged Alliance formula with fresh mercenaries, new environments, and a blend of humorous dialogue and realistic combat. Single‑player only, it challenges your battlefield planning skills while delivering the series’ signature tactical depth.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Turn-Based Strategy
Turn-Based Strategy
Best for
Fans of tactical RPGs and deep strategy
Fans of tactical turn‑based RPGs
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
$19.99−50%
release date
2005-12-31
2012-08-24
Specifications
developer
Apeiron Studios
BitComposer Games
publisher
Strategy First
THQ Nordic
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 12
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
40/100
60/100+50%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative Smart Pause combat system
  • Deep weapon customization with over 100 firearms
  • Multiple narrative viewpoints for replayability
  • Supports both single‑player and multiplayer modes
  • Deep turn‑based tactical combat
  • Rich mercenary roster with distinct personalities
  • Humorous and engaging dialogue
  • Varied frozen environments add strategic variety
Cons
  • Low critic score indicates mixed reception
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for mastering Smart Pause mechanics
  • Limited to single‑player only
  • Graphics are dated compared to newer titles
  • Steep learning curve for new players
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