Experience a cornerstone of the strategy genre with Jagged Alliance 1: Gold Edition. Widely regarded as a legend of tactical turn-based strategy, this definitive collection brings a true classic back to modern platforms. The Gold Edition is a comprehensive package that includes both the original Jagged Alliance and its expansion, Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games, allowing players to revisit the gameplay mechanics that changed the genre forever.

A Tactical Struggle for Metavira

The story unfolds on the island of Metavira, a land in desperate need of liberation. The scientist Jack Richards and his daughter Brenda have issued a plea for help: the vital Fallow trees—and the precious medical sap they produce upon which countless lives depend—have fallen under the control of the traitorous Santino. As the commander of a mercenary force, your mission is to dismantle Santino's plans and reclaim the island.

Gameplay is split between high-level strategic management and intense, localized combat. In the strategic view, you must manage various sectors of Metavira, cultivating Fallow trees to generate the income necessary to fund your campaign. As you capture more territory, your resources grow, allowing you to expand your operations. However, once you move into enemy-held territory, the game shifts into a top-down, turn-based tactical mode. Here, movement and combat are governed by action points, requiring precise planning to wipe out opposition or force a retreat.

Deep Mercenary Management and Combat

Success in Jagged Alliance 1: Gold Edition depends heavily on how you build and manage your squad. You aren't just managing soldiers; you are managing personalities. With 60 different mercenaries available, each boasting unique voices, attitudes, and specialized skill sets, finding the right synergy is critical. Your roster might include:

  • Shooters: Experts in both long-range and short-range firearms.
    • handles explosives, essential for disarming traps or breaching defenses.
  • Mechanics/Gunsmiths: Specialists capable of repairing and modifying your squad's equipment.
  • Doctors/Nurses: Vital personnel needed to treat wounded mercenaries during combat.

Beyond the roster, players must manage local militias, oversee equipment distribution, and navigate a non-linear gameplay structure that offers immense replay value.

Key Features

  • Complete Collection: Includes the original legendary title plus the Deadly Games expansion.
  • Massive Roster: Choose from 60 mercenaries, each with distinct personalities and voices.
  • Authentic Arsenal: Utilize a vast array of authentic weapons and tactical equipment.
  • Intense Tactics: Engage in punishing turn-based combat where every action point counts.
  • Strategic Depth: Manage resources, territory, and local militias to fund your war effort.

Platform Availability

This classic title is available for players on Windows (supporting XP, Vista, and 7), macOS, and SteamOS + Linux. Whether you are a veteran of the original 1994 release or a newcomer looking to explore the roots of tactical RPGs, this edition provides the definitive way to experience the conflict on Metavira.