Jagged Alliance 2 - Wildfire similar games & best alternatives

Jagged Alliance 2 - Wildfire

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2012

Should you play it?

Even if the regime is totally inept and corrupt, don't suppose for a moment that you as the liberator will be greeted with open arms.JAGGED ALLIANCE 2: WILDFIRE brings you back to Arulco. The population is being terrorized by a reckless army; in the meantime the main export goods are drugs.

What works
  • Deep tactical gameplay
  • High replayability
  • Rich character interactions
  • Challenging ai
  • Extensive customization and mod support
Things to keep in mind
  • Dated graphics
  • Steep learning curve
  • Some bugs and crashes
  • No multiplayer
  • Technical issues on modern os without fixes

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Jagged Alliance 3

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Jagged Alliance 2 - Wildfire: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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