While in combat, line of sight makes a big difference. Thanks to the game's turn-based nature, the action feels much more tense than any real time game at the time. Each item must be placed in the hand before use, so you'd have to take out the mercs gun before using the first aid kit or the mine sweeping metal detector. Mercs can carry a dizzying array of equipment, from guns, to radios, to first aid kits, and so on. This is a great feature that can mean life or death to mercs. A nice option allows you to automatically save enough MP's in case of opportunity fire. Each merc has a number of movement points to use during a turn, and these points are used for everything from movement, to opening doors, to picking up objects, to firing weapons. These options help you during your fight, which is completely turn based. The options available in using your mercs are extensive.

The interface for using your mercs is totally mouse based, with right and left buttons both being used. Once you've committed to a mission, you'll find some dated, yet nice graphics. It's this type of charm that really sets the Jagged Alliance games apart from the pack. If you have a particular merc hired to your team, for example, another merc may refuse to work with you because the two of them REALLY don't get along. Mercs will comment on just about everything that happens during a mission, and even sometimes before it. They have thoughts, feelings, and goals that can even get in the way of a mission. These mercs, rather than being just a collection of stats as in other games, are full of personality and charm. The mercs are your arms, eyes, ears, and might in any mission in JADG. JADG has no such storyline, but what it does have, as JA had, were the mercs. JA had you taking your mercs across an island to restore its former leader to power. Jagged Alliance featured an infectious mix of great tactical combat, a great campaign, humor, charm, and a bit of role playing into what has usually been a very dry exerience. Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games (JADG) is the sequel to the highly acclaimed Jagged Alliance.

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