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Jagged Alliance: Back in Action (previously known as Jagged Alliance 2: Reloaded) is a tactical role-playing game developed by Coreplay GmbH. It is a remake of Jagged Alliance 2. It was announced on August 20th, 2010 and was released on February 9th, 2012.

According to the publisher, the game is "a totally revamped version of Jagged Alliance 2 and Back in Action will address the weak points of it". The user interface has been redesigned and gameplay features 3D graphics in an isometric perspective. And unlike the original games, a full-fledged tutorial is available for new players.

Storyline

From the official website:

"Jagged Alliance: Back in Action takes you to a fictitious country called Arulco: a ruthless dictator has seized absolute power and only a small group of rebels are still able to resist the tyranny. You command the rebels and the best mercenaries in the world are fighting on your side, provided you keep your troops supplied with plenty of cash and morale! You will require diplomatic skill and nerves of steel to win against the reign of terror."

Gameplay

Unlike the original game, Back in Action uses a combat system called "Plan & Go", which combines RTS gameplay with turn-based elements.

"The biggest improvement (outside of the new 3D engine and modern graphics) is that the game can either be played in a new RTS style mode, or the turn based system from the first game, or a hybrid of the two. The hybrid mode shifts from real time to turn based on criteria specified by the player. For example you can play in real time mode until you discover a mine or come across a bad guy. From there you can then switch into the game’s “Plan and Go” combat system. This mode is that you can key actions of your team together which brings out the real strength of the system.

For example, let’s say you want to have one guys sneak up behind a bad guy and cut his throat but then have a sniper ready to take him out if he fails. Well you setup the actions of the first guy along a timeline along the bottom and then when you have the kill action taking place you can have the sniper take the shot at exactly the same point in the timeline. If you’ve ever programmed Flash it’s very similar to the Flash timeline in execution and it’s something that gamers should be able to pick up pretty quickly. You can also do fun things like having your squad move into position and then open fire simultaneously or whatever you heart desires.

The laptop interface from the original is back but not all of the weapons from the original will be back due to licensing issues (though there will be replacements that are nearly identical). The game will get all new voice over work from the stars of the original which ensures that one of the highlights from the first game comes back from the second."

—Impression about the game, on Gaming Nexus^[2]

Version

Current version: 1.13g

List of all patches

System requirements

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

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

Quests

List of quests in Back in Action

Locations

List of locations in Back in Action

Characters

Here is a large database with all of the data from the game. Whatever you are in need of, go and check those tables and you will likely find answers to your questions.

Google database for Jagged Alliance: Back in Action These values are updated to version 1.3

Items

List of items in Jagged Alliance: Back in Action

Music

The in-game music is quite motivating - creating a unique atmosphere and fitting the game very well. It exudes a sense of strength and confidence when you are facing your enemies on the map.

Note: If you are looking for different music, there is a mod called "Ultimate AIM-Professionals" which gives alternative music for this game. Finnbat´s mod shop

Downloadable content

Steam exclusive

People who pre-purchased Jagged Alliance: Back in Action on Steam have received an exclusive DLC, the Urban Specialist Kit, and three Genuine items for Team Fortress 2.

Specialist Kits

Along the exclusive Urban Specialist Kit are 3 other similar Specialist Kits available for purchase:

Add-ons

Two add-ons have been released for Back in Action, each one giving a new mission to play:

Point Blank
Shades of Red

Media

Screenshots

Artwork

Logos

Videos

Jagged Alliance - Back in Action angetestet

Jagged Alliance Back in Action - Traits & Morale

Jagged Alliance Back in Action - Keyboard layouts Controls Hotkeys

Jagged Alliance Back in Action Mercenary's Guide Tutorial

Jagged Alliance Back in Action Mercenary Soundboard

Jagged Alliance 3 - Back in Action - Complete Walkthrough Tutorial

Reception

from Wikipedia

The critical reception was mixed at best, with armchairempire.com saying "Jagged Alliance: Back In Action is, and probably will for many years hence be, the definitive textbook example of how to mess up by the numbers when attempting to "relaunch" a classic franchise." Even Finnish Pelit magazine, in one of the most positive reviews internationally, stated "Back in Action is not a bad game, but pales in comparison to its father."

External links

Official website - Available in English and German.
Official Facebook page
Jagged Alliance: Back in Action on Steam
Unofficial Jagged Alliance: BiA - AddMeGamers YouTube Channel
Finnbat´s mod shop

References

[1] GameStar preview (PDF)

[2] Gaming Nexus - E3 2011: Jagged Alliance Back in Action (Impressions) - by Charles Husemann

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-'''''Jagged Alliance: Back in Action''''' (previously known as '''''Jagged Alliance 2: Reloaded''''') is a tactical role-playing game developed by [[Coreplay]]. It is a remake of [[Jagged Alliance 2]]. It was announced on August 20th, 2010 and was released on February 9, 2012.
+'''''Jagged Alliance: Back in Action''''' (previously known as '''''Jagged Alliance 2: Reloaded''''') is a tactical role-playing game developed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coreplay Coreplay GmbH]. It is a remake of ''[[Jagged Alliance 2]]''. It was announced on August 20th, 2010 and was released on February 9th, 2012.
 According to the publisher, the game is "a totally revamped version of ''Jagged Alliance 2'' and ''Back in Action'' will address the weak points of it". The user interface has been redesigned and gameplay features 3D graphics in an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isometric_projection isometric] perspective. And unlike the original games, a full-fledged tutorial is available for new players.
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 From the official website:
-''Jagged Alliance: Back in Action takes you to a fictitious country called Arulco: a ruthless dictator has seized absolute power and only a small group of rebels are still able to resist the tyranny. You command the rebels and the best mercenaries in the world are fighting on your side, provided you keep your troops supplied with plenty of cash and morale! You will require diplomatic skill and nerves of steel to win against the reign of terror.''
+{{Qnosource|Jagged Alliance: Back in Action takes you to a fictitious country called [[Arulco]]: a [[Deidranna Reitman|ruthless dictator]] has seized absolute power and only a small group of rebels are still able to resist the tyranny. You command the rebels and the best mercenaries in the world are fighting on your side, provided you keep your troops supplied with plenty of cash and morale! You will require diplomatic skill and nerves of steel to win against the reign of terror.}}
 == Gameplay ==
-Unlike the original game, Back in Action uses a combat system called "Plan & Go", which combines RTS gameplay with turn-based elements.
+Unlike the original game, ''Back in Action'' uses a combat system called "Plan & Go", which combines RTS gameplay with turn-based elements.
-''"The biggest improvement (outside of the new 3D engine and modern graphics) is that the game can either be played in a new RTS style mode, or the turn based system from the first game, or a hybrid of the two. The hybrid mode shifts from real time to turn based on criteria specified by the player. For example you can play in real time mode until you discover a mine or come across a bad guy. From there you can then switch into the game’s “Plan and Go” combat system. This mode is that you can key actions of your team together which brings out the real strength of the system.<br />'' {C {C}''For example, let’s say you want to have one guys sneak up behind a bad guy and cut his throat but then have a sniper ready to take him out if he fails. Well you setup the actions of the first guy along a timeline along the bottom and then when you have the kill action taking place you can have the sniper take the shot at exactly the same point in the timeline. If you’ve ever programmed Flash it’s very similar to the Flash timeline in execution and it’s something that gamers should be able to pick up pretty quickly. You can also do fun things like having your squad move into position and then open fire simultaneously or whatever you heart desires.''
+{{Q|The biggest improvement (outside of the new 3D engine and modern graphics) is that the game can either be played in a new RTS style mode, or the turn based system from the first game, or a hybrid of the two. The hybrid mode shifts from real time to turn based on criteria specified by the player. For example you can play in real time mode until you discover a mine or come across a bad guy. From there you can then switch into the game’s “Plan and Go” combat system. This mode is that you can key actions of your team together which brings out the real strength of the system.<br /><br />For example, let’s say you want to have one guys sneak up behind a bad guy and cut his throat but then have a sniper ready to take him out if he fails. Well you setup the actions of the first guy along a timeline along the bottom and then when you have the kill action taking place you can have the sniper take the shot at exactly the same point in the timeline. If you’ve ever programmed Flash it’s very similar to the Flash timeline in execution and it’s something that gamers should be able to pick up pretty quickly. You can also do fun things like having your squad move into position and then open fire simultaneously or whatever you heart desires.<br /> <br/>The laptop interface from the original is back but not all of the weapons from the original will be back due to licensing issues (though there will be replacements that are nearly identical). The game will get all new voice over work from the stars of the original which ensures that one of the highlights from the first game comes back from the second.|Impression about the game, on Gaming Nexus<ref>[http://gamingnexus.com/FullNews/E3-2011-Jagged-Alliance-Back-in-Action-%28Impressions%29/Item23437.aspx Gaming Nexus - E3 2011: Jagged Alliance Back in Action (Impressions) - by Charles Husemann]</ref>}}
+== Version ==
+* Current version: '''1.13g'''
-''The laptop interface from the original is back but not all of the weapons from the original will be back due to licensing issues (though there will be replacements that are nearly identical). The game will get all new voice over work from the stars of the original which ensures that one of the highlights from the first game comes back from the second."''<ref>[http://gamingnexus.com/FullNews/E3-2011-Jagged-Alliance-Back-in-Action-%28Impressions%29/Item23437.aspx http://gamingnexus.com/FullNews/E3-2011-Jagged-Alliance-Back-in-Action-%28Impressions%29/Item23437.aspx]</ref>
+[[Versions|List of all patches]]
 == System requirements ==
 '''Minimum'''
 * '''OS''': Windows XP (SP2), Vista or Windows 7
-* '''Processor''': Core 2 Duo Processor (1,8 GHz or better) or similar AMD
+* '''Processor''': Core 2 Duo Processor (1,8&nbsp;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
+* '''Video Card''': Shader 3.0 compatible graphics card (ATi 2600, GeForce 8800 or similar) with 512 MB RAM
 * '''Sound''': DirectX Compatible Sound Card
 '''Recommended'''
-* '''Processor''': i5 Processor (2,4 GHz or better) or similar AMD
+* '''Processor''': i5 Processor (2,4&nbsp;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
+* '''Video Card''': Shader 3.0 compatible graphics card (ATi 5850 and GeForce 460 or better) with 768 MB RAM
 == Quests==
-[http://jaggedalliance.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Quests_in_Back_in_Action List of Quests in Back in Action]
+[[:Category:Jagged Alliance: Back in Action quests|List of quests in Back in Action]]
 == Locations ==
-[[List of Locations in Back in Action]]
+[[:Category:Jagged Alliance: Back in Action locations|List of locations in Back in Action]]
 == Characters ==
-Mercenaries
+[[File:Tables.jpg|thumb|400px|Mercenaries]]
-[[File:Tables.jpg|thumb|left|400px]]
-There is a large database with all data from the game. What ever you are in need go and check those tables and you will find answers to your questions. [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ap7GMvKFU9VCdDk1SXl3X3N6T2JZMXF3cmJXWTB3ZWc#gid=11 Google database fro JABiA]
+Here is a large database with all of the data from the game. Whatever you are in need of, go and check those tables and you will likely find answers to your questions.
+{{Clr}}
+[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ap7GMvKFU9VCdDk1SXl3X3N6T2JZMXF3cmJXWTB3ZWc#gid=11 Google database for Jagged Alliance: Back in Action]
+'''''These values are updated to version 1.3'''''
 ==Items==
-[[List of Items in Back in Action]]
+[[List of items in Jagged Alliance: Back in Action]]
 == Music ==
-The in-game music is quite motativing. It creates a unique atmosphere and fits the game very well. It exudes a sense of strength and confidence when you are facing your enemies on the map.
+The in-game music is quite motivating - creating a unique atmosphere and fitting the game very well. It exudes a sense of strength and confidence when you are facing your enemies on the map.
 Note: If you are looking for different music, there is a mod called "Ultimate AIM-Professionals" which gives alternative music for this game. [http://finnbats.blogspot.com/ Finnbat´s mod shop]
 == Downloadable content ==
-===Add-On to manual===
-There are some more info in these .pdf documents you can benefit:
-[https://hotfile.com/dl/150007449/717e662/Jagged_Alliance_Back_in_Action_-_keyboard_layouts.pdf.html Jagged Alliance BIA keyboards manual (pdf)] (made by Im@rtAl)
 === Steam exclusive ===
-People who pre-purchase Jagged Alliance: Back in Action on Steam will receive three exclusive items, these are:
+People who pre-purchased ''Jagged Alliance: Back in Action'' on Steam have received an exclusive DLC, the [[Urban Specialist Kit]], and three Genuine items for [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Main_Page Team Fortress 2].
-* [[SCAR-L CQB Urban]]
-* [[Kevlar Helmet]]
-* [[Military Dress Shirt]]
-=== Specialist kits===
-Also available are (as of 2/13/2012) 3 specialist kits, they are:
-'''Night Specialist kit'''
+=== Specialist Kits ===
+Along the exclusive Urban Specialist Kit are 3 other similar Specialist Kits available for purchase:
-* Night camo Kevlar helmet
-* Night camo CAR-15 assault rifle
+* [[Night Specialist Kit]]
+* [[Desert Specialist Kit]]
-* Night camo military dress shirt
+* [[Jungle Specialist Kit]]
+== Add-ons ==
+Two add-ons have been released for Back in Action, each one giving a new mission to play:
+* [[Point Blank]]
+* [[Shades of Red]]
+== Media ==
-'''Desert Specialist kit'''
-* Desert camo Kevlar helmet
-* Desert camo SCAR-L CQB assault rifle
-* Desert camo military dress shirt
-'''Jungle Specialist kit'''
-* Jungle camo Kevlar helmet
-* Jungle camo CAR-15 assault rifle
-* Jungle camo military dress shirt
-'''Urban Specialist kit'''
-* Urban camo Kevlar helmet
-* Urban camo SCAR-L CQB assault rifle
-* Urban camo military dress shirt
-== Media ==
 === Screenshots ===
 <gallery widths="150" spacing="medium" orientation="none" captionalign="left">
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 Back-in-action_screenshot03.png
 Back-in-action_screenshot04.png
-Back-in-action screenshot05.png
+Back-in-action_screenshot05.jpg
 Back-in-action screenshot06.jpg
 </gallery>
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 === Artwork ===
 <gallery widths="150" spacing="medium" orientation="none" captionalign="left">
-Soldier shadow.jpg
+Soldier shadow.jpg | Concept art of [[Kyle "Shadow" Simmons|Shadow]] in desert camoflage
 </gallery>
 === Logos ===
 <gallery widths="150" captionalign="left">
-JA2Reloaded.png
+JA2Reloaded.png | Old ''Jagged Alliance 2: Reloaded'' logo
-Backinactionlogo.png
+Backinactionlogo.png | Actual ''Jagged Alliance : Back in Action'' logo
 </gallery>
 === Videos ===
+<gallery>
+Jagged Alliance Back in Action - Gameplay (GameStar) | Gameplay (GameStar), in german
+Jagged Alliance - Back in Action angetestet | Game test, in german
+Jagged Alliance Back in Action Teaser Trailer | Teaser trailer
+Jagged Alliance Back in Action - Traits & Morale | Mercenaries Traits & Morale Tutorial
+Jagged Alliance Back in Action - Keyboard layouts Controls Hotkeys | Keyboard layouts Controls Hotkeys
+Jagged Alliance Back in Action Mercenary's Guide Tutorial | Mercenary's Guide
+Jagged Alliance Back in Action Mercenary Soundboard | Mercenary Sounds
+Jagged Alliance 3 - Back in Action - Complete Walkthrough Tutorial | Complete Walkthrough
+</gallery>
+== Reception==
+''from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagged_Alliance_(series) Wikipedia] ''
+The critical reception was mixed at best, with armchairempire.com saying "Jagged Alliance: Back In Action is, and probably will for many years hence be, the definitive textbook example of how to mess up by the numbers when attempting to "relaunch" a classic franchise." Even Finnish Pelit magazine, in one of the most positive reviews internationally, stated "Back in Action is not a bad game, but pales in comparison to its father."
-[[Video:Jagged Alliance Back in Action - Gameplay (GameStar)|250px]]
-[[Video:Jagged Alliance - Back in Action angetestet|250px]]
-[[Video:Jagged Alliance Back in Action Teaser Trailer|250px]]
-[[Video:Jagged Alliance Back in Action - Traits & Morale|250px|left|Jagged Alliance : Back in Action - Traits & Morale Tutorial]]
-Traits and Morale (made by Im@rtAl)
-[[Video:Jagged Alliance Back in Action - Keyboard layouts Controls Hotkeys|250px|left|Keyboard Layouts]]
-Shortcuts (made by Im@rtAl)
-[[Video:Jagged Alliance Back in Action Mercenary's Guide Tutorial|250px|left|Mercenary´s Guide]]
-Best Teams (made by Im@rtAl)
-[[Video:Jagged Alliance Back in Action Mercenary Soundboard|250px|left|Mercs sounds]]
-All the sounds for Mercs (made by Im@rtAl)
-==='''Complete Walkthrough''' (made by Im@rtAl)===
-[[Video:Jagged Alliance 3 - Back in Action - Complete Walkthrough Tutorial|250px|left|Complete Walkthrough]]
-Hints and tips for beginners and veterans
 == External links==
 * [http://www.jaggedalliance.com/en/back_in_action/description/ Official website] - Available in English and German.
 * [http://www.facebook.com/Jagged.Alliance.Back.in.Action Official Facebook page]
-* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/55740/?snr=1_4_4__13 Jagged Alliance: Back in Action on Steam]
+* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/55740 ''Jagged Alliance: Back in Action'' on Steam]
-* [http://www.youtube.com/user/AddMeGamers?feature=mhee Unofficial Jagged Alliance BIA- AddMeGamers YouTube Channel]
+* [http://www.youtube.com/user/AddMeGamers?feature=mhee Unofficial Jagged Alliance: BiA - AddMeGamers YouTube Channel]
 * [http://finnbats.blogspot.com/ Finnbat´s mod shop]
 == References ==
 <references/>
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+[[de:Jagged Alliance: Back in Action]]
-[[Category:Upcoming games]]
 [[Category:Games]]
-[[Category:Article stubs]]
+[[Category:Jagged Alliance: Back in Action|*]]
+[[Category:Jagged Alliance series]]