Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge

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Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge is a turn-based strategy game where you command a squad of mercenaries in the war-torn African nation of Diamond Coast. Missions involve taking contracts from rival factions with shifting alliances, managing resources to upgrade weapons and hire specialists, and choosing between brute force or subterfuge to achieve goals. Combat mixes tactical positioning with varied unit abilities while negotiations and bribes can resolve conflicts without bloodshed. Each decision impacts relationships and unlocks new opportunities across the fractured region. The game's large open world and complex faction dynamics set it apart, with multiple story paths and endings shaped by player choices. Community discussions note the depth of mission design and the challenge of balancing military power with political maneuvering. Featuring over 40 missions and a focus on adaptive strategies, it offers a gritty take on mercenary work with replayability driven by branching outcomes.