Do you like Games about the second world war? Do you like pulp-era science fiction? Do you like Roleplaying games that allow for finite character creation? How about blowing up everything under the sun? If you answered "yes" to any of the above, than you will probably love this game. At its core, this game plays very similarly to Jaged Alliance 2, the action points are there, as is the isometric view and the ability to raze buildings to the ground with the careful application of explosives. But I would say that Silent Storm takes that style of gameplay much further. It is better in almost every regard, From simple things, like the voice acting(horrendous in JA2, but passable in this, though the scottish accent for the main character if you choose great britain as your nationality threw me the first time I heard it.) to mechanical differences like being able to swivel the camera and a MUCH easier system for targeting body parts. The story is fair and the game is open minded with its choice between an axis and an allied campaign. Since it doesn't focus on the Germans as being Nazis, the consideration for both factions is pretty unbiased, and the mutual foe either campaign eventually faces is set up in an interesting manner. The game does a decent job of showcasing many weapons from the War, though it sometimes it gives strange or inaccurate designations for the amunition. The game-play is balenced and relatively non-linear. Another improvement over Jagged Alliance 2 in my opinion is the lack of a time crunch. No surely letters from Enrico Chivaldore here if you take some time to build up your squad. Speaking of, the squad members themselves are all pretty interesting, with fun back-stories and unique personalities.Creating a cohesive squad around your hero is a lot of fun. Even the character creation is interesting with a lot of different looks to choose from and a highly customaizable set up for your character's face. My only real beef is the lack of voice selections a broader list for each nationality would have been better. As noted before, the game also has a serious Pulp-sci-fi bent to it. I love me some 1940's super science and this game has loads of it. From outrageous contraptions like the Panzerkleins to things the german warmachine had actually dreamed up (like the rocket powered gyrocopter). there are even some fun easter eggs thrown in there. In closing, I won't say that this is a perfect game; it does have minor hiccups here and there. But if you are looking for a tactical RPG, or you want a game about WW2 that isn't the same old rigmarole, then this game is worth every penny. And hey, GoG has come through again by giving us the complete soundtrack! This title is definitely a worthy addition to your game collection.
