First (German) review is very positive

[Christian]

Jagged Alliance 2 was incredibly popular in Germany, more so than in any other country.
The German magazin 'Gamestar' was allowed to write a first review 3 days before release, the article is hidden behind a paywall:
https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/jagged-alliance-3-test-steam-review,3397179.html
It's very positive, more so than I expected.
I guess I pre-purchase then, right?

[Marcus]

Gamestar hat auch Cyberpunk 2077 eine 88 gegeben. was nicht gerade für ihre Kompetenzen spricht. :D
Sind auch die gleichen Hampelmänner, die den schrecklichen CoH3 eine sehr gute Wertung gegeben haben und unzähligen anderen Rohrkrepierern.
Was aber nicht bedeuten soll, dass JA3 ein schlechtes Game ist.

[Dante]

Gamestar in 2k23 besuchen/ lesen/ sich daraus eine Meinung bilden, ist wie Glotze gucken. Macht man einfach nicht mehr.

[Marcus]

Originally posted by Dante:

Gamestar in 2k23 besuchen/ lesen/ sich daraus eine Meinung bilden, ist wie Glotze gucken. Macht man einfach nicht mehr.

So ist es!

[sierra]

GameStar... Nur noch ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ und clickbait. Ich denke, JA3 hat hier auch den fetten fetten Nostalgie-Bonus.
Die GameStar hat sich in den ganzen Jahren stark gewandelt. Es war tatsächlich sehr lange mein go to Gaming-Magazin - ich habe irgendwo im Keller den kompletten ersten Jahrgang gelagert... Von dem damaligen Stern ist leider kaum noch ein funkeln übrig.

[cANe]

I'm gonna wait for a few more reviews, especially in a language I can read

[Rampage]

can someone give the bulletpoints in english please?

[Marcus]

Originally posted by doc:

GameStar... Nur noch ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ und clickbait. Ich denke, JA3 hat hier auch den fetten fetten Nostalgie-Bonus.
Die GameStar hat sich in den ganzen Jahren stark gewandelt. Es war tatsächlich sehr lange mein go to Gaming-Magazin - ich habe irgendwo im Keller den kompletten ersten Jahrgang gelagert... Von dem damaligen Stern ist leider kaum noch ein funkeln übrig.

Anfang der 2000er, habe ich jeden ersten Mittwoch im Monat, die Gamestar gekauft und Heute ist es das größte Schundmagazin, wenn es um gaming geht, meiner Meinung nach.

[Christian]

Originally posted by Marcus:

Gamestar hat auch Cyberpunk 2077 eine 88 gegeben. was nicht gerade für ihre Kompetenzen spricht. :D

86 is the average for the PC version of Cyberpunk, according to metacritic. You give this example to demonstrate their inability to agree with other reviewers just because they are 2 points higher?

And are you trying to say they might be equally 'far' off in the case of JA3? I feel like I could totally live with that.

[Marcus]

Originally posted by Rampage:

can someone give the bulletpoints in english please?

We are only talking about, how ♥♥♥♥♥♥ the Magazine called "Gamestar" is.

[Rampage]

Originally posted by Marcus:

Originally posted by Rampage:

can someone give the bulletpoints in english please?

We are only talking about, how ♥♥♥♥♥♥ the Magazine called "Gamestar" is.

I mean what is in the review lol not what is being said on here

[Marcus]

Originally posted by Christian:

Originally posted by Marcus:

Gamestar hat auch Cyberpunk 2077 eine 88 gegeben. was nicht gerade für ihre Kompetenzen spricht. :D

86 is the average for the PC version of Cyberpunk, according to metacritic. You give this example to demonstrate their inability to agree with other reviewers just because they are 2 points higher?

And are you trying to say they might be equally 'far' off in the case of JA3? I feel like I could totally live with that.

Spieler haben Cyberpunk 2077 keine 86 gegeben, sondern nur ähnliche Drecksmagazine!
Hat die Gamestar, in den letzten 10 Jahren, eigentlich mal ein Spiel zerissen? Denke eher nicht so. Woran das wohl liegen mag? :D
Die Deppen, haben sogar CoH3 eine 90 gegeben (wenn ich mich nicht irre) und bei Steam liegt es bei 53%. :D
Solche Magazine, sprechen halt einfach nicht für die Spieler!
Und die wirklich guten Spiele, sind nichtmal im Blickfeld der Gamestar, wenn es nicht gerade einen Hype/großes Interesse im Internet gibt, kriegen die das meiste garnicht erst mit.
Die Gamestar ist etwas für Wochenendspieler, die sich mal ein wenig über Videospiele informieren wollen, mehr auch nicht.

[Marcus]

Originally posted by Rampage:

Originally posted by Marcus:

We are only talking about, how ♥♥♥♥♥♥ the Magazine called "Gamestar" is.

I mean what is in the review lol not what is being said on here

I cant read it, because its behind a Paywall, but sounds like a worthy Successor from JA2.

[palhanow]

Can anybody translate the review for common folk who doesn't have a clue about german, thanks,

[Maul]

(Mostly accurate) AI translation, as I am far too lazy:

Jagged Alliance 3 in Review: You have rightfully waited 24 years for this game.

The exclusive preview test shows: With Jagged Alliance 3, you get exactly the successor that was overdue - crisp, dramatic, nostalgic, funny, and on the way to an exceptional rating.

When a developer continues a cult game after over 20 years, they walk through a minefield. The expectations of old fans are high, every change is scrutinized meticulously, and at the same time, new players should also become fans. Haemimont Games took on this challenge - and actually managed to deliver a more than worthy successor with Jagged Alliance 3.

We have now spent around 60 hours in the preview and test version, and we haven't been bored for a minute, quite the opposite. The best part is: After these 60 hours, we still feel like we've just started. Because Jagged Alliance 3 is really extensive, and depending on your playstyle and difficulty level, you can easily spend 100 hours here.

It suits you if...

...you love dramatic turn-based battles and dynamic campaigns.
...you like the series, especially Jagged Alliance 2.
...you are not discouraged by a steep learning curve as a Jagged beginner.

It doesn't suit you if...

...you expect a game to hold your hand.
...you absolutely need German voice-overs.
...you don't have much time to play.

[Butcher]

Originally posted by Maul:

(Mostly accurate) AI translation, as I am far too lazy:

Jagged Alliance 3 in Review: You have rightfully waited 24 years for this game.

The exclusive preview test shows: With Jagged Alliance 3, you get exactly the successor that was overdue - crisp, dramatic, nostalgic, funny, and on the way to an exceptional rating.

When a developer continues a cult game after over 20 years, they walk through a minefield. The expectations of old fans are high, every change is scrutinized meticulously, and at the same time, new players should also become fans. Haemimont Games took on this challenge - and actually managed to deliver a more than worthy successor with Jagged Alliance 3.

We have now spent around 60 hours in the preview and test version, and we haven't been bored for a minute, quite the opposite. The best part is: After these 60 hours, we still feel like we've just started. Because Jagged Alliance 3 is really extensive, and depending on your playstyle and difficulty level, you can easily spend 100 hours here.

It suits you if...

...you love dramatic turn-based battles and dynamic campaigns.
...you like the series, especially Jagged Alliance 2.
...you are not discouraged by a steep learning curve as a Jagged beginner.

It doesn't suit you if...

...you expect a game to hold your hand.
...you absolutely need German voice-overs.
...you don't have much time to play.

How to say nothing about the game in lots of words.

Game has turn based battles? No ♥♥♥♥, couldn't possibly figure it out by myself. Don't have much time to play? No need to elaborate on why, apparently,