Score: 8.2
Developer: Nival Interactive
Publisher: Encore Software
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"Silent Storm features two long, replayable campaigns, as well as an editor for creating your own scenarios or customizing the game rules. Obvious enthusiasm went into this lively game, and the result is simply much more exciting and visceral than what you might expect from turn-based strategy--though you'll wish more of the game's potential was tapped. Nevertheless, the game is so over-the-top and open-ended that the balance issues and rough edges seem acceptable in the context of everything else, and overall, surely this is a game whose strengths outweigh its weaknesses. In particular, Silent Storm is a must-have for those who've enjoyed games like Jagged Alliance 2 in the past."

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