S2: Silent Storm

The Good
Silent Storm features an engaging story which can be approached from either the viewpoint of the Allies or the Axis. The gameplay is also extremely well-designed (and, while i haven't played Jagged Alliance 2, many people say that they are similar). Using a pool of Ability Points, your team members carry out their actions in turn-based battles. The graphics and ragdoll physics which are incorporated in this game are also beautiful. Finally, one of the most entertaining aspects of Silent Storm is the real-time calculations which are used to determine ricocheting bullets' paths, grenade/explosion radii and other effects which add a new sense of realism to the already realistic combat.

The Bad
Silent Storm had very few cons in my opinion. Eventually, the story takes a sci-fi twist and strays from its authentic WWII setting, which, in my opinion detracted only slightly from the game. Another problem that I had, was the inconsistency in the realism of the game. An example of this is in the side-effects which characters take from being shot in specific body parts (immobilized if shot in leg, deaf if near a grenade, etc.), yet both enemies and your squad members can take more shots than any ordinary person could. While these were personal dislikes of this game, they certainly did not impede my enjoyment of Silent Storm.

The Bottom Line
Silent Storm is a tactical combat game which features great gameplay, great graphics, uncanny realism (at times), and a decent storyline. Anyone who enjoys war games which actually require precise planning and patience rather than running-and-gunning should seriously consider checking this game out.