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ArmA: Armed Assault is an exceptional military shooter, and the game offers players incredible realism, dense tactics and intense strategy. You will need to rely on keen eyesight, gut instincts and a sharp strategic mind if you are to survive on the expansive battlefields of ArmA. Every decision you make could mean the difference between death and glory for you and your troops.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By B. Ashley
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Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I first bought Arma from Amazon.co.uk whilst I was in business in the USA, so had to wait 3 months before I got home to play it. Whilst I was in the USA I followed the forums and grew concerned about the quality of the product with regards to bugs and performance issues that many people both here on Amazon and on the Bohemia Interactive forums were complaining about.
As my machine is "middle of the road", it was with some caution that I installed (and patched) Armed Assault. Not only did it play far better (and faster) than the demo did for me (I had to turn the settings down a bit on both), but it also appears to be one of the most well behaved windows games I own. Call of Duty 2 crashes whenever the desktop is involved. Arma happilly sits there in the background should I need to alt-tab back to the desktop.
The mission editor is great, and actually a necessity. Whilst there are 2 helicopter training missions included (Transport & Combat), you won't get much flight time there, and if you want to be effective Online as a good pilot, you'd do well to launch the editor, place yourself and an empty chopper and go get used to it.
There are many who have complained about the graphics of Armed Assault, but I find no fault with them. The scenary looks beautiful (even at my medium settings), the real time weather and correct star charts all add to the beauty and realism of the game.
So who is this game for? Hardcore military fanatics? Definately. Counter-strike and FPS spray-and-prayers? Definiately not. Anyone looking for an immersive and realistic shooter? Yes. It has been a while since I have lost sleep over a computer game, but Arma has done it.
How about the online? I've played 2 missions online so far.... Read more ›
As my machine is "middle of the road", it was with some caution that I installed (and patched) Armed Assault. Not only did it play far better (and faster) than the demo did for me (I had to turn the settings down a bit on both), but it also appears to be one of the most well behaved windows games I own. Call of Duty 2 crashes whenever the desktop is involved. Arma happilly sits there in the background should I need to alt-tab back to the desktop.
The mission editor is great, and actually a necessity. Whilst there are 2 helicopter training missions included (Transport & Combat), you won't get much flight time there, and if you want to be effective Online as a good pilot, you'd do well to launch the editor, place yourself and an empty chopper and go get used to it.
There are many who have complained about the graphics of Armed Assault, but I find no fault with them. The scenary looks beautiful (even at my medium settings), the real time weather and correct star charts all add to the beauty and realism of the game.
So who is this game for? Hardcore military fanatics? Definately. Counter-strike and FPS spray-and-prayers? Definiately not. Anyone looking for an immersive and realistic shooter? Yes. It has been a while since I have lost sleep over a computer game, but Arma has done it.
How about the online? I've played 2 missions online so far.... Read more ›
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I have been awaiting Armed Assalt for a long time as a fan of Operation Flashpoint and was not disappointed.
The game is very similar to Flashpoint in terms of its control interface (although some controls have been changed to incorporate a lean function), so Flashpoint fans should have no trouble playing Armed Assault. For those that are not, the controls are for the most part very simple and easy to learn, only becoming difficult when the player attempts some slightly more difficult tasks, such as flying a helicopter (which is mch more difficlt than in Operation Flashpoint).
Graphically, the game is very flexible. Most lower-end PCs that meet the reqirements run the game quite comfortably on low settings, and players with performance machines are in for a visual treat, with extreme-length draw distances and NPC models that are a far cry from the blocky mannequins of Flashpoint. I would argue that on the highest graphics settings, Armed Assault looks much better than other games such as Battlefield 2142.
The gameplay itself is certainly an aquired taste, as one or two bullets from an enemy will have you loading up again, but as long as you keep to the ground and move safely, you will survive. Operation Flashpoint was notoriously difficult, and this is the same in Armed Assault, except that Armed Assault has been blessed with a save function, allowing you to save your game wherever you please, preventing the annoyances of almost completing a mission and having to restart just moments from completing a mission.
The game world itself is huge, as you are playing on a 400 square kilometre island, and the game features dozens of different vehicles to use, from the AH-1 attack helicopter to a farmer's tractor.... Read more ›
The game is very similar to Flashpoint in terms of its control interface (although some controls have been changed to incorporate a lean function), so Flashpoint fans should have no trouble playing Armed Assault. For those that are not, the controls are for the most part very simple and easy to learn, only becoming difficult when the player attempts some slightly more difficult tasks, such as flying a helicopter (which is mch more difficlt than in Operation Flashpoint).
Graphically, the game is very flexible. Most lower-end PCs that meet the reqirements run the game quite comfortably on low settings, and players with performance machines are in for a visual treat, with extreme-length draw distances and NPC models that are a far cry from the blocky mannequins of Flashpoint. I would argue that on the highest graphics settings, Armed Assault looks much better than other games such as Battlefield 2142.
The gameplay itself is certainly an aquired taste, as one or two bullets from an enemy will have you loading up again, but as long as you keep to the ground and move safely, you will survive. Operation Flashpoint was notoriously difficult, and this is the same in Armed Assault, except that Armed Assault has been blessed with a save function, allowing you to save your game wherever you please, preventing the annoyances of almost completing a mission and having to restart just moments from completing a mission.
The game world itself is huge, as you are playing on a 400 square kilometre island, and the game features dozens of different vehicles to use, from the AH-1 attack helicopter to a farmer's tractor.... Read more ›
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Ed
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well most people seem to complain about the bugs in other reviews, but that seems to be all fixed now, they have released a couple of huge patches, the last one was almost 600mb. If you dont have broadband, somehow, then this probably isnt worth getting, as the multiplayer and other mods are really good.
The campaign I like, its got a believable plotline. The secondary missions are a nice touch as well, they aren't essential but doing them makes the main mission easier, such as one of them you attack an tank base so that in the main mission there is less armour for you to have to deal with in your helicopter. Although the one thing this is lacking from Flashpoint is the personal feeling you got from playing only four different characters in the war, but the way there are newsreporters sort of makes up for it somehow.
The editor is one of the best features. You can create all sorts of mission and the manual describes how different waypoints and triggers work so it is easy to create missions where one platoon wont move until the armoured assault has taken control of town or anything. Also the amount of content in the editor allows you to create all sorts of situations, such as allowing you to add Ak74s, RPG launchers and pistols to civilians allows you to create a rioting city or you can load up a truck with weapons to smuggle it across the border sort of tasks.
The multiplayer is much improved from Flashpoint. Now you can join mid game, if you die you can take control of an AI unit rather than becoming a seagull, although that is still there in the end.... Read more ›
The campaign I like, its got a believable plotline. The secondary missions are a nice touch as well, they aren't essential but doing them makes the main mission easier, such as one of them you attack an tank base so that in the main mission there is less armour for you to have to deal with in your helicopter. Although the one thing this is lacking from Flashpoint is the personal feeling you got from playing only four different characters in the war, but the way there are newsreporters sort of makes up for it somehow.
The editor is one of the best features. You can create all sorts of mission and the manual describes how different waypoints and triggers work so it is easy to create missions where one platoon wont move until the armoured assault has taken control of town or anything. Also the amount of content in the editor allows you to create all sorts of situations, such as allowing you to add Ak74s, RPG launchers and pistols to civilians allows you to create a rioting city or you can load up a truck with weapons to smuggle it across the border sort of tasks.
The multiplayer is much improved from Flashpoint. Now you can join mid game, if you die you can take control of an AI unit rather than becoming a seagull, although that is still there in the end.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Great game. If you're looking for realism there is no better. Hours of fun.
P.S. Arma II is amazing.
P.S. Arma II is amazing.
Published on 28 Feb 2010 by B. Smith
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing to say the least
As a passive gamer playing games like battlefield 2 and F.E.A.R, i was told about ARMA 2 and how amazing it was however since i didn't wish to spend £22 on a game from amazon i... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by Brynalinading
5.0 out of 5 stars
Looks nice
I have changed this review and upgraded it to a full five stars, as with there previous title {operation flashpoint} it needed modding and patching before it came into it own ,... Read more
Published on 5 April 2008 by Mr. L. Kirkham
1.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely aweful
I really do not know how this game got any good reveiews. A lot of these reviews read like maunfacture's apologies. If it's that bad pal why give five stars? Read more
Published on 2 April 2008 by Mr. R. H. Lloyd
3.0 out of 5 stars
ArmA - I feel so let down.
I wanted so badly to like ArmA because I am totally in love with the 'rest' of the Operation Flashpoint series.
Sadly, my heart has been broken. Read more
Sadly, my heart has been broken. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2007 by Mr. R. I. Moir
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing but beware Vista users (no longer!)
Was always a big fan of the original Operation Flashpoint and Arma follows with the same endless gameplay opportunities. The mission editor makes both of these titles great fun. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2007 by aviator789
5.0 out of 5 stars
Give it the time, and reap the rewards.
Armed Assault (Arma) offers a different experience from your average First Person Shooter and should in no way be confused with other seamingly similar military based titles. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2007 by the_bengine
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not enough progress since Operation Flashpoint
Several years have passed since Operation Flashpoint, but to all intents and purposes, ARMA is the same game in a different setting. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2007 by Nick Finch
4.0 out of 5 stars
Simply awesome
Essentially Operation Flashpoint 2, but don't tell Codemasters as they copyrighted the name. An amazing war gaming simulator. Read more
Published on 22 April 2007 by Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply amazing
Now here we have amazing game. Very realistic, graphics and sound are great. Plz dont listen to people who say that it can get hard, that enemy shots u froma mile and so on. Read more
Published on 18 April 2007 by Mr. D. Volos
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