America's Army: Proving Grounds

"America's Army: Proving Grounds" is a free-to-play first-person shooter that simulates the training of a U.S. Army Infantryman. Players can complete combat maneuvers in a fabricated MOUT environment and participate in team-based missions with weapon and character customization. The game features two game modes, four objective types, and a mission editor on Steam Workshop for enhanced gameplay. Teamwork and strategy are vital to success in this realistic military experience.

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Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game is free to play with no pay-to-win mechanics, making it accessible to everyone.
It features a great community that emphasizes teamwork and communication, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The gameplay is fun and challenging, with realistic weapon handling and tactics that appeal to fans of tactical shooters.

The game suffers from significant bugs and lag issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
There is a persistent problem with hackers and cheaters, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The graphics and overall presentation are considered outdated, which may not meet the expectations of players used to modern FPS titles.

gameplay
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun and engaging, with well-designed maps and a high level of realism. While it draws comparisons to Battlefield 3, some players find it less appealing due to personal preferences for faster-paced action. Overall, it caters well to fans of realistic FPS games, supported by a positive community.
- “The gameplay is fun to play and the maps are great.”
- “It's free, kind of an aging engine, great gameplay, and realism through the roof.”
- “Gameplay is good; it's similar to Battlefield 3.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to frustrating moments that break immersion.”
monetization
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its monetization model, being completely free with no in-game purchases or pay-to-win elements. Players appreciate the absence of advertisements and microtransactions, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.
- “It is a fun game and it is actually free, with no in-game purchases and no pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “Not pay-to-win; in fact, I don't think there are any microtransactions, but I could be wrong.”
- “Once you start playing, there aren’t any advertisements or annoying factors.”
graphics
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for being subpar compared to titles like CS, Battlefield, and Call of Duty, with only the water effects receiving some praise. Reviewers noted that the overall visual quality feels unresponsive and outdated, suggesting a need for smoother graphics to enhance the experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, bringing the game world to life in vibrant detail.”
- “The visual effects are breathtaking, making every scene feel immersive and engaging.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
- “Did I enjoy the game? Yes. Would I say it's on the level of CS, Battlefield, CoD, Total Fall, and Overwatch? Not even close. The graphics are terrible (except the water). The gameplay is very standard and just feels like an unresponsive version of hardcore CoD4.”
- “You could do something about the graphics, make it a bit smoother.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent bugs that hinder jumping and climbing mechanics. Controls are described as sluggish and unresponsive, often resulting in players getting stuck on various objects in the environment, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- “The game is horribly buggy; trying to jump or climb feels like praying to the gods and hoping it works. The controls are sluggish and unresponsive, and often you will get stuck on random objects strewn across the floor, from logs to pebbles. Anything can block your path and lock you out of jumping, and if you hit the wrong area, you can get caught in an inescapable square of pebbles.”
- “- Buggy”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around team-based missions, where players are divided into groups like Alpha and Bravo to complete various objectives such as defusing explosives, ambushing VIPs, and extracting classified documents, creating an engaging and entertaining narrative experience.