ARMA: Armed Assault

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ARMA: Armed Assault is a realistic military tactical shooter that offers a vast open-world environment and a wide range of vehicles and weapons. Players can engage in intense combat missions, either solo or in multiplayer mode, and experience a robust modding community for additional content. The game provides a high level of immersion and attention to detail, making it a popular choice for hardcore tactical sim enthusiasts.

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+10

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 125 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Realistic and beautifully modeled environments and character models.
Challenging gameplay that offers a steep learning curve, rewarding dedicated players.
Strong modding community that enhances the game experience with additional content.

Numerous bugs and crashes that can disrupt gameplay.
Poor optimization, leading to performance issues on various systems.
The game feels unfinished in certain aspects, with some features lacking polish.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it minimal or lacking depth, while others praise it as epic and a significant enhancement for open-world experiences. The campaign features a unique mission structure that blends mandatory and optional quests, though some players express confusion over distinguishing between main and side quests. Overall, while the narrative may not be the primary focus for all, it offers enough variety and engagement to satisfy many players, especially those who enjoy mission editing and community content.
- “The story was great and really raised the bar for open world games.”
- “Note: I recommend the gold edition of the game over this version - the DLCs are okay, but more importantly, it actually updates the main campaign with new cutscenes and story content (though it seems not to be listed in the features anywhere).”
- “The campaign also has a rather unique tree structure that I've always loved, with a combination of mandatory missions as a U.S. Army Stryker Brigade and choices of optional secondary missions along the way that are typically much harder, but provide lots of variety in gameplay, unit selection, and have effects on the main missions.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “It's like playing Temple Run for the story.”
- “In some missions, you don't know which ones are side quests or main quests.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with some users praising the well-optimized engine that delivers smooth gameplay and decent scenery for its age, while others criticize the outdated visuals, particularly for those using integrated graphics like Intel HD. Many players note that the graphics can limit the experience for some, especially on older systems, but improvements in later updates have enhanced realism in certain aspects. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they still provide an enjoyable experience for many players.
- “The graphics are also very well done (for its age), with fantastic scenery delivered by a well-optimized engine that allows for smooth, 60fps gameplay!”
- “It's very interactive, rich graphics and I'm running it on medium graphic quality.”
- “Not like the other Arma games, but you can get a great feel for it; it's a fun game with good graphics.”
- “Do not get this game if you have an Intel HD graphics card. I found this out the hard way and before I knew how to refund!”
- “This used to be fun, but the graphics are outdated and the AI is pretty dumb.”
- “The graphics are like old PS2, and people say it won't work with their computer.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The gameplay is generally well-received for its realism and immersive experience, featuring a unique campaign structure with a mix of mandatory and optional missions that enhance variety. However, players note significant bugs, AI issues, and some clunkiness compared to newer titles, though the graphics and smooth performance at 60fps are praised. Overall, the game offers impressive freedom of movement and modding potential, making it enjoyable despite its limitations.
- “The graphics are also very well done (for its age), with fantastic scenery delivered by a well-optimized engine that allows for smooth, 60fps gameplay!”
- “The campaign has a rather unique tree structure that I've always loved, with a combination of mandatory missions as a US Army Stryker Brigade and choices of optional secondary missions along the way that are typically much harder, but provide lots of variety in gameplay, unit selection, and have effects on the main missions.”
- “[Realistic and beautifully modeled, challenging gameplay, modding].”
- “The realism creates gripping gameplay, with immersion being let down by AI and audio issues.”
- “The gameplay feels a little clunky compared to subsequent Arma titles, but for an old game, Arma offers impressive freedom of movement and immersion.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable, but players report significant stability issues, describing it as "buggy as hell." Comparisons to the free Arma 2 mod of DayZ suggest that the standalone version suffers from more glitches, despite its overall appeal.
- “It looks okay and the gameplay is pretty good; however, it's pretty buggy.”
- “Buggy as hell.”
- “Note: Arma 2 has a free mod of DayZ, and I heard it's less buggy than the standalone one.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating its smooth performance on older systems, while others report significant issues, particularly on Windows 10, indicating that it struggles to run effectively on lower-end hardware.
- “Well, my computer is old, so I'm just happy to have a game that runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs flawlessly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making it accessible for players with various system specifications.”
- “Fun game, but this game runs poorly on Windows 10 and is horribly optimized.”
- “Badly optimized; didn't run on my low-end PC.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game, particularly the trailer soundtrack, has received positive feedback for its coolness, with players expressing a desire to download it, although they have had difficulty finding it.
- “The trailer soundtrack is so cool, I wanted to download it, but I couldn't find it anywhere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players generally find the game's replayability to be high, thanks to its diverse character options, multiple endings, and varying difficulty levels that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many reviewers appreciate the inclusion of unlockable content and dynamic choices that significantly alter the gameplay experience. However, some note that certain repetitive elements may diminish the incentive to replay for some players.
- “The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and again.”
- “The dynamic world and random events ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping the experience engaging.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers very little in terms of different outcomes or paths, which severely limits its replayability.”
- “After completing the game, I found that there were no new challenges or experiences to draw me back in.”