Arma: Cold War Assault Mac/Linux

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Arma: Cold War Assault Mac/Linux is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Bohemia Interactive and was released on March 14, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Bohemia Interactive's debut game published by Codemasters as Operation Flashpoint in 2001, became genre-defining combat military simulation and the No. 1 bestselling PC game around the world and has won many international awards, including “Game of The Year” and “Best Action Game”. Over 2 million copies have been sold since its release. StorylineThe horrors of WWIII are imminent. There are clash…

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game is a classic and remains one of the best old-school war simulators, offering a lot of fun and replayability.
The Linux and Mac ports run well, often better than the Windows version, and support various aspect ratios.
The mission editor is highly customizable, allowing players to create unique and engaging scenarios.

The separate pricing for Linux and Mac versions is frustrating for players who already own the game on Windows.
The game suffers from various bugs and limitations, making it feel outdated and sometimes unplayable on modern systems.
Multiplayer functionality is broken, and many players have reported issues with crashes and data loss.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The game's story is presented through the perspective of a low-ranking enlistee navigating various realistic military scenarios, with a focus on following orders and documenting experiences in a diary. While some players appreciate the engaging missions and the ability to create custom scenarios, others find the overarching plot—centered on a proxy war during the Cold War—lacks depth and emotional impact. Overall, the mission editor is praised for its versatility, allowing for a wide range of creative gameplay experiences.
- “The length of missions tends to go no longer than 20 minutes, and you are put in various situations that a soldier could be in real life, such as lookout, last man standing, ambush, etc. The story also seems to be told through the eyes of your low-rank enlistee, who is mostly told to follow orders, keeps a diary, and gets brief summaries of mission objectives and outcomes.”
- “Two campaigns with a lot of different missions and funny (as in retro-fun) cut-scenes.”
- “Great story (at least the vanilla version).”
- “To me, nothing in the story really mattered to me; the plot seems to revolve around another proxy war in the Cold War era.”
- “The length of missions tends to go no longer than 20 minutes, and you are put in various situations that a soldier could be in real life, such as lookout, last man standing, ambush, etc. The story also seemed to be told from the perspective of your low-rank enlistee, who is mostly told to follow orders, keeps a diary, and gets brief summaries of mission objectives and outcomes.”
- “[*] missions/scripts are not super-solid ... sometimes helicopters crash, tanks get stuck, etc.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some enjoy stable performance and minimal glitches, others encounter bugs and issues that can affect gameplay. Notably, there are concerns about potential risks, such as the game deleting disk partitions.
- “The port runs very well, with no glitches and stable performance.”
- “I got Arma 3 and it runs great on Linux via Proton.”
- “Good fun campaigns, although slightly buggy at times.”
- “The port runs very well, no glitches, stable performance.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the optimization of the game is praised for its strong performance, comparable to or even better than Windows, with stable operation and no glitches reported. Users appreciate the smooth gameplay experience, particularly highlighting the unique gameplay features.
- “Performance is just like on Windows, maybe even better (not sure about Mac).”
- “The performance is good, and what other games allow you to fly the Hind or Apache?”
- “The port runs very well, with no glitches and stable performance.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some players initially disappointed by their quality, while others find them acceptable given the engaging missions and storyline. Overall, the graphics meet expectations but may not impress at first glance.
- “Interesting missions, good storyline, and the graphics are about what you expect. The game runs very well.”
- “At first, I was pretty blown away by the bad graphics, but as soon as you dive into the campaign and sound, the fun starts again.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of Operation Flashpoint from 2001 remains engaging and worth experiencing, even in 2017; however, players note that the game's graphics have aged significantly, especially when compared to modern voxel games.
- “Gameplay-wise, Operation Flashpoint from 2001 is still holding up in 2017.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's worth playing, but the game has aged, and nowadays I've seen better textures in voxel games.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users highlight the game's exceptional replayability, noting its realistic elements that enhance the overall experience and encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers an unrivaled level of replayability, keeping me engaged for hours.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and unique, thanks to the diverse choices and outcomes.”
- “The variety of paths and strategies available ensures that no two games are ever the same.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by its retro-style fun, featuring two campaigns filled with a variety of missions and amusing cut-scenes that enhance the overall experience.
- “The game features two campaigns filled with a variety of missions and hilarious (in a retro-fun way) cut-scenes.”
- “The humor in this game is spot-on, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game balances its serious moments with lighthearted humor, making every mission enjoyable.”

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