Arma: Cold War Assault Mac/Linux

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"Arma: Cold War Assault is a military simulation game that presents a harrowing storyline set in the midst of a World War III conflict. Players are tasked with commanding a squad of troops and utilizing over 4

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 166 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game runs well on low-end systems and is a great option for Linux and Mac users.
It offers a nostalgic experience with challenging gameplay and a complex mission editor, making it a classic among war simulators.
Despite its age, the game maintains a level of realism and depth that many players appreciate, providing hours of fun.

The game suffers from various bugs and limitations, including issues with AI behavior and mission clarity.
Players are frustrated by the separate pricing for Linux and Mac versions, especially if they already own the game on another platform.
The multiplayer mode is largely broken, limiting the game's replayability and cooperative experience.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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. While some players appreciate the engaging missions and the ability to create custom scenarios, others feel the overarching plot, centered around a proxy war in the Cold War era, lacks significance. Overall, the narrative is complemented by a mission editor that allows for extensive customization, though some technical issues and mission inconsistencies have been noted.
- “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 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 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.”
- “[*] Missions/scripts are not super solid... sometimes helicopters crash, tanks get stuck, etc.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a mixed experience with stability; while the game generally runs well with stable performance and minimal glitches, some players have encountered bugs, particularly in multiplayer modes. Additionally, there are serious concerns regarding potential risks, such as the game being able to delete entire disk partitions.
- “The port runs very well, no glitches, stable performance.”
- “Good fun campaigns, although slightly buggy at times.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game, being from 2003, are generally considered outdated and not a focal point for players. While some users initially noted the poor visual quality, they found that the engaging gameplay and realism compensated for it, allowing for enjoyable experiences despite the graphics. Overall, the game runs well on modern PCs, and players appreciate the nostalgic value it brings.
- “Interesting missions, good storyline, graphics are about what you expect, runs very well.”
- “At first, I was pretty blown away by the bad graphics, but as soon as you hit up the campaign and sound, the fun starts again.”
- “At first I was pretty blown away by the bad graphics, but as soon as you hit up the campaign and sound, the fun starts again.”
- “I recall my old laptop back in 2003 struggled to handle the graphics and loading!”
- “Played this game labeled as 'Operation Flashpoint', still have the CD, had many hours of fun and the game is very challenging with great realism, which makes up for the aged graphics.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is highly praised, with users noting that it performs as well as or better than on Windows, and the port runs smoothly without glitches, ensuring stable performance. Overall, players are satisfied with the game's optimization across platforms.
- “The port runs very well, no glitches, stable performance.”
- “Performance just like on Windows, maybe better (don't know about Mac).”
- “The performance is good... and what other games allow you to fly the Hind or Apache?”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Operation Flashpoint, despite being released in 2001, remains engaging and worth experiencing even in 2017. However, players note that the game has aged significantly, with modern titles offering superior graphics and textures.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is praised for its exceptional replayability, offering a realistic experience that encourages players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers an unrivaled replayability that keeps me coming back for more.”
- “The realistic elements combined with the replayability make each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “I love how each decision I make leads to different outcomes, enhancing the game's replayability.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its retro-style fun, highlighted through amusing cut-scenes that accompany the diverse missions in both campaigns. Players appreciate the lighthearted and nostalgic comedic elements woven throughout the gameplay.
- “Two campaigns with a lot of different missions and funny (as in retro-fun ;) ) cut-scenes.”

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