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Arma Tactics

28%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
story, gameplay
44% User Score Based on 533 reviews

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"Arma Tactics is a mobile turn-based strategy game with highly replayable missions and randomized objectives. Control a four-member Special Forces team, using stealth or direct action while facing various opponents. Experience one of the best looking mobile games to date, with highly detailed graphics and realistic weaponry."

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44%
Audience ScoreBased on 533 reviews
graphics13 positive mentions
story17 negative mentions
  • The game has a solid turn-based tactical gameplay that can be enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • There are some interesting mechanics, such as squad leveling and customization options.
  • The game can provide a few hours of entertainment if you're looking for a casual tactical experience.
  • The game is plagued with bugs, including issues with the tutorial and game-breaking errors that prevent progression.
  • The AI is poorly designed, often leading to frustrating gameplay where enemies can shoot through walls and cover.
  • The graphics and user interface are subpar, making the game feel like a poorly executed mobile port rather than a polished PC title.
  • story
    182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for being generic and lacking depth, with only two short campaigns consisting of ten missions that fail to engage players. Many reviewers report significant bugs that hinder progress, particularly in early missions, leading to frustration and a sense of incompleteness. Overall, the narrative and mission design are deemed uninspired, with players expressing a desire for more content and better execution.

    • “The story is basically two operations for a total of 10 missions, you can also play free missions to level up your operators, your shooting is affected by distance and the skill of the operator on this particular gun.”
    • “There are two campaigns (each of which are composed of 5 distinct missions, albeit linked) and once you've played through the mission once, it becomes available as a quick battle.”
    • “With highly replayable missions, achievements, weapons to unlock, and two single-player campaigns, the game offers many hours of intense ever-changing action.”
    • “The story is non-existent.”
    • “Compounded by an awful storyline, poor voice acting, and terrible graphics, Arma Tactics is practically unplayable.”
    • “Boring, dull gameplay, terrible story.”
  • gameplay
    102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users citing clunky mechanics, a confusing interface, and numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience. While some players appreciate the tactical elements and potential for fun, the game is often described as boring, simplistic, and lacking depth compared to similar titles. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and fails to meet expectations, particularly for fans of the genre.

    • “I think it's a good game; sure, it may be very short and gets a bit repetitive as you repeat missions for cash and experience, but it's quite satisfying gameplay and challenging.”
    • “Gameplay is quite simple but by no means easy (at least for me).”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are pretty similar to the new XCOM.”
    • “The game is unfinished - mechanics that are in any other title from the genre are missing here.”
    • “Clunky mechanics and busted AI.”
    • “Gameplay is overly simplistic for the genre.”
  • graphics
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, glitchy, and reminiscent of mobile standards rather than modern PC expectations. While some players found the visuals acceptable or even decent, the consensus highlights a lack of polish and a poor user interface, contributing to an overall cheap impression. Many reviews suggest that significant improvements are needed to elevate the game's graphical quality to match contemporary gaming standards.

    • “If you're hoping for an overhead turn-based game, this is exactly it, and it functions quite well with decent graphics and effects to go with it.”
    • “It is actually quite nice looking in terms of graphics as well, and has one of the best implementations of an in-mission map overlay that I have seen in any video game.”
    • “The graphics are good, the gameplay is good.”
    • “The graphics are so awful that I almost broke down after realizing that outside of a humble bundle, you can buy this game for £5.99.”
    • “Graphics are substandard and this game basically reeks.”
    • “Compounded by an awful storyline, poor voice acting, and terrible graphics, Arma Tactics is practically unplayable.”
  • stability
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely criticized for its severe stability issues, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and unresponsive controls that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users describe it as a "buggy mess," with some missions being nearly impossible to complete due to these technical problems. While a few players acknowledge moments of enjoyment, the overall consensus is that the game feels unfinished and unpolished, resembling an early access title rather than a fully developed product.

    • “The first mission of the game - following the tutorial - is literally impossible to complete simply because of how buggy the game is.”
    • “Incredibly buggy, to the point of unplayability in some parts, and unenjoyment in most.”
    • “Stay far away from this game.. game still feels like an early access game, due to all the bugs and glitches.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been widely criticized for being repetitive, uninspired, and at times, completely absent, leading to a dull auditory experience. Users noted that the soundtrack feels cheap and lacks variety, with some tracks even being reminiscent of other games like Red Alert. Overall, the audio quality, including sound effects and voice acting, fails to meet the expectations of a well-established game development studio, particularly within the Arma series.

    • “The soundtrack is fitting.”
    • “Clunky and overall cheap impression (voice, music, graphics, storytelling etc.), unworthy of an accomplished game development studio and especially unbefitting of the Arma series.”
    • “Bugged and boring music (partially ripped from Red Alert), total lack of AI, long waiting times from start to end, bugged camera views, retarded interface... you name it, they messed it up!”
    • “The sounds are mediocre, and the soundtrack is repetitive, and occasionally doesn't even play.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, often requiring excessive time investment to progress. The slow movement and restrictive cover mechanics contribute to a monotonous experience, while the random mission generator fails to alleviate the boredom, making the farming of abilities and points feel tiresome and unrewarding. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Really quite frustrating and tedious to play compared to other TBS and RTS games.”
    • “It can get tedious, very tedious at times, and the only way to get past it is to farm abilities or points to allocate to your squad, which is really tiring.”
  • humor
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from its absurd glitches and ragdoll physics, leading to comical scenarios such as bodies flailing uncontrollably and characters exhibiting ridiculous behaviors. While some players find the humor entertaining, others feel it stems from the game's flaws, describing it as "hilariously bad" and in need of significant improvement. Overall, the humor is a mixed bag, with some enjoying the unintentional comedy while others do not find it funny at all.

    • “In this game, you command a spec-ops team on a hilarious mission to take down a menacing group of super soldiers with x-ray vision, hearing that would put your best Doberman Pinscher to shame, and smart bullets capable of hitting you from off the map, around corners, through multiple walls, and while crouched behind elevated cover.”
    • “Ragdoll physics are often hilarious, as a kill would often find the body shaking and dancing all over the place, probably due to some polygonal collision issues, which in turn leads to even more hilarious results, such as a dead body flying 25 feet into the air and 25 feet sideways, or a wounded soldier managing to shoot me without a rifle (the rifle fell off after that shaking and dancing after a knife hit).”
    • “I had some funny hours with this game.”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, particularly regarding its interface, which appears to be designed primarily for touchscreens rather than mouse use, leading to cumbersome navigation. Users report issues with stuttering and lag during panning, zooming, and scrolling, indicating a lack of polish in performance. While some players have not experienced bugs or performance issues, the overall optimization detracts from the gameplay experience.

    • “I have not encountered any performance issues or bugs.”
    • “The interface is also a piece of useless junk, and it seems to be optimized for touchscreens and not for the mouse.”
    • “The interface could use a bit of help as it's clearly not optimized for mouse, and how various things are hidden under layers of menus and clicks.”
    • “I played this on Android and it was decent enough, but just the bad optimization of the game is hindering me from playing any further.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while it features a random mission generator and multiple campaigns that provide varied experiences, some players find that the repetitive nature of missions can lead to fatigue over time. However, the inclusion of unlockable achievements and weapons contributes to a more engaging replay experience for others.

    • “With highly replayable missions, achievements, weapons to unlock, and two single-player campaigns, Arma Tactics offers many hours of intense, ever-changing action.”
    • “Much replayable.”
    • “Longevity/replayability: fairly low as despite having a random mission generator, playing and replaying the same missions does eventually get tiresome.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally perceived as lacking, with many users finding it boring and uninspired. This deficiency detracts from the overall experience, making it less engaging for players.

    • “This game lacks atmosphere.”
    • “Boring story and atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing, with some players finding the story and atmosphere to be boring, while others describe it as genuinely heartbreaking. This contrast highlights a divide in player experiences regarding the game's emotional impact.

    • “Heartbreaking, really.”
    • “The story and atmosphere felt incredibly boring.”
    • “The emotional depth was lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “I found the narrative to be unengaging and devoid of any real emotional impact.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, particularly disappointing fans of the Arma series who expected a more authentic experience akin to XCOM.

    • “Horrible ripoff of XCOM; this is just a cash grab for all Arma fans.”
    • “The monetization is so aggressive that it ruins the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating to see a game with such potential being held back by constant paywalls.”

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11h Median play time
11h Average play time
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*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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