Arma Tactics

33%
Game Brain Score Based on 218 reviews
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  • graphics
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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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33%
Audience ScoreBased on 218 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
story7 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience for those who played it years ago.
  • Some players find it entertaining and enjoyable, especially if they appreciate tactical games.
  • It can be a fun introduction to turn-based strategy for newcomers to the genre.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it nearly unplayable at times.
  • Many players criticize the poor AI, unbalanced gameplay, and lack of depth compared to other tactical games.
  • The interface and controls are clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • story47 mentions

    The game's story is widely criticized for being generic, poorly executed, and lacking depth, with many players finding it unengaging and filled with bugs that hinder progression. Complaints about the narrative include bad voice acting, unbalanced missions, and a lack of meaningful content, leading to a frustrating experience that often results in players uninstalling the game. Overall, the storytelling aspect is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing any potential enjoyment from the gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “Nice missions but some things could be better.”
    • “Okay storyline.”
    • “The story and campaign are quite generic and not enticing or engaging.”
    • “Bad tutorial, bad controls, bad gameplay mechanics, bad voice acting, laughably bad story, no realism at all, etc.”
    • “Boring, dull gameplay, terrible story.”
  • gameplay35 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of depth and polish, leading to a clunky and sometimes frustrating experience. While some appreciate the initial flow and mechanics reminiscent of other strategy games, others criticize the unintuitive controls, poor AI, and repetitive missions. Overall, the game struggles with balancing satisfying gameplay against issues like linearity and a lack of engaging content.

    • “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.”
    • “Fun turn-based game if you like the XCOM types of gameplay.”
    • “This game is realistic somewhat, realism meaning the squad gameplay; you move up with your squad and you can only move one character 10 meters. I think that is great because it is a close-quarters combat game, and you don't want to move up 50 meters with any one guy (unless you know what you are doing).”
    • “Going to keep this around to show to my game dev friends as a bag of gameplay antipatterns.”
    • “Any good potential gets overshadowed by either messy or downright boring gameplay rather quickly (i.e. a completely unintuitive and borderline broken line of sight system, rendering a stealthy approach to certain situations utterly impossible).”
    • “Gameplay: sluggish, dull, takes forever, don't know what counts as cover, camera angles?”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players describing them as cheap and reminiscent of mobile standards, while others appreciate the decent visuals and effective in-mission map overlay. Overall, many feel that the graphics lack polish and fail to meet the expectations set by the game's development pedigree, particularly for fans of the Arma series. Despite some positive remarks, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the graphical quality, especially when compared to other tactical games.

    • “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.”
    • “Imagine an XCOM clone that is somehow worse than XCOM: UFO (in all terms except visuals).”
    • “Clunky and overall cheap impression (voice, music, graphics, storytelling, etc.), unworthy of an accomplished game development studio and especially unbefitting of the Arma series.”
    • “Mobile phone grade graphics, slow and clumsy gameplay.”
  • stability17 mentions

    The game has been widely criticized for its significant stability issues, with many users describing it as "exceptionally buggy" and likening it to an unfinished product. Common complaints include frequent crashes, glitches, and a poor user interface that detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the bugs amusing, the consensus is that these issues severely impact gameplay, making it frustrating and at times unplayable.

    • “The game is a buggy mess of code.”
    • “Incredibly buggy, to the point of unplayability in some parts, and unenjoyment in most.”
    • “The silly, almost comical glitches in this game lead me to the conclusion that the game wasn't ready for release.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it amusing due to its absurd scenarios and glitches, others feel it falls flat and lacks genuine comedic value. The game's premise of a spec-ops team facing over-the-top challenges is seen as both funny and frustrating, with many noting that the humor often stems from its technical shortcomings rather than intentional design. Overall, it appears that the humor is more of a mixed bag, eliciting laughter from some while leaving others unimpressed.

    • “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.”
    • “It starts with funny rag-doll glitches, broken steam awards, etc.”
    • “It's hilariously bad, and needs a buttload of work to be decent (much more than a week's worth).”
  • optimization2 mentions

    While users report no performance issues or bugs, the interface is criticized for being poorly optimized for mouse use, appearing instead to be designed primarily for touchscreens.

    • “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.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, with leveling up feeling unimpactful and the maps contributing to a monotonous experience.

    • “It's so slow to play, and the maps are pretty tedious.”
    • “The leveling is tedious, and it does not make that big a difference.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game has been criticized for its clunky and cheap quality, contributing to an overall negative impression of the game's audio and artistic elements, which many feel do not meet the standards expected from a well-established development studio, particularly within the Arma series.

    • “The music feels clunky and gives an overall cheap impression, which is unworthy of an accomplished game development studio and especially unbefitting of the Arma series.”
    • “The soundtrack lacks depth and variety, making it forgettable and uninspiring throughout the gameplay.”
    • “The audio quality of the music is subpar, detracting from the overall experience and failing to enhance the game's atmosphere.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game highly replayable, indicating that it offers engaging content and experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “The game offers incredible replayability with multiple endings and diverse character choices.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and different paths you can take.”
    • “I keep coming back to this game because there are so many strategies to explore and master.”
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Play time

11hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
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