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ESRB Rating Genre Perspective Gameplay Vehicular |
Description
ArmA: Combat Operations is a direct descendant of
Operation Flashpoint, but the name is no longer used as
Codemasters holds the IP.
This military shooter with a focus on realism takes place on the fictional Atlantic island of Sahrani, divided by a communist regime in the north and a democratic monarchy in the south. When US forces leave the south after a training, the northern dictator decides to attack the south. The player takes control of one soldier of a squad who has not left the island yet, to assist the local militia.
The campaign measures up to 400 square kilometers, 4 times as large as in its predecessor, using the Real Virtuality 2 engine. Unlike Operation Flashpoint, players may now jump into other units than one designated character during missions. The main campaign offers over 20 missions with non-linear options. The game AI can also act independently from the player's actions.
The focus on realism is reflected in the weapon and vehicle models, weapon ballistics, sighting, damage, recoil and reloading. There are destructible objects and terrain, and animals, even birds and insects, react to movement and action on the terrain. The player cannot jump, but swimming has been introduced.
Multiplayer allows as many players to join as the server supports, and AI NPCs, both as allies and foes, can also be added. There is also a cooperative mode for the singleplayer missions, and with the included editor, complex battle scenarios can be scripted.
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Alternate Titles
- "ArmA: Armed Assault" -- European title
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User Reviews
Critic Reviews
| 2404.org PC Gaming |
Jun 03, 2007 |
9.5 out of 10 |
95 |
| FOK!games |
Mar 25, 2007 |
87 out of 100 |
87 |
| PC Zone |
Feb 14, 2007 |
8.4 out of 10 |
84 |
| GameStar (Germany) |
Jan, 2007 |
75 out of 100 |
75 |
| GameZone |
May 17, 2007 |
7.4 out of 10 |
74 |
| GamesFire |
Dec 08, 2006 |
74 out of 100 |
74 |
| Gamesmania.de |
Dec 12, 2006 |
73 out of 100 |
73 |
| Gamer Within |
Mar 26, 2007 |
6.8 out of 10 |
68 |
| GameSpy |
May 08, 2007 |
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60 |
| 1UP |
May 21, 2007 |
6 out of 10 |
60 |
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Trivia
1001 Video Games
ArmA: Armed Assault appears in the book
1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die by General Editor Tony Mott.
Awards
- 4Players
- 2006 – #2 Most Buggiest Game of the Year
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ArmA: Combat Operations (Windows) on Feb 17, 2007
