Arma 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1112 Ratings

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  1. Gasgun52
    Apr 11, 2014
    8
    Arma 3 is a fun game and I don't think it should be frowned upon. It has amazing graphics and HUGE map to do your dirty work and a huge arsenal of weapons and attachments at your disposal. Now with every pro there is a con and there are problems in Arma 3. The AI are liked the terminator as soon as they see you they kill you and your team's AI are a piece of crap. It can be hard to seeArma 3 is a fun game and I don't think it should be frowned upon. It has amazing graphics and HUGE map to do your dirty work and a huge arsenal of weapons and attachments at your disposal. Now with every pro there is a con and there are problems in Arma 3. The AI are liked the terminator as soon as they see you they kill you and your team's AI are a piece of crap. It can be hard to see people and fire at them with generic holo scopes (It might be different for you). It takes FOREVER to do something cause you have to get your stuff, go there, shoot, and 3 hours later you finally finished a small mission. Then there is the bugs but they are easy to overcome. Overall, Arma 3 is a great game it does need a bit of polish but if you like military simulators or first person shooters or you want to try something new other than call of duty this is a great game for that. I give arma 3 a 85/100.… Expand
  2. zipy124
    Feb 1, 2015
    9
    Played through about 500 hours right now and what makes it a 10 for me is the variability of what the game can be. whatever you want to do there is a mission for you. Then on the greater scheme of things you have two massive Islands to play on with a third coming in the expansion.

    We also have free features with each dlc and the option to buy them and get more content and support the    Played through about 500 hours right now and what makes it a 10 for me is the variability of what the game can be. whatever you want to do there is a mission for you. Then on the greater scheme of things you have two massive Islands to play on with a third coming in the expansion.

    We also have free features with each dlc and the option to buy them and get more content and support the developers which IMHO is great to have in a game.

    In my opinion the only con to the game is the performance and some of that is just down to poor mission optimization as you can go in a 30/40 player KoTH game and get 60+fps easily just like single player but when that reaches 70+ players then you shoot down to 20-30fps.    … Expand
  3. KapXRecon
    Jun 28, 2015
    9
    ArmA 3 is b far one of my favorite games I own. It is an ultra realistic war simulator that requires strategic planning and careful execution. The game controls are quite difficult, but once you get the hang of them you'll do fine. The game is based mainly on multiplayer, but it does have a campaign and showcases which are quite entertaining. The combat is absolutely fantastic. OneArmA 3 is b far one of my favorite games I own. It is an ultra realistic war simulator that requires strategic planning and careful execution. The game controls are quite difficult, but once you get the hang of them you'll do fine. The game is based mainly on multiplayer, but it does have a campaign and showcases which are quite entertaining. The combat is absolutely fantastic. One well-placed shot is enough to kill and there are a large selection of weapons and vehicles to enter the battlefield with. This game is a must have for warfare realism fanatics.… Expand
  4. Nevbox
    Sep 12, 2013
    9
    Been playing since alpha released and very happy to have got a good deal. Had rough performance when it released, but over the course of development it has got smoother. I am personally really glad they used the prerelease format, because it has got rid of bugs and imperfection that could easily of made it into release.

    On to the game, at first there was quite a lot of change, mostly in    Been playing since alpha released and very happy to have got a good deal. Had rough performance when it released, but over the course of development it has got smoother. I am personally really glad they used the prerelease format, because it has got rid of bugs and imperfection that could easily of made it into release.

    On to the game, at first there was quite a lot of change, mostly in the controls. Changing inventory from G to I caused some early miss-haps of 'OH someone just tried loot a body and threw a grenade on the floor'. I like the graphics and the life in the game, much better from the dark and gloomy plains of arma 2.

    Combat has been improved to make CQC easier, 6 degree movement, plus all the stances and abilities to hold your gun out while moving. There are lots of improvements across the board.

    I played Stratis for a while, which was a good map, but too small. With the release of Altis it has made the game much more interesting to play. I love dropping in around altis to fly a heli, drive a car around or even just run around a town.

    My only disappointment was the game not to release with a campaign, though I've found plenty of entertainment on armaholic.com and the steam workshop. Some people also believe there weren't enough vehicles, but if you look at the detail in the arma 3 ones compared to the arma 2 ones you'll understand why there aren't as many. Arma 3 already has loads of custom missions which are quite good, in the alpha there was even a stratis life RPG which was very fun to play.

    Overall I'm glad BI didn't pack it with loads of vehicles, because it leaves more room for the community to make better ones. They've got a better game for them and modders to fill with content.    … Expand
  5. mcmanusaur
    Sep 12, 2013
    8
    ---Rating--- Design: 4 /5 (infantry focus is generally nice, but does mean less combined arms assets) Polish: 4 /5 (nice graphics, but slightly buggy at times, and the interface can be frustrating) Value: 4 /5 (currently limited in content, but this will inevitably change for great replay value) ---Review--- ARMA is the premier platform for military simulation experiences on the market,---Rating--- Design: 4 /5 (infantry focus is generally nice, but does mean less combined arms assets) Polish: 4 /5 (nice graphics, but slightly buggy at times, and the interface can be frustrating) Value: 4 /5 (currently limited in content, but this will inevitably change for great replay value) ---Review--- ARMA is the premier platform for military simulation experiences on the market, and there are reasons that I refer to it as a platform rather than a game. To my knowledge the ARMA series has always been this way, and that represents much of its unique appeal. Unfortunately, judging by some of these other reviews, there are still many people who didn't get the memo that playing ARMA for its singleplayer is like playing Bioshock or Mass Effect for multiplayer.

    As for the quality of ARMA 3, an extraordinarily rocky development process hasn't held things back too much, all things considered. Infantry mechanics work well, with the exception of terrain collision, which leads to the player getting stuck or AI glitching into the ground on a semi-regular basis. Vehicles also generally work as intended, but I find that their damage models feel rather abrupt and inconsistent, and this results in many a sudden and unexpected fiery death. The maps are generally very nice, but Altis could use more in the way of unique landmarks, and disappointingly most of its few unique buildings can not be entered.

    All in all, ARMA 3 generally accomplishes what it has set out to do, but to some extent its overall fidelity makes those few deficiencies all the more glaring. If you have missed out on joining the Alpha or Beta (and thus buying it at a discount), I would recommend that you wait to purchase ARMA 3 until they add more content. It's not exactly what one would call a "full game" in its current state, even though the price has increased substantially with this "official release". However, for those who have bought this game months ago like myself, it's a great value that will continue to pay off for a long time.    … Expand
  6. ivan2222
    Jan 2, 2014
    10
    No tengo palabras para describir esta joya.graficos realistas a mas no poder,el mejor juego de la historia sin duda.Este juego ahi comprarlo, por que ademas no cuesta mucho dinero.asi que olvidense de call of liebres ghost y etc.. y tirarle mas a arma 3,y como bien dicen,podria decir mil cosas de lo bueno que tiene este juego. Deberia estar reconocido el numero 1 entre los juegos de pc yNo tengo palabras para describir esta joya.graficos realistas a mas no poder,el mejor juego de la historia sin duda.Este juego ahi comprarlo, por que ademas no cuesta mucho dinero.asi que olvidense de call of liebres ghost y etc.. y tirarle mas a arma 3,y como bien dicen,podria decir mil cosas de lo bueno que tiene este juego. Deberia estar reconocido el numero 1 entre los juegos de pc y no otras morrayitas de juegos que me dan risa que este por delante de arma 3 en puntuación,gente reconozcamos este juego o simulador como una obra maestra.por que mas que arma 3, ya tendriamos que ser soldados o comandantes de ejercito de los estados unidos para poder jugar o practicar con el dismounted soldier training system o VBS 2.0.simulador de entrenamiento EE.UU… Expand
  7. ottoDSFB7
    Mar 20, 2014
    10
    This is the best game on the market, i recommend buying it as soon as possible. Amazing graphics and terrain, the modding community and server staff have an unlimited amount of resources to work with. The sky is the limit. I know that this is the game for you if you like realism in your game play.
  8. ZoltarSpeaks
    Sep 12, 2013
    8
    If you've been playing the development branch for the last couple months, don't expect a massive change in content, as you're really only getting some core optimization and a few extra missions to tool around in. That said, the content found in the game is tight, even if it is a little light. Games like Arma are scored on their gameplay, not by how many guns can be found in the game, andIf you've been playing the development branch for the last couple months, don't expect a massive change in content, as you're really only getting some core optimization and a few extra missions to tool around in. That said, the content found in the game is tight, even if it is a little light. Games like Arma are scored on their gameplay, not by how many guns can be found in the game, and this game aces gameplay, much like its predecessors, if milsims are your thing. Keep in mind, I do think the content is a little light at the moment, but, BI has been good in the past with support, and I don't see the case being any different here. I think Edge got it right when they said "you're buying into a promise", if that's not your thing, no harm, no foul. The rest of us, though? Here's why we're enjoying the game as-is. It has solid mechanics and a robust multiplayer suite. And, with the integration of Steam Workshop, finding and using mods/custom content has never been easier. Even without the single-player campaign, there's plenty of single-player content to play at launch, and, let's be honest, the Arma campaigns have always been a weakness of the franchise, so, people really aren't missing much by having the game launch without it. I give it an 8 here because it's a solid game with not only immersive, but emergent gameplay, and there's really no better sandbox out there for FPS junkies. Points are deducted for being light on content at the time of release and it being a bit rough around the edges. Nothing game breaking, though.… Expand
  9. Psy_pmP
    Nov 10, 2013
    8
    The game less realistic. Very unrealistic. With such TEMPO it will turn into a battlefield. The game offers a 10 FPS and I do not understand why. In singlplayer FPS great.
    P.S. I want to broken bones in the game. Where have they gone?
  10. Sovereignlol
    Sep 14, 2013
    10
    I don't see why there are so many haters for this game. Yes, the multiplayer is badly optimized, but the rest of the game is glorious, the graphics, the gameplay mechanics (wich improved a lot since ArmA 2) and the physics etc. It's all just an improvement from ArmA 2, the only thing I don't like is that it's set in the future, but that doesn't matter too much.
  11. Dan4ik
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
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  12. xLars
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    This is one of the greatest games for PC, this does not just show how PC out rules console but it just shows other games how you can make a simulator great for almost everyone.

    This is a simulator mixed with an FPS which I love. When you first get into the game it's just so immersive and I knew this game was going to give me a lot of fun so now I have 188 hours in it an I have all    This is one of the greatest games for PC, this does not just show how PC out rules console but it just shows other games how you can make a simulator great for almost everyone.

    This is a simulator mixed with an FPS which I love.

    When you first get into the game it's just so immersive and I knew this game was going to give me a lot of fun so now I have 188 hours in it an I have all DLC. After I played the full campaign I started to go to the multiplayer and the people in there were so 'normal' not just screaming and trolling kids messing around, these were actual people that wanted to play an amazing game.    … Expand
  13. IRONSIDEchris
    Jan 19, 2016
    10
    Best. Game. Ever.

    I'm so addicted that I stay up till 4am a few nights a week just to get my fill and then wake up at 8am to go to work. Probably not too healthy but like George Carlin said, "find what you love and let it kill you". Well, this is it for me. Looking forward to Apex, baby!
  14. Horrux
    Dec 22, 2015
    9
    ArmA 3 is not a game. It is a MILITARY SIMULATION. As such, it delivers beautifully.

    It does so many things other "games" don't: humongous worlds, weather, day/night, physics, etc. It is supremely immersive. The mods and modes of play make for an almost endless experience. Removed 1 point for the "poor" optimization. The word is between quotes because the code in this software is    ArmA 3 is not a game. It is a MILITARY SIMULATION. As such, it delivers beautifully.

    It does so many things other "games" don't: humongous worlds, weather, day/night, physics, etc. It is supremely immersive. The mods and modes of play make for an almost endless experience.

    Removed 1 point for the "poor" optimization. The word is between quotes because the code in this software is worlds ahead of anything else, and as such, its complexity is mind-boggling.

    Still, the cherry on top would be better optimized code. Lacking this, I give the game a solid 9/10.    … Expand
  15. DonMega
    Jun 7, 2016
    10
    Children play Call of Duty
    Boys play Battlefield
    Men play ARMA

    Best military simulator ever created. I know a lot of veterans who play this game and we can all agree how detailed and realistic it is. There is a massive learning curve but if you take the time to learn the keys you will be hooked.
  16. wolverine79936
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    Arma III has got to be the best military style game out there. I played it for about 3 hours last night for the first time and was totally hooked. I had tons of fun riding the choppers and getting killed. In 3 hours, I never once killed anyone else and normally that would be enough to make me hate the game, but this time, they got me good. Way to go Bohemia Interactive. Even the boot campArma III has got to be the best military style game out there. I played it for about 3 hours last night for the first time and was totally hooked. I had tons of fun riding the choppers and getting killed. In 3 hours, I never once killed anyone else and normally that would be enough to make me hate the game, but this time, they got me good. Way to go Bohemia Interactive. Even the boot camp campaign is well worth the time and effort to go through it.… Expand
  17. Scaryspirit1
    May 5, 2017
    10
    In 2013, when the game first launch, I'll agree there wasn't much content and the multiplayer was shoddy. But now, 3 1/2 years later, the game couldn't be more perfect. Massive amounts of content in the editor and touched-up 64-bit launcher make this game a cinematic and game play masterpiece. With the release of the Jets DLC which adds even MORE content to this already rich and denseIn 2013, when the game first launch, I'll agree there wasn't much content and the multiplayer was shoddy. But now, 3 1/2 years later, the game couldn't be more perfect. Massive amounts of content in the editor and touched-up 64-bit launcher make this game a cinematic and game play masterpiece. With the release of the Jets DLC which adds even MORE content to this already rich and dense masterpiece. There is a bountiful amount of content for everyone, but many buy the game without knowing what they are getting into.… Expand
  18. joolmos
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Videojuego de simulación bélica, uno de los mejores en su género, ya que el juego base (sin Mods) ya tiene muchas cosas positivas, como la balística y el cariño con el que han dotado al juego por parte de su comunidad y de sus desarrolladores. Si te gusta el género bélico, Arma 3 es un juego más que obligatorio.
  19. TrueReviewer1
    Mar 31, 2016
    10
    Very good game join a community if you really want to take advantage of the game. missions can be made with limitless possibilities. ive seen people complain about the game but they are ignorant. people say the game is horrible because they get 20 fps online,

    1st dont allow people with mods that are on the server to join it causes tons of spam errors and lags the server out. 2nd    Very good game join a community if you really want to take advantage of the game. missions can be made with limitless possibilities. ive seen people complain about the game but they are ignorant. people say the game is horrible because they get 20 fps online,

    1st dont allow people with mods that are on the server to join it causes tons of spam errors and lags the server out.

    2nd missions which are poorly made aka tons of bad scripts that may or may not be running all at the same time or they are again they cause errors to occur. tons of AI/ objects. servers that run unarma unlike gamemodes such as life, domination, wasteland is just a spam fest.

    3rd use Headless clients servers when using a mission that has tons of AI.    … Expand
  20. ChrissyBoy6661
    Jul 18, 2017
    9
    One of my favorite games of all time, beautiful visuals, great platform for game modes, great community & just all around a lot of fun. Performance is largely determined by single core clock speeds though, although fine for me, shuts out quite a lot of gamers from having playable fps.

    Edit: 64 bit is here!
  21. Roke_
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Arma 3 is a fantastic game as it supplies a lot of content and a lot of it user made as in game modes and just general improvements. It is very realistic and has good audio and the graphics are fantastic. The game has great multiplayer as moments can be fun but also tense and stressful which is why it is great to play with friends. The campaign is what lets it down even though it is notArma 3 is a fantastic game as it supplies a lot of content and a lot of it user made as in game modes and just general improvements. It is very realistic and has good audio and the graphics are fantastic. The game has great multiplayer as moments can be fun but also tense and stressful which is why it is great to play with friends. The campaign is what lets it down even though it is not the main focus of Arma games in general but it would be nice to see it be better even so it is an improvement on Arma 2's campaign. In general this is a must on PC.… Expand
  22. JackThePro
    Jul 24, 2017
    8
    Arma is one of the best games I've played however Arma is one of the most difficult and confusing games I've ever played I have played over 200 hours and don't even know all of the controls also it doesn't help when servers switch controls and don't tell you what they changed it too.On Arma 3 there are many different game modes which are good but no one plays most of them. I still thinkArma is one of the best games I've played however Arma is one of the most difficult and confusing games I've ever played I have played over 200 hours and don't even know all of the controls also it doesn't help when servers switch controls and don't tell you what they changed it too.On Arma 3 there are many different game modes which are good but no one plays most of them. I still think Arma 3 is one of the best games I have because of the badass environment and the hundreds of different weapons, gear, vehicles and other customisation also thousands of servers with hundreds of players because of this you will never run out of things to do (unless you try and play capture the flag) and if so you can make your own using the eden editor and can combine with lots of mods to make great scenarios game modes and cooperative missions.… Expand
  23. Dankuk
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    This game is worth every penny. I can't stop playing, it's so interesting and addicting. Some people say negative things about the game, so here are some reasons that may change their opinions:

    Lack of content - Remember that Arma 3 is also a sandbox where you create your own war. Even though I wouldn't say that it lacks content by default, if you find what you have not enough you could    This game is worth every penny. I can't stop playing, it's so interesting and addicting. Some people say negative things about the game, so here are some reasons that may change their opinions:

    Lack of content - Remember that Arma 3 is also a sandbox where you create your own war. Even though I wouldn't say that it lacks content by default, if you find what you have not enough you could easily purchase some DLCs or simply go to the workshop where there are thousands of free user-made content.

    Slow or low FPS - Remember that performance usually depends on your computer and its hardware. Running Arma 3 and any game really on ultra settings on a chromebook and then blaming the game for "not running smoothly" is not a good plan. If you see that it is slow, pull down the video settings a bit, and try to find the "sweet spot".

    Lack of detail/poor maps - This depends on your hardware, video settings and what you think is "rich detail". If you have bad hardware, and your settings are set to low, objects would usually have less detail and therefor everything would seem less realistic and would lack details. Also, remember that Arma 3 is a war simulator, not a photography game. I would consider Arma 3 rich-detailed though.

    Unrealistic sounds/movements - This problem is extremely easy to fix, and if people who criticize the game for that reason would simply search for a solution, it would get fixed in minutes. You can download full sound packs for free, which contain super-realistic effects. Unrealistic movements are caused because the AI level is probably low.

    Vehicles and weapons all similar - I have never noticed that they are similar. Some factions use civilian vehicles and share weapons and clothing with others, but that doesn't make "everything" the same. Each faction has something unique. Each vehicle makes different sounds, has different textures and characteristics.

    Bad interface/GUI - Some people seem to say that the user interface is hard to use or see or is just not intuitive. Simply go over to settings and you can customize sizes, fonts, colors and so on. If all your settings are correctly set, then there should be no problem with that.

    Not comfortable to play - Some people also said that remembering all hotkeys which are required to play efficiently is quite hard. They say that they can't properly "control" the player. Simply go over to settings, and then controls. This contains all hotkeys and shortcuts. Just change them to the ones you remember or are used to from other games, and everything should be fine.

    Before criticizing a game, make sure that it's actually the games fault, not something else's.

    As for my opinion, I think that this game has an excellent engine, community, idea, storyline, workshop and user interface. I can't find anything to criticize. A great step from the previous version.

    Thank you Bohemia Interactive for creating such a wonderful game!    … Expand
  24. SteelSoapy
    Sep 24, 2016
    9
    The Arma series is a much, much different game than other "modern" shooters. It draws from the likes of Minecraft in that it is run by the players and powered by the platform. Thus, it gets called a military sandbox for that reason. Don't expect Battlefield or Call of Duty. This is all said in order to frame the foundation for the score of this game rather than rating it on falseThe Arma series is a much, much different game than other "modern" shooters. It draws from the likes of Minecraft in that it is run by the players and powered by the platform. Thus, it gets called a military sandbox for that reason. Don't expect Battlefield or Call of Duty. This is all said in order to frame the foundation for the score of this game rather than rating it on false expectations.

    Pros:
    1. This is a military sandbox game. The end outcome on your enjoyment is all up to the player. The players just need to learn how to use the tools provided by the community and the game, and then know what they want out of the game.

    2. Realism. Excellent! Mods help make it phenomenal.

    3. Customization. Endless.

    4. Multiplayer. Co-op and PvP play of whatever you want. To maximize my experience, I found one of many dedicated communities that don't require your life, but consistent enough to enjoy team-play and teaching how to better understand and play the game. This is no plug-and-play. Much like those MOBA games, this requires some dedicated learning prior to playing (well).

    5. Graphics. They are good. Not great, but good. Fits in well to increase immersion and realism.

    Cons:

    1. Optimization. The game engine seems to be the blame for any gameplay performance. Most AAA titles are bottle-necked by GPU, this game relies heavily on a strong CPU, and much less a GPU. Hopefully BIStudios can start on a brand new engine for their next game. At the same time, the game is playable even at 20 frames per minute.

    2. Learning curve. STEEP. Like I said, playing with a community is highly recommended to learn the game in order to better enjoy it. The game comes with some tutorials, but they are geared on learning the numerous key bindings and less on learning how to use them to your advantage. The again, war has so many different scenarios that training can really only be learned on the field.    … Expand
  25. lawndartleo
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    To be fair, ArmA III is not perfect. It is full of little annoyances and bug that to a beginner will seem almost game breaking. They aren't. Look past all the warts and wrinkles and you will find a game that can provide years of interesting and fun game play. Learn how to use the editor to make your own mission content. Learn how to use Zeus to bend the gameplay to your liking. Join upTo be fair, ArmA III is not perfect. It is full of little annoyances and bug that to a beginner will seem almost game breaking. They aren't. Look past all the warts and wrinkles and you will find a game that can provide years of interesting and fun game play. Learn how to use the editor to make your own mission content. Learn how to use Zeus to bend the gameplay to your liking. Join up with a group and enjoy some of the best cooperative game play ever. Get modded up - It's WWII, Vietnam, present day or plausible future ( vanilla setting is 2035 but it is not a sci-fi future). The game can be as simple as COD or maddeningly complex with medical and equipment procedures. I don't know any game besides ArmA that has the ability to become what you want it to be... And THAT is the beauty of ArmA III.… Expand
  26. JymmyQuidd
    Jan 15, 2019
    8
    well i already made a review about arma 3, it was a really negative review, and i think i made it around the time being released, now i have to recognize that the game is a lot better than before, im surprised how it evolved, i had lots of performance issues at that time and not because of my hardware, looks like the updates had their effect, the content at the time was reaaaally short andwell i already made a review about arma 3, it was a really negative review, and i think i made it around the time being released, now i have to recognize that the game is a lot better than before, im surprised how it evolved, i had lots of performance issues at that time and not because of my hardware, looks like the updates had their effect, the content at the time was reaaaally short and not polished, now looks like they've finished their job,still playing this game and having tons of fun with it, specially in MP, the mods we got till now are just awesome, gosh i love when people can make a game just like their own, and i got that feel with this one, so i forgive you bohemia, i've always had this kind of love/hate relationsheep (meeeeh meeeh) with u guys, and that only means that i love ya fellas hahaha, but i'll always expect more from you, i really think you could be one of the greatest game companies.… Expand
  27. Cyper
    May 24, 2020
    9
    This is the best military simulation game on the market (or at least the closest you get to military simulation). The game improves on the previous titles, especially when it comes to movement which is more natural and fluid. The game is engaging, fun and good looking. It improves upon the style of gameplay that Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis offered back in early 2000. I have spentThis is the best military simulation game on the market (or at least the closest you get to military simulation). The game improves on the previous titles, especially when it comes to movement which is more natural and fluid. The game is engaging, fun and good looking. It improves upon the style of gameplay that Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis offered back in early 2000. I have spent over 1000 hours with this game since its release.

    Unfortunately, I believe that ARMA 3 is held back due to the rather OUTDATED engine. Animations, movement, driving of vehicles etc. still feels a little bit off. Multiplayer does not work very well either. It is vital that the next installment in the series is built on a new, updated engine. That will be great for future installments. I would give this game 8.5 or 9.0. 10 is way to much. This is, more or less, mostly due to the technical problems with the game.    … Expand
  28. Ninjapixel
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Insanely poor optimization, crazy bugged out menus and movement. However, I still love it. I just hope the sequel will have better usage of PC hardware and less clonky controls.
  29. qggamer
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    One of the best games ever ! You can usse thousend of mods ore make youre own game modi! They are thouseands of server every server is different ! You can make war ala king of the hill ore you play on a real life mod server alla gta mmo !
  30. cyblink
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    even though i dont play pc this is the worthiest game on my pc. Excellent idea of military simulation. Perfect graphics even for 2015. Gun sound realistic. Different position of character and camera are really fun. All that is an idea which was executed poorly by the game designers. This game misses the gaming title. As a simulation its the best and probably the only but as a game iteven though i dont play pc this is the worthiest game on my pc. Excellent idea of military simulation. Perfect graphics even for 2015. Gun sound realistic. Different position of character and camera are really fun. All that is an idea which was executed poorly by the game designers. This game misses the gaming title. As a simulation its the best and probably the only but as a game it misses some basic things to make it look well more realistic in terms of gameish like the car entering or some sounds after you crash or the plants how they move. I am so stuck with this game but i dont know why, its perhaps the simulation part that you cant find elsewhere.… Expand
  31. Mosh
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    This is one of the most versatile game platforms around, which has created a blossoming and vast modding community. While the game originally had it's issues (and still does), the development team has polished this into one of the best looking, largest and best sounding game worlds ever created.

    Do not think of Arma 3 as simply a game - this is a platform on to which missions and mods    This is one of the most versatile game platforms around, which has created a blossoming and vast modding community. While the game originally had it's issues (and still does), the development team has polished this into one of the best looking, largest and best sounding game worlds ever created.

    Do not think of Arma 3 as simply a game - this is a platform on to which missions and mods are built. For people who were around before the current DLC models, this is a breath of fresh air back into the days when games like Quake created communities around custom created content.

    It takes time and dedication to get used to everything, but once you do, you will hardly play anything else.    … Expand
  32. AKWaterman
    May 5, 2014
    10
    If you have played "Arma 2: Free", you wil love this new Version "Arma 3" of the Military Game Series from the Developer and Publisher "Bohemia Interactive".
    This Game combines Action, Simulation and Strategy. You can play as Single Player, Co-Op, and Multiplayer. Its just a great Game. Dont miss it ;-)
  33. MaoJin93
    Dec 3, 2015
    8
    Pros: +
    Excellent modding community which gives you anything from WWII to zombies.
    As a simulator and unlike the typical CoD/Battlefield shooter you feel a lot more immersed as you really have to plan how you want to approach your mission in order to succeed. The scale of the game - the original Altis island being over 270 square kilometers - provides further immersion and    Pros: +
    Excellent modding community which gives you anything from WWII to zombies.

    As a simulator and unlike the typical CoD/Battlefield shooter you feel a lot more immersed as you really have to plan how you want to approach your mission in order to succeed.

    The scale of the game - the original Altis island being over 270 square kilometers - provides further immersion and creativity in all aspects. It really brings the large landscapes of Flight Simulator X to the battlefield while there's another world to explore on foot.

    etc.

    Cons: -

    Performance issues with larger numbers of AI and some servers. I can spawn 500 AI on the Altis map outside the viewdistance and it still hogs another 30-50 FPS or so while the game works fluently on highest settings with 60-100 FPS. I really hope Bohemia Interactive improves AI performance (perhaps by introducing simpler algorithms for AI in the distance) for future ArmA/expansion/patches.

    Being teased by the much more improved actual simulator Virtual Battlespace 3 developed by BI: Simulations which also solves some performance issues.    … Expand
  34. Whiterabbit-uk
    Apr 12, 2015
    10
    ArmA 3 (Armed Assault 3) is brilliant game with amazing graphics and a virtually unlimited supply of mods and scenarios, both single player, co-op and multi-player, thanks to integration with the Steam workshop. I loved Arma II, but ArmA 3 surpasses its predecessor on virtually all counts. Sadly there's no armoury, but every other aspect of the game has trumped ArmA II. All IArmA 3 (Armed Assault 3) is brilliant game with amazing graphics and a virtually unlimited supply of mods and scenarios, both single player, co-op and multi-player, thanks to integration with the Steam workshop. I loved Arma II, but ArmA 3 surpasses its predecessor on virtually all counts. Sadly there's no armoury, but every other aspect of the game has trumped ArmA II. All I want now is a new environment to explore, which i'm sure Bohemia are working on as a dlc to be released in the not too distant future. :)

    I do think most of the reviews posted prior to the last few major updates need to be removed as they give a false idea of the metacritic score. Most complain about the lack of content, which from the point Steam workshop went live, is a ridiculous lie as there are thousands of SP, Co-op and MP missions available as well as a solid campaign for those only into single player gaming. The original reason for Arma 3 being released early was because of delays following the arrest of two of the main developers who were arrested for spying after doing research for the game. They wanted to get the game out to the community, mainly to showcase some of the things we could expect to see in the game once it was fully released as well as get feedback from the community via the early access project. All reviews prior to 2014 are totally skewed and should be wiped or ignored as they do give a false impression of the game. The metacritic score is much lower than it should be because of these early scores.

    This is not a run and gun game like the Call of Duty, Men of Honor or Battlefield series, its a serious military simulation where you need to employ military tactics otherwise you're dead meat. Get shot and if its not an insta-kill you need to use a medic kit or if in co-op or multi-player get someone to heal you. Any injuries will reduce your capacity to shoot accurately. Shooting in ArmA 3 is a real treat, with excellent bullet physics and weapon sights that you need to adjust as the distance to your target increases, so as to take account of bullet drop; all go to add to the realism of this game.

    If you want to experience ArmA 3 as it should be, find a good group of friends or a good clan who play the game seriously and you'll find out how good this game really is.

    The modding community is brilliant and are one of the best you'll find in a game franchise anywhere (except maybe the sub sim and flight sim communities). Check out the armaholics site for details of many mods and scenarios as well as their forums, or just go to the steam workshop, where you'll find most modifications and scenarios.    … Expand
  35. Arma3Fan88
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the is the best game I have ever bought for my pc. I think ridiculous, most of the critics have no place to even review this title as they are evidently clueless about this particular title. If you criticize Arma for its "lack of content", then you have no idea what you're reviewing, the Arma series has survived since its first game almost a decade ago, never because of it's "rich content"? It's the incredible platform it brings that allows the extremely active and dedicated community to work on, the fact that DayZ was an example to show how it revived the sales of a 3-4 year old game back up to the top of the steam sales supports that. ARMA 3, for anyone who knows the series, is a giant leap, in performance, in graphics, and in game mechanics. Now it's up to the community, like they did with Arma 2, to bring its full potential, I for one am happy to be part of it, and am patiently waiting for more, both from Bohemia and the modders.

    Frankly, I don't even want to see this title on Metacritic, it has no place here to be reviewed by people who clearly don't have a clue. Far too many people expect the fluidity of Battlefield only to find themselves in a completely different realm, while DayZ brought the series to the light of the mainstream, which can only be a good thing as Bohemia evidently used extra profit and poured it into this new title, it has also brought in a lot of bad apples into the community, expecting the wrong things, demanding the wrong things, and criticizing it for not delivering. Review this for what it is, not impose your unrealistic expectation based on other titles onto this    … Expand
  36. oClearify
    Jul 9, 2015
    9
    Arma 3 is an amazing immersive game to bring you to the battle. The gameplay is made up of realistic bullet physics, movement, momentum, and much more. Bohemia creates a very interesting virtual reality to make you fell like a soldier. The game features realistic animations that no game has ever created. If you want to create a military experience that no other game has made, play Arma 3Arma 3 is an amazing immersive game to bring you to the battle. The gameplay is made up of realistic bullet physics, movement, momentum, and much more. Bohemia creates a very interesting virtual reality to make you fell like a soldier. The game features realistic animations that no game has ever created. If you want to create a military experience that no other game has made, play Arma 3 and you won't regret it. ALSO, the game is power demanding. The requirements are high for this game, because of the open world and GFX. I would recommend at least 8G of ram and a GTX 760. Even on low gfx, the game is beautiful. So play today.… Expand
  37. RxTurns-IntoxD
    Oct 20, 2015
    8
    .....................................................................................................Always a great game - For an anytime mood. ;;^^DD
  38. SokkorNinja420
    Jan 31, 2016
    10
    I love it so muchI love it so much xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo… Expand
  39. SuperSheep_ZAR
    May 24, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arma3 is a game that you need to love in order to appreciate the complexity of it, it is not just one game, it is a 1000 in one games. From Role Play to Survival to Full on Military Sim you will never get board! New mods, scenarios, tools are created everyday, and yes it has some glitches and optimization issues but the possibility s are endless with this Military Sim..... i you like military games, you will love Arma3… Expand
  40. HonestPerson
    May 25, 2016
    9
    THIS GAME IS SO AWESOME, A REALLY COOL SIMULATION ROLE PLAY, THE GRAPHICS ARE RIGHT AND THE PHYSICS ARE WELL DONE. ¡GOOD JOB! I HOPE THEY'LL SELL OTHER GAMES LIKE THIS ONE
  41. kasperhess
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    It's a war simulation where you are dropped on an island with a heavy military presence, no matter what all those allies will become enemies. There's a main storyline that you can follow. I break off into the open world armed with an assault rifle salvaging better WMD's and single handedly take out ever enemy occupied areas crippling their infrastructure. Then finish up the story.
  42. NickThe0ne
    Jan 21, 2017
    10
    Arma 3

    A game you will not get bored off, i played this game for over 600 hours and its still not boring, and the modding system is extreme. there are millions of mods for this game and that increases the play time and fun. if u have a choice buy Arma 3 and Arma 2 both are good games. i have this game on two of my steam accounts because i wanted to share my experience with my freinds.    Arma 3

    A game you will not get bored off, i played this game for over 600 hours and its still not boring, and the modding system is extreme. there are millions of mods for this game and that increases the play time and fun. if u have a choice buy Arma 3 and Arma 2 both are good games. i have this game on two of my steam accounts because i wanted to share my experience with my freinds. some of them loved it and some of them hated it. some of my best gaming friends i met playing this game. its get you socializing and its just.... Amazing. the infinite amount of game modes, Invade & Annex (one of the starter game modes), Arma3Life, Altis Life and so forth. the game has some DLC's aswell but in the recent months they have brought this game to a new level. i really recommend buying it.    … Expand
  43. App1e
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    Pros:
    + Large maps
    + moddable
    + tactic combat
    + immersion
    + constantly updated

    Cons:
    - bugs / glitches
    - Strange netcode
    - optimization
    - problems with servers

    One of the best shooters i've ever play , with big areas and a lot of weapons / vehicles
    Game still has big problems with game engine
    If your CPU is weak , dont buy this ( terrible optimization )

    SCORE: 85/100
  44. Fx_32
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Лучший военный симулятор с не очень хорошей оптимизаией...покупая третью арму вы благодаря модам можете играть во многие проэкты ..так сказать игра в игре..из этой серии игр вышли такие игры как дейз...стали родоначальником хайпа игр про зомби и все м не безызвестный батлрояль который клепают теперь всем кому не леньЛучший военный симулятор с не очень хорошей оптимизаией...покупая третью арму вы благодаря модам можете играть во многие проэкты ..так сказать игра в игре..из этой серии игр вышли такие игры как дейз...стали родоначальником хайпа игр про зомби и все м не безызвестный батлрояль который клепают теперь всем кому не лень
  45. LesPaul
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    The futuristic successor to Arma II. This is both a military sim and a FPS. It is supported by a tremendous modding community which for me means that the game can be twisted and prodded into almost any type of experience you wish. But it has a decent learning curve and there is much background lore to digest, so players who are not aware of this assume that the game is bad. Witness theThe futuristic successor to Arma II. This is both a military sim and a FPS. It is supported by a tremendous modding community which for me means that the game can be twisted and prodded into almost any type of experience you wish. But it has a decent learning curve and there is much background lore to digest, so players who are not aware of this assume that the game is bad. Witness the poor ratings on this website. Note - download the Ravage mod if you want to experience a single player zombie apocalypse surivival game. Check out the Armaholic website for downloads. Note 2 - there is even a single player version of PUBG where you go up against dozens of AI npcs. Fun if you are an average player like me. !!… Expand
  46. MRBeanJoga
    Jan 14, 2022
    9
    Thousands of unforgettable hours playing this game, this has to be the biggest military sandbox out there and with the thousand of mods this game has, its probably one of the best experiences you can have with your friends.

    However ArmA 3 has pretty poor optimization, bunch of bugs and dated gameplay.

    Still, didnt actually ruin my fun i had with my friends.
  47. TenienteDan
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    Best "tactical shooter" and "milsim game", even now in 2018. Lots of game modes, communities, clans, and a huge modding community.
  48. idontknowletstr
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    This game require a lot of patient, hard to learn the basics and even harder to master the game. But after 800 hours I still enjoy every minutes in the game, so many different game mode you can never really be bored. Even buying every DLC the game is still worth every penny.
    Only cons: you need a beast of a computer to run smoothly, my poor machine never get over 30 fps in low res. The    This game require a lot of patient, hard to learn the basics and even harder to master the game. But after 800 hours I still enjoy every minutes in the game, so many different game mode you can never really be bored. Even buying every DLC the game is still worth every penny.
    Only cons: you need a beast of a computer to run smoothly, my poor machine never get over 30 fps in low res. The engine is not optimized and the sync is often bad (big delay).
    Make sure to grab it on sale (50% off) and wait to see if you like it before going for the DLCs    … Expand
  49. Fanchylul
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    В свое время игра подарила кучу эмоций в модах, и стала прародителем современных батлроялей
  50. matthew1310
    May 10, 2018
    9
    The game has a lots of bugs but the patched version in FANTASTIC.Now the game is more easier,so you can choose to play in a realistic-hardcore mode or in a normal mode.It's very tattic game,it's serious and with the mission editor you can create EVERYTHING you want.The graphic isn't at the level of modern games like Resident Evil,BF1 or Ghost Recon advanced warfighter,but it's good.A veryThe game has a lots of bugs but the patched version in FANTASTIC.Now the game is more easier,so you can choose to play in a realistic-hardcore mode or in a normal mode.It's very tattic game,it's serious and with the mission editor you can create EVERYTHING you want.The graphic isn't at the level of modern games like Resident Evil,BF1 or Ghost Recon advanced warfighter,but it's good.A very good PC exclusive.… Expand
  51. Peterson28423
    Sep 26, 2018
    9
    Muito bom,Gráficos ok,Sons muito bons,Mapas Grandes,Uma Variedade imensa de Mods,Jogo praticamente infinito, só faltou com pouco mais de otimização
  52. kuczmcym
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    Over 700 hours played and I still enjoy this game every time I launch it. The endless possibilities of a semi-realistic multiplayer sandbox are overwhelmingly enjoyable.
  53. crazyking321
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    fun game what has a big community and lots of stuff to do because of it, if you are looking for a game where you want to play in a unit and play multiple roles from pilot to a ground soldier then you will like this a lot with invade and annex where you can join up with 50+ random player and take on challenging Ai, or you can join a group and play organised events what are a little strictfun game what has a big community and lots of stuff to do because of it, if you are looking for a game where you want to play in a unit and play multiple roles from pilot to a ground soldier then you will like this a lot with invade and annex where you can join up with 50+ random player and take on challenging Ai, or you can join a group and play organised events what are a little strict but a lot of fun, or play a life roleplay severs called life where you play as a civilian where you can be anyone and do anything.… Expand
  54. Meth-Weasel
    Mar 11, 2019
    9
    Arma 3 feels like the spiritual successor to Operation Flashpoint, and that's a good thing. I never got to play Arma 3 when it was in it's heyday, but in 2019 looking at all the "new" games coming out, i'm pretty happy playing this. If you get it on steam, there are thousands of mods, scenarios, and maps, many of them very well done. It's like designing your own game. Want to run on theArma 3 feels like the spiritual successor to Operation Flashpoint, and that's a good thing. I never got to play Arma 3 when it was in it's heyday, but in 2019 looking at all the "new" games coming out, i'm pretty happy playing this. If you get it on steam, there are thousands of mods, scenarios, and maps, many of them very well done. It's like designing your own game. Want to run on the ground? go for it. Go for a gun-run in a helicopter? done. If you had to own one game, and are okay with a VERY not casual game, this is the one you want. The only problem is the FPS, because unless you have a COMPLETE BEAST of a pc, you'll have problems running this at higher than 60FPS, but to play a game where the earlier title was used as a training tool in the USMC, I'll take what I can get.… Expand
  55. theonlyone21
    May 17, 2019
    10
    fanatastic game really fun playing with mods and freinds there are diffrent type of servers and stuff you can do great game
  56. Donnie_Plays
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    The base game alone is one of the most impressive military style games I've ever played. The first time that I played Arma Wasteland (A massive multiplayer deathmatch sandbox) I was completely impressed with the tactics and long term strategy that was required to pull of a victory.

    In Arma you can't just run through a field. You have to move along the tree lines and stay near cover.    The base game alone is one of the most impressive military style games I've ever played. The first time that I played Arma Wasteland (A massive multiplayer deathmatch sandbox) I was completely impressed with the tactics and long term strategy that was required to pull of a victory.

    In Arma you can't just run through a field. You have to move along the tree lines and stay near cover. Someone with a good sniper rifle can put you down at 1000 meters if you sit still too long. Players can be tactical and cunning. I've seen teams place ghillie suit snipers all across a mountainside in a tree line, while a single player baits other players into moving around a town and chasing him. Just so much to do. You can find endless amounts of content on workshop as well. Anything from maps to mods to missions.    … Expand
  57. Whitesnake79
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    Increíble que un juego de 2013 siga siendo el referente en cuanto a simulador bélico se refiere. Y aún a día de hoy luce genial.
    Qué es Arma 3? Pues Arma 3 es la ostia.
    Amantes de Call of duty o Battlefield mejor abstenerse
  58. DemonicBeagle
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    First things first, Arma 3 is a somewhat realistic depiction of war all by itself and touches on how wars are being fought now in the modern day very well. I enjoyed the campaign, regardless of how difficult it was sometimes because it doesn't put you in this super-soldier slaughter all your enemies position, it puts you in this fight for survival. I think it's a very down to earth gameFirst things first, Arma 3 is a somewhat realistic depiction of war all by itself and touches on how wars are being fought now in the modern day very well. I enjoyed the campaign, regardless of how difficult it was sometimes because it doesn't put you in this super-soldier slaughter all your enemies position, it puts you in this fight for survival. I think it's a very down to earth game and I highly enjoy the nitty-gritty combat. The community is pretty good, and you can find all types of different people, from hackers to milsim units, the community is awesome. The modders are the ones that keep this game alive, and just offer up countless mods for you to play and enjoy, including, but nowhere limited to, RHS (which offers weapons and vehicles used by modern-day soldiers), ACE (an advanced combat environment addon, which adds a whole lot of different things like better bullet drop, a proper medical system, and just a bunch of other stuff), Operation Trebuchet (A mod which adds Halo gear into the game. It's extremely fun playing as a spartan with a jetpack in this game), Star Wars (self explanatory), and so so much more.

    Now, Arma 3 is also horrible in some regards, like lag (I surpass the recommended PC specs by a fair bit, with a GTX1070 graphics card, I7-6700 CPU, and 16GB of ram, which 15 of that 16 is usable) and the lag is just horrible sometimes, I'm assuming because of the mods I typically run. There's also underwater combat, which I don't find enjoyable, as there's only 1 gun you can use underwater, and to me, it just plain sucks. There's also the complicated control scheme which gets even more complicated with more mods (during an op I was doing with my friends, a few of my addons used a single key to do something, so whenever I'd use my jetpack [Halo mod] I would bring up 3-4 different menus) and of course, it's buggy, very buggy, which can be annoying sometimes, but other times it's absolutely hilarious.

    Honestly, this is a great game, and it's a lot less clunky than the previous Arma in my opinion, and it's a good starting point for any newcomers to jump into the game and learn, which takes a while. I may have 1700 hours at the moment, but I just can't drive a single mile without blowing up due to my own fault, however, my piloting skills are much better, and it's really easy to understand some aspects of the game that may not be clear to others, and other aspects will elude you forever. Their most recent DLC was lacking, but the rest of the DLCs are awesome, and I love how open they were about the first 8 or 9 DLCs, where you could use everything from the DLCs, except you can't drive the vehicles (only ride in them) and you can't use the maps (if they added one). Bohemia Interactive have done extremely well with this game, and I think it's worth the price if you're looking to sink a lot of time into the game and meet a lot of cool and good people. There's also a whole lot of veterans that play this game, so if you're looking for people who know their stuff, then this game is definitely for you.    … Expand
  59. PrdPak
    May 18, 2020
    9
    This game is great

    The different features this milsim offers make it stand out from the others. The greatest thing about this game, in my opinion, is the mission editor, A feature that ARMA games are known for. The mission editor offers endless possibilities for you to create your missions, Like defending a town from an invasion, a special ops mission, or just a multiplayer map for your    This game is great

    The different features this milsim offers make it stand out from the others. The greatest thing about this game, in my opinion, is the mission editor, A feature that ARMA games are known for. The mission editor offers endless possibilities for you to create your missions, Like defending a town from an invasion, a special ops mission, or just a multiplayer map for your friends to enjoy. If you are more into this mission-making, then you could learn scripting (which I struggle with, but at least I know the basics).

    The weapons and vehicles featured in the make the base game feel a bit stale, but the mods make up for it. I have played all the previous games in this series, and if you want more current-gen weapons than I would suggest you download a few weapon mods from the workshop.

    The campaign is very plain in my opinion and is very forgettable apart from some iconic characters, But it follows the same story as every other modern shooter which is US “good” and everyone else “bad”, but I can’t blame the developers (they need to follow the trends). But that’s not the only issue with the campaign. The campaign gets very difficult to understand from the start and it is very hard to keep track of what's happening and why it's happening. On top of that, the devs give you little to no freedom in how to complete the missions, If you go out of the boundary of some missions to approach the objective from a different angle, the game will sometimes blow you up. And worst of all, in the end, the plot remains open-ended. The game doesn’t explain what happened afterward but simply slaps a “The End” on top of the black screen. If you are more into the campaigns, I would suggest you play Arma Armed Assault or Arma Cold War Assault.

    The graphics of the game are great for a game released in 2013, However, the game seems to have massive performance issues on high-end hardware as well. The multiplayer is fantastic, It has a great variety of game modes to offer like Roleplay, Deathmatch, KOTH .etc. It even has servers that are dedicated to realistic military operations. If you are more into realism then you should consider joining a unit.

    The gameplay is decent also. However, the gunplay is very different from COD and Battlefield series, so you would need to get used to it. The driving in this game is okay, not great but okay. The flying is very simple as the ARMA series does not focus on air to air combat or dogfights. But still gives you a decent experience. The running and different stances in this game are great. However, I have only one complaint about the gameplay which is the lack of a cover system, sure you can lean in the game but taking cover and firing from cover seems a bit off in this game, and as far as I know, there are no mods which can offer a better experience. AI is somewhat improved, The AI finally knows how to properly take cover and drive. But the AI still seems to have aimbot as it can headshot you 600m away with a 5.56 Rifles using an iron sight while you are hiding in a bush during the night. You still need mods to make the AI work properly. The weapon customization in this game is revolutionary even when compared to modern titles, and the customization is not limited to multiplayer only. But you can also customize your weapons in the single-player and the mission editor. The weapon customizations include bipods, scopes, suppressors, flashlights. He*k you can even put a 16X scope on an SMG.

    The graphics of the game are great for a game released in 2013, However, the game seems to have massive performance issues on high-end hardware as well. So loading up hundreds of objects at the same time in the mission editor could be impractical if you have an HDD, For an optimal experience, I would suggest using an SSD and at least 8 GB of RAM. However, I have seen people playing this game on weaker hardware (such as a Core 2 Duo). The lightning and shadow effects in this game look great to me, However, you could use different mods to make the game look more beautiful.

    As for the sounds, It depends, as the environmental sounds are a nice touch, but something about the sound of the guns is a bit off to me. That’s why I use mod weapons only in this game. In my opinion, the sounds of guns in ARMA 2 were the best.

    The community of ARMA series is great, they are very helpful and they are very accepting of new members. There are some great scripters out there as well. I would suggest you check out BI Forums.

    TL;DR: The game is great overall, the campaign can be confusing and difficult to understand at times. The gameplay is great, AI is not. The weapon customizations are great. The graphics are decent for 2013 standards. The multiplayer is great. The mod support is great. The community is great also. A must buy.

    Overall this game is a solid 9/10 from me.    … Expand
  60. DoritosGOD
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Muy buen juego, con diversos modos de juego, posibilidad de crear misiones , editar el escenario, si juegas con un grupo puedes pasarlo muy bien y hacer miles de misiones. La comunidad es genial y los mods realizados por ésta son maravillosos además de que aportan mucho al juego base. En resumen: uno de los mejores juegos tactical shooter y simulador militar.
    Puntos positivos:
    Muchas    Muy buen juego, con diversos modos de juego, posibilidad de crear misiones , editar el escenario, si juegas con un grupo puedes pasarlo muy bien y hacer miles de misiones. La comunidad es genial y los mods realizados por ésta son maravillosos además de que aportan mucho al juego base. En resumen: uno de los mejores juegos tactical shooter y simulador militar.
    Puntos positivos:
    Muchas misiones para realizar ya sea jugando solo, o en cooperativo con otros jugadores.
    Mods de la comunidad que alargan y mejoran al juego.
    Varios modos de juegos disponibles.
    Uno de los pocos juegos donde hay posibilidad de tener combates a gran escala.
    Amplia variedad de vehículos terrestres, acuaticos y aéreos a disposición
    Puntos negativos:
    Muchos DLCs de pago que deberían ser gratis o costar mucho menos
    Aunque hay destrucción, las físicas no son demasiado avanzadas y se producen algunos bugs o atascamientos en algunas zonas
    Aunque anteriormente era muy jugado, ahora tiene muy pocos jugadores en línea, para hacer misiones en cooperativo no tendremos muchos problemas pero cuando busquemos partidas de jugador vs jugador muchas veces no las encontraremos    … Expand
  61. Btlyt
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Such a good realistic mil sim (military simulation) if you want a good game that isn't an arcade run and gun this is for you
  62. Zerobyte
    Aug 4, 2019
    10
    A really great was/military simulator.
    -great graphics
    -so many mods
    -easy modding
    -many servers
    -Roleplay
    You can just do everything you want
  63. Hawqer
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Short Campaign, nags you to buy Expensive DLCs, and not strictly realistic really, if it wasn't for the incredible modding community this series hosts, Arma 3 would've never had such an enduring and rich community.

    Arma 3 has insane Replay value with an endless amount of fun scenarios, despite all the evident things that hold it back, Arma 3 is definitely a must-have for    Short Campaign, nags you to buy Expensive DLCs, and not strictly realistic really, if it wasn't for the incredible modding community this series hosts, Arma 3 would've never had such an enduring and rich community.

    Arma 3 has insane Replay value with an endless amount of fun scenarios, despite all the evident things that hold it back, Arma 3 is definitely a must-have for military-lovers, and really is a great game.    … Expand
  64. gocircuit
    Dec 10, 2019
    9
    the first sp campaign (the east wind) is great but the rest of the dlc ones are rubbish. However the mp is perfect for a sandbox milsim, so good that this 2013 game still holds up with newer games like squad. This is only improved with mods that can change this gritty realism game into dayz (epoch) or halo (operation trebuchet).
  65. Rougx
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Arma 3 is a game that is hard to master but becomes addictive after a bit of time
  66. moware
    May 20, 2020
    9
    in 2020 Arma is absolutely best mil sim game. Tons of community content hold you for hundreds of hours! I dont like the singleplayer compaign but Apex actually not bad dlc
  67. PedroNowicki
    May 31, 2020
    9
    W czasach kiedy każdy "realistyczny shooter" polega na podbieganiu do wroga i walenia go z pompy, taka powolna i taktyczna ARMA potrafi być dobrym odpoczynkiem od tych wszystkich szybkich gier. Najlepsze określenie dla tej gry to symulator działań armii.
  68. mkalireza
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Arma 3 is King of the " Military " , " Tactical " and " Realistic " game.

    Arma 3 is King of the " Military " , " Tactical " and " Realistic " game.

    Arma 3 is King of the " Military " , " Tactical " and " Realistic " game.
  69. Heffers
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    I rate games (specifically MP) by hours put into them. I have approx. 1800hrs more on this than my 2nd next game. Speaks volumes. Endless sandbox mili-sim fun.
  70. SmittyWJJ
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    A little hard to get into but more than worth it. It's of course more fun with friends, but you can get into pretty much any community on any server. Thanks to all the modders there are plenty of different play styles how you can play this game.
    One can jump into e.g. altis life and have a really fun role playing experience or one could try out King of the Hill or Wasteland and just enjoy    A little hard to get into but more than worth it. It's of course more fun with friends, but you can get into pretty much any community on any server. Thanks to all the modders there are plenty of different play styles how you can play this game.
    One can jump into e.g. altis life and have a really fun role playing experience or one could try out King of the Hill or Wasteland and just enjoy the shooter part.
    The gun play is probably by far the most fun in this game and the way the devs supported it over several years (and they still do) is just amazing.

    Although it is out for quite a while already it is definitely worth it to give it a try.    … Expand
  71. Eaisworse
    Feb 14, 2021
    9
    Thirst of all, yes its bad optimized and the base game includes zero content, if don't own it on steam (This is no sponsorship and I don't get any money for this). The workshop and the DLC's make the game so much better (the optimization clearly not), you have everything, you can be a WW2 soldier or Mater Chief, or even Steve from Minecraft. The DLC's help the game and make moreThirst of all, yes its bad optimized and the base game includes zero content, if don't own it on steam (This is no sponsorship and I don't get any money for this). The workshop and the DLC's make the game so much better (the optimization clearly not), you have everything, you can be a WW2 soldier or Mater Chief, or even Steve from Minecraft. The DLC's help the game and make more realistic. REALISM is a big thing in Arma 3, if you think you are good, you're dead, if you think you can run, you're dead, if you think you can speed run, you are dead! You need time to understand the mechanics and the key bindings. If you are a Call of Duty or Battlefield player, don't buy this, this will be to realistic for you, but if you want to die over and over and want a rewarding feeling when you kill enemy's, then you should buy this. If you buy it, then you should buy at least 2-3 DLC's to make the base game better. 9/10 IGN… Expand
  72. Nick7000
    May 1, 2023
    9
    Не люблю онлайн, но это крайне впечатляющий экземпляр.
  73. Cadeology
    Jan 15, 2022
    8
    I have the most hours in this game than any game I have ever played before. Ask me in 2013 I would give this game a 10/10 easily... ask me now and I still give it an 8/10. The reduction of points only come from an aging engine that is certainly starting to show some wrinkles. If you overlook some of those issues you are in for a treat in THE BEST military simulation experience. Hoping thatI have the most hours in this game than any game I have ever played before. Ask me in 2013 I would give this game a 10/10 easily... ask me now and I still give it an 8/10. The reduction of points only come from an aging engine that is certainly starting to show some wrinkles. If you overlook some of those issues you are in for a treat in THE BEST military simulation experience. Hoping that bohemia makes some significant strides towards a possible sequel in the future however there is plenty of fun for new players to have with the variety of gamemodes and modded support.… Expand
  74. majorvihan1126
    Apr 29, 2022
    8
    I've been playing ARMA 3 since 4 months and it's really one of the most interesting and amazing milsim open world game that is available on the platforms. It's really a great game though I found some issues with the ai but still it's really a great game to enjoy and at initial stage, you'll find it difficult to play because there are so many controls to deal with and you have to investI've been playing ARMA 3 since 4 months and it's really one of the most interesting and amazing milsim open world game that is available on the platforms. It's really a great game though I found some issues with the ai but still it's really a great game to enjoy and at initial stage, you'll find it difficult to play because there are so many controls to deal with and you have to invest your time in learning those controls. Also the game offers so much of variety, so you try this game once. And yeah, I am no critic, I am just a normal gamer.… Expand
  75. maximos_cfu
    Apr 29, 2022
    8
    i really like this game.i have spent about 1000 hours on the campaign, the editor, but i haven't really checked out the multiplayer
  76. AliceGross
    May 6, 2022
    8
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  77. dyeness
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Это не просто игра - это бесконечный редактор в котором можно утонуть. Безумное количество модов и контента.
  78. Sirflapfla
    Sep 22, 2022
    10
    Some people call it to hardcore.

    I say they are weak

    Besides all you need to do is make a geometry rail gun
  79. ILoveRataouille
    Jun 12, 2023
    8
    Good game. One thing to be prepared for is the DLC. Though the base game is only around $30, you might need to spend a lot more on DLC to get the most out of the game.
  80. felixnotfelix
    Jun 16, 2023
    9
    On a positive note, this game is the ultimate sandbox fps. With the massive modding community of 10 years you can travel to any time period, any war, any map and just mess around in the editor, while simultaneously creating the most complex missions imaginable. The game shows this off by making their whole campaign in the editor itself. All this aside, the actual experience is very veryOn a positive note, this game is the ultimate sandbox fps. With the massive modding community of 10 years you can travel to any time period, any war, any map and just mess around in the editor, while simultaneously creating the most complex missions imaginable. The game shows this off by making their whole campaign in the editor itself. All this aside, the actual experience is very very clunky. The game is borderline unplayable without ace3, which is understandable for a decade-old game but don't expect the game to do what you want all the time. Also the game is extremely CPU-intensive, as it relies on it's very own physics engine. 25 FPS :,)… Expand
  81. vassilevb
    Jul 8, 2023
    8
    Originally written on the 22nd of September, 2020:

    When it comes to popular consumer-grade ballistics simulation, this game is what Kerbal Space Program is for popular consumer-grade interplanetary flight mechanics simulation. Which makes it the best ballistics simulator I've ever encountered (not to be confused with "Receiver" - the best gun handling simulator I've ever encountered).    Originally written on the 22nd of September, 2020:

    When it comes to popular consumer-grade ballistics simulation, this game is what Kerbal Space Program is for popular consumer-grade interplanetary flight mechanics simulation. Which makes it the best ballistics simulator I've ever encountered (not to be confused with "Receiver" - the best gun handling simulator I've ever encountered). This aspect alone fascinates me enough to start appreciating and even admire a mil-sim game (I am a simpleton and generally stick to fast-paced action FPSs), which offers a lot of hiking, a lot of planning, a lot of team communication for the sake of coordination, at the expense of, well, shooting. You can make your own scenarios, if you have the time for it (they probably won't resemble Quake's action, though). The best thing about Arma 3 is, in actuality, not the gameplay, but the sandbox opportunity it gives you. One could even try/test all the weapons in the "VR" environment (available right from the start - pretty cool).

    One of the common complaints is that it takes a lot of time to start feeling comfortable in this game, because of the many things one could actually do (with, surprise, the keyboard and mouse), besides movement and aiming. It's valid and is a definite deal-breaker for less committed people.

    Unfortunately, gun handling (i.e. bolt/slide management, magazine management, round in the chamber management, malfunctions management, etc.) is still extremely simplified (okay, you still need to manage the zeroing of your scope, but that's related more to the ballistics of the projectile itself; it's also pretty basic (you see the distance, and you adjust for +/-100 m difference with two buttons)) and, thus, unrealistic. If you are like me, and still want a somewhat realistic gun handling experience, then I recommend Receiver 1/2.

    EDIT on the 8th of July, 2023:
    The more I play, the more I realize how cool this sandbox mod-friendly platform called Arma 3 is. It's really frickin' cool. Yes, it can run like $hit. Yes, the gun handling is not as advanced as in Tarkov, but it's serviceable. Yes, the draw-distance is broken (disappearing objects in the distance). But, then again, you can't operate an UAV in Tarkov, you can't fly a chopper in Tarkov, you can't even interact with an APC in Tarkov (although at least lore-wise, you should be able to do all of these things and more), you can't play singleplayer in Tarkov, you're forced to deal with whatever Nikita/BSG decides to do and break some core functionality/mechanic of Tarkov over and over again, you're forced to deal with the Tarkov $hitty servers (waiting for 6 minutes to start a raid in which you get spawn rushed by some meta-chad and get whacked at the 15th second of the raid), etc. The difference with Bohemia and BSG is that Bohemia takes your money and lets you decide what's fun (i.e. gives you at least the feeling of freedom), but BSG takes your money and regularly insults you and spits in your face for simply attempting to have fun in "their" game (i.e. giving you the finger). After I wasted 3000 hours of my life in Tarkov, I feel entitled to say f§ck you too, Nikita/BSG!    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
  1. Eurogamer
    Mar 26, 2014
    80
    There's something about Bohemia's world-building that inspires people. Importantly though, Arma 3's vanilla content now stands on equal footing with those third-party inspirations. It's still a little rough around the edges, but it's a darned impressive package nonetheless.
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  2. Everyeye.it
    Nov 22, 2013
    70
    Arma 3 seems to have a lot to offer in terms of multiplayer, but still not so much for the player looking to the single player experience.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Oct 31, 2013
    60
    With Arma 3, Bohemia made a big step towards a unified platform for its military shooters, but at the same time took two steps back in regards to actual game content. Only the most hardcore fans will enjoy Arma 3 in its current form.
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