Arma 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1112 Ratings

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  1. EvilDatsu
    Sep 27, 2013
    9
    I would give a 10, but there is something that annoy me that is when you move your mouse and the car turn it wheels and don´t get back, just if you move your mouse back where it was
  2. medpack87
    Sep 26, 2013
    9
    Gameplay is brilliant. The options are limitless, its a very complex game which takes military FPS and converts it into the most real experience a game can get you into. It has everything, from complete infantry movement, to vehicle driving, helicopter flying, tactical gameplay, action gameplay, diving missions, sniper missions, support calling etc. You can choose from various roles, likeGameplay is brilliant. The options are limitless, its a very complex game which takes military FPS and converts it into the most real experience a game can get you into. It has everything, from complete infantry movement, to vehicle driving, helicopter flying, tactical gameplay, action gameplay, diving missions, sniper missions, support calling etc. You can choose from various roles, like AT soldier, rifleman, squad leader, combat medic, and so on, and explore in multiple ways each one. Its impossible to describe the complete experience on a review.

    Graphics, I dont have to go into any detail here, they are simply gorgeous. I run with a AMD 9750. You can tweak the graphics to fit your current graphics card also. When running on ultra, I uploaded some screens on my G+ account, and some friends thought the pics were real, until they gave a closer look. Honetly, this game brings up the power of PC gaming.

    Content. Many people review this game as bad, because it does not have content. My response to that is that they are lazy as hell. You just need to open up the steam workshop and shuffle though the hundreds and maybe thousands in a couple of months, of user created content. Missions ranging from singleplayer, coop, multiplayer, infantry, vehicle, flying missions, diving missions, combined tactics, sandbox missions, etc etc etc etc. As I said before, cant explain the wide array of options in a single review.

    Conclusion. If you are looking for your typical FPS, dont buy it. You will just be disappointed. If you are lazy, or you dont understand how a tactical game is played, or dont have the time/energy to invest into learning how to play (very steep learning curve here guys), then just dont. But if you are looking for a the best military, tactical experience, then give it a try.    … Expand
  3. Keyes
    Nov 3, 2013
    9
    I am marking my score 9, not how it is but its potential. For ArmA game people should have expected not alot of content from the start

    PROS
    Great Graphics
    Very Nice Realism
    Huge Landscapes
    Variety of gamemodes, Scenarios, Missions

    CONS
    Not all missions etc are here yet
    Clunky Controls
    Buggy
  4. FleetAdmiral
    Sep 15, 2013
    9
    This game is hard to review if you want to be a true "critic." First of all, it doesn't deserve a 0....those scores are just nuts. I rate games based on fun factor. Arma 3 is a really, really fun game. The graphics, physics, ability to mod, etc are great. The fun factor is out of this world. This game will keep you preoccupied for a loooong time. The term "Armaholic" exists for aThis game is hard to review if you want to be a true "critic." First of all, it doesn't deserve a 0....those scores are just nuts. I rate games based on fun factor. Arma 3 is a really, really fun game. The graphics, physics, ability to mod, etc are great. The fun factor is out of this world. This game will keep you preoccupied for a loooong time. The term "Armaholic" exists for a reason. But I'm hooked not only because of the gameplay, but also because of the editor. The editor is a blast (once you learn how to use it. And if you want to learn how to use it, watch a few Youtube videos...I suggest watching Jester814's videos. That dude knows his It's doesn't take long to learn how to create your own missions, mod bases, etc. You really can do anything you want in this game. It's a true sandbox simulation. Add the realism, fun factor, etc and you have a fun game that is well worth buying. Now the negative. If you are new to Arma (which I was), you'll jump into this game and after you say "gee whiz" to all the cool stuff, you'll start playing and then say "what the f*%k" to all the complexities. Arma has quite the learning curve. And yes, some of the muliplayer missions are crap (or you just don't know what the guys in charge want from you). I didn't know whether to take a or wind my watch on most of my first missions/sandbox games. It's easy to feel lost, but invest some time (and again, I recommend finding some great tutorials on Youtube) and you'll start really having a good time. Also, once you figure out the editor, playing your newly created masterpieces gives you a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, especially if you play with friends or people who are serious about the gameplay (aka NOT CoD hacks). However, the Arma community seems pretty welcoming to noobs. In fact, based on the Youtube help videos, they're all about getting you caught up so that you can add to the fun factor of the game. It's a good philosophy. The more educated you are about the game, modding, etc, the better the experience for you AND the rest of the community. Lastly, Arma is a big motherf*%king game. If you insist on running it on ultra, you'll have to have a beast of a machine. I have a pretty good rig, and it runs fine on mid-range to upper mid-range settings. That doesn't piss me off. In fact, if anything, it makes me want to start saving for a new PC. This game has so much potential, that I think I'd be more than willing to drop some cash on a badass gaming machine down the road. We'll see. In the meantime, I'm having a blast with this game and I'm pretty sure most people would, too. It requires some "fixes", but this game is all about mods, so I am sure these problems will get resolved. But in reality, it's a really well put together game. Buy it...you'll like it.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. donaldkabab
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    Pros:
    -Good First Campaign Episode
    -Excellent Terrain -Graphics are beautiful -Good bank of user content now available over workshop -Scale is huge! Lots of fun to play -Good coop Cons -Still can feel a little clunky at points because of the action menu -Hard to optimize for lower spec PCs (especially for online play) -Some factions still feel a bit "neglected" by content, for    Pros:
    -Good First Campaign Episode
    -Excellent Terrain
    -Graphics are beautiful
    -Good bank of user content now available over workshop
    -Scale is huge! Lots of fun to play
    -Good coop

    Cons
    -Still can feel a little clunky at points because of the action menu
    -Hard to optimize for lower spec PCs (especially for online play)
    -Some factions still feel a bit "neglected" by content, for example no jets for CSAT or NATO

    Overall I am thoroughly enjoying ARMA 3, and it deserves a much better score than it has at the moment, and is a enormous improvement on ARMA 2.    … Expand
  7. CoffeeGuy22
    Sep 13, 2013
    9
    A really well made and detailed simulator. The best military simulator available. It's so much better than ArmA II in every way, if you are even slightly interested on owning a military sim this is what you should buy.
  8. papajohns
    Sep 24, 2013
    9
    Potential buyers please read: This is not Battlefield. This is not CoD. If you're looking for an arcade shoot-em-up you will be disappointed. If you cannot flank a position or take cover quickly, you're gonna have a bad time. This is the ARMA engine. It has bugs. It's always had bugs. Don't expect some grand, cinematic campaign either, as this game is a sandbox made for modding first andPotential buyers please read: This is not Battlefield. This is not CoD. If you're looking for an arcade shoot-em-up you will be disappointed. If you cannot flank a position or take cover quickly, you're gonna have a bad time. This is the ARMA engine. It has bugs. It's always had bugs. Don't expect some grand, cinematic campaign either, as this game is a sandbox made for modding first and foremost.

    Sorry had to get that out of the way
    Improvement on the arma 2 engine, it feels a lot smoother. Great gunplay and awesome tactical situations. These games seriously ruined all other shooters for me. Modding community is awesome, and it's only gonna get bigger. Altis Life and DUWS is what I'm playin right now. Can't really rate the base game, because I'll play the campaign once and then put 120 hours into various mods. So I'll give a 9/10 for the hours of entertainment I'm getting    … Expand
  9. BlankGeneration
    Feb 14, 2014
    9
    First of all, I feel like a lot of people who have rated this game in the mid-lower range have really trivial complaints. No only that but it looks like they posted the day after it came out of beta and was fully released. I've had this game since it was first released into beta, after alpha, and I would have rated it a 9 then. The mechanics, inventory, and combat are all solid. I can'tFirst of all, I feel like a lot of people who have rated this game in the mid-lower range have really trivial complaints. No only that but it looks like they posted the day after it came out of beta and was fully released. I've had this game since it was first released into beta, after alpha, and I would have rated it a 9 then. The mechanics, inventory, and combat are all solid. I can't remember the last time I witnessed a bug except maybe a hat showing up as a red hat in inventory and a fedora on my character, seriously. Not only are there a ton of multiplayer coop servers up, there are also the Wasteland servers on both Altis and Stratis. With the different Wasteland servers up with different coding this supplies a HUGE wealth of gameplay alone. The community is great which is a really big part of any MMO. When I play stuff like Counter Strike I just rage because of all the brats that TK if you want to throw down a strat they can't handle. I've met more people by way of grouping to loot and take down other groups so many times on Arma games and this is no different. This is a bit all over the place but the game is just incredibly fun. It doesn't get any better, honestly. Get a few friends together, hop in a codefour Wasteland server and secure one objective, you'll be hooked.… Expand
  10. Bediverecs
    Sep 13, 2013
    9
    Altis is great terrain and ArmA 3 is huge improvement in the series. Its not bugfest as previous instalments so I can recommend if you dont mind higher difficulty than COD of BF and that campaign is to be added later.
  11. vortex10
    Sep 15, 2013
    9
    Great game and a huge step up from Arma 2 good work Bohemia Interactive. Multiplier is were this game shines but the powerful editor is just as good. I don't know why some people are going out about no campaign just make your own and they've already said they will add it in the future. In conclusion there's still things to improve on of course and I wish this game was in the modern eraGreat game and a huge step up from Arma 2 good work Bohemia Interactive. Multiplier is were this game shines but the powerful editor is just as good. I don't know why some people are going out about no campaign just make your own and they've already said they will add it in the future. In conclusion there's still things to improve on of course and I wish this game was in the modern era not the future, but the core game is excellent. Highly recommended for realistic military war buffs.… Expand
  12. AmyWalker
    Dec 1, 2013
    9
    Bethesda has always said this would have delayed-single player content due to the Greek imprisonment issue seriously harming their scheduled. So it's amazing to me that people bash the game over its absence on launch.

    Pros: ArmA III has seen its engine refined to near perfection, and has incorporated many improvements such as underwater environments, updated mission editor, radio    Bethesda has always said this would have delayed-single player content due to the Greek imprisonment issue seriously harming their scheduled. So it's amazing to me that people bash the game over its absence on launch.

    Pros:

    ArmA III has seen its engine refined to near perfection, and has incorporated many improvements such as underwater environments, updated mission editor, radio range,weapon, attire, and item customization, ballistic penetration tables, and so much more.

    Graphics 8/10
    AI 9/10
    Sound 10/10
    Ballistics- 7/10
    Aesthetics- 9/10
    World size 10/10

    Cons:

    The problems with ArmA III can be summed up with three things. Balance, lack of content, and slight casual changes. While still nothing as bad as games like RomeII, ArmA III does introduce things such as everyone being able to administer treatment as well as medics, slightly increased reloading speeds, and a few other minor yet noticeable things. For a simulation this is a very bad direction to go toward, but they are also not profound changes and in the end very minor. Balance issues are a problem however, with the underpowered 6.5 and 5.56 sized rounds offering no benefit against the larger 7.62, while also taking several more rounds to kill. This is a serious problem for infantry combat and has really dictated what people use in multiplayer.

    Balance: 4/10
    Casual change
    Lack of content (discounting single player)

    Overall its a great game, far superior to games like CoD and battlefield. It's worth every Dollar, Euro, or Pound of its purchase price.    … Expand
  13. Shottymonsta
    Sep 12, 2013
    9
    Great graphics, great gameplay improvements over previous iteration (ARMA II). Nicer UI, vastly improved fps and optimizations over ARMA II.

    No campaign at launch but hundreds of user missions and emergent multiplayer possibilities. Campaign is coming episodically in 3 DLC's (thankfully free, charging would of made my score a 0).

    In no way is this game less than an 8.
  14. frostwyrm
    Sep 12, 2013
    9
    An overall improvement, there are still rough edges and the amount of content is not great, but there's going to be a ton of free content so it doesn't matter.
  15. Solidslider
    Sep 13, 2013
    9
    At a time where most shooting games are following the same template, it is relieving to play Arma 3. Sure, there is not too much content and sure the campaigns are not available from the start, but have anyone yet explored the vast lands of Altis yet? I think the answer is clear.
  16. bug_of_war
    Sep 13, 2013
    9
    I'm an old fan of the series, and for me this is the best game out on pc. It's more enjoyable to play than Arma2, which I simply haven't touched since the Arma3 alpha. Arma3 can be played in many ways, I like to both make my own missions with the editor using a bunch of mods picked from the BI forum, play mp missions like invade and annex etc in organized fashion and i think steamI'm an old fan of the series, and for me this is the best game out on pc. It's more enjoyable to play than Arma2, which I simply haven't touched since the Arma3 alpha. Arma3 can be played in many ways, I like to both make my own missions with the editor using a bunch of mods picked from the BI forum, play mp missions like invade and annex etc in organized fashion and i think steam workshop is the best thing to happen to the game, it's just so easy to get new missions now, and you don't have to worry about keeping them up to date.

    Lot's of positives in Arma3: DX11 lightning is a big thing. Arma2 had quite bad lightning due to the DX9 limitations (could be seen inside vehicles/some scenes were too bright, some too dark), improved sound, better character control, and most importantly the best map ever created for a game, Altis.

    I would have liked to see Arma3 going for a even more realistic approach similar to the ACE mod for Arma2, but that's fine really, since game is fun to play as it is, and mods are already out to remedy most of my complaints. The problem with mods though, is that the server must allow them...

    It's a shame the game doesn't launch with much playable content, but that's a non-issue for me personally. I look forward to the campaign though. It's also a shame that large scale mp missions have low fps atm, but hopefully that can be improved, since Arma2 didn't have the quite same problem. (optimized) MP missions with like 10-20 people runs just fine though.

    Lastly I like all the units, the future theme is cool, but it would had been better if they had kept the original names for the different units, but whatever, that's not really that important.

    I give it 9/10, the game is addicting like crack, and if it hadn't been for the low mp fps, no campaign now, it would had been a strong 10/10. Part of the reason for the high score, is that there's no other game that has the same complexity and possibilities for modding as Arma.

    Looking forward to see what improvements, dlcs etc. Bohemia will come up with in the future.    … Expand
  17. FreeSoul22
    Sep 14, 2013
    9
    You see all these little CoD retarded fans rating this military simulation lower than 7, that's funny.

    First of all, Arma 3 is as good as expected, the single player campaign will be out in October, so what? while we wait, there will be plenty of single and multiplayer missions and campaigns online and lots of mods, don't have friends? make your own missions or download on armaholic.    You see all these little CoD retarded fans rating this military simulation lower than 7, that's funny.

    First of all, Arma 3 is as good as expected, the single player campaign will be out in October, so what? while we wait, there will be plenty of single and multiplayer missions and campaigns online and lots of mods, don't have friends? make your own missions or download on armaholic.
    I downloaded the mod called DUWS yesterday and it makes Arma III 9.5 out of 10 instead of 9, it's addictive and endless replayability, unlike many other games... most.
    Great graphics, great gameplay, like I said endless replayability and (as an ex-military) awesome sound effects.
    Don't listen to haters (mostly kids) or people with poor computers claiming it's bad optimised, I've played 18 hours already and no lags, no glitches, nothing, just plain old good war simulation as promised by Bohemia Interactive, I repeat this is NOT for CoD fans, so get the hell out of here kiddos and go back on your crappy console, peace!    … Expand
  18. ubb-TheBeast
    Oct 1, 2013
    9
    Forget COD or BF3, this is not a run and shoot game. The basic is that this is a Military Sim.

    If you say Lack of content, then you really need explain your self. With the Steam Workshop you can pick any mission you would to do, SP/MP/COOP. There where some issue's with Altris, but that has been solved. Both maps plays smoothly. There bugs, like every game and yes that is on    Forget COD or BF3, this is not a run and shoot game. The basic is that this is a Military Sim.

    If you say Lack of content, then you really need explain your self.

    With the Steam Workshop you can pick any mission you would to do, SP/MP/COOP.
    There where some issue's with Altris, but that has been solved. Both maps plays smoothly.

    There bugs, like every game and yes that is on this also. Do not forget this is not a company that got a major budget.
    The main focus is that it is a sim. The support I didn't have to use. The community for ARMA is big.
    And on what other game can you bring in a issue that will be please on a backlog where everyone can add information to it. And then the problem has been solved that you even can read it in there.

    Modding is great (Laxentis, you do need to do something for that.. there is more then enough tutorials on YT).

    Anyway, if you like to run and shoot, then I think this is not a game for you.

    If you like:
    - teamplay
    - Taking command of a squad
    - Flying with 700 Km/u on low altitude
    - Drive all kinds of vehicles
    - And have fun in building up a mission with some friend..

    Then this is the game for you.
    In our clan more and more COD players joined ARMA.
    At the moment we run 2 ARMA3 server (with a bunch of other COD/RO/Sniper Elite servers).
    Looking for a ARMA clan? www.ubbclan.net

    for me 9/10    … Expand
  19. The_Norwood
    Oct 25, 2013
    9
    Arma 3 is a huge step up from Arma 2, and Arma 2 was a fine game.

    The negative reviews focus on lack of content at launch a situation that will undoubtedly improve as BIS release 3 FREE DLCs shortly after release to rectify this. The massive amount of player made content is also ignored in these reviews, with over 1500 player made missions before it had even gone gold, and a community    Arma 3 is a huge step up from Arma 2, and Arma 2 was a fine game.

    The negative reviews focus on lack of content at launch a situation that will undoubtedly improve as BIS release 3 FREE DLCs shortly after release to rectify this. The massive amount of player made content is also ignored in these reviews, with over 1500 player made missions before it had even gone gold, and a community that has been around since 2001's Operation Flashpoint happily churning out new islands, vehicles, weapons, missions and oodles of other content.
    To say that the game is lacking content from an alpha/beta build is like moving into a house before it is completed and complaining about getting wet from rain because you don't have a roof yet.
    The Arma series have always been about player modding, and there will be literally thousands of player mods coming that will transform the game into pretty much anything you desire.
    Consider also that BIS still release patches for Operation Flashpoint, a game from 2001 so dev support is second to none.

    My advice is to ignore the naysayers and give it a go it will reward you with a vast sandbox that will never run out of steam.    … Expand
  20. arny2013
    Oct 8, 2013
    9
    If you are looking for a more realistic military sandbox, Arma 3 does it right.
    You can set up all kinds of different combat scenarios in the editor and give it a try in singleplayer or multiplayer.
    Once you have learned how the AI wants to be controlled, it is pretty good. At least the AI can give you a hard challenge on the enemy side, but propperly used it can be really deadly on the    If you are looking for a more realistic military sandbox, Arma 3 does it right.
    You can set up all kinds of different combat scenarios in the editor and give it a try in singleplayer or multiplayer.
    Once you have learned how the AI wants to be controlled, it is pretty good. At least the AI can give you a hard challenge on the enemy side, but propperly used it can be really deadly on the friendly side too.
    Multiplayer is best played in a clan where everybody sticks to the plan. But thats the same with most games.

    But now and then you find little flaws that make you frown. Some of them are the players fault caused by lack of experience with the game mechanics or unrealistic behaviour in hot combat zones. But others are real bugs that will be fixed in the future.
    Arma 3 surely has some kind of high-angle learning curve until you fully understand the mechanics. But after that you can have tons of hours of fun. Most of the people i know have stacked 200+ hours.
    At least Arma 3 is 10 times worth your money and absolutely worth your time. You should try it. And if you have problems playing it, ask experienced players for help.    … Expand
  21. Caleb1656
    Oct 26, 2013
    9
    Arma 3 is a step forward in the right direction. Adding the new movements, attachment system, NVIDIA Physx, and customizable outfits gives players the opportunity to bring out the game's true potential. With all of these things now added into the game, it opens up a whole playground for the modding community to put their imaginations to the test. The possibilities go even further as Arma 3Arma 3 is a step forward in the right direction. Adding the new movements, attachment system, NVIDIA Physx, and customizable outfits gives players the opportunity to bring out the game's true potential. With all of these things now added into the game, it opens up a whole playground for the modding community to put their imaginations to the test. The possibilities go even further as Arma 3 has been introduced to the Steam workshop, giving players the opportunity to pick up some player made content with the click of a button. I give Arma 3 a score of nine because giving any game a ten would mean it was perfect. As any Arma series player would know, there isn't one Arma game that is free of bugs or glitches. Overall this game is definitely worth a look and maybe even a try.… Expand
  22. OogismitT
    Dec 4, 2013
    9
    Best military sim i have ever played, and possible one of the best games.

    the scale and attention to detail really brings this game to life.

    It may not have a fantastic campaign, but the sheer diversity of the coop/ multiplayer sets it apart from the rest. Although for someone new the ARMA, it may take quite a while to get used to it.
  23. acsdog
    Feb 21, 2014
    9
    Not writing a long review here, but this game is fantastic.
    -EXCELLENT Graphics
    -REALISTIC Warfare
    Only reason it is not a ten is because of the clunky feel that the game has. An improvement over Arma 2, but still noticeable. The multiplayer is not well-optimized either, so don't jump in without a Mid-High end PC (a 780 will do you fine)
  24. gigio
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    Tengo a precisare subito che questo titolo non è un gioco per tutti, infatti si tratta di un simulatore puro di guerriglia che non da spazio a persone abituate a titoli come cod e battlefield, (qui è reale). ci sono vari punti forti ma mi soffermerò solo sui più importanti, 1) intelligenza artificiale dei nemici eccellente (molte volte non li vedrete nemmeno arrivare e adotteranno tatticheTengo a precisare subito che questo titolo non è un gioco per tutti, infatti si tratta di un simulatore puro di guerriglia che non da spazio a persone abituate a titoli come cod e battlefield, (qui è reale). ci sono vari punti forti ma mi soffermerò solo sui più importanti, 1) intelligenza artificiale dei nemici eccellente (molte volte non li vedrete nemmeno arrivare e adotteranno tattiche diverse per prendervi) 2) colori e luci dello scenario realistici e non sparati a 1000 3) mappa sconfinata e TOTALE LIBERTA di movimento sull'intera mappa 4) non siamo rinchiusi in un percorso prestabilito ma siamo noi a creare il nostro 5) editor eccezionale, in poche parole gli sviluppatore danno lo strumento che hanno usato loro per creare missioni e campagna, quindi possiamo sbizzarrirci a creare e giocare ogni tipo di situazione.
    ci sarebbero altre cose ma per ora penso sia anche troppo il resto giudicatelo voi.
    consiglio il gioco agli amanti del genere e dico a chi vuole una storia profonda, un gioco facile e un percorso ludico guidato dentro una specie di labirinto di NON PRENDERE assolutamente questo titolo, perche non vivrebbe la simulazione. BEST GAME OF WAR.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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!
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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).
  43. 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
  44. 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.
  45. 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
  46. Nick7000
    May 1, 2023
    9
    Не люблю онлайн, но это крайне впечатляющий экземпляр.
  47. 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
  48. 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?
  49. Xanifur
    Apr 12, 2014
    8
    Definitely worth getting if you enjoy military or tactical shooters. This game gets better with every patch, and with over 200 hours logged I can say the game still brings fresh content every time I play. No scenario is ever the same, and with the new FREE DLC this becomes especially true. Mods will also blow you out of the water with new gear, sounds, imported maps from previous ArmADefinitely worth getting if you enjoy military or tactical shooters. This game gets better with every patch, and with over 200 hours logged I can say the game still brings fresh content every time I play. No scenario is ever the same, and with the new FREE DLC this becomes especially true. Mods will also blow you out of the water with new gear, sounds, imported maps from previous ArmA games etc. ArmA 3 is going to be popular and have a lot of players for a very long time. See you on the battlefield.… Expand
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. waggy65
    Nov 18, 2013
    8
    An amazing game which vastly improves the ArmA franchise. Although the optimizations are a bit patchy, and the game having a few strange bugs, it is significantly better than ArmA II. The new movement system, animations, weaponry, sounds, textures, lighting are amazing. The only problems I have with it is the difficult to use mission editor and the lack of hardcore, militaristic servers.An amazing game which vastly improves the ArmA franchise. Although the optimizations are a bit patchy, and the game having a few strange bugs, it is significantly better than ArmA II. The new movement system, animations, weaponry, sounds, textures, lighting are amazing. The only problems I have with it is the difficult to use mission editor and the lack of hardcore, militaristic servers. It is a game that you can mess around with, and go scuba diving with your friends in, but at the same time one where you can be super serious and help be part of an invasion to liberate an island from tyrannical forces. Everything about it is better than ArmA 2, apart from the lack of community.… Expand
  53. 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.
  54. Saffa_Kid
    Sep 12, 2013
    8
    Well first off, before you buy this game save up for a new PC, other than that you'll be sweet! Now I've played this game since alpha, and there have been significant improvements through out the course. If you're looking for a very realistic modern warfare game, then this is for you.

    The game is a 1st/3rd person tactical shooter war simulator, it has so many things that make it    Well first off, before you buy this game save up for a new PC, other than that you'll be sweet! Now I've played this game since alpha, and there have been significant improvements through out the course. If you're looking for a very realistic modern warfare game, then this is for you.

    The game is a 1st/3rd person tactical shooter war simulator, it has so many things that make it realistic, such as bullet drop physics, bullets being extremely deadly, and head shots killing instantly. Arma 3 requires patience and tactical planning continuously in order to be successful. It is a very slowly paced game, unlike Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty or any other 1st person shooter in that matter. The game has various soldier classes such as the medic, engineer and recon etc. which you can pick to your liking. Teamwork is also of the essence here, you need team mates watching your backs and providing cover fire wherever possible. Another cool feature is the ability to swim underwater and scuba dive!

    Vehicle are done well, helicopters actually are a bit tricky to fly if you haven't done so before. there are different vehicle to choose from such as trucks with big guns on top of them, boats etc. As mentioned before, bullets are deadly, so cover is essential as well as stealth. When you engage enemies you actually feel like you're engaging in war and you can feel the adrenaline rush through your body!

    There are single player missions as well, not the best ones but they can assist you in your training. You can also play co op modes with friends! There are also heaps of different guns to choose from, including assault rifles and sniper rifles, you name it! 1st person view offers full body awareness and you can go prone and all those small things.

    Another cool feature is the ability to talk (VOIP) to other players near your location, so when you're engaging enemies you can actually taunt them and scare them. There is also vehicle chat, team chat etc.

    Overall an 8 out of ten.
    Pro's:
    -Makes adrenaline rush through your body
    -Realistic bullet drop
    -Various weapons and vehicles to choose from
    -Very fun tactical game play.
    -very nicely done VOIP system
    -Good graphics if you got the system to run it
    -Co-op and
    Cons:
    -Graphic requirements are quite demanding You have been warned!
    -It can get boring sometimes when there is no action, sometimes you wont even shoot anyone for hours.
    -you can't jump, which is a bit odd
    -Controls can be a bit sticky at the start, but you get used to it

    So yes, a must buy if you love realistic games.    … Expand
  55. Rorick
    Sep 14, 2013
    8
    This recent iteration of the ArmA series has completely revamped warfare. Major graphical improvements, animation improvements, sound improvements and meticulous detail make the third ArmA a beautiful engine, the only in its class, to deserve the title of "military simulator." The series has made vast improvements to game play, allowing much more fluid combat, allowing the players toThis recent iteration of the ArmA series has completely revamped warfare. Major graphical improvements, animation improvements, sound improvements and meticulous detail make the third ArmA a beautiful engine, the only in its class, to deserve the title of "military simulator." The series has made vast improvements to game play, allowing much more fluid combat, allowing the players to experience the situation without being impeded by bugs and issues that plagued prior titles.

    This is not your standard arcade shooter, this is a military simulator and as such will not be enjoyed on the same level if you were to pursue a casual game, though that is still a possibility. This game really shines when you play with friends, in a cooperative squad. The large support for content creators is also a nice feature, although content creation is not unique to this iteration, with the implementation of Steam Workshop the installation of this content to any individual player of your squad becomes a painless experience. You will never be limited to playing the same scenario repeatedly because at any moment one of your friends could create, or discover, a mission on Workshop that your squad will wholeheartedly enjoy. In the prior iterations there was an enormous amount of content, however, due to the shear amount of content the quality of each individual item lacked. As it stands at the time of this writing, there is a limited amount of content, though each item is detailed, tested, and balanced to assure a quality that is unparalleled. One of the amazing things about this game is truly the ability to create anything you want within the game.

    As any good game will undoubtedly have, there is a down side. As stated before, there is a limited amount of content, while this content is very high quality and very detailed, the low number is a bit disappointing compared to prior iterations. This game is also very demanding of even modern systems, the developers even stating that the "Ultra" setting found in the game was not designed with modern systems in mind, but for future hardware. With the release Bohemia also stated that the campaign will be released in free episodic packs every month, while not convenient, is not necessarily a bad thing.

    The developers have already expressed their concern with the lacking amount of items to use in game and have stated that just as they have done with previous titles, they will continue to release new vehicles, weapons, etc. In addition, the developers have made great strides in optimization of the game in the past and will hopefully continue to do so, but optimization can only go so far as the issue is deeply rooted in the series' engine.

    All in all, I find this game a large source of entertainment that can only continue to get better as Bohemia and the modding community continues to improve the collection and quality of what is available to us, the players. I would highly recommend anyone to at least give this game an attempt, while ArmA is not for everyone, and never has been, it can offer an unparalleled amount of realism, strategy, and cooperation compared to the "industry standard" type of shooters we find today.    … Expand
  56. unsiin
    Sep 19, 2013
    8
    Gotta give this a 8 for the game editor, so I can play OFFLINE WITH BOTS! So many games are missing this feature these days, it even have lan which is great. Also campaign dlc s are coming for free so people should chill a little for now.
  57. 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
  58. HaZZarD88
    Sep 12, 2013
    8
    Best military sandbox full around .

    Love how bohemia decided to work with full transparency and intensive test /feedback by the community every developer should do it Open Alpha Open Beta and all with a feedback tracker this is the way. Its true we donìt have many of the most requested features by the community but the game all in all is enjoyable and what is there is    Best military sandbox full around .

    Love how bohemia decided to work with full transparency and intensive test /feedback by the community

    every developer should do it Open Alpha Open Beta and all with a feedback tracker this is the way.

    Its true we donìt have many of the most requested features by the community but the game all in all is enjoyable and what is there is polished .
    then we can be sure that more cool things will come in the future this game will keep improving with patch after patch now that they released it and they can risk more

    I give it a 8 because there is a lack of main features requested by the community if I had to consider just that I paid it 25 then quality/price I would give this game maybe a 9    … Expand
  59. HazardXMediaz
    Sep 16, 2013
    8
    This was a large stride for the franchise with a lot of hype surrounding it. This is the world's best Military Simulation game out there. This game enabled more freedom and more playstyles within the game, and actually requires military tactics and critical thinking to avoid or engage your enemy. The modding community stays as strong as ever, not that this affects the score. One of theThis was a large stride for the franchise with a lot of hype surrounding it. This is the world's best Military Simulation game out there. This game enabled more freedom and more playstyles within the game, and actually requires military tactics and critical thinking to avoid or engage your enemy. The modding community stays as strong as ever, not that this affects the score. One of the game's biggest strengths is that is really is simulating what is is like to be in a real war, and how you would think and do in an actual war. But this game is held back by it's graphical performance and it's sometimes frustratingly stupid AI. But this game clearly is meant to be played in a co-op mission to maximize the amount of hours you put into this game. There is something here for everybody, whether it's over the top action guns blazing, or it's amazing tactical warfare and massive scale battles that Arma is known for. This is a must have for PC if you have really ever wanted to play a shooter with ultra realism at it's finest.… Expand
  60. Snake-Plissken
    Sep 15, 2013
    8
    It's very bad some people just put some note without be aware of what Arma is... The lack of singleplayer campaign at launch have always be said by Bohemia.

    The only true problem, is the frame-rate drop in multiplayers. But if you configure well the graphic options, its still possible to play at 30fps. I think some people just put everything on Ultra or Very high and don't touch    It's very bad some people just put some note without be aware of what Arma is... The lack of singleplayer campaign at launch have always be said by Bohemia.

    The only true problem, is the frame-rate drop in multiplayers. But if you configure well the graphic options, its still possible to play at 30fps. I think some people just put everything on Ultra or Very high and don't touch everything else. Arma is not Battlefield or whatever you want. You have to spend a lot of time in graphic settings to try what is the best. It's not because you play your other games in Ultra you will do it for Arma.

    Here's my rig i5 4670k OC at 4.1Ghz and 2x HD7970 OC with Boost (GPU at 1Ghz). I've set the graphic settings at high/very high, view distance at about 2000m and i run it at 50-60 fps in solo and 25-30 fps in multiplayer.

    The game is out since 3 days, seriously, don't be a fool...    … Expand
  61. brtcobra
    Oct 12, 2013
    8
    arma 3 for me is the best in the series.great graphics better animations huge terain and better still far better optimised than the two arma games before it,sure its lacking content but as with all arma games that will come in time and with the campaign just around the corner plus steam workshop there is so much fun to be had by this game
  62. kilroywashere
    Nov 10, 2013
    8
    This is a great game, the graphics are amazing, the gameplay is fluid, the interface is better, but still not good, and the AI is mediocre, even for a multiplayer focused game.They could have handled the beta better, that's true. The episode of the campaign released is great, much better than I expected. The multiplayer is really good, with lots of gamemodes, and the maps are huge and funThis is a great game, the graphics are amazing, the gameplay is fluid, the interface is better, but still not good, and the AI is mediocre, even for a multiplayer focused game.They could have handled the beta better, that's true. The episode of the campaign released is great, much better than I expected. The multiplayer is really good, with lots of gamemodes, and the maps are huge and fun to play. The most important thing is that it improves every aspect of ARMA 2, so if you liked that, its definately the game for you.If you, like me, could se the potential but couldnt get into the previous game, you'll love this game.… Expand
  63. Imsny
    Nov 10, 2013
    8
    I think Arma 3 has great potential, but was more or less poorly executed. The fall for me is the inconsistency. There are many great moments, but they are often squandered by glitches or poor design. Compared to Arma 2 I think it is a big step forward. Both in graphics and gameplay. I hope the Bohemia keeps working on the issues in order for Arma to reach its true potential.
  64. p00d73
    Jan 25, 2014
    8
    Gameplay: The engine is a big step up over ArmA 2. Things like the adjustable stances, dynamic fog, physics and underwater terrain add tons of possibilities in the game.
    Setting: This is one of my major problems with the game. Sci-fi and simulation don't mix well. While I know that everything in the game is possible, the fact remains that most vehicles and weapons are pure speculation.    Gameplay: The engine is a big step up over ArmA 2. Things like the adjustable stances, dynamic fog, physics and underwater terrain add tons of possibilities in the game.
    Setting: This is one of my major problems with the game. Sci-fi and simulation don't mix well. While I know that everything in the game is possible, the fact remains that most vehicles and weapons are pure speculation. The equipment not being used in present day armed forces partly kills the immersion for me. Hopefully ACE mod will fix this.
    SP content: The campaign (so far) is awesome. BI managed to improve the storytelling and the gameplay as well as the realism.
    MP: performance in MP can be horrible, depending on the gametype and server. I don't often find populated servers with interesting gametypes, as there only seem to be 2 popular gametypes on public servers.    … Expand
  65. 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
  66. ChaosontheMoon
    Apr 17, 2014
    8
    To people who gives 0 Points for the game: You can compare games with **** if there is a much better alternative, but wait... this series is still unique after over 10 years of sandbox simulation shooter.

    Be fair, if you dont like the genre than dont rate 0 for it. Why 8 points ?: Unforgettable multiplayer/coop game experience. Lot of community content. 3 compaigns. Why not 10 ? :    To people who gives 0 Points for the game: You can compare games with **** if there is a much better alternative, but wait... this series is still unique after over 10 years of sandbox simulation shooter.

    Be fair, if you dont like the genre than dont rate 0 for it.

    Why 8 points ?: Unforgettable multiplayer/coop game experience. Lot of community content. 3 compaigns.
    Why not 10 ? : bad multiplayer frames performance and still unhandy controls.    … Expand
  67. flyer9431
    May 30, 2014
    8
    Great graphics, interesting gameplay, authentic ambience and realistic sound. There are some flaws (lack of content, bugs), but they can't make this game bad. If you are an OFP veteran - ARMA 3 is worth buying.
  68. Retpally
    Sep 21, 2014
    8
    Srry for bad English.
    (good side) nice graphics improvement from arma 2, the game has an editor that let you do what you want on a huge map and multiplayer is fun.

    (bad side) The campaign is ok, fps drop in towns and the game is hard for beginners.
  69. 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
  70. CrazyMetacritic
    Jan 10, 2015
    8
    First of all, sorry for my bad english and i hope you all enjoy the review. Arma 3 is a simulation game, where is tried to reassemble a battlefield in a future war, themed on Greek territory in a major conflict. On the issue of simulation is the best that currently exists in the market, doing the work in a great way and being artistic, tense, realistic and colossal.
    The game's graphics    First of all, sorry for my bad english and i hope you all enjoy the review. Arma 3 is a simulation game, where is tried to reassemble a battlefield in a future war, themed on Greek territory in a major conflict. On the issue of simulation is the best that currently exists in the market, doing the work in a great way and being artistic, tense, realistic and colossal.
    The game's graphics are beautiful, refined and pleasant to look at, and even is possible to higher the sight distance from your character to more than 10 kilometers. Sure, there are better graphics on the market, but considering that the game has, on one of the maps, a greater extent of 230 square kilometers, the graphics are more than excellent.
    The gameplay is heavy in all its routes making it realistic, it is possible to customize the control and even the position of HUD and its colors. The game has a wide variety of land, air and sea vehicles and also a great personalized content of the equipment of your character, with items such as binoculars, flashlights, night vision goggles, thermal vision for weapons and more.
    The game's campaign is like the same promises, being realistic, while maintaining a great cinematic look to those who enjoy a loyal combat. It is complete, with the history of the conflict and having alternate factions involved in it.
    But like all games, Arma 3 also has its cons. The game has an editor mode, which is very good, but it is difficult to use, and limited to those who have more skill in logic and even a bit of programming. For those who like games with plenty of action as the Battlefield series, the game is not recommended, as it seeks a target audience that turns to a more real experience, which of course, need to have patience to play something like this.
    I give to eight note to the game, as this remain firm in reality and true to their fans, and for me the best market war game. I hope that through this analysis I have been clear enough and thank the attention of the reader. Have a good game!    … Expand
  71. RxTurns-IntoxD
    Oct 20, 2015
    8
    .....................................................................................................Always a great game - For an anytime mood. ;;^^DD
  72. 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
  73. Fanchylul
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    В свое время игра подарила кучу эмоций в модах, и стала прародителем современных батлроялей
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. AliceGross
    May 6, 2022
    8
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  80. 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.
  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
  82. russ-angel
    Oct 3, 2013
    7
    Game of the century if only it was optimised and less buggy.Runs poorly on a high spec rig and lacks depth due to the maps being very empty and un-used at this stage.I've had fun on the multiplayer but it doesn't seem to hold my interest for very long.I've been a fan since the old days but the games always seem to have too many problems to quite make them as epic as they should be.I'm gladGame of the century if only it was optimised and less buggy.Runs poorly on a high spec rig and lacks depth due to the maps being very empty and un-used at this stage.I've had fun on the multiplayer but it doesn't seem to hold my interest for very long.I've been a fan since the old days but the games always seem to have too many problems to quite make them as epic as they should be.I'm glad I bought it even if it's just to explore and "hang out" with friends for a bit, but sorry something doesn't quite sit for me.Seems like a great opportunity waiting for the right moment to blossom.… Expand
  83. oliver1h
    Sep 12, 2013
    7
    Best ARMA game to this date. I have been playing these games since Operation Flashpoint (What a wonderfull experience) and I can tell Bohemia will add further support and content to the game in the close future. The game mechanics, the new weapons and equipment is a joy to use (drones etc.). I like the modern day setting and the HUGE map too. The game is moddable, so I will play long hoursBest ARMA game to this date. I have been playing these games since Operation Flashpoint (What a wonderfull experience) and I can tell Bohemia will add further support and content to the game in the close future. The game mechanics, the new weapons and equipment is a joy to use (drones etc.). I like the modern day setting and the HUGE map too. The game is moddable, so I will play long hours with maps... Great game but not for everybody. This is the closest I ever want to be to a war, and this is the most realistic depiction of combat, unless you are really there. Recommended!… Expand
  84. EchoBlack
    Sep 27, 2013
    7
    ArmA 3's true potential is nearly sabotaged by its slew of bugs and performance issues. Returning fans can expect the same military sandbox trappings of ArmA 2 but in a near-future setting. Some notable additions make movement less clunky and more intuitive, like the multiple different stances infantry can assume, which allow cover to be negotiated accurately and without exposing yourselfArmA 3's true potential is nearly sabotaged by its slew of bugs and performance issues. Returning fans can expect the same military sandbox trappings of ArmA 2 but in a near-future setting. Some notable additions make movement less clunky and more intuitive, like the multiple different stances infantry can assume, which allow cover to be negotiated accurately and without exposing yourself any more than you need to. The game is lacking a proper campaign at the time of this writing, but user missions provide more than enough content both for single and multiplayer. The greatest problem with the series has always been Bohemia's shoddy workmanship, and this game is no exception. For all its heart and promise, ArmA 3 should only be recommended to fans of military simulation or those with the patience and disposition to get the best out of ambitious games full of technical issues.… Expand
  85. Subliminality
    Oct 12, 2013
    7
    Is this a bad game? No far from it, Arma 3 does improve on a lot of things from the previous Arma. The gear interface is much easier to use and the HUD is a lot less clunky than it used to be. The game is a visual treat for a game of it's size but of course it does have it's cons that make me not want to play it. For instance: Where did the large arsenal of vehicles go? The small amount ofIs this a bad game? No far from it, Arma 3 does improve on a lot of things from the previous Arma. The gear interface is much easier to use and the HUD is a lot less clunky than it used to be. The game is a visual treat for a game of it's size but of course it does have it's cons that make me not want to play it. For instance: Where did the large arsenal of vehicles go? The small amount of vehicles in a game so large is a massive blow as variation is key to making a good game. However, the guns in Arma 3 are much more diverse and it does take a bit of use to find your "golden gun." The UAV system is nice, I like it a lot more than the ones in ARMA 2. But the thing I feel that lets this game down is the lack of campaign mode, and that most of the most popular game modes online are mods, which doesn't say much about Bohemia Interactive's skill to make fun game modes. Overall I give this game a 7 because there are some faults still in it that need ironing out but other than that the game is actually pretty cool.… Expand
  86. KingShree
    Sep 12, 2013
    7
    Arma 3 feels so much like just DLC for Arma 2. It was in development for a long time but is still missing Singleplayer campaing and its content is very thin. Also its not a modern day shooter. It tries to be a simulator of being a soldier but unfortunately that brings some bad things implemented. The only way to move around map is in vehicles, if u dont have any at ur position then u areArma 3 feels so much like just DLC for Arma 2. It was in development for a long time but is still missing Singleplayer campaing and its content is very thin. Also its not a modern day shooter. It tries to be a simulator of being a soldier but unfortunately that brings some bad things implemented. The only way to move around map is in vehicles, if u dont have any at ur position then u are sc*****. Also snipers are a huge pain in the ass. Gameplay is good, graphics improvement is nice too. I dont know what to think about BI promises but right now, i wouldnt recommend it too much. If you are a war simulator fan then buy it, if not, dont buy it.… Expand
  87. William_ftw
    Sep 18, 2013
    7
    To those who have played previous ARMA games you know what your getting into. But for those who haven't the game is a gritty military simulation and is insanely complex for new players to the series. However the best parts of the beta are when you sit back and look at the amazing world that the devs spent so long creating.

    Although the game isn't optimized that well and there are few    To those who have played previous ARMA games you know what your getting into. But for those who haven't the game is a gritty military simulation and is insanely complex for new players to the series. However the best parts of the beta are when you sit back and look at the amazing world that the devs spent so long creating.

    Although the game isn't optimized that well and there are few bugs here and there, but these are things that i can overlook as game play is solid and is well worth purchase on steam.    … Expand
  88. MrDeath651
    Sep 14, 2013
    7
    Arma 3 is a good game, but the lack of content and some AI ploblems make it feel like a beta version. On the bright side the new things are great. If you liked the series then you should buy this game
  89. Anarchic-X
    Sep 16, 2013
    7
    Great grahics. Endless possibilities. Open sandbox and a great community of mappers modders and mission writers are what make the Arma series great. Arma 3 is a nice step forward. Yes there is still work to be done and major improvements need to be made in both single player and multiplayer performance.

    Apparently some people can't read. A failing of our education system perhaps or    Great grahics. Endless possibilities. Open sandbox and a great community of mappers modders and mission writers are what make the Arma series great. Arma 3 is a nice step forward. Yes there is still work to be done and major improvements need to be made in both single player and multiplayer performance.

    Apparently some people can't read. A failing of our education system perhaps or maybe its just chronic onset juvenile attention deficit disorder rearing its ugly head. Arma is not a game you play through and beat X number of times. Additionally they announced that the DLC was coming after the release.

    Pros
    Great graphics
    Huge Maps
    Killer weapons
    Great variety of game play
    The best is still coming from the A3 community

    Cons
    Bugs and glitches need cleaning up (happens with every game on the market)
    Low FPS on multiplayer
    Game engine needs optimization
    Needs professionally developed game types
    Altis is large flat and needs variety. I miss the mountains and forests

    Wait and see list....
    DLC still to come
    I miss the Arma 2 content, maps, weapons and vehicles.    … Expand
  90. ntsarb
    Nov 7, 2015
    7
    This is a good game but it suffers from performance issues. It's CPU-bound. Due to its use of a scripting language to define scenarios and due to insufficient optimisations, it often runs at 30fps or less on a 5820K 6-core Intel i7 CPU with NVIDIA Titan X GPU.
  91. TheMadNag
    Apr 23, 2014
    7
    Bought this game in alpha as I found Arma 2 to be tons of fun online. Even with all the hackers and other things the amount of realism was too much to pass over. Arma 3 started off a little slow with content and things to do, yet it has been seeing much more support over the last few months. It now has a single player campaign mode and some online support along with tons of steam workshopBought this game in alpha as I found Arma 2 to be tons of fun online. Even with all the hackers and other things the amount of realism was too much to pass over. Arma 3 started off a little slow with content and things to do, yet it has been seeing much more support over the last few months. It now has a single player campaign mode and some online support along with tons of steam workshop mods.

    Gameplay: Realism is a keyword here, this game is not your typical fps or third person shooter. It is important to play this game as you would in real life. Bullet damage is high as getting shoot once or twice will put you down. Aim is also difficult as it has recoil and bullet drop so spamming your rifle down range will only end up getting you killed. AI is easy when it comes to single player and will only get the drop on you if your stupid and run into situations with no care in the world. Multiplayer is a blast depending on what mods or if you have friends to play with.

    Graphic: Next gen graphic’s as it is top of the line, game runs smoothly on decent rigs and looks amazing on top of the line hardware.

    Replay Value: Single player is fairly quick and won't keep you coming back, but multiplayer aspect of this game will keep you busy for as long as people keep busting out content.

    Overall this game is a huge win, a must have for military fans and people who enjoy fps/third person games that aren’t your typical styles.    … Expand
  92. dystopeon
    Feb 5, 2015
    7
    Oh Bohemia, how I hate and love thee!

    The problems with them lie waay up the management/owner chain. They simply don't listen to the community and even their own devs (see Dean Hall). Hell they're the only game in town baby! lump it or leave it! Instead of listening and making changes (or an actual game) they just open up EVERYTHING, meaning the game isn't even an FPS really as    Oh Bohemia, how I hate and love thee!

    The problems with them lie waay up the management/owner chain. They simply don't listen to the community and even their own devs (see Dean Hall).

    Hell they're the only game in town baby! lump it or leave it!

    Instead of listening and making changes (or an actual game) they just open up EVERYTHING, meaning the game isn't even an FPS really as much as a milsim modding tool/sandbox. The community in all its loyalty - is a bunch is whining tossers - so Bohemia just throws its hands in the air and sez: **** it, just make it 3rd person AND 1st person, that'll make em shut up...

    So like DayZ its an unfocused mess that tries to be a 3rd person and 1st person game like skyrim instead of a milsim. In turn, that ****s up the AI both singleplayer AND online play (hard), they use 3rd person as a crutch for faults in the AI, sound system and (still) clunky movement systems. They still haven't figured out basic cover mechanics for enemy AI and urban/building warfare strictly out of the question for AI, is this ****ing 1997?!

    Give it another year and the community will add wind, radios, better maps, AI (basically they will fix the game by 2017)... or Boho will prolly kick some money off the DayZ pile to another couple of talented modders and crush their dreams too. The milsim set are a loyal but ultimately fickle bunch and will jump ship to any better spec'd milsim should one become available. That 'Realtime Interactive' thing looked promising....    … Expand
  93. AlaskanGlitch
    Dec 28, 2014
    7
    If you liked Codemaster’s Operation Flashpoint, then you will definitely like ARMA 3. Like Operation Flashpoint, ARMA 3 takes place on an island, and places no limitations on movement. The graphics are far superior to the 14 year old Operation Flashpoint, which is to be expected. The trees, bushes, and grass are very well done, making the game a sniper's dream come true.

    The version    If you liked Codemaster’s Operation Flashpoint, then you will definitely like ARMA 3. Like Operation Flashpoint, ARMA 3 takes place on an island, and places no limitations on movement. The graphics are far superior to the 14 year old Operation Flashpoint, which is to be expected. The trees, bushes, and grass are very well done, making the game a sniper's dream come true.

    The version of ARMA 3 that I downloaded from Steam included a single campaign, that begins in a similar manner as the Operation Flashpoint primary campaign. However, some of the missions apparently were not play tested very well. For example, in one mission you have less than two minutes to find a UAV kit, set-up the UAV, then locate, and eliminate two enemy spotters using the UAV, even though you have no idea where the spotters are located. The location of the UAV and the enemy spotters change randomly every time you replay the mission. That makes the mission challenging, at best. Unplayable, at worst.

    ARMA 3 has a much higher learning curve than CoD or Battlefield, and that can frustrate new players. Thankfully, ARMA 3 includes a Virtual Reality testing ground where you can become familiar with the weapons before going on a mission.

    I have not played ARMA 3 in multiplayer mode yet, due to the frame rate issues. There are also still issues with bugs, but they are relatively minor. I have not experienced a game crash or a lock-up, but I have no DLC's installed either. I am just reviewing the core game as downloaded from Steam.

    Overall, I would rate ARMA 3 a 7/10. Excellent graphics, but playability is difficult, with minor bug issues still to be resolved.    … Expand
  94. aj11131
    Nov 19, 2015
    7
    I have had a lot of fun with this game. However, it is one of the most frustrating games I have ever played because of the annoying bugs and bad animations that destroy immersion and hold it back from it's true potential.
  95. S0pun
    Oct 20, 2019
    7
    Технически игра во всем лучше предшественника, она проще в освоении у нее удобнее интерфейс. Однако после успеха Дина Холла "Рокета" с его Dayz модом Арму стали активно скупать,
    по-этому разрабы решили набить карманы на халяву: игра вышла без половины всего вооружения,техники и др. Расширение доступно благодаря платным дополнениям (я не о карт или др. дешевках) которые практически не    Технически игра во всем лучше предшественника, она проще в освоении у нее удобнее интерфейс. Однако после успеха Дина Холла "Рокета" с его Dayz модом Арму стали активно скупать,
    по-этому разрабы решили набить карманы на халяву: игра вышла без половины всего вооружения,техники и др. Расширение доступно благодаря платным дополнениям (я не о карт или др. дешевках) которые практически не добавляют ничего нового (в мастерской давно есть и получше) но стоящим, практически пол игры. OA в свое время принесла очень много геймплейных
    фич, а что принес Алтис? Карту, машинку, и калаш? Дизреспект за жажду халявной наживы.    … Expand
  96. sapuman
    Oct 20, 2019
    7
    Технически игра во всем лучше предшественника, она проще в освоении у нее удобнее интерфейс. Однако после успеха Дина Холла "Рокета" с его Dayz модом Арму стали активно скупать,
    по-этому разрабы решили набить карманы на халяву: игра вышла без половины всего вооружения,техники и др. Расширение доступно благодаря платным дополнениям (я не о карт или др. дешевках) которые практически не    Технически игра во всем лучше предшественника, она проще в освоении у нее удобнее интерфейс. Однако после успеха Дина Холла "Рокета" с его Dayz модом Арму стали активно скупать,
    по-этому разрабы решили набить карманы на халяву: игра вышла без половины всего вооружения,техники и др. Расширение доступно благодаря платным дополнениям (я не о карт или др. дешевках) которые практически не добавляют ничего нового (в мастерской давно есть и получше) но стоящим, практически пол игры. OA в свое время принесла очень много геймплейных
    фич, а что принес Алтис? Карту, машинку, и калаш? Дизреспект за жажду халявной наживы.    … Expand
  97. FFuzeN
    Jan 4, 2020
    7
    Great game, but sadly isn't optimized. Vanila game isn't any fun, but when you find the right group of people and right mods it suddenly becomes a whole other game. I am personally playing 100v100 TVT games.
  98. Saadthelegend
    Apr 13, 2023
    7
    تحكم نص ونص

    وطبعا آرما 2 أفضل منها أكيد بالسلسلة
    لكن الجزء هذا جيد وبتنبسط إذا لعبت فيه مع أخوياك
    لكن سكواد أفضل منها
  99. Peters_reviews
    Aug 22, 2022
    7
    A good game, one of the few that took up the challenge of showing a realistic war
    Pros
    + Advanced weapon system and its customization + Great multiplayer + Adapted difficulty level + Reality + Average computer requirements + Brilliant graphics for 2013 (for comparison, today's games with such graphics need a graphics card twice as good) + Advanced AI Minuses - horrible single    A good game, one of the few that took up the challenge of showing a realistic war
    Pros
    + Advanced weapon system and its customization
    + Great multiplayer
    + Adapted difficulty level
    + Reality
    + Average computer requirements
    + Brilliant graphics for 2013 (for comparison, today's games with such graphics need a graphics card twice as good)
    + Advanced AI
    Minuses
    - horrible single player storyline
    - advanced keyboard (too difficult)
    - Too much DLC content
    Personally, I have played every game from the ARMA series except the latest arma reforger and I think that arma 3 is the BEST game in the series, not including the first installment of ARMA: Cold war crysis, I recommend buying ARMA 3
    for multiplayer mode    … Expand
  100. Darmvlinder
    Oct 22, 2013
    6
    I'm sick and tired of all the people complaining about the game's looks and sounds. The game looks just fine and in fact, it often looks more realistic than what you would get in the commercial AAA shooters. The sounds were never its strong suit, and mods were made in Arma 2 and Arrowhead for that purpose.

    While the mechanics of this game are exactly the same as A2/OA plus some *minor*    I'm sick and tired of all the people complaining about the game's looks and sounds. The game looks just fine and in fact, it often looks more realistic than what you would get in the commercial AAA shooters. The sounds were never its strong suit, and mods were made in Arma 2 and Arrowhead for that purpose.

    While the mechanics of this game are exactly the same as A2/OA plus some *minor* enhancements, the game is an actual disappointment to the people who actually liked their game almost obsessively complicated in terms of vehicles, weapons and equipment. None of the vehicles exist in real life, other than the KA-60, the Littlebird and the stealth-plated Blackhawk. The Iranian gunship is the nose of a Havoc mixed with...what a V-tail? What the hell, even.

    None of the weapons have their actual names, and while I understand this is probably due to copyrighting, they could have just used the military designations.

    The single player DLC thing is an unfortunate thing, but if you buy this game for the campaign, you might as well go play Day Z. Another reason why a lot of people seems to be scoring this game too low. Because now, 80% of all "Arma" players, only played Day Z and don't care for the real game. Idiots.    … 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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