ArmA: Combat Operations

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. CPUGamer
    95
    Aside from mission parameters and available equipment, you really can do anything you want in ArmA.
  2. Gaming Target
    89
    If you’re tired of the unrealistic nature inherent in titles such as "Battlefield 2" or the "Call of Duty" series and crave something more authentic, Armed Assault just may be what you’ve been waiting for. Put simply, you just won’t find anything in the simulation realm comparable to this addictive game.
  3. PC Format
    88
    Far from flawless, but you have to admire the sheer ambition and scale of the game. I'll be playing this at home for years. [Mar 2007, p.58]
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  5. Pelit (Finland)
    88
    ArmA: Armed Assault is "Operation Flashpoint 2007" in both the good and the bad. The good far outweigh the bad, though, and I can hardly wait for the game to be properly finished. For a game of this calibre, I will gladly endure and finance the beta testing. [Apr 2007]
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  6. PC Zone UK
    84
    Love it or hate it though, you simply can't argue that Armed Assault is one hugely accomplished modern combat simulator. If that's what you're looking for, you won't be disappointed. [Mar 2007, p.60]
  7. GameShark
    83
    If nothing else, Armed Assault can be considered just short of being a “flawed masterpiece”, desperately in need of the proper time and development to shine the way it truly should.
  8. Eurogamer
    80
    An essential purchase for anyone interested in war simulation or tired of the contrived drama that fills mainstream military shooters.
  9. AceGamez
    80
    A hardcore first-person combat simulator that will have any genre veteran smacking their lips in delight. Sure it's far from perfect, but it still offers a remarkable gaming experience that will occupy many hours of our gaming lives.
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  10. GameWatcher
    78
    Armed Assaults comes with all the bells and whistles any gamer would love in a combat simulator, despite some really poor choice of menus, texts and questionable briefing presentations.
  11. PC Gamer
    78
    Even if you have the skill to complete the single-player game, you'll have only scratched the surface of this thorough war simulator. [Aug 2007, p.62]
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  12. GamingTrend
    77
    You get the full spectrum of war from armor to aircraft and snipers to squad leader. Sure, it's got a few shortcomings. But it is also the most complete and perhaps even the best combat simulator out there.

Awards & Rankings

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#66 Best PC Game of 2007
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#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#33 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 90 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 90
  3. Negative: 15 out of 90
  1. hdmidone
    Oct 30, 2012
    10
    This is one of the most realistic games I have ever seen and its a very good looking game as well there's so much user made content itsThis is one of the most realistic games I have ever seen and its a very good looking game as well there's so much user made content its insane. Most people buy this game just because of the many mods and one famous mod is DayZ that is A-mazing. There's a few bugs here and there but the patches are great and fix a lot of them. If you want some action then you must try this game!… Full Review »
  2. ReviewZone212
    Feb 13, 2013
    10
    It is the best military shooter ever made, maybe i'll install it once again to remember the good old days, the new Arma games are great to,It is the best military shooter ever made, maybe i'll install it once again to remember the good old days, the new Arma games are great to, but this one was the base for those games.… Full Review »
  3. MarioT
    May 27, 2009
    9
    Out of the box the game was kinda bad.. but since then things gotten alot better, patch fixed many of the bug, and the community ran with it, Out of the box the game was kinda bad.. but since then things gotten alot better, patch fixed many of the bug, and the community ran with it, making truely awesome mods for it now.. if your only looking for single player play... this isnt your thing.. this game really shines when played online in a structured manner, which is where the action is at, missions which might take anythign from 20min to 3 hours, is where the immersion factor really draws us in, this is a SIMULATOR, not a arcade game.. keep this in mind. The ACE mod is a fan required mod for this game, after that.. its only a matter of finding the right server to play in, hooah!… Full Review »
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