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Arma 2
Arma 2Realistic military sandbox shooter with deep tactical gameplay
Arma: Cold War Assault
Arma: Cold War AssaultA gritty Cold War tactical shooter that puts you in the heart of conflict
Overview
Description

Arma 2 delivers an expansive open‑world battlefield where players command infantry, vehicles, and aircraft in realistic combat scenarios. Its detailed simulation mechanics and mod‑friendly engine let you craft missions ranging from covert stealth ops to full‑scale warfare.

Arma: Cold War Assault, originally released as Operation Flashpoint, delivers a realistic military simulation set during a looming World War III scenario on the Malden Islands. Players experience intense single‑player missions where strategic planning and precise execution are essential to survive the chaos.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Sandbox & Creative
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Fans of realistic tactical shooters
Players seeking realistic tactical combat
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
$19.99−50%
release date
2009-06-17
2011-07-13
Specifications
developer
Bohemia Interactive Studio
Bohemia Interactive Studio
publisher
505 Games, Got Game Entertainment
Bohemia Interactive Studio
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M+13%
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
0/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tactical realism
  • Huge, open‑world map
  • Strong modding community
  • Robust multiplayer support
  • Deep tactical gameplay
  • Highly detailed environments
  • Strong modding community
  • Authentic weapon physics
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Outdated graphics compared to modern titles
  • Limited official single‑player storyline
  • Steep learning curve
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited official multiplayer modes
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