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Arma: Cold War Assault
Arma: Cold War AssaultA gritty Cold War tactical shooter that puts you in the heart of conflict
Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis
Operation Flashpoint: Cold War CrisisA realistic Cold War tactical shooter that puts you in the boots of a soldier on a massive open battlefield
Overview
Description

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.

Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis delivers an immersive military simulation set during the early 1980s conflict on the fictional island of Everon. Players experience authentic weapons, vehicles, and terrain while undertaking both solo missions and large‑scale multiplayer battles. The game’s emphasis on realistic ballistics, squad tactics, and strategic planning has made it a benchmark for tactical shooters, influencing many modern titles in the genre.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Players seeking realistic tactical combat
Fans of realistic military sims
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99−67%
$59.99
release date
2011-07-13
2001-06-22
Specifications
developer
Bohemia Interactive Studio
Bohemia Interactive Studio
publisher
Bohemia Interactive Studio
Codemasters
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
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90/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tactical gameplay
  • Highly detailed environments
  • Strong modding community
  • Authentic weapon physics
  • Deep tactical gameplay
  • Highly realistic physics and ballistics
  • Extensive modding community
  • Large, varied multiplayer battles
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited official multiplayer modes
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Occasional AI pathfinding issues
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