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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: Dragon Rising
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon RisingA realistic tactical shooter set on a hostile island
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: Dragon Rising drops players into a massive open‑world island where every decision matters. Experience authentic infantry combat, vehicle warfare, and strategic planning in a modern battlefield scenario.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Players seeking realistic tactical combat
Tactical shooter enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99−67%
$59.99
release date
2011-07-13
2009-10-06
Specifications
developer
Bohemia Interactive Studio
Codemasters Southam
publisher
Bohemia Interactive Studio
Codemasters
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
ESRB M, PEGI 18+13%
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
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79/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tactical gameplay
  • Highly detailed environments
  • Strong modding community
  • Authentic weapon physics
  • Deep tactical gameplay
  • Realistic physics and ballistics
  • Large, detailed open world
  • Robust multiplayer modes
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited official multiplayer modes
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Occasional AI pathfinding issues
  • Limited console controller customization
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