ArmA II: Craziest Of All The Games

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ArmA II: Craziest Of All The Games
Up now on Eurogamer (yes, you're allowed to read it even if you're not a Europerson) are the word-fruits of my recent hands-on time with a near-finished version of ArmA II. It's the second spiritual sequel to Operation Flashpoint, nasty old Codemasters having nicked the name from original developers Bohemia Interactive Software, but reportedly it's [...]

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Up now on Eurogamer (yes, you're allowed to read it even if you're not a Europerson) are the word-fruits of my recent hands-on time with a near-finished version of ArmA II. It's the second spiritual sequel to Operation Flashpoint, nasty old Codemasters having nicked the name from original developers Bohemia Interactive Software, but reportedly it's the first true sequel - the first ArmA having been something of a stopgap release primarily aimed up updating the tech available for the enthusiastic community to tinker with. Arma II, though - that's definitely a whole new game. And an incredibly ambitious one too, as you'll read in my EG piece. I'm massively excited about it, even if I am a bit frightened by the obtuse controls and punishing difficulty - but unlike ArmA 1, I reckon I will get into this. Read why here.

We'll also have some bespoke RPS coverage on ArmA II soon - Jim and I are going to sit down and have a chat about our individual impressions of what might be a landmark videogame. Beneath the digi-hurdle, you can find some recent footage of this huge, strange thing.

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Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » May 26th, 2009, 11:08

This looks interesting.

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » May 26th, 2009, 11:34

It does look kind of impressive, but a little too much like serious war simulator for my tastes.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » May 26th, 2009, 11:39

spoodie wrote:It does look kind of impressive, but a little too much like serious war simulator for my tastes.

Possibly, we were talking about this on TS the other night.

Op flashpoint 2 seems like it might be a lot more playable and 5punk compatible, but if they get this right, it could be a great game

friznit · Post by **friznit** » May 26th, 2009, 11:47

There's also the option to play the entire game cooperatively.

Oh damn. I think I just wet my pants.

But does it have horses?

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » May 26th, 2009, 11:48

friznit wrote:
There's also the option to play the entire game cooperatively.
Oh damn. I think I just wet my pants.

But does it have horses?

It has cows and stuff, so horses seem likely

Post by **HereComesPete** » May 26th, 2009, 12:12

Crazy that two highly detailed very serious business fightan/shootan games appear at once and both look excellent. I guess we'll have to try both and see which one feels better.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » May 26th, 2009, 12:15

I'm just hoping they both perform well, ArmA was always a pig.

It'd suck to get a good game that runs like shit.

friznit · Post by **friznit** » May 26th, 2009, 12:25

More here from the 505 Games press event. Reasonably well balanced summary.

Post by **FatherJack** » May 26th, 2009, 14:10

It has hens. I approve.

Mr. Johnson · Post by **Mr. Johnson** » May 26th, 2009, 15:14

I looks pretty cool, but it also looks like it will eat away at my computer.
I approach with caution.

Pnut · Post by **Pnut** » May 26th, 2009, 18:14

Avalible 7th july on steam

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » May 26th, 2009, 18:27

Pnut wrote:Avalible 7th july on steam

Mr. Johnson · Post by **Mr. Johnson** » May 26th, 2009, 18:37

Pnut wrote:Avalible 7th july on steam

Shame is, it'll be way to big too download it from steam, if it gets the 5punk seal of approval I might go out and buy a disc version.

friznit · Post by **friznit** » June 2nd, 2009, 15:45

Steam now says 30 June. Anyway, I've pre-ordered a copy

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » June 4th, 2009, 4:15

Just noticed it's down to £30 on steam, pre-ordered

Post by **FatherJack** » June 4th, 2009, 9:50

Possibly a Steam impulse purchase some time in the future on a quiet weekend for me, the previous releases bored me very quickly.

friznit · Post by **friznit** » June 21st, 2009, 12:03

ArmA Dedicated Server info

ARMA 2 - Windows Server 1.02 BETA

If that helps.

Patch 1.02 out already. Do people ever finish coding games before releasing them these days?

Pnut · Post by **Pnut** » June 29th, 2009, 18:36

Its available now on steam

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » June 30th, 2009, 3:05

Well, it's better than ArmA1

Performs well, plays pretty well, has a sandbox-y type thing to practice with toys.

Shocking voice acting though, it's really bad.