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ArmA II: Craziest Of All The Games
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 11:00
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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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Publish Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 08:05:38 +0000
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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Posted: May 26th, 2009, 11:08
by Dr. kitteny berk
This looks interesting.
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 11:34
by spoodie
It does look kind of impressive, but a little too much like serious war simulator for my tastes.
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 11:39
by Dr. kitteny berk
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
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 11:47
by friznit
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?
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 11:48
by Dr. kitteny berk
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
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 12:12
by HereComesPete
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.
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 12:15
by Dr. kitteny berk
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.
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 12:25
by friznit
More
here from the 505 Games press event. Reasonably well balanced summary.
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 14:10
by FatherJack
It has hens. I approve.
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 15:14
by Mr. Johnson
I looks pretty cool, but it also looks like it will eat away at my computer.
I approach with caution.
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 18:14
by Pnut
Avalible 7th july on steam
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 18:27
by Dr. kitteny berk
Pnut wrote:Avalible 7th july on steam
Posted: May 26th, 2009, 18:37
by Mr. Johnson
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.
Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 15:45
by friznit
Steam now says 30 June. Anyway, I've pre-ordered a copy
Posted: June 4th, 2009, 4:15
by Dr. kitteny berk
Just noticed it's down to £30 on steam, pre-ordered
Posted: June 4th, 2009, 9:50
by FatherJack
Possibly a Steam impulse purchase some time in the future on a quiet weekend for me, the previous releases bored me very quickly.
Posted: June 21st, 2009, 12:03
by friznit
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?
Posted: June 29th, 2009, 18:36
by Pnut
Its available now on steam
Posted: June 30th, 2009, 3:05
by Dr. kitteny berk
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.