Pros: This game has good graphics, an huge world, tons of vehicles. There's an absurd amount of addons for this game which make it a blast to play. Find a good online server, throw out the single-player and this game beats OFP no contest. There is much besides the graphics that have changed. Example: Helicopters now simulate several real-life issues, such as: * by pulling the nose up at significant speeds causes the helicopter to gain altitude * the opposite is true, when you push the nose down to gain speed, you lose altitude * the rudder loses authority when speed increases due to the forward velocity "pushing you straight" * by pulling power in from the ground, the aircraft will want to turn the opposite way to the blades turning, this is an effect of torque. You can't expect much to change with gameplay, its a simulation. Not THAT much changed in conventional combat, hence not much changed in simulation of that combat. There are changes, just not at-first ob

Cons: Storyline, high system requirements. This game *can* run on older hardware with very low settings, however for smooth and optimal enjoyment you should have at least a 8000-series geforce or equivalent. Mouse controls are weird at first, but if you set float zone to 0 then its like a 'normal' FPS

Pros: Combat Sim. Very Realistic.

Cons: At first I was very excited with this game, specially since I remember how successful Operation Flashpoint was. However, as realistic as sit may seem, not much had changed from Flashpoint to Arma. It's Flashpoint in better graphics, i think the review before me mentioned that. You'll definitely like this if you're a diehard flashpoint player. Improvement on graphics and such. But you'll be disappointed how little change in the gameplay was put in this game. It's a decent game, based on Flashpoint, flashpoint was one of the most outstanding back in the days. But reskinning flashpoint and adding minor changes to it? i think this game deserves more than the effort put into it. I'm running it on a e4400 c2d @2.2ghz with 2 gigs of ram and an 8800gts, yet this game still seems a bit laggy compared to its competitions. It's a known problem with it. It runs great, but not as smooth as all the other games being produced as of today. probably because of its large environment.

Overall Review: I'm running it on a e4400 c2d @2.2ghz with 2 gigs of ram and an 8800gts. I recommend this to hardcore gamers.

Pros: This is another way to get to know OFP. Codemasters made this awesome game OFP several years ago. it was a sleeper, nobody played it.(those who did got HOOKED, or ran away in fear! there is no middle ground.

Cons: ARMA though newer dosnt play with SLI GPU setup! OFP a game designed well before SLI existed , will run with SLI! I cant say about Crossfire set up. dont get me wrong the game is very good,and there are cool mods for it as well. But the fact that its sister game OFP almost 10 yrs old is better with modern GPUs and equipment is just total let down

Overall Review: If you play it you will love it! its great game best FPS i can think of. it is made for adults and if you were in the military add an egg!

Pros: To echo what everyone else has said: this is Operation Flashpoint with better graphics. Thats it. Only, OFP's campaign, cutscenes, character development, voice acting and storyline were MUCH better than this. In every aspect other than graphics, this game is a step BACKWARDS from ofp. But still, its got the mission editor, and is highly moddable. So its definitely worth a buy, but not at its current price of $46. I bought it at $50 a year ago (not the gold version). The gold version is a complete waste. it includes an "expansion campaign" that is, in my opinion, a badlt scripted waste of time, with TERRIBLE voice acting. I would recommend this game, but only if you can get a cheap used copy. Its not worth 46 bucks.

Cons: To echo what everyone else has said: this is Operation Flashpoint with better graphics. Thats it. Only, OFP's campaign, cutscenes, character development, voice acting and storyline were MUCH better than this. In every aspect other than graphics, this game is a step BACKWARDS from ofp. But still, its got the mission editor, and is highly moddable. So its definitely worth a buy, but not at its current price of $46. I bought it at $50 a year ago (not the gold version). The gold version is a complete waste. it includes an "expansion campaign" that is, in my opinion, a badlt scripted waste of time, with TERRIBLE voice acting. I would recommend this game, but only if you can get a cheap used copy. Its not worth 46 bucks.

Overall Review: Bruce Campbell is awesome. Awesomer than Chuck Norris, even.

Pros: It is Operation Flashpoint in better model. It has Mission Builder! Real Army guys play this online and testify that it is Virtual Battlfield/Battlespace Simulation. The kind they get. And the Community is very large. There are Downloadable addons galore on websites! Google ArmA addons.Best download is tool that allows you to paste script and mission plans on hyperlink without having had to learn C+ programing.So easy now . It has a ranked system online. The more missions you do the more points and promotions to do more. If you enjoyed Operation Flashpoint, Game of the year 2001, you shall like this. This is not a run and gun shooter. 140 sqaure mile map with oodles of towns and roads. Mountains and ocean.

Cons: It does not have the camera angles that Flashpoint had in Mission Builder. Maybe avaiable download somewhere? It took 7 years to make the follow up of Flashpoint series. You would expect something alot more phenominal for the wait time.

Overall Review: It has a degree of a learning curve to it. The more you play it the better you get at it. I bought this game direct from ATARI and downloaded the addon, "Queens Gambit" from Britain ATARI website. I run this w/FX55, cas2x2GB's.,Raptor, and ENGTX8800.Reclusa, and Microsoft 2000 laser trackball,(the one I used with Flaspoint). It was a long long LONG wait. But satisfied.