Underplayed Gems

Arma 2

Arma 2 cover
Developer
Bohemia Interactive
Genres
Action, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 2,110 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a slow, deliberate, and punishingly realistic military simulator where patient planning and teamwork are essential for survival.

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What players say

Players largely buy Arma 2 to play the DayZ mod, which they praise for unmatched ambience and tension. The core game is a realistic military simulator with deep tactics, but its clunky controls, poor campaign AI, and dated graphics split reviewers: some find it timelessly immersive, others say it has been surpassed.

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