Game Title: Arma 3
Year: 2013
Platform: PC
Publisher: Bohemia Interactive
ESRB Rating: M
Genre: Simulation, Military, Shooter
Arma 3 is a hyper-realistic military war shooter. Its is meant to mimic real war, so this game is not the easiest to learn. However, the game does have training modes to allow you to practice at the game become familiar with it and ultimately be able to fully play through the game. So as for the difficulty curve a feel it's just right. The game does have different difficulties ranging from easy to hard. I myself had to turn the difficulty down just so I was able to get used to the controls and how the game worked. After playing it for a few hours I was able to learn how to play the game and started to feel like an actual soldier. This game makes you feel a sense of life, and actually makes you play more cautiously, and if you only have one life. If you are not careful you will die in 2 or 3 shots no matter what difficulty. Of course if you do die you can restart from a checkpoint because this is still a video game. The game is meant to teach you about how the military works, from the weapons and vehicles they use, and the different tactics they implement. I learned a lot of important things that I think every person should know. I gained so much more respect for the people that serve our country, and other countries. What I truly like about this game is just how fun it is. You still feel like your playing a shooting game like Call of Duty, or Battlefield. It may not be as arcade like as those games but it is still fun. The game features a multiplayer mode so you are able to complete different mission with your friends, or if you want you can do whatever you want in a sandbox mode. This game features a lot of content and that's good for game not many people know about. The controls for this game are best if you use a keyboard and mouse. It is playable with a controller but I recommend you use a keyboard and mouse. The game features standard controls all PC gamer's should know. The game does tell you what each key does, so if you forget what any key does you can just refer the the controls menu. When you are playing the game text boxes show up and tell you how to do a certain thing as it to relates to what you are doing at the moment. The game does a really good job at keeping you informed and helping you get better at the game. As this game sits at the moment I would make no changes to it. It's realistic enough to feel like a simulation, and arcade enough to be fun. It's a nice blend, and in the end you are still learning about the military. This game needs to come to consoles where the majority of gamer's play, because it is an experience they need to witness. I recommend this game for any one that likes shooters but want a realistic experience as if they are a soldier in real life. This game is one of the best shooters I have ever seen.
