Argo (video game)
Argo is a free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by Bohemia Interactive. The initial prototype of the game, Project Argo, was released on 1 November 2016 as part of Bohemia Incubator.[1][2] The game was released as Argo on 22 June 2017.[3]
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Developer(s) | Bohemia Interactive |
Publisher(s) | Bohemia Interactive |
Engine | Real Virtuality 4 |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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Genre(s) | Tactical shooter |
Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Gameplay
Argo is set on a fictional island called Malden (the setting of Bohemia's previous game Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis). Mercenaries are deployed to Malden by two rival factions and have to fight over the remnants of a crashed space station. The game is similar to Arma 3 but is less focused on realism and military simulation.[4][5]
Players can choose from multiple game modes. There is a mode called "Combat Patrol" in which players can fulfill procedurally generated tasks scattered across the island. Another mode "Link" is about fighting on a smaller scale, in which both teams have to hack a central computer. "Raid" is a battle of attackers and defenders. "Clash" is similar to "Link" but fighting takes place on a larger area.[3][6]
Argo also features a scenario editor. Argo's editor is limited in comparison with Arma 3.[7]
References
- "Bohemia Interactive just announced two new projects". pcgamer. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- O'Connor, Alice (1 November 2016). "Arma Devs Launch 5v5 FPS Project Argo's Free Prototype". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- "Argo, Bohemia Interactive's free online shooter, will be out in June". pcgamer. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- "Bohemia Interactive will release free new game“Argo” on June 22nd". Develop Online. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- "Gamasutra - The Art & Business of Making Games". www.gamasutra.com. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- "Project Argo od Bohemia Interactive mění jméno a chystá se na vydání plné verze". Games.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- Matulef, Jeffrey (31 May 2017). "Arma 3 dev is releasing completely free competitive FPS Argo next month". Eurogamer. Retrieved 1 June 2017.