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*[[Intel Pentium II]] 1 [[Hertz|GHz]] |
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*256 [[Megabyte|MB]] [[Random Access Memory|RAM]] |
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*[[GeForce 2 MX]] |
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*[[DirectX]] 9.0c |
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*2.0 [[Gigabyte|GB]] free [[Hard disk drive|HD]] space |
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*128 kbit/s [[Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line|ADSL]] or equivalent |
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*[[Windows XP]] or [[Windows Vista Home Premium]] |
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*[[Intel Pentium 4]] 2.4 [[Hertz|GHz]] |
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*512 [[Megabyte|MB]] [[Random Access Memory|RAM]] |
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'''''Combat Arms''''' is a [[free-to-play]] [[multiplayer]] [[first-person shooter]] developed by [[South Korea]] based developer Doobic Studios and published by [[Nexon Corporation|Nexon]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/875/875998p1.html |title=Combat Arms Explored |accessdate=2008-06-01 |date=[[2008-05-22]] |publisher=IGN }}</ref>. |
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'''''Combat Arms: Reloaded''''' & '''''Combat Arms: Classic''''' is a [[free-to-play]] [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] [[First-person shooter|first-person shooter game]] developed by [[Nexon Corporation|Nexon]]<ref name=ign>{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/875/875998p1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080525200543/http://pc.ign.com/articles/875/875998p1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 25, 2008|title=Combat Arms Explored|access-date=2008-06-01|date=2008-05-22|publisher=IGN}}</ref> and published by VALOFE outside of Korea. The game uses the [[LithTech]] game engine to produce its graphics. |
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==History== |
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In July 2012, ''Combat Arms'' was also released on [[Steam (service)|Steam]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Valve adds Nexon's Atlantica and Combat Arms to Steam|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012-07-09-valve-adds-nexons-atlantica-and-combat-arms-to-steam.html|website=Engadget|date=15 July 2016 |language=en|access-date=2020-05-05}}</ref> |
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The closed beta started on [[May 29]], [[2008]] exclusively through [[FilePlanet]] and ran for one week. It ended on June 6th.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5010730/nexon-announces-combat-arms-open-beta |title=Nexon Announces Combat Arms Open Beta |accessdate=2008-06-01 |date=[[2008-02-23]] |publisher=Kotaku }}</ref> This beta was limited to users from [[North America]], [[South America]] and [[Oceania]]. In the closed beta, 4 maps and 30 weapons were available. On June 26, Combat Arms went into in Pre-Open Beta Phase, whereby the game was open to the public, but it was still being tested and changed to prepare for Open Beta.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://combatarms.nexon.net/|title=Welcome to Pre-Open Beta |accessdate=2008-06-26 |date=[[2008-06-26]] }}</ref> Pre-Open Beta was also limited to users from [[North America]], [[South America]] and [[Oceania]]. The Official Launch of Combat Arms started on July 11, 2008. |
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On the 8th of August 2008, Nexon announced<ref>{{cite web|url=http://combatarms.nexon.net/News/View.aspx?boardNo=101&contentNo=00111&pageIndex=1 |title=Nexon Announces Combat Arms Europe |accessdate=2008-08-12 |date=[[2008-08-08]]}}</ref> that a Combat Arms service shall be started by Nexon Europe, for European Players. On 25 September 2008, the Combat Arms Europe Teaser website<ref>{{cite web|url=http://combatarms.nexoneu.com/ |title=Combat Arms Europe |accessdate=2008-09-25 |date=[[2008-09-25]]}}</ref> was activated by Nexon Europe. On 28th October 2008, Nexon Europe started the Combat Arms Europe Closed Beta testing. That testing finished on the 11th November 2008. |
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==Gameplay== |
== Gameplay == |
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''Combat Arms'' gameplay is similar to commercial games such as ''[[M.A.T. (Mission Against Terror)|Mission Against Terror]]'', ''[[Crossfire (2007 video game)|Crossfire]]'', ''[[Counter-Strike]]'', ''[[Ghost Recon 2]]'' and ''[[Call of Duty]]''.<ref name="ign" /> The game offers many different modes of play, including [[Deathmatch (gaming)|One Man Army]], [[Team Deathmatch|Elimination]], [[Capture The Flag]]. During the 2009 winter season of the game, a special mode known as Snowball Fight was introduced, but was later removed. ''Combat Arms'' uses a player ranking system based on total experience, using common military ranks that players can obtain. Completing objectives, killing other players, and leveling up one's rank gives the player money in the form of Gear Points (GP), which can be used to purchase new equipment. Equipment includes weaponry, weapon attachments, and accessories for one's character. Players can also purchase equipment from the Black Market<ref>{{cite web |url=http://combatarms.nexon.net/News/View.aspx?boardNo=101&contentNo=003QF&pageIndex=2 |title=10/1 Patch Notes - Black Market |access-date=2009-09-29 |date=2008-10-01 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> that is bought with real-world money. Primarily, the Black Market equipment is cosmetically different from regular shop items and have no rank or level requirement that many of the free items require. In addition, some items may only be obtained through the Black Market. Items purchased typically have an expiry date, after which the gear is deleted from the player's inventory, though some can be purchased permanently. |
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[[Image:Combatarms1.jpg|thumb|left|A screenshot from Combat Arms.]] |
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Combat Arms is entirely a multiplayer game with no single-player mode (although the Korean Version has a scenario/co-op mode that might be released in the Global Version), and contains 4 game modes as of now: Elimination (Team Deathmatch), One Man Army (Deathmatch), Search & Destroy (Bomb mode), and Capture the Flag. Players who start a room (known as the Room Moderator/Master/Host) are able to choose the map as well as in game settings (game mode, weapons allowed, etc). The game master changes to the next player in line automatically if the original master leaves, and so on. This does not affect the game, since games are hosted on Nexon servers, not by the master player. |
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[[Image:Combat arms screenshot.jpg|left|thumb|150px|The game boasts customizability that includes female player models.]] |
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The game also includes a Black Market. The Black Market (aka "BM") uses currency known as "Nexon Cash" (or NX) which is bought with real money. The Black Market supplies mainly cosmetic items. Things like different character skins, reskins of available guns, and other pieces of clothing are available for purchase. Nexon promises that the Black Market will not supply any gun or item that cannot already be bought through the in-game shop with earned GP. This is to keep the playing ground fair between NX and non-NX users. |
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== Development == |
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''Combat Arms'' closed beta started on May 30, 2008, exclusively through FilePlanet and ran until June 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5010730/nexon-announces-combat-arms-open-beta |title=Nexon Announces Combat Arms Open Beta |access-date=2008-06-01 |date=2008-02-23 |publisher=Kotaku }}</ref> This beta was limited to users from [[North America]], [[South America]], and [[Oceania]]. In the closed beta, 4 maps and 30 weapons were available. On June 26, Combat Arms went into its Pre-Open Beta Phase, whereby the game was open ''Combat Arms'' Europe Closed Beta testing. Closed Beta testing finished on November 11, 2008, and the Open Beta testing began on December 16, 2008 and lasted until January 15, 2009. The game is now fully released in Korea, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. On April 2, 2009, Nexon America announced that South American service for ''Combat Arms'' would cease on April 9 of that year. Those who had any amount of NX were allowed to play until October 9, or until their NX fell below an undefined amount, whichever came first. An in-game voice chat system, provided by [[Vivox]], was implemented in the game on November 25, 2009<ref>{{cite web |url=http://combatarms.nexon.net/News/View.aspx?boardNo=101&contentNo=005og&pageIndex=1 |title=Voice Chat is coming to Combat Arms! |date=2009-11-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422204723/http://combatarms.nexon.net/News/View.aspx?boardNo=101&contentNo=005og&pageIndex=1 |archive-date=2012-04-22 }}</ref> and was removed on February 12, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://combatarms.nexon.net/home/newsdetail/?contentNo=00IJo |title=Vivox Removal |date=2015-02-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218212342/http://combatarms.nexon.net/home/newsdetail/?contentNo=00IJo |archive-date=2015-02-18 }}</ref> This voice feature later returned in the reloaded update. |
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On June 29, 2010, Level Up! Interactive, the premier Brazilian free games publisher announced that it had attained publishing rights of ''Combat Arms'' in [[Brazil]]. This was launched in September 2010. |
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Most weapons are bought through the in game shop by using currency called GP. In addition to this, there are some weapons that have rank requirements. The main weapons are free for any player of any rank to use, however. The ranking system follows the ranks of the military with the lowest being Trainee and highest being General of the Army. |
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In 2012, Combat Arms continued to receive updates on a regular basis. This includes the inclusion of new maps, new weaponry, and new character skins. There are currently 40 maps and 449 weapons available as of March 13, 2013. |
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==Modifications== |
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Nearly all weapons can be modified with all, two or either of the following: Suppressor,Scope and Extended Clip/Magazine. The suppressor reduces gunshot noise, damage and recoil/muzzle flash depending on the suppressor attached. The scope zooms in, increasing accuracy for the user, and the Extended clip increases the amount of ammunition placed in one clip but usually does not increase ammo quantity. The modifications are usually around 100-200 GP for a day. |
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In 2015, Nexon America and their sister company Nexon Europe S.A.R.L., announced a "transatlantic" merger of their North American and European servers, and while not allowing either group of players to play on their contemporaries servers, they can both play together on the "Global" server. Nexon America also gave Nexon Europe S.A.R.L. control of the entire game as Nexon America focuses on other games. |
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==Patching== |
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Nexon releases bi-monthly content patches and occasionally emergency patches to solve any server, glitching, bug and/or current hacking problems. Patches can also add new inventory items and/or maps for players. One patch per month usually consists of a new map. The game will usually go down for four to eight hours during patching. |
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On November 22, 2017, Nexon officially ceased development and server operation for Combat Arms. As of that date, VALOFE Global took over development and server operation for the game.<ref>{{Cite web|title=COMBAT ARMS NEWS {{!}} VALOFE Combat Arms: Reloaded Launch {{!}} Korean Online FPS Games - GamenGame|url=https://gamengame.com/games/news_view.asp?news_idx=1889&game_no=133|website=gamengame.com|access-date=2020-05-05}}</ref> |
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==Money== |
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== Critical reception == |
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Real money can be used to buy cosmetic items and weapons in-game. The currency in Combat Arms is GP which actually means "Gear Points" (only in Combat Arms) but is commonly mistaken to mean "Game Points". Money can be earned from playing games, awarded by leveling up, or buying it with real life cash. Items in the shop can be bought for 1 day, 7 days, 30 days or 90 days. The GP cost depends on the players choice of length in purchase. Items '''cannot''' be purchased permanently. In addition, Nexon Cash (NX cash) allows players to purchase items from the Black Market. Like the in-game shop, not all Black Market items are permanent. For the most part, Black Market items last for 3 months (90 days). NX can be obtained by purchasing Nexon cards at many of their venues. |
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[[Metacritic]] aggregate reviews place ''Combat Arms'' with an average of 71.<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/combatarms?q=Combat%20Arms Metacritic Combat Arms]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. [[Metacritic]]. Retrieved 2010-01-05.</ref> Reviewers cite many bugs and glitches in the earlier versions.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/combat-arms-review Eurogamer Combat Arms Review]. Etherington, Daniel. 2009-02-02. Retrieved 2010-01-05.</ref> |
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GameZone's Michael Splechta reviewed the game on March 11, 2010, saying "Combat Arms is fun. Simple as that. If you can overlook the annoying players, then anyone looking for a competitive online shooter should look no further. This is free to play Fun-FPS at its best."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r35487.htm |title=Combat Arms Review - PC |date=2010-03-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100315131521/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r35487.htm |archive-date=2010-03-15 }}</ref> |
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* [http://combatarms.nexon.net/ Official Website (Global)] |
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* [http://combatarms.nexoneu.com/ Official Website (Europe)] |
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* [http://www.combat-tools.com/ CombatArms Tools Website] |
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* [http://www.fpstactics.com/combat-arms-f27/ CombatArms Fan Forum] |
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* [http://combatarms-europe.com/ Unofficial Website (Germany)] |
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Softwarelint's Chris-Erik Fotland reviewed the game on 17 Dec 2012, saying "For many – Combat arms is unknown, not made its successful way yet – But FPS action online couldn’t be better than what Combat Arms has brought to the world of gaming! Best of all, its free!"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://softwarelint.com/gaming/combat-arms-review |title=Combat Arms Review- Phenomenal Multiplayer Game |date=2012-12-17}}</ref> |
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* {{in lang|en}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20120814040716/http://combatarms.nexon.net/ Official Website] ([[Americas]]/[[Oceania]]) |
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* {{in lang|en}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20110712020049/http://en.combatarms.nexoneu.com/Intro.aspx Official Website] ([[United Kingdom]]/[[Europe]]) |
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Latest revision as of 14:35, 21 September 2024
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| Developer(s) | Nexon |
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| Genre(s) | First-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Combat Arms: Reloaded & Combat Arms: Classic is a free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter game developed by Nexon[1] and published by VALOFE outside of Korea. The game uses the LithTech game engine to produce its graphics. In July 2012, Combat Arms was also released on Steam.[2]
Gameplay
[edit]Combat Arms gameplay is similar to commercial games such as Mission Against Terror, Crossfire, Counter-Strike, Ghost Recon 2 and Call of Duty.[1] The game offers many different modes of play, including One Man Army, Elimination, Capture The Flag. During the 2009 winter season of the game, a special mode known as Snowball Fight was introduced, but was later removed. Combat Arms uses a player ranking system based on total experience, using common military ranks that players can obtain. Completing objectives, killing other players, and leveling up one's rank gives the player money in the form of Gear Points (GP), which can be used to purchase new equipment. Equipment includes weaponry, weapon attachments, and accessories for one's character. Players can also purchase equipment from the Black Market[3] that is bought with real-world money. Primarily, the Black Market equipment is cosmetically different from regular shop items and have no rank or level requirement that many of the free items require. In addition, some items may only be obtained through the Black Market. Items purchased typically have an expiry date, after which the gear is deleted from the player's inventory, though some can be purchased permanently.
Development
[edit]Combat Arms closed beta started on May 30, 2008, exclusively through FilePlanet and ran until June 6.[4] This beta was limited to users from North America, South America, and Oceania. In the closed beta, 4 maps and 30 weapons were available. On June 26, Combat Arms went into its Pre-Open Beta Phase, whereby the game was open Combat Arms Europe Closed Beta testing. Closed Beta testing finished on November 11, 2008, and the Open Beta testing began on December 16, 2008 and lasted until January 15, 2009. The game is now fully released in Korea, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. On April 2, 2009, Nexon America announced that South American service for Combat Arms would cease on April 9 of that year. Those who had any amount of NX were allowed to play until October 9, or until their NX fell below an undefined amount, whichever came first. An in-game voice chat system, provided by Vivox, was implemented in the game on November 25, 2009[5] and was removed on February 12, 2015.[6] This voice feature later returned in the reloaded update.
On June 29, 2010, Level Up! Interactive, the premier Brazilian free games publisher announced that it had attained publishing rights of Combat Arms in Brazil. This was launched in September 2010.
In 2012, Combat Arms continued to receive updates on a regular basis. This includes the inclusion of new maps, new weaponry, and new character skins. There are currently 40 maps and 449 weapons available as of March 13, 2013.
In 2015, Nexon America and their sister company Nexon Europe S.A.R.L., announced a "transatlantic" merger of their North American and European servers, and while not allowing either group of players to play on their contemporaries servers, they can both play together on the "Global" server. Nexon America also gave Nexon Europe S.A.R.L. control of the entire game as Nexon America focuses on other games.
On November 22, 2017, Nexon officially ceased development and server operation for Combat Arms. As of that date, VALOFE Global took over development and server operation for the game.[7]
Critical reception
[edit]Metacritic aggregate reviews place Combat Arms with an average of 71.[8] Reviewers cite many bugs and glitches in the earlier versions.[9]
GameZone's Michael Splechta reviewed the game on March 11, 2010, saying "Combat Arms is fun. Simple as that. If you can overlook the annoying players, then anyone looking for a competitive online shooter should look no further. This is free to play Fun-FPS at its best."[10]
Softwarelint's Chris-Erik Fotland reviewed the game on 17 Dec 2012, saying "For many – Combat arms is unknown, not made its successful way yet – But FPS action online couldn’t be better than what Combat Arms has brought to the world of gaming! Best of all, its free!"[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Combat Arms Explored". IGN. 2008-05-22. Archived from the original on May 25, 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-01.
- ^ "Valve adds Nexon's Atlantica and Combat Arms to Steam". Engadget. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ "10/1 Patch Notes - Black Market". 2008-10-01. Retrieved 2009-09-29.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Nexon Announces Combat Arms Open Beta". Kotaku. 2008-02-23. Retrieved 2008-06-01.
- ^ "Voice Chat is coming to Combat Arms!". 2009-11-20. Archived from the original on 2012-04-22.
- ^ "Vivox Removal". 2015-02-04. Archived from the original on 2015-02-18.
- ^ "COMBAT ARMS NEWS | VALOFE Combat Arms: Reloaded Launch | Korean Online FPS Games - GamenGame". gamengame.com. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ Metacritic Combat Arms[permanent dead link]. Metacritic. Retrieved 2010-01-05.
- ^ Eurogamer Combat Arms Review. Etherington, Daniel. 2009-02-02. Retrieved 2010-01-05.
- ^ "Combat Arms Review - PC". 2010-03-11. Archived from the original on 2010-03-15.
- ^ "Combat Arms Review- Phenomenal Multiplayer Game". 2012-12-17.
External links
[edit]- (in English) Official Website (Americas/Oceania)
- (in English) Official Website (United Kingdom/Europe)