Gunplay is of course important factor in Arma 2. There’s weapons utilizing bullet drop, recoil, and wind affecting the course of your shots, on top of tanks and everything else.
No surprise modding is huge for Arma 2, resulting in mods like DayZ which eventually became a standalone game that’s still popular to this day.
So maybe you’re coming back to Arma 2 and looking for a refresh.
If you wanted to take the game’s realism even further, Advanced Combat Environment 2 is the best way to do so.
This mod improves on everything like visual effects, bullet trajectory, rocket ballistics, and even vehicle damage simulation.
Included here are a few new weapons and deployables as well, along with some new features like areal refueling and the ability to tow downed trucks to replace tires.
Sniper spotters even utilize spotting scopes and wind measuring tools to better assist you in combat. Nice detail!
In case you prefer to play Arma 2 with some friends, I highly recommend giving Nightstalkers: Shadow of Namalsk a go.
The mod is a 22-mission custom campaign where you and your squad are on the island of Namalsk.
Here you’ll find that a corporation called NAC has been conducting dangerous experiments on an unknown alien object, and the US and Russian forces are stepping in to stop them.
While the campaign can be played alone, it’s best enjoyed with others. But if you can only go solo it’s still worth playing!
This next mod is particularly interesting, as it’s based on actual events recounted by former Special Forces Captain Rusty Bradley who survived three deployments to Afghanistan.
The campaign follows his third deployment specifically, allowing you to play through Operation Medusa which took place in 2006.
The mod will let you play through an intense mission to suppress Taliban forces, aided by complete voice acting, a custom soundtrack, as well as custom intro and outro cinematics to further enhance the experience.
If guerilla warfare is more up your alley, you’re going to enjoy The Unsung Vietnam War Mod for Arma 2.
The effort that went into the mod is massive. And it’s clearly visible how the textures have been replaced to match the scenario, including appropriate weapons and outfits for the time and place.
If you prefer jungle warfare to the typical urban settings, this is a mod worth trying.
With any military game there’s almost always going to be a WW2 mod for it.
In the case of Arma 2, there’s really no better alternative to Invasion 1944.
Similar to Unsung, Invasion 1944 features custom textures for everything from trucks, tanks, weapons, and uniforms, all to better reflect the time period.
The factions include the Allies and the Germans, and you’ll be able to play through different WW2 scenarios across 4 different maps that were significant to the time as well.
What’s one more thing we need in a great military shooter?
A zombie mode.
Chernarus Apocalypse is a great option, especially if you’re looking to blast through the undead with some friends.
The mod offers a co-op focused zombie mission, encouraging players to work together towards common goals, unlike DayZ where it’s basically every man for himself.
If you’re simply looking to play through a great new storyline on your own, you can’t go wrong with Chasing Grim Reaper.
A former scientist employed by the former Takistan Defense has requested for urgent assistance, and it’s then you find that his research is about to cause chaos across the country.
This mod comes complete with voice acting, cutscenes, and even customized AI scripts for an improved experience.
