Software:Argo (video game)

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Short description: First-person shooter video game
Argo
Argo video game logo 2017.png
Developer(s)Bohemia Interactive
Publisher(s)Bohemia Interactive
EngineReal Virtuality 4
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release
  • WW: June 22, 2017
Genre(s)Tactical shooter
Mode(s)Multiplayer

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] On June 26, 2018, the developers announced that official servers are shutting down, only allowing unofficial server support.[4] Servers were shutdown on December 15, 2021.[5]

Gameplay

Argo is set on a fictional island called Malden (the setting of Bohemia's previous game Operation Flashpoint). 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.[6][7]

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][8]

Argo also features a scenario editor. Argo's editor is limited in comparison with Arma 3.[9]

References

  1. Lahti, Evan (November 2016). "Bohemia Interactive just announced two new projects" (in en). http://www.pcgamer.com/bohemia-interactive-just-announced-two-new-projects/. 
  2. O'Connor, Alice (1 November 2016). "Arma Devs Launch 5v5 FPS Project Argo's Free Prototype". https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/11/01/arma-developers-release-free-project-argo-prototype/. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Argo, Bohemia Interactive's free online shooter, will be out in June" (in en). 31 May 2017. http://www.pcgamer.com/argo-bohemia-interactives-free-online-shooter-will-be-out-in-june/. 
  4. "Unofficial Argo servers support only | Uncategoriezed | Blog | Argo". https://www.projectargo.net/. 
  5. "Argo - Closure of Argo - Steam News" (in en). 2021-12-15. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/530700/view/3128310340401373901. 
  6. "Bohemia Interactive will release free new game"Argo" on June 22nd". http://www.develop-online.net/press-releases/bohemia-interactive-will-release-free-new-game-ldquo-argo-rdquo-on-june-22nd/0233197. 
  7. "Gamasutra - The Art & Business of Making Games" (in en). http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/299053/Bohemia_Interactive_will_release_free_new_gameldquoArgordquo_on_June_22nd.php. 
  8. "Project Argo od Bohemia Interactive mění jméno a chystá se na vydání plné verze" (in cs). https://games.tiscali.cz/datum-vydani/project-argo-od-bohemia-interactive-meni-jmeno-a-chysta-se-na-vydani-plne-verze-298228. 
  9. Matulef, Jeffrey (31 May 2017). "Arma 3 dev is releasing completely free competitive FPS Argo next month" (in en-UK). http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-05-31-arma-3-dev-is-releasing-completely-free-competitive-fps-argo-next-month. 

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