Argo (video game) explained
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 shut down on December 15, 2021.[5]
Gameplay
Argo is set on a fictional island called Malden (the setting of Bohemia's previous game ). 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. Argos editor is limited in comparison with Arma 3.[9]
Notes and References
- News: Bohemia Interactive just announced two new projects. pcgamer. November 2016. 1 June 2017. en. Lahti. Evan. 3 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170603205704/http://www.pcgamer.com/bohemia-interactive-just-announced-two-new-projects/. live.
- Web site: O'Connor. Alice. Arma Devs Launch 5v5 FPS Project Argo's Free Prototype. Rock, Paper, Shotgun. 1 June 2017. 1 November 2016. 25 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210125163109/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/11/01/arma-developers-release-free-project-argo-prototype/. live.
- News: Argo, Bohemia Interactive's free online shooter, will be out in June. pcgamer. 31 May 2017. 1 June 2017. en. 3 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170603140813/http://www.pcgamer.com/argo-bohemia-interactives-free-online-shooter-will-be-out-in-june/. live.
- Web site: Unofficial Argo servers support only Uncategoriezed Blog Argo. 2021-04-13. www.projectargo.net. 2021-08-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20210831030135/https://www.projectargo.net/. live.
- Web site: 2021-12-15 . Argo - Closure of Argo - Steam News . 2024-01-06 . store.steampowered.com . en.
- Web site: Bohemia Interactive will release free new game"Argo" on June 22nd. Develop Online. 1 June 2017. 4 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170604195227/http://www.develop-online.net/press-releases/bohemia-interactive-will-release-free-new-game-ldquo-argo-rdquo-on-june-22nd/0233197. dead.
- Web site: Gamasutra - The Art & Business of Making Games. www.gamasutra.com. 1 June 2017. en. 7 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170807233344/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/299053/Bohemia_Interactive_will_release_free_new_gameldquoArgordquo_on_June_22nd.php. live.
- Web site: Project Argo od Bohemia Interactive mění jméno a chystá se na vydání plné verze. Games.cz. 1 June 2017. cs. 8 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170808002520/https://games.tiscali.cz/datum-vydani/project-argo-od-bohemia-interactive-meni-jmeno-a-chysta-se-na-vydani-plne-verze-298228. live.
- Web site: Matulef. Jeffrey. Arma 3 dev is releasing completely free competitive FPS Argo next month. Eurogamer. 1 June 2017. en-UK. 31 May 2017. 1 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170601225449/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-05-31-arma-3-dev-is-releasing-completely-free-competitive-fps-argo-next-month. live.
