# Combat Arms: the Classic

> Combat Arms: the Classic is a multiplayer game, free-to-play modern first-person shooter. The game is a relaunch of Combat Arms in its glory days delivering gamers a nostalgic high-quality FPS with an extensive arsenal of weapons.

## Game facts

- Developer: NEXON, VALOFE
- Publisher: VALOFE
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Jul 14, 2020
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Shooting, FPS
- Steam Deck: Unsupported (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263550/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Italian (Italy), German (Germany), Arabic, Chinese (China), Turkish (Türkiye), European Portuguese; Subtitles: American English; Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/combat-arms-the-classic)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- Nostalgia for a classic FPS maintained over many years and the original game's distinctive competitive gameplay
- Positive opinions of the maps, weapon handling, and simple, intuitive action
- The ability to enjoy private games with friends, with an active community still present in some regions

### Weaknesses

- A strong Pay-to-Win structure involving weapon and ammunition sales, with balance unfavorable to new players
- Problems with hacks, cheating, and bug exploitation, as well as abnormal movement speed and defense issues
- Server lag, disconnections, unstable performance, and worsened performance after the introduction of BattleEye

## Links

- [Combat Arms: the Classic on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3416)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3416/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T20:55:39.356Z