Army of Two: The 40th Day
- January 8, 2010
- EA Montreal
Army of Two: The 40th Day is an enjoyable game at times, but still needs a lot of work to be done.
"Army of Two: The 40th Day" is a shooter game featuring 2-player co-op and single-player options. Players control Salem and Rios, who must survive a devastated Shanghai, uncovering the mastermind behind the city's destruction. The game offers expansive co-op moves, allowing for varied strategies and increasing the immersive co-op experience.
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Playstation 3
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Xbox 360
Reviews
- Excellent co-op gameplay with a strong emphasis on teamwork and character customization.
- Engaging story set in Shanghai with interesting moral choices that affect gameplay.
- Good replayability with multiple playthroughs and enjoyable weapon upgrades.
- The game is very short, with many players feeling it ends too quickly.
- Excessive cinematic cutscenes disrupt gameplay and can be frustrating.
- Limited weapon variety and customization options compared to the original game.
- story23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally viewed as short and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its straightforward missions and minimal narrative development. Set in Shanghai, the plot involves a journey interrupted by a terrorist organization, but it often feels like a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some players appreciate the cooperative elements and customization options, the overall consensus is that the story is underwhelming and repetitive, failing to engage players beyond the action.
“What I absolutely like about this one is that the game's story takes place in Shanghai as you take Elliot and Rios on this journey through this location on their trip to Asia until it's abruptly interrupted by some terrorist organization.”
“Very easy to get wrapped up in this storyline.”
“This is the first game I played on my PS3 and I would say the storyline and action of this game make you forget about time.”
“Good sequel, but it's very very short in terms of story length and once I play Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel, I will be asking myself this: why in the world within these game's 6-year timespan would EA make each installment of this series for their story mode/campaign mode so short?”
“There's virtually no story to even explain why the city is exploding until the quickly-reached, highly unsatisfying end.”
“The storyline sucked, not enough cutscenes, sound quality was terrible.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fun and simple shoot 'em up mechanics, featuring extensive weapon customization and smooth controls. While the core gameplay remains largely unchanged from the original, it offers enjoyable cooperative play and excellent graphics, though some players find the repetitive missions can lead to a loss of excitement over time. Overall, it is well-received for its engaging features, but may feel less polished and less enjoyable when played solo.
“Loads of features, lots of highly customizable weapons, opportunities to earn extra rewards, excellent controls and smooth, seamless gameplay.”
“Great graphics and gameplay that are legit for the timeframe that the game came out.”
“Fun cooperative gameplay.”
“The missions are repetitive: shoot him, shoot him; oh don't forget Salem, shoot that guy... so the gameplay gets old, but the customization can save the game, right?”
“All it needed to do, I felt, was give me the same gameplay of the first, new weapons and levels, and a few new features.”
“Gameplay was easy.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising their quality and the level of detail in destruction, while others feel they fall short compared to other shooter titles, particularly in realism. Overall, the graphics are considered good for the game's release timeframe, but there are calls for improvement in future installments to match the standards set by earlier versions.
“Great graphics and gameplay that are legit for the timeframe that the game came out.”
“Graphics: 8/10 controls: 8.5/10 screenplay: 4.5/10 replay value: 9/10 great improvements have been made from the previous installment.”
“Great game, nice graphics; awesome price when I bought it $27.00 back in 12/26/10 but sad to know that the price dropped to $19.99.”
“The first installment of the game was much more realistic. I understand that it is supposed to be a comic series, but why would you take a step back as far as the graphics are concerned? I hope the next one is a lot closer to the first one than this was.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a high level of stability, noting that the game runs smoothly without any freezes or glitches throughout the entire playthrough. The controls are also described as straightforward, contributing to a seamless gaming experience.
“No freezes or complicated controls; very smooth.”
“Played it from beginning to end, no freezes, no glitches, no problems.”
“Played it from beginning to end, no freezes, no glitches, no problems.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, rated 9/10, thanks to the introduction of moral choices, secondary goals, and challenging difficulty settings that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the improvements from the previous installment, which contribute to a satisfying and engaging gameplay loop.
“The addition of moral choices, radio interception, and shooting down kitties gives this game tremendous replay value.”
“It had good replayability through secondary goals and trophies, and its initial play-through (when played on the more difficult settings) was hard enough to take a few days to complete, providing good satisfaction with a successful completion.”
“Great improvements have been made from the previous installment, contributing to a replay value of 9/10.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and over-the-top elements, such as engaging in serious combat with a rhinestone-encrusted, platinum-plated AK-47, which adds a unique charm and comedic flair to the experience.
“Call me crazy, but going into heavy combat with a rhinestone-encrusted, platinum-plated AK-47 was funny and part of the charm of the original game.”
