The AI does generally do what you need it to mid-battle, but sometimes the computer can get in the way or make silly mistakes that will leave you wishing you had a friend playing alongside you.

While the game does offer a single player cooperative AI teammate, the developers can’t match the same sort of spontaneous cooperation you get from another person. That said, if you’re playing solo then things aren’t as smooth sailing. Playing with a friend can be exciting, engaging and intellectually stimulating as you and your partner shoot your way through level after level. No Friends, Lots of ProblemsĪrmy of Two: The 40th Day’s gameplay focuses heavily on cooperative solutions to intense firefights. The sequel includes more co-op moves for players to. This customization is a nice change of pace from similar games that released around the same time, and the sheer amount of customization is actually daunting at times considering how many options there really are. Army of Two: The 40th Day reunites Salem and Rios as theyre forced to survive in a city under siege. Players can add new barrel mods, stocks, magazine upgrades, and even aesthetic changes like gun sleeves and custom masks to show off their personality. With four weapon types to use in battle (primary, secondary, special and grenades), there’s a fair amount of customization available to players to pimp out their arsenal. Customize Your SoldierĪfter completing objectives and missions, players are rewarded with money that can be used to customize their gear as well as improve their arsenal. Levels are varied and detailed, giving the game a world-hopping vibe that sees players battle in Shanghai cityscapes, offices and military compounds.

This allows players to flank and strategize around the open levels through rerouting, regrouping and other meanouvers. By directing one character’s fire towards enemy forces, their attention will be drawn away from their partner. When taking part in firefights, players will have an aggro meter that flicks between the game’s main characters, Tyson Rios and Elliot Salem.

Army of two: the 40th day