Army of Two: The 40th Day

 PlayStation 3
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 112 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 52 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 112
  3. Negative: 11 out of 112
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  1. mose14
    Mar 27, 2013
    5
    Army of Two: The 40th Day has the exact elements of a popcorn action flick. The story is almost no where to be found, unless you listen to the radio messages. There are also unnecessary choices throughout the campaign that feel out of place. Salem and Rios still give there corny one liners that are amusing from time to time. The presentation is cool using some sort of camera system thatArmy of Two: The 40th Day has the exact elements of a popcorn action flick. The story is almost no where to be found, unless you listen to the radio messages. There are also unnecessary choices throughout the campaign that feel out of place. Salem and Rios still give there corny one liners that are amusing from time to time. The presentation is cool using some sort of camera system that ties into the campaign. The graphics are good, they will not blow you away. The gameplay is still as good as the original and needs to be played with a human partner instead of AI. The aggro meter returns and really make Army of Two unique, as the 3rd person shooting is not all that unique. The multiplayer is not that standout, except for one mode, Co-op deathmatch. Which puts Army of Two's spin on the deathmatch game mode. So Army of Two plays well, but when it comes to story it's all about the action.… Expand
  2. Shabran
    Aug 25, 2010
    6
    The thing about Army of Two: The 40th Day is that it is reliant too much on the original game. That is to say that it relies way too much on the co-op feature and because of this throws everything else out of the window. The story isn't the best and could have been so much more considering that it is an extension of the original. The visuals are inconsistent as sometimes they are reallyThe thing about Army of Two: The 40th Day is that it is reliant too much on the original game. That is to say that it relies way too much on the co-op feature and because of this throws everything else out of the window. The story isn't the best and could have been so much more considering that it is an extension of the original. The visuals are inconsistent as sometimes they are really good and other times can become dull and poor. If you are itching for a co-op game to play with a friend then this is a good choice (As there are not many "serious" co-op games out there) but be warned that this game carries a lot of negatives that can ruin your experience by becoming frustrating.… Expand
  3. Wulfbeat
    Dec 13, 2011
    6
    This game has a good idea: A game that is designed for Co-op play. The first game was rather ok but lacked in gameplay and fun. This one works a little better in all sides. Playing alone this is boring, co-op is OK and online has a few decent modes. The big thing here is that there are better co-op games there. But this one is a decent co-op shooter game. Just make sure your partner reallyThis game has a good idea: A game that is designed for Co-op play. The first game was rather ok but lacked in gameplay and fun. This one works a little better in all sides. Playing alone this is boring, co-op is OK and online has a few decent modes. The big thing here is that there are better co-op games there. But this one is a decent co-op shooter game. Just make sure your partner really knows how to play shooters, it's not the easiest game to learn.… Expand
  4. SalarymanDaishi
    Dec 21, 2010
    5
    An unimpressive sequel to a decent-ish game. Mere five hours worth of shooting people under the pretense of one of the shoddiest stories in a long time. Plays OK and is probably a lot more fun on genuine co-op but as a single player experience, a forgettable one night rental at best.
  5. TheAllmighty
    Jan 24, 2012
    5
    Army of two 40th day
    I played the original army of two game and i liked it like 6 out of 10 stars so i thought i would give this game a try and i got really disappointed. This is a pure linear game ( like the first one) but this game looked worse graphic wise, and the enemy AI was a little retarded and the game in general was just repetative and boring. The only decent thing was the weapon    Army of two 40th day
    I played the original army of two game and i liked it like 6 out of 10 stars so i thought i would give this game a try and i got really disappointed. This is a pure linear game ( like the first one) but this game looked worse graphic wise, and the enemy AI was a little retarded and the game in general was just repetative and boring. The only decent thing was the weapon upgrade system with a good variety of upgradeable and stuff to add to your weapon. The story is not bad but it is not good either, you don`t really get interested in it. The voice acting is mediocre and the overall game play is mediocre.    … Expand
  6. samsolidME
    Jun 21, 2014
    7
    Jut fished this lovely game. I in general love action third person games like gears of war. This game has a lot of positive vibe in it self. A lot of pure action, where your partner and you cooperate to eradicate the enemies ( by the way , I don't know who those enemies are , only that there are a lot of them and that they wore red. I think there are five or six types of enemies.Jut fished this lovely game. I in general love action third person games like gears of war. This game has a lot of positive vibe in it self. A lot of pure action, where your partner and you cooperate to eradicate the enemies ( by the way , I don't know who those enemies are , only that there are a lot of them and that they wore red. I think there are five or six types of enemies. Cooperation with your partner is actually very functional, and i like how the aggro system function. I played alone, but my AI companion was smart i can say.
    About the story, i know nothing,(some guys in red attacks Shanghai and two of us are trying to extract our selves and during the course we killed all invading force:).
    But what matters to me regarding this game is very fluid action, functional cooperation with partner ( off course weapon modification system is great). Level designs can vary but all in all i found sometimes atmosphere very enjoyable and immersing.
    Graphics are very good and very fluid.
    This game is not excellent it lacks personality , maybe a little short, but it was very fun an enjoyable experience.    … Expand
  7. Zorogami
    Jul 9, 2014
    6
    Army of two is a pretty basic 3rd person shooter with no real innovative feature, BUT it can be a lot of fun if you are playing with a friend and looking to kill some time. The best parts about the game are the weapon customization and the sections where you and your partner take different paths. Overall a simple but fun game to enjoy with a "bro"
  8. ArkonBlade
    Apr 23, 2013
    5
    A shadow of the former game. This Army of two is a short buggy uninspired game that just basks in a giant sun of mediocority. The story makes no sense at all. Your AI partner is a complete moron. there are bugs and glitches a plenty. The game just gets repetitive real fast. It feels like a rush job to cash in on the fame of the first one and infact thats what i would say it is.
  9. JJD2013
    Nov 10, 2013
    5
    Let me start out by saying I really loved the first Army of Two, like really loved it. This game however was a bit disappointing. First of a sequel doesn't usually look worse than the first game. They went the wrong way going for a comic book style look. It just didn't feel the same as the first one. There were some good aspects though like really good gun customizing and hostageLet me start out by saying I really loved the first Army of Two, like really loved it. This game however was a bit disappointing. First of a sequel doesn't usually look worse than the first game. They went the wrong way going for a comic book style look. It just didn't feel the same as the first one. There were some good aspects though like really good gun customizing and hostage rescues, but the overall game was still bad. I mean the villian was so stupid; he had 0 motive for what he was doing and no backstory. There was also no climatic battle at the end. You just fought through a battle that was just like the battles you fought through the whole entire game. I originally started playing with my brother, but one day when I asked if he wanted to play he told me the game was trash. So I had to grind my way through the rest of the game playing just by myself in this awful game.… Expand
  10. Nel
    Dec 13, 2016
    7
    Fun co-op game. Really enjoyable if you are two players. However as a solo game is mediocre. It's fun progressive, and impressive for it's time. If you have a buddy to play it with you won't get disappointed
  11. Alex_Evan
    Jul 4, 2016
    7
    No modo cooperativo é muito bom...já tendo o computador como seu companheiro de combate fica um pouco cansativo,mas mesmo assim ainda tem suas doses de diversão.
  12. gustavorosa77
    Apr 25, 2018
    7
    Is a game to play with a friend on your side, a single player campaign is not so attractive, but the graphics are good, the story is little short and week, the mechanics are ok, the game has nothing special, but if you have someone to play with is a good catch
  13. 666999
    Sep 14, 2019
    5
    what a **** game.

    -fps drops to 20 on PS3, it is hard to aim with so much frame drops.
    -story sucks
    -too many customization options for short time story.
    - short story

    + gamplay and shooting are fun without the fps drops
    + co op

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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 56
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  1. PSM3 Magazine UK
    85
    It's not the most progressive or technically impressive game on PS3, but the morality system, weapon customisation and online co-op elevate it, and it's one of the best cover-to-cover shooters on PS3. [Jan 2010, p.68]
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  2. IGN
    85
    A disaster movie in a game package, Army of Two: The 40th Day capitalizes on its co-op play to deliver an awesome action experience that's incredibly fun to play. Co-op moments feel more natural.
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  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    90
    EA Montreal delivers a rich, over-the-top buddy experience that provides intelligent choices and a tough but fun Die Hard-like vibe that helps lighten the game's dark, gritty atmosphere. [Feb 2010, p.80]
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