Army of Two

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 137 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 137
  2. Mixed: 56 out of 137
  3. Negative: 15 out of 137
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  1. R.B.
    Mar 26, 2008
    7
    Great fun to play with a friend, but never gets really exciting when you play single player mode. The online lag I experienced just ruined the possibility to really enjoy AoT to the fullest. It's absolutely not a bad game, but it could have been so much more I think. I recommend playing with friends or try before you buy.
  2. Lieufa
    Jul 3, 2011
    7
    The charms of 'Army of Two' certainly outweigh the faults, but not by too vast a margin. While the characters in the game will give you a good laugh or two, and you'll definitely love to hate Clyde, the awkwardness of the game-play doesn't quite make you want to play much longer after the short campaign is over. Play 'Army of Two' with a partner.
  3. Syriamn
    Oct 21, 2012
    7
    I had a lot of fun playing army of two solo. Everybody tells you that this game is only good in co-op mode. I disagree. It was made to play in co-op i know but it can be as satisfying in a solo campaign. The story is forgetable but the game mechanics is what makes it good.
  4. RobertoR.
    Jun 25, 2008
    7
    The story is interesting and original, the visuals amazing. But the battles and enemies are repetitive and predictable. When playing one-player, the AI partner really isn't all that "I", getting stuck in places, dragging you to bad spots to heal you, and not really doing much. This is a game made to be played with a human.
  5. AaronL.
    Aug 22, 2008
    7
    Play this game only if you've got someone to play it with on splitscreen. The gameplay is average, but with unique co-op features, customizable weapons and aggro system (where one of the two can take on all the fires allowing the other to sneak around places), it makes a borderline fun game. The story however is terrible, they should just rename the game to "The Dual Terminators - US Play this game only if you've got someone to play it with on splitscreen. The gameplay is average, but with unique co-op features, customizable weapons and aggro system (where one of the two can take on all the fires allowing the other to sneak around places), it makes a borderline fun game. The story however is terrible, they should just rename the game to "The Dual Terminators - US PROPAGANDA", the dialogues are worse, it almost seems that the game is made for wiggers.… Expand
  6. JustinE.
    Apr 23, 2008
    7
    This game was far too short in single player and the multi player seems a little lacking. The concept is great but the game leaves much to be desired.
  7. DeonM.
    Jun 25, 2008
    7
    A game I thought could not go wrong- Huge blokes with big ass guns, the aim being co-op multiplayer and the power of PS3? Classic game? No... Gameplay and camera-angles suck and the game is too short. Well worth a rent on a Sunday afternoon. Let`s hope they get some real gamers to help them with the mistakes in the first game and make a better sequel.
  8. JeroenV.
    Mar 5, 2008
    6
    The EA machine found a new way of milking us. Sell a game for full price, but use half the content as Downloadable Content, so you can charge much more for the game in total. Expect a game that only has 7hrs of gameplay and only 4 maps online. DLC is already confirmed for the game, and just as they did with NFS Pro Street, expect more maps on the PSN for which you'll have to play. The EA machine found a new way of milking us. Sell a game for full price, but use half the content as Downloadable Content, so you can charge much more for the game in total. Expect a game that only has 7hrs of gameplay and only 4 maps online. DLC is already confirmed for the game, and just as they did with NFS Pro Street, expect more maps on the PSN for which you'll have to play. Other than that, the game is nice and fun, specially with a friend sitting right next to you.… Expand
  9. MarkA
    Apr 25, 2008
    6
    Sloopy controls, graphics pretty weak. Tighten it up. (especially after playing cod4) RB6 V2 has a much more rewarding co-op experience due to the overall higher quality of the game world. Props for helping to grow what should be a standard feature in all future shooters. Looking forward to this being more properly realized in upcoming titles like R:FoM2.
  10. kublay0880
    Nov 21, 2012
    7
    I agree with other critics, the game it's far too short, the controls are very easy to master and once you do, no one can stop you on your killing spree, the solo missions are awesome, the story it's great but they could have added more weapons and customization for the characters. I had like 3 hours of excellent action game.
  11. bigboss1964
    Aug 12, 2014
    6
    The Army of Two is a fun game a good 3rd person shooter specially if you play with a friend the graphics are ok but the story is lucking and the game is short .When you play with a friend the game it is at its best you feel like you really co-op with someone. I recommend to buy this game with a friend so you can both have fun.
  12. Duke_Nukem
    Oct 13, 2015
    7
    Playing the co-op missions with a friend is really fun although a bit short. The moments where you get to play back to back with your partner is useless and doesn't work very well. A nice touch of the game is that you can upgrade your weapons. They should make more local co-op games like this!
  13. AKthaBeast
    May 19, 2018
    7
    A very unique game that was promising but fails to deliver with poor controls and camera
  14. Bottlecaps
    Apr 13, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Army of two is an early ps3, xbox 360 game that i remember being fairly popular when it came out and i do remember playing it with a friend all those years ago but i never actually took the time to play it my self until now , 2019 ....11 years later

    story: i actually really liked the story . it was written like a Hollywood action film. but because of how likable rios and selam are the story felt a lot more fun , they are separate people with their own lives and they work as military contractors pre 9/11 and post 9/11 . so most of the story takes place in the late 90s early 2000s . rios and selam are pro soldiers and as such they are equipped accordingly with tons of armor and heavy weapons. this explains how 2 men are are basically unstoppable killing machines in a believable way. the later half of the story is you trying to clear your names as you have been wrongly accused of murder in a betrayal i saw coming since you meet clyde at start of the game and the first cut scene with dalton lets you know hes in it for him self and will betray you at the drop of a hat. the story doesn't really take any risks besides what youve probs seen before if you are an action fan. but this betrayal dose drive a small wedge between our 2 protagonists and makes their dynamic a little more interesting.

    story 8/10

    world building: the world building was actually really clever in this game. politically after 9/11 states were in a state of fear and private contractors used that fear to try and make the united states army full mercenary or a private army run by company's and profit. there is not much to the world building but i think its clever
    world building 6.5/10

    graphics: the graphics were ok at best. the looked bland and kinda muddy and texture work isn't very good even for 2008. but its style is a redeeming quality , the ballistic masks witch have become pretty iconic influencing other games and mod , pimped guns and just over all romanticizing of fire arms in the loading screens looks really cool.
    graphics: 5.5/10

    gameplay: this game is 100% better if playing with friends , im pretty sure online dose not work any more so if you're gonna play this play it split screen. the combat is fair , using the aggro mechanic is key to beating the game , but playing it single player is a little clunky given its an ai player . not that the AI was bad . i really expected the AI to suck but it was actually pretty good just a little clunky at worst. i like that you could do side optional objectives for more money to upgrade your weapons and gear. this also adds some depth to the mercenary feel to the game and makes it feel a little less liner. a lot of the mechanics are pretty well thought out for co-op , step jumps are actually interactive and you can shoot over the ledge with the help of your buddy or AI. being able to drag a friend to safety to revive them sounds good on paper but is executed poorly in this game and could use some stream lining, here's to hoping the sequels fix that .
    game play : 7/10

    sound design: voice acting was pretty good , at least the 2 mains were good , felt like they had some good chemistry and i liked that , made their interactions fun to listen too. music doesn't stand out and is mostly over taken by the sounds of gun fire . at least the gun fire sounded good, and other than the " cha ching" sounds in the menu nothing else stands out. the sound just feels pretty lack luster to be honest , standard but not bad
    sound design 5/10

    8+6.5+5.5+7+5 = 32
    32/5= 6.4

    army of two is not a bad game and is very much more fun with a friend. a standard for co-op games . definitively worth picking it up if you can get it for 5 dollars like i did    … Expand

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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 43
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  1. PSM3 Magazine UK
    87
    Army Of Two has even managed to innovate on a small scale - the non-magnetic cover system (which allows you to fire over and around walls without gluing you to them) makes combat feel fast and fluid, while the Aggro combat system (which draws the enemies towards the most dangerous player, making the other player effectively invisible) turns an MMORPG staple into a pretty effective combat mechanic.
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  2. G4 TV
    80
    Army of Two is a dream come true for co-op enthusiasts. It doesn’t hit every note perfectly, but the campaign and team-based multiplayer modes are the perfect reasons to pester your old "Gears of War" buddy into picking it up.
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  3. GameDaily
    80
    The missions are terrific, action-packed stages where something is always happening. More multiplayer maps would've been nice, and the challenge might be too much for rookies. Otherwise, these Two wholeheartedly entertain.
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