Army of Two: The 40th Day

 PSP
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 5 out of 11
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  1. GamingXP
    88
    A surprisingly good story leads you through a hell of an experience starring Shanghai as a metropolis of war and corruption. Don‘t hesitate if you‘re looking for a good arcade-like shooter game you can enjoy with a buddyl - but the single players should better be warned: The AI sucks: Sometimes.
  2. 3DJuegos
    70
    Fast action and story, a easy to play shoot-em-up.
  3. PSFocus
    64
    Army of Two: The 40th Day is a fine game on the PlayStation 3, but on the PlayStation Portable it is poor. The biggest problem is the linear gameplay and the bad level design. Graphics and audio are pretty good, but the gameplay isn’t and that’s a shame [ipv sad].
  5. IGN
    50
    Lackluster action sequences, brain-dead AI and limited gameplay features really cripple the port of Army of Two: The 40th day on the PSP. While the game does feature morality moments, good dialogue and a variety of environments to fight through, the action is so basic and repetitive that the fun is completely missing.
  6. GamePro
    50
    But for the most part the technical and visual achievements that make this title tick on consoles are all but absent here, leaving PSP players with a broken bro-mance.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    50
    In its portable version, Army of Two: The 40th Day delivers good graphics and some classic shoot'em-up action. However, the gameplay suffers from a mediocre AI and the six stages are too short to last more than four hours.
  8. Absolute Games
    45
    All the charisma of the protagonists is not enough to make up for the lack of substance. The gameplay tactics are primitive, and there is no feeling of fellowship that made Army of Two so fun to play.
  9. Cheat Code Central
    42
    Completely useless A.I. makes playing this game by yourself absolutely infuriating, but if you can find a friend to play with, it at least becomes playable. Then it is simply just boring and repetitive.
  10. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    40
    Merely a shadow of its console-based self. [Mar 2010, p.72]
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  11. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    30
    Pure thrash and a perfect example of how NOT to create a conversion. Buggy and depraved little brother of the great shooter is total crap and a waste of time. [Feb 2010]
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  12. 1UP
    25
    I was initially excited about the prospect of a top-down shooter to play on the go, but my excitement quickly turned to disappointment and frustration. EA tries to stuff too many peripheral gameplay components into The 40th Day, which loses focus of the point of the shoot-em-up genre. Coupled with the extremely poor AI, there just really isn't much to recommend about this game.

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#53 Best PSP Game of 2010
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#13 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2010
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#13 Most Shared PSP Game of 2010

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 35
  3. Negative: 12 out of 35
  1. ErnestJG
    Feb 21, 2011
    10
    I think many people compare this game to the Xbox/PS3 version. It is a psp, it doesnt has the same capabilities as the other consolesI think many people compare this game to the Xbox/PS3 version. It is a psp, it doesnt has the same capabilities as the other consoles mentioned, but it's portable, and has this awesome game. In my opinion, this games captures everything that made Army of Two: the 40th day a different shooter. From the Aggro to the weapon customisation. It is a very easy game to pick up and play. If you ask me, it is a good game to buy, if you dont want to carry around a PS3 or an Xbox 360 in a trip, or want to play at your break in school/work. I have played both versions. But if you don't travel a lot, have one big console and don't mind traveling with it (if you go somewhere), buy the other version.… Full Review »
  2. r0l0
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    Insane game for the psp good graphics and gameplay for the psp, i finished it to many times that i can´t count.
  3. Moony545
    Nov 12, 2018
    8
    Игра шикарна для игры в компании и несколько слаба в одиночном режиме. Это шутер с видом сверху, про двух наемников. Местами игра напоминаетИгра шикарна для игры в компании и несколько слаба в одиночном режиме. Это шутер с видом сверху, про двух наемников. Местами игра напоминает шмапы, особенно битвы с боссами. Хороший шутер с сюжетными вставками в стиле комиксов. В течении всей игры, постоянно приходится выбирать между плохим и очень плохим решением, особенно в конце, но какое решение плохое а какое очень плохое, решать вам Как вы поняли, тут есть две концовки.… Full Review »
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