Army of Two: The 40th Day

Two weeks ago I picked up this game to play exclusively in COOP mode with a buddie of mine. We've been playing almost every single COOP game there is since last year, and I must say this doesn't disappoint.

The game picks up some time after the the first Army of Two, where Rios and Salem are on a routine contract mission in Shanghai. Shortly there after a group seizes the city and you have to fight your way out.

The dynamics don't change much from the first game, you get the same intense action with another person against many enemies including super soldiers, and you HAVE to work in unison to survive. The Aggro Meter is back, allowing one person to fire on the enemy and letting the other person flank the troops without being noticed.

Where the game differs is on the weapon customization, which is much deeper than the first game. You can change every single aspect of each weapon, including the barrel, grip, scope, and color. Each has its own effect on the weapon; aggro, precision, handling and damage are all affected by different parts. These can be purchased at any time you're not in battle, using funds collected during the missions of the game.

Another element added to this game are morality choices. In every chapter presents a choice, something that will make you turn good or evil. It doesn't really effect gameplay, and honestly feels tacked-on to the game.

Overall if you loved the first Army of Two this is a definite buy. Over the top COOP, great customization and nicely integrated multiplayer ensures that you'll be playing this game for some time.