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Posted on: Oct 19, 2007
Army of Two
WORDS BY: Dan Stapleton
In Army of Two, you and your partner start out as U.S. Army Rangers, wearing fatigues and taking orders like good soldiers while tackling a Somali warlord. But by the beginning of the second mission — an off-the-record parachute-drop into a former Soviet missile base in Afghanistan now infested with Al-Qaeda scumbags — you’re working for a mercenary organization (think Blackwater meets WWE). You’re dressed like Jason from the Friday the 13th movies, accountable to no one, and out to make a fortune while saving the world in the process.
The entire game is designed to be played by two people in co-op (or one with an A.I. buddy). The first thing the game calls to your attention is the “aggro meter,” which lets you know who the enemies are focused on. The idea is for one guy to create a distraction by laying down suppression fire, causing all the enemies in the area to aggro on him. The other guy is then effectively invisible, and can move around to the bad guys’ flank for an easy (and sometimes necessary, in the case of armored enemies who can be injured only from behind) kill. The system works like a charm in the preview build we played — setting our A.I.-controlled partner Rio to take cover, hold position, and open fire let us run around and knock down groups of enemies like bowling pins.
We encountered a couple of other two-player–oriented features, like when Rio and our dude found ourselves surrounded and automatically shifted into “back-toback mode” for a 360-degree slow-motion terrorist shooting gallery. There are also several traps we had to disable by simultaneously sniping two targets, and vehicles that one guy drives while the other mans the gun. We’ve been hoping Splinter Cell’s co-op mode would be given the full-game treatment for a while now, and this may be the next best thing. Indeed, you might want to start adding some more people to your friends list now, because Army of Two is going to be twice as much fun when played as a pair.
Sat, 10/17/2009 - 19:52
Posted by wickland
Yeah the multi-player was kind of painful. Single player game wasn't so bad tho.
Mon, 10/12/2009 - 09:43
Posted by A New Penguin
the campeign is one of the better parts of the game. i didn't really like the multiplayer, though
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 04:40
Posted by Doozer17268
I enjoyed playing this game in Single Player and Co-Op. The Multi-player was weak but, who cares.
You can pick this title up for less than 20 bucks new and have lots of fun. The weapon upgrades are awesome. I would like to see this in other titles! =)
Thu, 10/16/2008 - 15:54
Posted by ColbertFanatic
The first one couldn't have been more of a dud how they gained momentum for a second is beyond me.
Fri, 04/25/2008 - 10:17
Posted by vam95
ive got this, r8 game bit borin wen u coplte it
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Thu, 03/13/2008 - 20:54
Posted by TheBlackFin
Having a great time with this game. Definitely play with a friend though!!!!
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Tue, 03/11/2008 - 00:02
Posted by PeeKnuckle
Rios. The characters name is, Tyson Rios. lol
Can't believe you guys scored Rocketman: Axis of Evil, better than you did this game.
Sat, 03/08/2008 - 17:51
Posted by geek24
whooooooooooo now that look's awosome co-op play just tell me that theres 100 achivmeit
just to snip a enamey and im toldly in. i think it will breing co in to co-op shooters. beter than halo3? no beter than kan and linch tolldly.but at the end it probly will be a 9.0
Sat, 03/08/2008 - 00:08
Posted by coop
I've been waiting for this game to come out since November of 07' and it looks like its gonna be worth the wait..(I have went though 2 Xbox 360's and I'm goning to buy a whole new one just yo play this game) I'm hope ing that tha cover system is great cause that's a seller (one of the main reson that Gears Of War was so succesful
Mon, 03/03/2008 - 17:13
Posted by GamersRefZach
This Game is going to be sick
Mon, 03/03/2008 - 07:45
Posted by MrNuttyBoh
dude this game is gonna be great. i love just co op and two people on teams like i constantly play team doubles on halo 3 its like the only use of that game anymore for me
Wed, 02/20/2008 - 15:02
Posted by cenahk
how many gamer score is it going to have??
Sat, 02/09/2008 - 21:11
Posted by Daze Of War
This is one game that looks great this year I just hope it turns out that way. I'm really looking forward to the online co-op.
Sat, 02/02/2008 - 07:54
Posted by Barthvader43
no just no ok graphics and 2 characters wtf bad company is way better
email me at Barthvader43@yahoo.com or play w/ me (Beast at 3)
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 09:01
Posted by Shazbot133
Game is going to be GReat!
Tue, 01/15/2008 - 21:11
Posted by oldguygamer
Two guys playing the game? They are quite the fellas. Add a third A.I. character of a woman (looking just like Laura Croft would be good) and I'm in.
Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:38
Posted by PulMonary
i cannot WAIT for this game to come out... im getting a buddy over and DESTROYING the campaign, its gunna be sick!
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 17:48
Posted by rk1studley
this game looks good and cant wait to play it
www.rk1gaming.net
Mon, 12/31/2007 - 16:30
Posted by rainbow man
I am with you tylerdurdin20 about the company pulling back the game.
Mon, 12/31/2007 - 16:27
Posted by rainbow man
the game looks stinking awesome because who would not want to play that kind of game!
Sun, 12/30/2007 - 12:55
Posted by Spybreak
At first I didn't follow this game because I thought you could only do the Co-op online. Hearing about the AI controlled buddy has peaked my interest.
Sun, 12/16/2007 - 11:06
Posted by HippieFuzz3
I cant wait to play this game its got balls to say straight out your fighting the real terrorists lol
cant wait
Mon, 12/03/2007 - 11:24
Posted by SharpShot303
GamerTag=SharpShot303
this game is looking really good and its got great voice interaction like if you doing somting wrong your team meat wether its your friend or CPU will gladly call you a sh*t head tell you what to do and go on with the misson.
Sat, 11/24/2007 - 12:33
Posted by xAce of Sp4desx
GAMERTAG: xAce of Sp4desx
Ah, well I was hoping for it this CHristmas so I could get it. I don't have a job yet, but I'll get one when I can drive (1 more year), mabey I'll mow lawns this year.
Thu, 11/22/2007 - 18:15
Posted by tylerdurdin20
I am so excited for this game. I am glad it got pushed back because it needs to be perfet when it comes out
Chris D
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Thu, 11/08/2007 - 23:38
Posted by MitchyD
I'm happy to see the correction to "Friday the 13th" from Halloween! :D
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