Army of Two: 40th Day builds on the original game, despite introducing very few innovations
Story
Army of Two: 40th Day takes our heroes to China. A mysterious organization has shown up throughout the city, bringing chaos, destruction and uncertainty. Who are these people? Why are they there? Who controls them? What is "The 40th Day"? While playing the game, you would be asking all these questions and some of the answers will become clear soon (with the help of collectable radio logs, scattered throughout the game). The story or I should say the "eventual outcome" will not be groundbreaking, even though the ending of the game will surprise you. By "surprise" I mean there are three separate endings, depending on what you choose to do. 7/10
Graphics
The visual presentation of AoT: 40th Day is significantly better than the first game. The game features great scenery, the city of Shanghai is presented in a lively and believable fashion. Character models are also very good. 8.5/10
Sound/Voice Acting
The soundtrack of this title is not very unique, nor memorable. Voice acting is decent at best, but in no way bad. I guess...it wasn't very memorable neither. 7.5/10
Gameplay
Army of Two series has always been about cooperative gameplay and weapon upgrades. These are two areas where the series really excels and 40th Day is no different. Just like the first one, there are ridiculous amounts of mods for each available weapon, we have many mask templates to pick from and we can even design our own designs. Gameplay is similar to the first game, which means cooperation with your partner is a necessary ingredient for a successful outcome of the game. Everything else you might have seen in the original game as far as gameplay is still available in this installment – AGGRO included! As always, mastering the AGGRO system will make your life on the streets of Shanghai substantially easier. 8.5/10
Overall
Army of Two: 40th Day is a good game and a great cooperative experience. Even though, it does not bring many innovations to the series, it will provide you with a decent story, excellent graphics and good gameplay. For fans of the series or for those who look for a cooperative challenge (both online and offline split-screen) AoT: 40th Day will provide just that. 7/10
EvilSelf