Army of Two received a lot of hype, and seems to be a big let down according to Gamespot and their review. The story could of used more work, but it still had a current and relevant issue that goes through to not a politically correct but somewhat Hollywood "we'll be back" sequel hinting end. The game starts off kinda silly explaining the aggro system, and also the way the two main characters look as Army Rangers before they join their Private Military Company - SSC, but after the first mission the game flows very well. I liked this game, and it has its flaws, but for what I think EA was trying to accomplish (giving you an action based co-op shooter for you and a buddy, or just someone you know online) it did well. AOT (my shortform for the rest of the review) was not the best looking game I've played on the 360, but it still had some impressive visuals in the way of lighting (especially the noticeable transition from light to dark places) and some nice rain and blood effects. The sound was also nice, especially the gun sounds, and the music was nice although pretty repetitive. The gameplay itself is not fully realized when played solo, and although you have the option to play it through with an AI buddy (and get an achievement for doing so), AOT really shines when you play it with a human counterpart (online or split screen). I've finished the game on two of the three difficulties and it still has replay value for me. It's a great two player game with lots of cool guns to buy and upgrade, and when played tactically using leapfrog "cover and movement" it becomes really fun and rewarding. The enemy in the game can be a bit overpowered, and that can make the game a bit frustrating, but if you stop, take cover, and AIM BEFORE YOU SHOOT (hint there gamespot), you can take them on from a distance with ease. If the enemy is too far away, or well covered, this is when your buddy with the machine-gun (or if its you) gives lots of cover fire and you flank them and either take them out with your weapon or just smash them with one of the many melee attacks. Another thing that I liked about AOT where some of the little elements that where cool for a third person shooter - including the customizing your character and weapons, the aggro meter which allows one guy to move stealthy when the other draws fire, and healing your buddy by dragging him into cover (where you the dragger can shoot with one arm and your buddy in need of first aid can shoot while being dragged). AOT is a short game, and if you don't like playing through games more then once, it may be good enough just to rent for a weekend. If you have a friend to play this game with, you might want to go through it a few times to get all the achievements and to also kick some ass co-op style online. So go load up, and have fun.
As any user of GameSpot out there knows, these guys get you the goods when it hits the airwaves, but as most users know their rating system seems to hold some serious bias. Bottom line, Army of Two is to be taken ... Read Full Review
There is not alot of Good 3rd Person Shooters out there but i have to say that Army of Two isn't such a bad as Gamespot says it is. I had Fun Playing this game although there is couple of minor issues that really annoye... Read Full Review
