[XBox 360] Army of Two Review
ARMY OF TWO
Release Date: 3/4/2008
Developer: EA Montreal
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Playable characters: - Elliot Salem and Tyson Rios
Gameplay: - 8/10
This is one of the highlights of the game. It comprises mainly of interesting and innovative co-op moves which set the game apart from most of the other games. The game makes sure that you involve both the characters and focuses mainly on teamwork. The game will require you to boost your partner up a wall and he in return pull you up once they are up that wall. Other innovative combat features include; Back to Back and Co-op sniping. You can also diversify your arsenal of weapons by getting different weapons for Rios and Salem as they can simply swap weapons during the course of the entire game. You really need to work together to beat the game…especially on the higher difficulties.
There are a variety of weapons in the game which you can purchase and upgrade to your wants. The developers have a put a strong emphasis on the “Aggro” meter which, when starts filling up, enemies start paying you more attention. This helps your partner to attack them from behind and leave them in a calculated mess.
There is a neat feature in the game called “Riot Shield”. With this allows you to do is, rip out the door from a nearby car and use it as a shield; this helps you to cover yourself and your partner while advancing in the enemy territory. Other noticeable features of the game include dragging and healing your partner when he is injured.
Graphics: - 8/10
The graphics are somewhat of a mixed bag. The environments are not as nicely detailed as the characters are and they do tend to look slightly dull. Which by no way means bad-graphics-give-it-to-the-kids kinda game, but still, when compared to the best on offer, they aren’t what one would term best in class. That apart, what really takes the cake are the cut scenes which take care of all the storytelling.
Story:-7/10
There is nothing new to the story line though. Mercenaries for hire, being backstabbed and betrayed, the military having been privatized, taking missions in exchange for cash and the usual I-need-to-complete-my-mission type game. Halfway through the game and you find out about the conspiracy against Salem and Rios.
Controls (Learning Curve)
The learning curve of the game is about 15 minutes, which is about the same amount of time you spend in the in game training mode when you first start the game. However, when you actually take to the battlefield, you need another 15-20 minutes to get used to the controls.
Online:-
Army of Two features online Ranked and Unranked matches in which you and a friend team up and fight other teams (consisting only of 2 players) and try and complete the in game objectives and thus earning cash in return. See if you can top the Online Leader boards
You can also invite a buddy and play the story mode online with them. Achievements are more or less on the easy side and can be unlocked by playing most of the game and fulfilling the requirements.
Final Verdict:
Definitely worth buying, the game is fun to play on both online or offline. The online Ranked Matches increase the re-playability of the game dramatically. So, go on, form your own Army of Two and kick butt!
Screenshots
Players: 1-2
Players Co-op: 1-2
Multiplayer Versus
System Link: 2-4
Dolby 5.1 Surround
HDTV 720p
Storage Device
Features Online:-
Players: 2-4
Players Co-op: 1-2
Marketplace Downloads
Voice Messaging
Voice Support
This review was written by avid gamer and fellow Mumbai metalhead Shezan Shaikh. If his mood persists, we shall see some more reviews of the latest games from him. Yeah!
Tags: gaming, xbox 360