Online Play Review

Army of Two: The 40th Day features an online multiplayer game mode, something new to the series, but for a game that is focused on co-op teamwork this component seems unusually out of place. Sure, the two-on-two deathmatches are fun and trying to flank the opposing team can get interesting at times, but there are never enough fun moments to outweigh the amounts of boredom. The online gameplay really adds another level of focus and strategy needed to accommodate for human vs. human interaction. Also, the levels are stripped down making them smaller and more confined than in the single player and the weapon customization is completely gone as well. What are left are four players shooting it out in an area no bigger than an average sized office building with generic weapon sets that both teams have to use. What makes things worse is that online play is hampered by slowdowns and lag, which make it frustrating when your ready to destroy your friends via the web. The online experience is a welcome change for those players looking to take a break from the single player, but don’t go into it looking for solid gameplay equivalent to that of the campaign.

Cheating in Army of Two

This weeks reading reaction relates to cheating so I thought I would share the opportunities to cheat in my game. Here are a few cheats that I have tried to accomplish. Cheating can be fun because it advances you through the game more quickly, but at the same time ruins the true experience that is meant to be had by gamers. I found these cheat ideas at IGN and have been able to use most of them, however I do not have the original Army of Two so I am unable to get the bonus weapon AS-KRI.

Cheat: Start with Fully Upgraded Weapons

At the very outset of the game you'll be given money to upgrade your weapons. You can exploit this. Spend the money and then play to the cutscene with the first morality choice. Quit out to the main menu during the following cutscene. Return to this campaign again and you'll have all of your upgraded weapons plus the boost in cash to upgrade again! You can repeat this indefinitely.
Logan Callahan

Unlockable: Costumes

Perform the actions below to unlock additional costumes:

Civilian costume - Beat the game on any difficulty
End costume - Beat the game on any difficulty
Mall costume - Beat the game on any difficulty
Medium Armor costume - Beat the game on any difficulty
Old school costume - Beat the game on any difficulty


Unlockable: Cheats

Complete the game to unlock Big Heads and Infinite Ammo cheats (check the Options screen afterwards). While cheats are on, you cannot earn trophies or achievements, you loser.

Unlockable: Bonus Weapons

Have a saved game from Army of Two (the first game) under the same profile or gamer tag to unlock permission to buy the AS-KRI and Grand Pinger.

Loving Battle

Moving forward with my game play I have reached the third mission. To activate the tram again, I hit the control panel. Enemies immediately appeared across the way and before I could get close, I had to clear out the enemies from the control panel building. Enemies were finite until I activated the tram, so I returned fire and took the weapon part Chepznaz Redstar for the sniper rifles. Then I equiped it on my SVD, since from experience of playing this level more than once, I knew I would need it in about five minutes. Then I restarted the tram, neutralized the Shotgun Heavy above and moved to the next section.

The animal pit with the crashed PMC chopper is tricky business. I ordered the computer ally to hold position. After the cut-scene revealed the enemies, I headed to the ground and moved right at the rock arch. It is pretty easy to sneak up on the enemy officer and take him hostage. I grabbed the officer and then proceeded to detain the rest of the unit. After taking the whole enemy unit, I took the PCG Delta EX sniper scope from the enemy strongbox.

Once I shut off the automated S.O.S. in the crashed chopper, I was attacked by the second type of Super-Heavy soldier, the Grenadier. I had to get on top of the rocks near where I dropped into the animal exhibit and used a sniper rifle and scope to pick apart the three bags of grenades the Super-Heavy soldier had on his sides and back. A few good shots and he died, clearing the way forward.