Army of Two – The 40th Day
Army of Two – The 40th Day
Console: PSP (Download Emulator)
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Other
Region: EU, JP, US
Released: January 12, 2010
File size: 629.18 MB
Army of Two: The 40th Day for the PlayStation Portable, developed by EA Montreal and Buzz Monkey Software, is a top-down shooter that brings the cooperative action of the 2010 console release to the handheld. Set in a chaotic, disaster-stricken Shanghai, the game follows mercenaries Tyson Rios and Elliot Salem as they navigate a gripping tale of survival and betrayal, mirroring the console version’s narrative.
Gameplay and Features
The PSP version emphasizes two-player teamwork, allowing players to partner with an AI-controlled companion or a friend via ad-hoc wireless multiplayer. Most console features are intact, including moral choices that shape the story, cooperative tactics like aggro mechanics to distract enemies, weapon customization, and unlockable content. Players engage in intense shootouts, leveraging cover and coordinated strategies to outmaneuver foes.
Reception and Notes
While the top-down perspective adapts the experience for the PSP’s hardware, the core cooperative gameplay, moral dilemmas, and weapon upgrades retain the series’ signature intensity. Reviews note the solid porting of features but highlight limitations in graphics and controls compared to consoles, with a Metacritic score of around 60/100. The campaign offers 5–7 hours of play, extended by replayable missions and multiplayer.
