This is a great game. I've played and finished the game with a buddy on the ps3 version. We're now on "Contractor Mode" and about halfway through again. There is no other game really like this as far as the dual teamwork goes in a shooter. Back to back mode is a blast and upgrading to the 50 cal. as my special weapon has been a bunch of fun to shoot. The only drawback is the voip isn't really workable because of the choppiness as the game loads, so we've been talking over the phone. Otherwise, I'm loving this game!
I bought this game to play with my gf. She is not much into computer games. Although I really liked playing the game with her, she found the game too hard and frustating. There are so few games available with split-screen for 2 players so if this is what you are looking for then buy it.
For comparison, we previously played "Resistance: Fall Of Man". She like this much better because it was easier. The graphics are much better in Army of two. We both liked that the screen was split vertically with side-by-side images in Resistance. This game is split horizontally with the two images above and below one another. This detracted from the graphics experience.
BTW, Resistance 2 does not have the split-screen co-op campaign mode.
First, my opinion is based on having played the off line coop mode of this game only. At first I hated the game play. I am all for teamplay and a little strategy in a game, but I felt it a bit much when you can't jump, catch a ledge and pull yourself up for example. You need to step up with your partner. You also need your partner for opening doors, passage ways etc.
Also as mentioned here, the enemies can really take a bullet or 10. I've shot guys down in mid sprint took aim at the next one only to see the guy I just shot up and sprinting to cover where he will camp out and blind fire for quite a while. Speaking of sprinting I wish there was a sprint button! More on the aiming, I don't have much of an issue there except for when they camp out behind cover and blind fire and blind fire then blind fire some more. It's hard too hit them while they are blind firing and it also takes a lot of bullets to take them down. Which usually left me out of ammo.
THEN I discovered the joys of upgrading my guns. I can't really call it customizing because there seems to be just one "Pimp" option for your guns (which makes them look pretty snazzy, I have a gold AK47 myself). You can max out your weapons so they become more powerful, accurate and carry more ammo which makes killing the baddies easier and more enjoyable. One cool feature is your GPS which tells you where to go so it keeps the "where do we go" times to a minimum. Also pressing R1 (PS3) automatically points you in the direction of your team mate. Handy when he is dying and you need to get to him quick fast in a hurry.
Bottom line, if you like FPS AND enjoy coop play then chances are you will have some fun with this game. If at first it feels crappy do what I did, give it a chance to redeem itself. I've yet to finish it (can't play as often as I wish), but I am now enjoying it.
"Buenos graficos, bien estilo de juego... Bien merecido greatest hits.... Y por ese precio, no hay froma de no comprarlo..."
"I've played alot of war games for ps2 & ps3 and in my opinion this game rocks i love it"
