ARMY OF TWO: THE DEVILS CARTEL (PLAYSTATION 3 PS3)

Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel is the third installment of the third-person shooter Army of Two. In this game, players move away from the protagonists of the first two games, Salem and Rios, and take on the role of two different Global Tactical Operations (TWO) agents, Alpha and Bravo. Alpha and Bravo are hired by a Mexican mayor named Cordova, who hires them both to bring down the ruthless La Guadana drug cartel and its leader, Estaban Bautista.

The game, like its predecessors, revolves around its cooperative play. The focus is now less on two-player interactions to approach situations and more on regular firefights. In addition to its already established co-op base, this installment adds a lot more customization. Masks, gear, and weapons are now customizable to suit player preferences. The new destructible environment also adds a new aspect to the game, where players can destroy and manipulate the environment around them to their advantage. The scoring system is based on eliminations and rewarded with money, which also serves as experience. Depending on the chosen approach, different rewards can be obtained. Killing enemies also fills an Overkill gauge. Once full, a mode can be activated where the character for a short time becomes invulnerable with unlimited ammo, slow time, and more damage. Overkill can be applied to one character or both.