 Readers name their favourite online and couch co-op games, from retro classics like Bubble Bobble to Gears Of War. The subject for this week's Hot Topic was suggested by reader Hammeriron, who asked who you were playing with, and did you choose them for the game or the game for them? How experienced was the other player and how did that factor into the experience? Most people admitted to enjoying co-op and wished there was more local multiplayer in particular, since it's often the best way to get a family member interested in gaming. Separate screens Love a decent co-op game, as I enjoy playing games with my wife from time to time. The game we always go back to is Civilization 6, playing on separate PC/laptops. We can team up and take our time so there is no stress. We really enjoyed It Takes Two last year, with its constantly changing game mechanics on every level keeping it fresh. We played this on separate screens but were still able to talk to each other in the same room. And we are still playing Hades together on the Switch, but we do a world and boss each. So couch co-op is OK but only if you get the whole screen! TommyFatFingers Better with friends Tricky question this week, as most games improve immensely with co-op. The two that stick out for me would be Borderlands and Gears Of War, oh and Army Of Two. OK, three. The addition of a sentient partner was a god send. I almost forgot Resident Evil 5. Yes, no more AI moron getting stuck in furniture. No more being left to bleed out, most of the time. Coming up with tactics that actually were carried out. I love co-op games when the person at your shoulder, or at the other end of the fibre line, listens and reacts. Out Of the list mentioned above, I'd say it was Gears was the best. You and your partner bonded over the love of chainsaw-ing locusts and booting those little tickers. Bobwallett Goofy fun I've never been into co-op games, or multiplayer at all for that matter.){kind=link}
Readers name their favourite online and couch co-op games, from retro classics like Bubble Bobble to Gears Of War.
The subject for this week’s Hot Topic was suggested by reader Hammeriron, who asked who you were playing with, and did you choose them for the game or the game for them? How experienced was the other player and how did that factor into the experience?
Most people admitted to enjoying co-op and wished there was more local multiplayer in particular, since it’s often the best way to get a family member interested in gaming.
Separate screensLove a decent co-op game, as I enjoy playing games with my wife from time to time. The game we always go back to is Civilization 6, playing on separate PC/laptops. We can team up and take our time so there is no stress.
We really enjoyed It Takes Two last year, with its constantly changing game mechanics on every level keeping it fresh. We played this on separate screens but were still able to talk to each other in the same room.