Call of Duty: World War II
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World War II is one of the best entries we’ve seen from the Call of Duty franchise in years. The game goes back to the WWII period, where the “boots on the ground gameplay” reigns supreme, instead of having jetpacks that allow players to fly around and wall-ride. While the campaign itself doesn’t support any splitscreen co-op, the multiplayer modes are always a blast to play with friends.
The brand new War mode has players on the Axis and Allied sides battle it out by trying to fulfill specific objectives in order to advance to the next stage. The Nazi Zombies mode is back as well, and that’s always fun.
Rocket League
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Despite being out for a few years now, Rocket League is still relevant today. Your main objective is to push an oversized soccer ball into a net while controlling a tiny truck, which you can customize with cosmetic items as you level up.
You can play with other players online, or you could engage in a bit of splitscreen play with a friend or three, whether you want to play together or against each other.
Divinity: Original Sin II
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Divinity: Original Sin II is probably the best RPG we’ve played in the whole of 2017 because of just how immersive it is, and how it makes you truly care about your cast of characters. The game employs DND elements in the combat and dialogue systems, and there are multiple ways to complete each quest.
The best part is, you can enjoy the game in splitscreen with another player, with both of you taking control of different characters. You can interact with each other during conversations, and make decisions together.
Halo: Master Chief Collection
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If you just want to enjoy some nice, old-fashioned first-person shooter gameplay, Halo: Master Chief Collection is a good one to dive into. This package includes Halo: CE Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, and Halo 4.
All four games feature splitscreen play for two players maximum, and you’ll get to play through the campaign together. The best part is that all of the games run at 60fps, so you should have a much smoother gameplay experience than how you remember the originals.
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
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On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for an FPS game that comes with the compelling looter gameplay, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is another good title that comes with splitscreen support. While the obnoxious writing and story might be a bit of a turn-off to some, the shooting gameplay is pretty solid on its own.
Further, the game is meant to keep you hooked with the idea of leveling up and finding better guns with each boss you take down. It can feel like a bit of a grind if you’re playing alone, but it’s a lot more fun when enjoying it locally with a friend.
Gears of War 4
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Gears of War 4 is one of the best third-person shooter games you can get your hands on right now, and while it is a pretty fun experience on its own, the campaign is even better if you can play through it with a friend via splitscreen play.
Aside from the campaign, you can also jump into the multiplayer portion and the popular horde mode in splitscreen as well. This game is pretty much perfect for players who enjoy couch co-op, and it’s a must-have if you don’t own it already.
Don’t Starve Together
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Klei’s Don’t Starve was an engaging and exciting survival/crafting game when it first released. Players had to scavenge the land for materials for food and to build a shelter, all while braving the wrath of some pretty creepy monsters. The game featured a pretty 2D Tim Burton-esque art style as well, which certainly helped.
Don’t Starve Together basically lets you enjoy that same survival experience but with a friend to keep you company. The game feels a lot less lonely, and it gets more fun as well, as you both have to work together to keep your bellies full and ration your food at the same time.
The Escapists 2
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If the idea of breaking out of prison sounds appealing to you, look no further than The Escapists 2. This game features a pretty decent number of varied prison levels where you’ll have to study guard routes and find key items before you can secure an escape route for yourself.
Things get a little more hectic when you throw another player into the mix, and you can divide and conquer the workload. The splitscreen co-op functionality works great, but do note that the second player does not get to keep any of their money and stats when they exit the host’s game.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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Mario Kart 8 was originally released on the Wii U a few years back, and it was re-released for the Switch last year. The best thing about the Switch is that even if you have only one console, you can still engage in splitscreen races with a friend if you’re both willing to use a single Joy-Con to race.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also comes packed with all the previously released DLCs, including new race tracks and characters from other Nintendo franchises such as Link, Isabelle, and the squid kids from Splatoon.
Minecraft
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Lastly, Minecraft is always a good game to fall back on if you can’t decide what you want to play on a lazy day. Basically, all versions of Minecraft at the moment come packed with splitscreen co-op play for up to four players. You’ll get to build your homestead together, and scavenge for resources to fend off the zombies and creepers.
Now that the game is available on Switch, you can even enjoy the co-op experience while you’re on the go, though it’s perfectly enjoyable on any platform you have available.
Published: Mar 8, 2018 02:27 pm