Resident Evil 5polarized longtime fans of the series with its action sensibilities. Regardless of how someone feels about it compared to the earlier survival horror titles, the cooperative mechanics are undeniably incredible. Players can go through the linear campaign from start to finish with a friend, either locally or online.
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In an age where many cooperative experiences are living titles, going through a traditional campaign with a definitive ending is almost refreshing. For anybody looking for something more after going through the 2009 title, the ten games below should suffice. Unlike games as a service likeDestinyorAvengers, these adventures often have a more concrete structure.
10Call Of Duty: Black Ops III
Multiplayer has always been an integral part of theCall of Dutyexperience, and several titles even havecooperative game modes such as zombies. Few of them let players go through the story campaign with friends, however.Black Ops IIIdoes not have the best campaign of the franchise, but it makes up for any shortcomings with its cooperative action. The level design accommodates for this well with many open, arena-like areas.
9Gears Of War
Microsoft came into their second console generation taking names. While the first Xbox hadHalo, the Xbox 360 racked up adecent amount of exclusives, not the least of which wasGears of War. The cover-based gameplay is not for everyone, but going through it with a friend certainly enhances the campaign.Gears 5still allows for split-screen play, which is refreshing to hear in this day and age.
8A Way Out
A Way Outis definitely unique even among the cooperative games on this list. The title can be played either split-screen or online, but the screen does not change either way.
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The narrative is at the forefront of this adventure, making for numerous gameplay mechanics and asymmetrical objectives between players. Hazelight Studios, founded by Josef Fares, is currently working onIt Takes Two, which seems to go for a similar gameplay style, only with a less-grounded aesthetic.
7Halo (Entire Series)
Halo’smultiplayer is legendary and changed the industry in several ways. Not only did it establish Microsoft as a force to be reckoned with in the gaming space, butHalo 2’sonline component made online multiplayer a desirable aspect of console games. While the competitive modes are the stars, one must not ignore the ability to play through almost all the campaigns cooperatively.Halo 5: Guardiansloses points for not allowing split-screen co-op.
6Left 4 Dead
Zombies have been a part of the zeitgeist since George A. Romero’s 1968 masterpiece,Night of the Living Dead. While many argue the undead have been played out,Left 4 Deadwill never grow old. More than a decade after its sequel released, and the gamestill has a dedicated community going strong. Turtle Rock Studios, the developer of the original two games (only under a different name), is currently answering fans' calls for a continuation with the spiritual successor,Back 4 Blood.
5Resident Evil Revelations 2
Resident Evil 6left much to be desired, even for fans ofResident Evil 5’shectic cooperative action. However, spin-offs stepped in to fill the void.Resident Evil Revelations 2’scampaign puts an asymmetrical spin on the co-op, making it perfect for playing with a less experienced friend.
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Fortunately, the Raid Mode is still there for two veteranResident Evilfans to test their skills. The RPG mechanics and level design help this mode shine even brighter than most entries' Mercenaries modes.
4Cuphead
Cupheadwas announced and shown off years before its release, bringing plenty of hype with it. Fortunately,it managed to live up to expectationswith a combination of a glorious aesthetic, old-school gameplay influenced byContra, and brutal difficulty. Going into the journey with a friend does not even make it much easier, but at least buddies can share the tears. Fans still have a DLC expansion to look forward to, calledThe Delicious Last Course.
3Rainbow Six: Vegas
WhileRainbow Sixis currently at the top of its game withSiege, some fans still yearn for the days when the series included single-player campaigns.Rainbow Six: Vegas' squad-basedfirst-person shooter campaigncan be ventured through with a friend locally. The game still comes from a time when military shooters were not trying to emulateCall of Duty, which makes it feel fresh almost fifteen years after release.
IO Interactive is notable forHitmanand is currently sitting on top of the world withHitman 3. In 2007 and 2010 they released twoKayne & Lynchgames. The third-person shooters were met with mixed receptions, but even an okay experience becomes fantastic when playing with friends. The story follows two extremely irredeemable criminals doing what they can to keep their lives together. The sequel ends with a wild cliffhanger, but a sequel will most likely never come out.
1TimeSplitters
Debuting as a PS2 launch title, theTimeSplitterstrilogy is a cult classic of its generation. The time travel hook and large cast of characters helped it stand out from the pack. The third game even had a more involved story packed with comedy.Unfortunately, the series never made it into future hardware generations. It is still more than worth plugging in a PS2 to go through any of the three games' campaigns with a friend.
