Alone saving the world is a lonely business. So it’s nice when the burden is shared among several shoulders. Cooperative video games can be played comfortably from the couch on a screen or over the Internet.
There’s no such thing as going it alone. Instead, team play and a lot of fun. There’s something for everyone in this selection – from tactics tinkerers to party cooks.
“Rainbow Six Extraction” – Not a game for hotheads
Ubisoft mixes horror with tactics in “Rainbow Six Extraction”. After aliens have landed on Earth, a handful of elite soldiers must finish them off. There is no more story, “Extraction” concentrates entirely on the challenging fights in tight spaces and dark corners.
Up to three players go into battle against the computer-controlled aliens. Instead of wild baller action from the first-person perspective, the focus is on tactics. Mostly the players creep carefully in the crouch through the corridors, scan the environment and approach their target only slowly.
Each team member has different abilities like a healing gun or controls drones to scan the environment. The combination of each player class encourages team play, because no one is all-powerful and can blast through the alien mob as “Rambo”.
ogether against strange aliens it goes in Ubisoft’s “Rainbox Six Extraction”. Source: dpa-tmn/Ubisoft
“Rainbow Six: Extraction” is not a game for hotheads. In the higher difficulty levels, every action provides a thrill, because virtual death can lurk around the next corner. Once the aliens are startled, the mission is quickly over.
In principle, a player can also go off alone, but only in a team does “Rainbow Six: Extraction” unfold countless tactical possibilities for weeks of fun.
Worth playing because: Hardly any other game combines challenging combat and scary moments as well as “Rainbow Six Extraction”. Teamwork is everything here, because those who go it alone quickly end up as monster fodder.
“It Takes Two” is the ideal couples game
In “It Takes Two” from developer studio Hazelight, feuding couple May and Cody go astray. Accidentally bewitched by their own daughter, they turn into miniature dolls. Suddenly toys come to life and bees become deadly giant monsters.
Until the couple reconciles and embraces their daughter, they must face numerous adventures in their home and garden. An all-knowing living book plays an important role. “It Takes Two” is the ideal couples game: heartfelt, funny and a little crazy.
As May and Cody, players face a mix of action, puzzles and tests of skill. In split-screen, they climb book mountains, glide along toy trains, and even land in a kind of cyberspace.
Each section offers new worlds and varied challenges. Each time they have to combine their abilities to advance.
This splendidly staged adventure even manages to walk the tightrope between serious family drama and hilarious comedy. How May and Cody get into chaos together, argue and reconcile in the end could also be the stuff of a feature film. That’s probably one of the reasons why “It Takes Two” has won several awards.
In “It takes two” a couple goes on a search for meaning together Source: dpa-tmn/Electronic Arts
Worth playing because: The original mix of varied game tasks and heartfelt story entertains from the first to the last minute. Staging and story evoke memories of movies like “Toy Story”.
Players become the chef in “Overcooked
Spoon out and fire up the stove! In the skill game “Overcooked” from Overtown Games, players become the chef. In a bird’s eye view, they chop and cook as cuddly cartoon characters. Take a breath? Taking a break and lazily hanging out in the corner? There is no such thing.
Only those who perform every step perfectly under time pressure will be rewarded with a good score. Party atmosphere is guaranteed. An Internet connection is not necessary, because “Overcooked” can be played comfortably from the couch on a screen. Overtown Games has created a chaotic and fun kitchen adventure for up to four players.
At first, preparing soups or burgers is simple, but the devil is in the details. If you don’t keep to the correct order, you will cause chaos in the otherwise well-oiled kitchen. Obstacles such as trucks or moving surfaces make things more difficult in the 30 or so levels.
Kitchen mayhem at its finest – Overcooked becomes increasingly challenging for cooperating cooks Source: dpa-tmn/Over Town Games
The highlights are absurdly funny boss fights, in which the noble chefs have to save the world. No one should expect a realistic kitchen simulation. In “Overcooked” the focus is on fun.
The concept was so successful that a sequel has since been released. In addition to new levels, this one also supports online games between the numerous fans. The “All You Can Eat” edition* includes the Complete Menu: Part 1 and 2 for PS5 and Xbox Series nicely polished up. With the new Crossplay feature, players of different gaming platforms can play together.
Worth playing because: Things are noisy in the chaotic haute cuisine of Overcooked. However, no one should be fooled by the hectic shell. Without team coordination, even the omelet chars.
“Sea of Thieves” is a phenomenon
Anyone who gets glazed eyes at movies like “Pirates of the Caribbean” or “The Red Corsair” should take note of “Sea of Thieves”. In the cooperative pirate adventure from Rare, players can take to the seas as buccaneers in a colorful comic book look. Exciting sea battles, boarding ships or thrilling treasure hunts on land are the order of the day in this stormy pirate adventure.
At the beginning of the pirate career is the crew. Helm or lookout must first be occupied before it goes out on the wide sea. The highlight: Not only computer-controlled opponents make the area unsafe.
Often there are fights with other human pirate crews. In addition, there are missions to get hold of in shady outposts to find treasures or even track down witches.
On the other hand, the game doesn’t have a continuous story. Everyone’s only goal is to make plenty of loot and become a pirate legend in the end.
“Sea of Thieves” is a phenomenon. When it was released in 2018, there was a lot of criticism about the small scope of the game and many technical errors. The development studio has taken this to heart. Improvements were made in many places.
Of course, a pirate ship like this is best sailed together in “Sea of Thieves”. Source: dpa-tmn/Microsoft
In the meantime, the game is a plump pirate adventure that has played its way into the hearts of around 25 million players. This makes it a vivid example of “Games as a Service”: games that are supplied with content by the developers even years after their release.
Worth playing because: With “Sea of Thieves” children’s dreams come true. Sail the seas with a select crew, board ships and discover the big wide world – pirate life has rarely been so much fun.
In “Monster Hunter: World” teamwork is required
In “Monster Hunter: World” everything is one size bigger: big monsters, huge swords and great spectacle. Japanese gamers have been familiar with the successful formula of monster hunting and equipment collecting for around two decades through numerous predecessors.
However, it wasn’t until the latest spin-off “World” that the series made its breakthrough in the West. With around 20 million games sold, “Monster Hunter: World” is one of the most successful action role-playing games of recent years.
The developers’ diversity of ideas knows no bounds: Awe-inspiring ice dragons, horned beasts hiding in the desert sand or floating jellyfish demand team spirit and skill from the hunters.
Up to four players set out together to kill or capture the monsters. Instead of just hitting it, the hunters must first read tracks and lay traps before they face the giant monsters. Once the monster has finally been killed, it’s time to plunder.
Tanks and claws contain valuable raw materials that are processed into powerful weapons or armor. With the right equipment, the possibilities grow to dare even bigger monsters.
“Monster Hunter: World” brings players into contact with some pretty big critters Source: dpa-tmn/Capcom
The game world is huge and the monsters quickly become stubborn opponents. Those who dare to tackle the really big monsters need the perfect equipment and the right tactics. Thanks to many entry-level aids, even newcomers quickly become successful hunters.
However, ambitious “Monster Hunters” should bring along a lot of time and a sworn team to explore the mysterious fantasy realm of “Monster Hunter: World” to explore every last corner.
Worth playing because: Real teamwork is required when going up against big dragons. Thanks to huge scope of the game, monster hunters can occupy themselves with the game for weeks.
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