I am looking for recommendations for a 2 player or Co-op (whichever is the right terminology) game, or games, that I can play LOCALLY, with my grandson. He is 11 yrs old, so I'm looking for something age appropriate. A questing/adventure game, like Skyrim, would be ideal. It is important that this be a 2 player, locally played game.
Any recommendations you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
My 8 and 10 year old love playing coop together in the recent Lego Star Wars Skywalker saga game. They haven’t asked to play anything else since it came out!
@Rigs Hey mate, I would strongly STRONGLY echo the comments of @dre8472 - you cannot go wrong with Lego Star Wars Skywalker saga (latest game to come from lego/starwars franchise)
My kid is 9, and loves it - and genuinely its quite fun for me as well
He plays co-op on switch, which runs pretty decent, so I would imagine on PS it runs even smoother.
Even if you're not a huge star wars fan it is a very good time...
@Rigs
Commonly used term for this is 'couch co-op' so you could use that in an internet search along with the genres you are interested in. As for recommendations I would echo those above with the Lego stuff (I think many of their games work that way) - just find the right one to match his favourite franchise. Also Diablo 3 for a Grindy loot collecting ARPG, Dead Nation for twin stick zombie carnage, Guacamelee 2 for action platformer and Overcooked for co-operative mayhem (though you may accidentally swear at him out of frustration playing this). I think the Borderlands games still do split screen also but the smaller split can be difficult to focus on imo.
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I've heard Divinity Original Sin 2 has local co-op if you're looking for RPGs. Not sure how appropriate it is for that age though, but just thought I'd throw it out there. I second Diablo 3 for RPGs as well, but also might not be age appropriate.
I haven't played the Lego Star Wars Skywalker Saga, but those I've heard have good co-op. I do like Lego City Undercover which I think has it as well.
The Borderlands games are some of my go-to co-op games (when my friends wanted to play them), but they might not be age-appropriate though.
Sackboy and Rayman Legends might be good for platformers.
@Yousef- (and anyone else willing to drop some recs) I moved the question over here into a topic where the discussion would fit, but I was prompted by some of the comments in Chit-Chat and other threads —
What would you recommend as a good first Musou game for the uninitiated in the genre? I don’t think I’ve ever played a Musou game and if I have, I don’t remember it. Honestly, the genre and the usual settings they occur in aren’t immediately of much interest to me; and so it’s one of the few blind-spots in my gaming. I’m not saying for sure that I would jump in, but what game would give me the best chance of A) enjoying the Musou genre from the start, and B) not have me lost with how to play or understanding the narrative background? For example, I’m not sure if jumping to the more recent Dynasty Warriors games would be overwhelming and confusing. Do the recent games ease in new players with steady tutorial and low difficulty? And is there important plot and character elements carried over from prior entries? I know it probably depends on the series, so I really need something that I won’t feel lost in.
As a starting place, I have access to a handful of these games through PS+ and so if I were going to take one for a spin then I’d prefer to not have to actually purchase it. So, some of the games I could access include: Samurai Warriors 5, Dynasty Warriors 9, Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires (not sure if the “Empire” moniker indicates this isn’t actually a Musou), Dragon Quest Heroes II and DQH: The World Trees Woe and the Blight Below, and Persona 5 Strikers.
Of those, the only series I have a history with is Persona. I have intended to play Persona 5 Strikers for a while, since I have completed Persona 5, I have an appreciation for the series and the characters, and so there’s probably a narrative hook to keep me interested while I figure out the gameplay. But I’ve just never really taken the time to try it because other games always force it aside.
With my backbreaking backlog I don’t know why I would even consider adding other games to it, but I’ve always felt motivated to be a well-rounded gamer and try new experiences because you never know when something might really click.
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@Th3solution I’m yet to play a musou game myself but I have got Berserk: Band of the Hawk in my backlog. Not sure if it actually is considered a musou but it looks like one from the footage I’ve seen. Supposed to be a decent game but more than anything, would seem a decent starting point for anyone who is a fan of the Dark Souls lore and aesthetic (what with how much inspiration Miyazaki took from the Berserk manga).
@Yousef- cool, guess that’ll be my first then 🤔. I did buy Fate/Samurai: Remnant too but while it was made by Omega Force, is more of an action rpg from the little I’ve read.
edit. and I have the two Attack on Titan games too… but again, more action rpg from what I gather.
@Yousef- Thank you for your time and attention to the query. 😄 I figured this was a topic you felt passionate about.
But to give you some more info you asked about — No, I don’t have access to PS2 titles. (Well, I have a PS2 stored up somewhere but not hooked up and I don’t have the cables to even hook it up to my TV even if I wanted)
I have a PS3 hooked up still, but haven’t turned it on in a couple years and would prefer not to have to. 😛
And yes, I do remember that P5 Strikers was a sequel and it was only about 2 years ago that I completed P5, so I should be okay in remembering most things. I also completed the P5 Rhythm game, Dancing in Starlight I think it’s called. It also had a very shallow light narrative thread to the original game, as I recall.
And it’s good to know the Dynasty Warriors series is a group of standalones. That helps.
But I will await your final analysis of what might be the best Musou game to start with. If it’s helpful — I don’t have much interest in anime. I dabble in it from time to time, and Persona is one of the few anime-styled series that I have kept playing. From a setting perspective, I would probably be more interested in the more realistic war or history settings. But I’m open to whatever. If the best game is a One Piece game and the plot isn’t hard to understand, I suppose I could consider it. But it would definitely be taking a large step out of my comfort zone. 😅
Edit: And no worries about taking your time, get your tea and lunch, definitely. I have quite a bit of work today so I probably won’t be on Push Square for several more hours anyway.
@colonelkilgore Yeah, I think I saw that Berserk game on a list somewhere, but know very little about it. That does sound interesting from a thematic standpoint.
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@Yousef- I should have mentioned to begin with that I do not currently have a Switch. I know a lot of the really esteemed musou’s are on that platform. Unfortunately, I’ve remained a ‘one ecosystem’ player. I don’t even play on PC; I’m limited to PS4 and PS5. So that probably narrows down my options a lot.
Oh and as it relates to Berserk and the maturity, I’m not opposed to some violence and edginess, but I’m not a fan of gratuitous violence, gore, and mature content just the sake of shock value. I’ve enjoyed plenty of mainstream M-rated fare, but I do draw a line on some things if they cross over into too much depravity. I mean, for me, The Last of Us 2, Doom, the RE franchise… those are ok.
@Yousef- Wow, I feel like I’m getting a full personalized concierge breakdown! I feel bad that you’re putting that much thought and effort into it. Do I owe you a finder’s fee when this is all said and done? 😂 Hopefully you take credit cards.
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