Gears of War has had a dynamic and fantastic co-op system since their first game, and the newest installment won't disappoint. One of the best new shooters of 2016, it takes you back to a world devastated by war. This time you'll be wielding a Lancer, or Gnasher while playing as Marcus Fenix's son; JD. It's time to fight back once again against both an entirely new enemy, and one that will be quite familiar for returning players.
Gaming with friends on a shared screen is a great way to kill time while you hang out, and also opens up some interesting new kinds of games that aren’t a good fit for network multiplayer. For a long time, couch co-op has been deemed the exclusive domain of consoles. Just got a PS2 a couple of weeks ago, and I'm looking for some good 4-player split screen games. I already have an Xbox, so no need to mention those game also available on the Xbox.
You can play through the entire campaign in local split-screen co-op, or jump into Multiplayer matches instead. The dungeon crawling, sword swinging, magic slinging, loot acquiring fun of Diablo has returned for a third installment. This game is fantastic to play with friends, especially when you can trade gear or strategize as you are running through a dungeon.
Diablo has long been geared towards getting a group together to deal with nastier demons that you'll run into, and while it isn't necessary, it does mean playing with friends is even more fun than it might have been otherwise. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection. When you think of cooking sim games, you probably don't think of playing with friends, or high stakes. That's where Overcooked wants to prove you wrong. You'll need to chop, dash, and cook your way through complicated menus and irritated customers.
It's available for 1-4 players as you run restaurants on glaciers, mountain tops, and above boiling magma. This is one of those games that are easy for anyone to pick up, but difficult to master and as you dodge through crazier environments, working with your teammates becomes truly mandatory. Rocket League. What happens when Soccer meets Racing?
You get Rocket League — an awesome multiplayer game where the aim of the game is to put the ball into your opponent's net, with the aid of impressive rocket-propelled vehicles. You get access to four-person local multiplayer so that you can team up with, or battle against your best friends on a split-screen. Rocket League comes with several game modes, unlockable car parts, and much more.
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It's perpetually updated too, which has served to keep the game fresh long after launch. This is essential co-op gaming! In this two-player, physics-based game, you play as a Princess and her Fiance trekking across a whimsical land to bring a King's casket to rest in his tomb. Both players must work together to push and pull a large Chariot across chasms and other barriers that lay between you and your destination. There is also loot to be found, enemies to be tackled, and all sorts of physics-based mayhem to overcome. This is a great 2-player co-op game for anyone who enjoys puzzles or working together with a friend to reach your goal.
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is all about protecting the universe from the evils of Anti-love. You and up to three other friends will pilot a spaceship and man lasers, turrets, shields, and thrusters to deal with everything sent your way.
You'll have to communicate and work together because every mission requires those four parts to work together as a unit. If you have only two players, you'll need to jump between the unmanned station, although you do have an AI pet that can help you out. There are upgrades to collect, giant alien bosses and adorable creatures to save on your wild romp through the universe. Divinity Original Sin.
This open-world turn-based RPG is made for cooperative gameplay, and this facelifted 2014 classic is as close as you'll get to digital Dungeons and Dragons. It has a great world full to the brim with story, quests, loot, and plenty more. Since this game is involved, it's a great option for couples who are looking for a longer term game to enjoy together. The graphics are gorgeous, and the gameplay is actually party focused, meaning cooperation (and even disagreements) are an integral part of enjoying the story playing out on your screen. Those are our picks for the greatest local co-op games on Xbox One.
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