May 3rd, 2023
Cooperative Games
Grab a friend or two for these cooperative games that will test your friendship!A Way Out
You know what they say about any activity; it’s always better with a friend. In this case, you need a friend if you want to find A Way Out. In this cooperative video game, you and your friend play the role of two convicts who rely on one another to survive and escape prison. You’ve come to learn more about the characters you play, finding out how their stories intertwine with each other. You embark on a journey across the country, uncovering more about their past and finding a Way Out.A Way Out was the predecessor to It Takes Two, so if you enjoyed that game, you’ll like this one! A Way Out, being a third-person, narrative game, is a bit more realistic with its graphics and focuses more on puzzle solving, using cooperative mechanics, and interacting with the environment to progress the game. However, there are some action-packed sections, too! From having a stealth section escaping the cops through a forest, an intense chase scene through a construction site, and one where you go guns-blazing through a cartel hideout, A Way Out has a variety of locations and action pieces that keeps you hooked.It is an incredible time to play with a friend, and the ending is jaw-dropping. Give it a try if you’re looking for a fun coop game to play. It’s available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
You know what they say about any activity; it’s always better with a friend. In this case, you need a friend if you want to find A Way Out. In this cooperative video game, you and your friend play the role of two convicts who rely on one another to survive and escape prison. You’ve come to learn more about the characters you play, finding out how their stories intertwine with each other. You embark on a journey across the country, uncovering more about their past and finding a Way Out.A Way Out was the predecessor to It Takes Two, so if you enjoyed that game, you’ll like this one! A Way Out, being a third-person, narrative game, is a bit more realistic with its graphics and focuses more on puzzle solving, using cooperative mechanics, and interacting with the environment to progress the game. However, there are some action-packed sections, too! From having a stealth section escaping the cops through a forest, an intense chase scene through a construction site, and one where you go guns-blazing through a cartel hideout, A Way Out has a variety of locations and action pieces that keeps you hooked.It is an incredible time to play with a friend, and the ending is jaw-dropping. Give it a try if you’re looking for a fun coop game to play. It’s available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.—Aidann Woodcock
Heave Ho
Heave Ho is a multiplayer game published by Devolver Digital. In this game, you and one to three other people play as a creature with only two arms whose goal is to get to the other side of the trench and not fall to your death. You control each hand individually as you grab onto different platforms, dragging yourself across the screen. It is best played with the maximum of four players as the more people working together, the easier it is to navigate. As you continue to play, the levels get more difficult, and each level has a unique style. There are coins to collect that allow you to unlock new costumes for your character and mini games within the game! Sometimes the game can get pretty frustrating, as it can be hard to navigate, but the game has you covered: once you spend enough time on a level, it starts to assist you in getting to the finish line. If teamwork isn’t your thing, then fret not, as there is a competitive mode! In this mode, you race your friends to the finish line, but the catch is that the platform at the end is made of ice, meaning if you’re not careful, your character will go flying off. I absolutely love this game, as I never know how things will end up depending on who I play with. When I play with my siblings, there’s a lot of arguing, yelling, and laughing, but with my friends, there’s a lot of laughing and crying tears of joy. Check out the game if you need something to spice up your get-togethers.
Heave Ho is a multiplayer game published by Devolver Digital. In this game, you and one to three other people play as a creature with only two arms whose goal is to get to the other side of the trench and not fall to your death. You control each hand individually as you grab onto different platforms, dragging yourself across the screen. It is best played with the maximum of four players as the more people working together, the easier it is to navigate. As you continue to play, the levels get more difficult, and each level has a unique style. There are coins to collect that allow you to unlock new costumes for your character and mini games within the game! Sometimes the game can get pretty frustrating, as it can be hard to navigate, but the game has you covered: once you spend enough time on a level, it starts to assist you in getting to the finish line. If teamwork isn’t your thing, then fret not, as there is a competitive mode! In this mode, you race your friends to the finish line, but the catch is that the platform at the end is made of ice, meaning if you’re not careful, your character will go flying off. I absolutely love this game, as I never know how things will end up depending on who I play with. When I play with my siblings, there’s a lot of arguing, yelling, and laughing, but with my friends, there’s a lot of laughing and crying tears of joy. Check out the game if you need something to spice up your get-togethers.—Emma Krueger
