Eight cooperative video games for four-handed fun

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“I count to three and we jump at the same time: 1, 2, 3… But why didn’t you jump? » Cooperative video games require leaning on your partner, for better or for worse. The output of Blancon February 14, and the recent announcement of Disney Illusion Island inspired the Pixels service of Monde an overview of the best games to play as a duo on the same screen or in the same room.

And since playing with each other rather than against each other also involves potential disputes, our tandem of testers made a ranking according to the risk of friction between players.

  • Potential dispute level: none

“It Takes Two”: Honey, I Shrunk the Parents

“It Takes Two”, Swedish game released on March 26, 2021.

A couple about to divorce find themselves in the bodies of miniature dolls belonging to their daughter, shaken by the separation. Unable to get along, the two adults must now work together to regain their normal form. Funny and touching, this experience is sure to bring those who hold the controls together. Their coordination must be flawless because each character has different abilities. The strength of this platform game is also its variety: it constantly reinvents itself, both in the skills of the characters and in the scenery. Ideal for bringing together a beginner and a video game expert.

Available from €40 on PC and all consoles.

« Luigi’s Mansion 3 » : Gluigi the lover

The main argument of this third part of the series Luigi’s Mansion, it’s obviously Gooigi. This sticky double of the hero of the series allows the adventure and ghost hunting game to acquire a cooperative dimension, one player embodying Luigi when the other can take control of Gooigi at any time. The tandem will have to cross the Eternal Rest hotel and rid it of the legions of ectoplasm that have invaded it. Accessible and full of secrets to flush out, Luigi’s Mansion 3 is the perfect game for two players keen on exploration, puzzles and ghosts that are more fun than scary.

Available from €60 on Switch.

« Untitled Goose Game » : panique au village

“Untitled Goose Game”, Australian game released on September 23, 2020.

What if geese were evil incarnate? The goal ofUntitled Goose Game consists of making life difficult for peaceful villagers by playing malevolent waterfowl. Whether it’s breaking the vase of a neighbour, a fan of decorating, or stealing a boy’s glasses by untying his shoelaces with a peck, each mission is like solving a small puzzle. The cooperative mode, added after the release, makes it possible to pool ideas like giggles. Hilarious from start to finish, despite its brevity and sometimes rough maneuverability.

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