Co-op has existed in games from the very beginning. It was more of a versus mode but multiplayer was still huge from day one. Pong would not have been as much fun at home against just the computer. The more video games have grown, the better the multiplayer experiences have become thanks to the Internet.
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TheXbox 360, and the overall HD generation marked the beginning of the golden age of co-op games. There was something for everyone, whether it was a AAA shooter or a unique indie platformer. These are just a few of the best co-op multiplayer games on the Xbox 360 that don’t get enough love today for one reason or another.
8Army Of Two
Army of Twowas a short-lived co-op series that burned hot during this generation. It was like the co-op counterpart toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare. The original game starred two mercenaries on a global hunt for bounties.
The story was nothing to write home about and there was nothing truly groundbreaking about the gameplay. Still, as a pure co-op-focused shooter, it was fun with a friend along for the bombastic ride. The first game is the best and the first sequel is okay too.
7DeathSpank
DeathSpankis a top-down action RPG at its core. However, the script was penned by Ron Gilbert, who is best known for writing wild stories such as theMonkey Islandgames, meaning that this RPG’s focus was very much on comedy.
DeathSpank is a fabled hero who is tasked with ridding the world of evil. He’s like a superhero in a medieval setting but one that has seen too much and is a bit over the hero business. Players can add in a friend for co-op and they will play DeathSpank’s wizard friend, Sparkles. There were three games in total, and while they’re hard to play now as digital titles, they’re well worth seeking out.
6Disney Infinity
Disney Infinityis another series that flew too close to the sun. It began at the end of the HD generation, right before the new consoles were set to launch. The series lasted from 2013 and was canceled in 2016 before some adventure packs could come out. There were three main games in total. The first focused on Disney, the second on Marvel, and the final platform was aboutStar Wars.
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Thetoys to lifegenre blossomed during this period and quickly ended a few years afterDisney Infinityfell apart. Not even Skylanders, the one that started it all, could stay afloat. It’s still a little hard to believe that playing a platformer with crossover characters from these three big properties was real.
5Double Dragon Neon
Double Dragon Neonis the last good entry in this long-running series. This game launched in 2012, making 2022 the year of its 10th anniversary. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like this game is going to get any fanfare, which is a shame.
This series is known for its co-op gameplay and it did not disappoint.The standard brawleraction was remixed via cassette tapes that gave the two brothers special abilities when they were equipped. The cassette tapes also played into the soundtrack, which is still an all-time banger.
4Lost Planet 2
Lost Planet 2is the only gamein this seriesthat had a true co-op focus with the campaign. The first game was like a more action-orientedResident Evil, only instead of zombies, players had to fight hordes of weird alien bugs. The sequel, however, fell more in line with theMonster Hunterseries.
Players could team up to try and tackle boss-like alien bugs. They could play in teams of two via couch co-op or the multiplayer expanded to four if players went online. The latter option is the way to play as it is easier but couch co-op has its value too.
3The Lord Of The Rings: Conquest
The Lord of the Rings: Conquestwas a spinoff toStar Wars Battlefront. It was the same developer, Pandemic Studios, and they took their innovative ideas and moved them to Middle-earth. Was it a slam dunk hit likeStar Wars Battlefront? It was not for several reasons.
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Besides the glitches, one of the biggest letdowns was the lack of content. It could easily be beaten in a single sitting without a lot of extra modes to try after. While it is not the best game that thisepic book/film serieshas to offer, it is at least still fun to play with a friend.
2Rayman Origins
Rayman Originsis a more lighthearted adventure that can be enjoyed by the entire family. This era of the Xbox 360 did not have a solid platforming star akin to Nintendo’sMariofranchise or even PlayStation’sLittleBigPlanetorRatchet and Clankgames. Thankfully, there was third-party support to fill in the gaps.
Disney Infinityis a good 3D action platformer whileRayman Originsis a good 2D game. Gamers could play with a variety of characters in four-player co-op. Its sequelRayman Legendsis also worth recommending. It’s too badRayman’s series of gamesonly got two titles out of this UbiArt engine.
1Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time Re-Shelled
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelledis not the greatest way to play one of the bestTMNTgames in town. There is an upcoming collection that will include both the SNES version ofTurtles in Timealong with the arcade original.
However, this remake is worth bringing up because of how forgotten it is. It was seemingly swept under the rug almost as fast as it launched digitally. It’s impossible to buy now as it is delisted from all digital stores, which is a shame. There were undeniably great things about it, such as the four-player co-op action with all four of the weapon-wielding ninjas.
