7 Best Co-Op Games for PS3
Our archive of the 7 ideal coop games for PS3 is for those who most plainly believe in the term, ‘more the merrier.’ Be it on-line or offline, co-operative gameplay, if crafted accurately, manages to easily leave its mark on the gamers’ minds. Such titles have been around since the early 8-bit era and of course, who can forget the immense treats like Double Dragon, Streets of Rage and Contra.
But evolution has taken its course and now coop modes have become an obligation of sorts for every other game that is hitting the scene. And here we have listed for you our take on some of the choicest coop games for PS3 that have managed to keep us cooperatively busy.
1 – Ratchet and Clank All 4 One:
As the name suggests, this is a four-player coop title that kicks in the trademark Ratchet and Clank flavor which was so masterfully delivered by Insomniac through the previous titles in the series. Apart from Ratchet and his robotic ally Clank, gamers can assume the roles of Captain Qwark and even the evil Doctor Nefarious. This game has been induced with considerable amounts of coop situations that require joint endeavors by partners, either on-line or offline.
Those who had ever dreamt of igniting crowds with their on-stage antics, but could never even figure out how to shred a real guitar, received a new ray of hope when the first game in this series debuted back in 2007. Four member bands can be formed with players getting to select whether to play lead guitar, bass guitar, drums or just sing through the microphone. And each role must be played with full precision for the audience to like the song. This adds the coop flavor to these games which have undoubtedly taken the genre to new heights. Over the years, three main games and two band specific titles for groups like the Beatles and Green Day have been introduced by developer Harmonix.
A puzzle platformer with support for user generated content, this game managed to capture quite some attention when it was outed for the PS3 earlier this year. Users take control of the cute Sackboy and his friends to embark upon a massive number of coop adventures made possible by this game’s UGC feature. And to add to that, the PS Move functionality was introduced to this title in September this year. Moreover, it is nearly every week that new costumes based on other popular characters are released for the Sackboy through PSN.
Often described as an amalgam of first person shooters and RPGs, Borderlands is as congenial playing single player, as it is with its robust coop offerings. Gamers can select between four characters and work together to retrieve lost artifacts that hold the key to heaps of riches. It can be played locally by a maximum of two players through a split-screen option. But when online, four players can hop in to help out the host player with quests and in turn, level up their own characters. Fans of this game can look forward to next year when Borderlands 2 is expected to be released.
Capcom’s Resident Evil series has lent us with some of the most memorable gameplay experiences ever. So when RE5 broke into the console arena in 2009, it was well expected to create a stir with its survival horror mayhem. You can play as either Chris Redfield or Sheva Alomar who are faced with the task of exploring a terrorist threat coming from a fictional town in Africa, and in the process also stopping the dangerous Plagas virus from infecting them. The whole campaign of this fifth title in our list of coop games for PS3 can be played cooperatively, with the survival horror elements forcing gamers to stick together all the time.
6 – Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga:
The Lego games have their own quirky nature that holds a special place in the hearts of all those who’ve played them. And when such a concept is mingled with one of the most revered motion picture franchises in the history of films, the result is bound bring up something worth each and every penny you pay for it. Although there were two other titles in this series before The Complete Saga, this offering conjured up solid coop offerings that just deserved to be plunged into. The humorous appeal, coupled with the extremely well designed environments quite convincingly propel this game into this list of ideal coop games for PS3.
7 – Call of Duty Modern Warfare Series:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is one series that just doesn’t fail to impress each time a new title is launched under it. The Spec Ops missions form a massive part of the overall coop appeal that is put forward through these games. Moreover, the Survival mode that was kicked into the latest lot has managed to gain massive popularity among coop fans. Overall, this trilogy in the Call of Duty series has managed to only raise our expectations by miles for the next game in this franchise.
So call up your friends and gear up for some coop madness, as this list of ideal coop games for PS3 is sure to keep you busy all throughout the holiday season. Do let us know which titles caught your fancy while playing with friends or family members.
source : www.gameguru.in
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