7 Best Co-Op PC Games
We have put together a list of the 7 ideal coop PC games because having someone by your side while you’re trying to navigate through a difficult level or attempting to slay a harrowing boss is always better than doing the same while on your own. Back in the day, Counter Strike was like paradise for dedicated coop fans, and to some extent, it still is. But the scenario has slightly been modified by the below mentioned games. Each brought with them gaming elements which went on to raise the bars of co-operative play.
PC gamers obviously have far lesser options to choose from, than console users. Thanks to a few choose developers who still look at the platform as a lucrative medium, awesome games are delivered from time to time, even for PC. This list brings you our collection of coop PC games that should be given a go, albeit cooperatively.
The single-player campaign of this game might have proven enough for all RTS aficionados, but the coop mode is one element that just didn’t stop grabbing our attention. Gamers can join forces with friends or unknown players to embark upon specific missions offered by this mode. And moreover, the capability to play coop using the custom maps in this title furnishes Starcraft II with an all new dimension. Released in July last year, the game is slated to be greeted with two fresh expansion packs in the coming year.
Mojang’s iconic sandbox title is as addictive as a 3D game filled with textured cubes can get. Although creativity and building are the two driving forces behind this new title, its genuine essence lies in the liberty that is allowed to players by the seemingly endless possibilities laid open by Minecraft’s vast world. And getting to do all that with your friends on a dedicated server is sure to draw out some crazy and out of the box ideas.
There’s nothing that spells timeless hack and slash gameplay better than Diablo II. Having released almost a decade ago, this game has since been receiving endless acclaim from all over the globe. In its coop mode, a faction of seven players can work together while engaging in skirmishes with the dark forces. Either LAN or Battle.net can be utilized by gamers to delve into the on-line offerings of this incredible title. Fans are now gearing up for Diablo III, which is scheduled to ship early next year.
Valve’s L4D2 has turned out to be a massive hit among PC gamers, owing to its coop based scenarios. This survival horror title presents four modes – Campaign, Versus, Survival and Scavenge, which can all be played cooperatively. All those who’ve enjoyed playing the earlier version of this title, should definitely give L4D2 a go. Apart from the PC, it can also be bought for the Xbox 360 and Mac.
Number five on our list of coop PC games presents us with an extravagant shooting experience, which is complemented so well by its RPG elements. Support for four players is offered through the on-line or LAN options. The entire campaign of the excellently crafted Borderlands can be finished on a coop basis, with the host receiving all the story progress, while others will be able to level up their characters.
Robots working their way through futuristic settings and solving brainy puzzles was one concept that was never actually expected to be a runaway success when Portal was released as part of the Orange Box in 2007. But tiny did anyone know that this game had such a massive number of gameplay treats packed into it. So when it was time for Portal 2 to hit the scene, we were more than geared up for what turned out to be one of the most extravagant titles of 2011. Its two-player coop mode invites gamers to play as Atlas and P-Body, who need to solve test chambers with each others’ help by taking advantage of their portal guns.
Surprisingly, this is the only MMORPG to feature on our list of coop PC games. The ground-breaking classic springs up some of the ideal co-operative experiences to casual and hardened gamers alike. Players can team up to enter either PvP battles or complete a wide variety of quests that are included in World of Warcraft. Ever since its launch in 2004, WoW has received three expansions – The Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King and Cataclysm, all of which were filled to the brim with decent coop offerings. Furthermore, the fourth expansion pack named Mists of Pandaria is also on the cards, but is still without a release date.
This concludes our take on the ideal coop PC games. We hope you have as good a time playing them cooperatively as we did. Do let us know which titles appealed to you and your friends.
source : www.gameguru.in
Related News:
- Jays’ Lawrie banned 4 games; plans to appeal
- Move To Relax Sunday Trading Laws For Games
- 8 Best Tower Defense Games
- Upcoming PC Games 2012
- 8 Best Sandbox Games
- 12 Best Xbox Live Arcade Games
- 15 Best Console Games of 2011
- 7 Best PS Move Games
- 7 Best Wii Games for Kids
- 7 Best Co-Op Games for PS3
Details :
Submited at Sunday, December 18th, 2011 at 4:00 pm on Games by admin
Comment RSS 2.0 - leave a comment - trackback