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Co-Op Games for Classic Systems

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Displaying 151 to 175 of 263

Game Name Features System Offline Online LAN Co-Op Modes Co-Op Campaign Release Date Rating
Arcus Odyssey
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players team up to find the Sword of Light.... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 04.18.1993
 
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players use various weapons to fight zombies and other monsters in this tongue-in-cheek shmup.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 07.21.1993
 
Ms. Pac-Man
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players munch dots and run away from ghosts in a giant maze.... Click Game Name for Full Info
NES 2 0 0 11.01.1993
 
Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players return to Jurassic Park to fight off the dinosaurs.... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 04.04.1994
 
Ms. Pac-Man
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players munch dots and run away from ghosts in a giant maze.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 TBD
 
Bonanza Bros.
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players rob buildings as Mobo and Robo Bonanza.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 12.31.1991
 
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players control snakes named Rattle and Roll.... Click Game Name for Full Info
NES 2 0 0 12.31.1991
 
Ms. Pac-Man
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players munch dots and run away from ghosts in a giant maze.... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 09.01.1996
 
Gain Ground
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players team up to fight their way through hordes of enemies.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 11.08.1991
 
The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players take control of Mr. Incredible and Frozone and fight together to destroy the Underminer and his evil robots.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Gamecube 2 0 0 11.01.2005
 
Shrek 2
The Co-Op Experience:
Four players choose from ten characters in an action adventure game based on the movie of the same name.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Gamecube 4 0 0 04.04.2004
 
Ninja Baseball Bat Man
The Co-Op Experience:
There's not just one Ninja Baseball Bat Man, there are four of them, and they team up on a quest to recover stolen Hall of Fame items.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 09.01.1993
 
Wizard of Wor
The Co-Op Experience:
Two player simultaneous play. Players can choose to hurt kill one another, or team up, similar to Joust.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 2 0 0 01.01.1980
 
Alpha Mission II
The Co-Op Experience:
A standard 2 player vertically scrolling shoot-em-up.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 2 0 0 01.01.1991
 
Batman Forever
The Co-Op Experience:
There are two kinds of Co-op modes in Batman Forever. Players chose between Batman or Robin. In one mode, Batman and Robin work together and cannot harm each other, although they share credits. In another mode, however, Batman and Robin can attack each ot... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 01.01.1995
 
Brawl Brothers
The Co-Op Experience:
Players choose from one of 5 characters in this beat em up.... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 04.01.1993
 
Batman Forever
The Co-Op Experience:
There are two kinds of Co-op modes in Batman Forever. Players chose between Batman or Robin. In one mode, Batman and Robin work together and cannot harm each other, although they share credits. In another mode, however, Batman and Robin can attack each ot... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 01.01.1995
 
Captain Commando
The Co-Op Experience:
Players can choose 1 of 4 characters, including Captain Commando.... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 01.01.1995
 
Battletoads in Battlemaniacs
The Co-Op Experience:
You control Pimple or Rash utilizing unique combos to defeat enemies.... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 06.01.1993
 
Captain Commando
The Co-Op Experience:
Players can choose 1 of 4 characters, including Captain Commando.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 01.01.1995
 
Contra III : Alien Wars
The Co-Op Experience:
Contra 3 mixes in side scrolling with top down play for two players. In certain stages, depending on the mode chosen, the game will split the screen or be fixed on a certain player.... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 04.06.1992
 
Darius Twin
The Co-Op Experience:
Work together in classic SHMUP action. Players have their own life pool.... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 11.01.1991
 
Space Invaders
The Co-Op Experience:
This port of the arcade classic added in several co-op modes. See Co-Op Classics article for more details.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Atari 2 0 0 01.01.1980
 
Final Fight 2
The Co-Op Experience:
Choose one of 3 characters and play this traditional beat em up style game.... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 08.01.1993
 
Final Fight 3
The Co-Op Experience:
Choose one of 4 characters and play this traditional beat em up style game.... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 12.21.1995
 
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    • Number of Players: More than Four players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.

    Number of Players: 2 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.

    Number of Players: 3 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.

    Number of Players: 4 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.

    Online Co-Op: Co-Op Play is available over the internet or an online service like Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network. Each player needs their own system, game, and internet connection.

    Couch Co-Op: Couch or Local Co-Op allows players to use one copy of the game with multiple controllers to play co-op. This includes both split screen play and same screen play. Couches are not required.

    SplitScreen: The TV is split into multiple screens so each co-op player gets their own viewpoint. The screen could be split vertically or horizontally.

    LAN or Systemlink: Co-Op Play is available over a Local Network or System Link Connection. Most likely a router will be required, but you may use a crossover cable in some cases.

    Drop-In/Drop-Out: Players can join or leave a cooperative game session at anytime without disrupting an existing player's game.

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