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Co-Op Games for Classic Systems

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Game Name Features System Offline Online LAN Co-Op Modes Co-Op Campaign Release Date Rating
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
The Co-Op Experience:
The Legend of Zelda meets co-op gameplay in this unique title. Players use a Game Boy Advance to control their character, one of four Links that appear when a spell is cast on Link. Entering buildings or other levels displays game play on the GBA screen... Click Game Name for Full Info
Gamecube 4 0 0 06.01.2004
 
Gauntlet
The Co-Op Experience:
Gauntlet is a fantasy-themed hack and slash arcade game which can be played by one to four players simultaneously, unique for arcade games of its day. Released during the emergence of popularity of role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, the game was ... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 01.01.1985
 
Gauntlet II
The Co-Op Experience:
This sequel to the previous year's Gauntlet added several features. Players could choose which character to use, regardless of what joystick they were using. The famous "IT" enemy was added, and players who became "IT" attracted monsters until they touc... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 01.01.1986
 
Gauntlet Legends
The Co-Op Experience:
Gauntlet Legends brought the Gauntlet series into 3D! Legends features elf, valkyrie, wizard, and warrior, just like the original, but adds many RPG elements like leveling up. Boss monsters like the Djinn and the Chimera were added to make Gauntlet Lege... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 01.01.1998
 
Gauntlet Dark Legacy
The Co-Op Experience:
This game is very similar to the previous game Gauntlet Legends except the players can each choose to be up to eight different characters instead of just four although the game can only have up to four players.Besides the Warrior, the Valkyrie, the Wizard... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 01.01.2000
 
Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
The Co-Op Experience:
* Visit famous places and characters from the Classic Star Wars Trilogy. * Engage in a variety of multiplayer modes including co-operative mode, endurance, capture-the-base and dogfights. * Get out of your X-wing and tackle the enemy either on f... Click Game Name for Full Info
Gamecube 2 0 0 10.15.2003
 
Pit Fighter
The Co-Op Experience:
Each player can choose one of 3 fighters with their own strengths and weaknesses as they fight through 15 matches of bad guys.This game was also featured on:# Amiga (1991)# Amstrad CPC (1991)# Atari ST (1991)# Commodore 64 (1991)# Mega Drive/Genesis (199... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 3 0 0 TBD
None
Gunstar Heroes
The Co-Op Experience:
Team up by choosing one of many characters through this unique side scrolling game. It's similar to Contra, but with quite a bit more depth.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 09.09.1993
 
Total Carnage
The Co-Op Experience:
The sequel to Smash TV, Total Carnage put players on the battlefield with just as much stuff to shoot as it's predecessor. ... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 2 0 0 06.01.1991
 
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
 
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
 
Spec Ops: Ranger Elite
The Co-Op Experience:
Team up through co-op content.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Playstation 2 0 0 04.26.2001
 
Dariusburst: Another Chronicle
The Co-Op Experience:
Up to four players can play simultaneously thanks to the game's dual monitors and 4 joysticks.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 12.10.2011
 
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II
The Co-Op Experience:
Up to four players can take on co-op missions in split-screen or (now defunct) online play.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Gamecube 4 4 0 10.30.2002
 
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Plus
The Co-Op Experience:
Up to four players can take on co-op missions in split-screen or (now defunct) online play.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Gamecube 4 4 0 09.12.2004
 
Mario Kart: Arcade GP DX
The Co-Op Experience:
Team Mode allows two players to combine karts, one handles the driving and the other is in control of the weapons... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 2 0 0 TBD
None
Doom
The Co-Op Experience:
It's the game that redefined Co-Op games. Play locally via a network with up to 4 players through the single player campaign. You can play on the internet using various 3rd party utilities. Tons of versions available as well.... Click Game Name for Full Info
PC DOS 0 4 4 12.10.1993
 
Raiden II
The Co-Op Experience:
A classic top down shooter. 3 different weapon types all upgradeable. Allows to players to play through the campaign. Also available as an arcade game.... Click Game Name for Full Info
PC Windows 2 0 0 06.01.1993
 
Night Stalker
The Co-Op Experience:
D.I.Y. co-op . This game is playable with both controller one and two at the same time .One player can move the other can shoot . Try it if you have the means , it's alot of fun this way .... Click Game Name for Full Info
Intellivision 2 0 0 01.01.1981
 
Rush'n Attack
The Co-Op Experience:
Adapted from the Arcade Title "Green Beret", this side scrolling action title consists of 5 stages you must fight through with your primary weapon being knife. Unlike its arcade counterpart, Rush'n Attack had a simultaneous 2 player mode. With the absen... Click Game Name for Full Info
NES 2 0 0 01.01.1987
 
River City Ransom
The Co-Op Experience:
Also available on the Virtual Console This is the quintessential co-op NES game. The story's simple. Slick has stolen your girl (Cyndi), and you and your buddy (Ryan and Alex, in the game) are going to get her back. In your way are a whole... Click Game Name for Full Info
NES 2 0 0 01.01.1990
 
Jackal
The Co-Op Experience:
Drive a pair of jeep into a warzone, save POWs, and obliterate all the soldiers, tanks, buildings, and aircraft that stand in your way. This is another one of Konami's military arcade ports. Pretty straight forward and, as you might guess, a blast to play... Click Game Name for Full Info
NES 2 0 0 01.01.1988
 
Doom II: Hell on Earth
The Co-Op Experience:
Online Co-Op is available via Local LAN or via one of many third party utilities to play over the internet. ... Click Game Name for Full Info
PC DOS 0 4 4 09.30.1994
 
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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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    Resident Evil: Revelations(360,PS3,WIIU,PC)05.21.2013
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