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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
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
The Co-Op Experience:
Zombies Ate My Neighbors is a fun co-op title inspired by the shlocky horror films of the 50s and 60s. Two players team up to shoot hordes of the undead, while rescuing their oblivious neighbors. The art direction is truly inspired!... Click Game Name for Full Info
SNES 2 0 0 07.19.1993
 
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
 
Zombie Revenge
The Co-Op Experience:
Take control of one of the game's characters in this beat em up. Each character has their own strength and weakness.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Dreamcast 2 0 0 01.26.2000
 
Xybots
The Co-Op Experience:
An early first person shooter, Xybots allowed two people to run and gun through a three dimensional maze.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 2 0 0 01.01.1987
None
Xenophobe
The Co-Op Experience:
In this unusual game, three players explore futuristic locations teeming with the alien Xenos.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 3 0 0 01.01.1987
None
X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse
The Co-Op Experience:
The X-Men and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants combine to take down a new, larger threat.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Gamecube 4 4 0 09.20.2005
 
X-Men Legends
The Co-Op Experience:
You and three buds can take on the roles of the X-Men, a legendary mutant team from the comic books.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Gamecube 4 0 0 09.21.2004
 
X-Men Arcade
The Co-Op Experience:
The player chooses one of six X-Men: Cyclops, Colossus, Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, or Dazzler. Their objective is to stop the villain Magneto from wreaking havoc on human civilization. They must fight through an army of hundreds of Sentinels and supe... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 6 0 0 01.01.1992
 
X-Men 2: Clone Wars
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players control a member of the X-Men, to defeat the alien race known as the Phalanx.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 01.01.1995
 
X-Men
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players choose to fight as Gambit, Nightcrawler, Wolverine, or Cyclops and share the screen.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 04.18.1993
 
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players guide Micky and Donald on their quest back home.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 12.22.1992
 
Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players take control of Wonder Boy and Wonder Girl in this side-scrolling platformer/shmup.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 01.01.1991
 
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
 
Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa
The Co-Op Experience:
In 1992 Konami released Wild West C.O.W.-Boys Of Moo Mesa, an arcade game based on the series. Unlike many other arcade games, the game was never ported to a home console. The game allowed players to play as the Cowlorado Kid, the Dakota Dude, Marshall Mo... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 2 0 0 01.01.1992
 
Virtua Cop 3
The Co-Op Experience:
Virtua Cop 3 introduces a new slow-motion "bullet time" mechanism which allows players to slow down time with a step of a special pedal.Virtua Cop 3 also allows players to toggle between different weapons instead of having to use just one weapon, as in pr... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 2 0 0 03.01.2003
 
Virtua Cop 2
The Co-Op Experience:
The game features three levels through which the player's movement is automated on a predetermined path. It is the player's job to shoot the criminals that appear before time runs out and they shoot back. Along the way there will be various objects in the... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 2 0 0 01.01.1995
 
Virtua Cop
The Co-Op Experience:
You and a buddy can take turns being the good cop and the bad cop as you blast the bad guys and save civilians.BackgroundVirtua Cop was notable for its use of polygonal graphics, which were subsequently used in both House of the Dead and Time Crisi... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 2 0 0 12.01.1994
 
Vendetta
The Co-Op Experience:
Vendetta follows the basic Double Dragon formula, but totally goes over the top with it. Wacky characters, a huge variety of weapons, seriously disturbing bosses, and strippers with whips all combine for a... unique gaming experience.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 4 0 0 01.01.1991
 
Vapor Trail
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players choose between three jets to fight in this vertical shmup.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 06.01.1991
 
Two Crude Dudes
The Co-Op Experience:
You and one other dude gang up to fight mutants in New York City.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Sega Genesis 2 0 0 12.31.1991
 
Twisted Metal 3
The Co-Op Experience:
Team up in co-op to take down enemy vehicles.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Playstation 2 0 0 11.11.1998
 
Twisted Metal 2
The Co-Op Experience:
Play through the game with a friend as over the top cars hell bent on destruction.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Playstation 2 0 0 01.01.1997
 
Twin Cobra
The Co-Op Experience:
Two players control helicopters to shoot down various enemy ships, turrets, and tanks.... Click Game Name for Full Info
Arcade 2 0 0 01.01.1987
 
Tunnels of Doom
The Co-Op Experience:
Four players could each control their own character during the turn-based battle sequences.... Click Game Name for Full Info
TI-99/4A 4 0 0 01.01.1982
 
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
 
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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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