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Co-Op Games for Nintendo DS
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| Game Name | Features | Offline | Online | LAN | Co-Op Modes | Co-Op Campaign | Release Date | Rating |
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Lego Marvel Super Heroes lets you take control of your favorite Marvel heroes with over 100 unlockable characters, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, Captain America, the Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Deadpool, Loki and Galactus. 2 player loca... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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2 | 0 | 0 |  |
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TBD | None |
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Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
From the Trade Federation's "negotiations" with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace to the space battle above Endor in Return of the Jedi, The Complete Saga allows players to kick some brick through 36 Story Mode levels, including Episod... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 2 | |
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11.06.2007 | |
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Castlevania: Portrait Of Ruin
Castlevania celebrates its 20th anniversary with an all-new adventure for Nintendo DS! Amidst the chaos of World War II, two sisters are determined to resurrect the legendary Count Dracula. Two new heroes - vampire hunter, Jonathan Morris, and magical Cha... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 2 | 2 | |
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12.06.2006 | |
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Justice League Heroes
Justice League Heroes is role-playing action starring the world's greatest heroes! For the first time, 1 or 2 players can play as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and others -- The Justice League. They'l... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 2 | |
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10.17.2006 | |
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Cookie & Cream
Cookie & Cream is an action/platformer where players navigate their way through challenging terrain on the top screen while solving puzzles and disarming traps on the touch screen below. Played as either a single-player game where one person controls both... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 2 | 2 | |
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06.29.2007 | |
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Contra 4
Portable. Hardcore. Co-op. It's an unabashed homage to the Contra we remember from the NES and SNES days. As an added bonus, both the original Contra and Super C are included as unlockables, though you cannot co-op through them.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 2 | |
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11.13.2007 | |
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Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
Before you start a battle, set one of the COMS into a player, and make sure that player is in your team (Team A, Team B, etc) A team of up to 3 players can be made!... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 2 | 3 | |
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01.22.2008 | |
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Children of Mana
This game features 4 Player Co-Op over local wireless. In ages past, an island called Illusia floated at the center of the world. At the heart of the island towered an ancient, enormous tree that stretched up to the very heavens. For ages pas... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 4 | |
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01.11.2006 | |
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Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of Ancient Arts
Co-Op is via Local Ad-Hoc or Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection with up to 3 players. The Nintendo DST version places gamers in a land beleaguered by a legion of undead, monstrous soldiers. The story takes place long after the events of the PSP® syst... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 3 | 3 | |
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02.14.2008 | |
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Bubble Bobble Double Shot
The game features classic Bubble Bobble mechanics with a special co-op mode which 2 players can work together to solve puzzles.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 2 | |
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02.26.2008 | |
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Bangai-O Spirits
Bangai-O Spirits provides gamers with addictive shooter gameplay, punishing supermoves and a sensory overload of fireworks onscreen, with strategic and tactical elements and TREASURE's quirky design style. The game also offers co-op, competitive multiplay... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 4 | |
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TBD | None |
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Nanostray 2
Nanostray 2 (N2) is the ultimate action experience for your Nintendo DS. N2 delivers fast paced gameplay, more intense than any other game for your handheld. Ultra smooth graphics easily surpass anything you have seen on the Nintendo DS before. Discover h... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 2 | |
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03.11.2008 | |
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Soma Bringer
An action RPG from Monolith who regrettably did not include online play. Up to 3 players can play the main game together via local wi-fi. The game is currently available in Japan. US release date TBA.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 3 | |
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TBD | None |
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Guitar Hero: On Tour
... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 2 | |
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06.01.2008 | |
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
The co-operative mode, although separate from the single player mode, features almost identical content and allows up to 4 players to play together in this dungeon-crawling action RPG. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates is the 2nd... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 4 | |
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03.11.2008 | |
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LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
Team up with a buddy and play through the original trilogy of Indiana Jones movies in a style only Lego can do. This family friendly game allows each player to choose a character, or customize their own. The LEGO games mix platform and action elements ... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 2 | |
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06.03.2008 | |
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LEGO Batman
Like the Star Wars LEGO games, Lego Batman lets you take control of the caped crusader - along with his sidekick Robin and many other Batman characters. 2 Player co-op similar to the previous games.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 2 | |
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09.23.2008 | |
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Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades
Play with a friend as bass or lead guitar via local wi-fi in typical Guitar Hero fashion.As a bonus you can play co-op with Guitar Hero: On Tour 1 as well.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 2 | |
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11.16.2008 | |
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Lord of the Rings: Conquest
Conquest will let players take control of many of the characters and creatures from the series and pit them on any of the franchise's famous battlefields. From Cave-trolls to Oliphaunts to the Balrog and even Sauron, practically the entire universe will b... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 4 | |
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01.13.2009 | |
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Rock Revolution
Play either drums, lead guitar or bass guitar in Konami's entry into the rhythm and music wars. Release your inner rockstar or allow your friends the privilege of picking up guitar, bass, drums, and microphone peripherals to 40 rock and roll tracks. Onl... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 3 | |
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10.14.2008 | |
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Phantasy Star 0
Join other players in the Phantasy Star world as you build your characters. Playable via local system link or online via Nintendo Wi-Fi players can chat utilizing a brand new "visual chat" interface.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 4 | 4 | |
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11.12.2009 | |
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Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times
Join another players game world and complete quests, share items, and show of your dorm room!... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 0 | |
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05.05.2009 | |
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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
There's a single co-op mode in GTA Chinatown Wars playable only via AD-HOC. Defend the Base (Co-Op) This has players in 8 co-operative scenarios where theyll be defending territory against waves of enemy gang members. As the enemies attack s... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 0 | 2 | |
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03.17.2009 | |
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
Players can play with the Wii version or DS version of the game via Online play for four player co-op.Players can combine spells to increase damage and heal or resurrect each other. Each of the four races Clavats, Yukes, Selkies and Lilties have a pre... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 4 | 4 | |
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03.24.2009 | |
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Ragnarok Online DS
Team up to take on Tower of Mirages, which has more than 50 floors, randomly generated maps and completion conditions, and the chance to obtain rare items.... Click Game Name for Full Info |
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0 | 3 | 3 | |
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02.16.2010 |
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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Two New Lego Trailers Featuring Pirates and Clones
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Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light E3 2010 Trailer
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UPCOMING CO-OP RELEASE DATES
| New Super Luigi U | (WIIU) | 06.20.2013 |
| Company of Heroes 2 | (PC) | 06.25.2013 |
| Scourge: Outbreak | (XBLA) | 07.03.2013 |
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