The summary of ’20 Best COOP Campaigns You SHOULDN'T MISS’

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In this part of the video, the host, Falcon, introduces the topic of the best co-op campaigns and begins the countdown from number 20. He starts with “Dead Island 2,” highlighting that despite its troubled development, it turned out to be an excellent co-op game, emphasizing its focused design, zombie carnage, and various character options. Then, at number 19 is “Remnant 2,” praised for its unique blend of third-person shooting, cooperative play, random levels, and numerous secrets, making it ideal for playing with a buddy. At number 18, “Strange Brigade” is discussed, described as a “Left for Dead” style game with an Indiana Jones theme, featuring mythological monsters, open levels, and puzzles, providing a fun and enjoyable co-op experience.

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In this segment of the video, the focus shifts between various co-op games from different genres and their unique features. It begins with “Strange Brigade,” set in the 1930s, which involves ancient tombs and quirky explorers, noting its entertaining nature despite modest ambitions. Moving to “Far Cry 5” and “Far Cry 6,” the video highlights their cooperative gameplay modes that allow players to team up freely, although only the host’s game progression is saved. “Far Cry Arcade” is also mentioned for its custom levels, adding creative but simple mission designs. Details on “Far Cry 6” mention improvements like fewer progression interruptions, although it sometimes feels empty. The video then discusses “Divinity: Original Sin 2,” which refined the co-op experience from its predecessor with more freedom and innovative mechanics like unique character dialogues and quests. Lastly, “A Way Out” is introduced as a story-driven, setpiece-heavy cooperative game designed to be played in tandem, providing immediate action for players.

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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the gameplay and highlights of several co-op games. They start with “A Way Out,” emphasizing its detailed story, engaging Prison Break segment, and highly interactive environment, albeit noting it may only appeal to players once due to its short length. Next, the focus shifts to “Portal 2,” where the co-op mode introduces complex puzzles requiring player communication and teamwork. The importance of a competent partner is highlighted for a smoother gaming experience. Lastly, “Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light” is examined, pointing out its cooperative gameplay with different character abilities, smart puzzle designs, and overall variety, while noting its sequel, though enjoyable, lacks the original’s ingenious simplicity.

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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses two notable games: “Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2” (2009) and “Streets of Rage 4.” They highlight the “Spec Ops” mode from Modern Warfare 2, noting its fun, cooperative challenges and absence of tedious progression systems and microtransactions. The mode features a variety of missions with increasing difficulty, designed to be played with a friend for maximum enjoyment. Additionally, they talk about “Streets of Rage 4,” praising it for revitalizing the beat ’em up genre with its excellent mechanics, engaging gameplay, cool characters, vibrant environments, and strong music. Both games are appreciated for their fun and accessible gameplay experiences.

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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses a variety of co-op games, highlighting a few notable titles. They give an honorable mention to “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,” attributing it to the revival of the beat ’em up genre but ultimately crediting “Streets of Rage 4” for kicking off this resurgence.

The first main game discussed is “LEGO City Undercover.” Unlike other LEGO games based on popular movies, this game features an original story in a setting reminiscent of GTA, allowing players to explore an open world with various secrets and collectibles. Its co-op gameplay is noted as enjoyable and versatile, suitable for a relaxing gaming experience with friends.

Next, the video highlights “Half-Life Decay,” an often overlooked PlayStation 2 exclusive add-on that features a co-op campaign with two scientists solving puzzles in Black Mesa. While it can be played solo, the game is intended for co-op, making it more engaging.

Lastly, “Gears of War 2” is reviewed for its strong co-op foundation, with gameplay elements like branching paths and vehicle sections designed specifically for two players, enhancing the cooperative experience.

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In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around the cooperative gameplay experiences in various game franchises. The person highlights “Gears of War 2” as a standout game in the series due to its excellent pacing, varied environments, and engaging set pieces and bosses, making it an exciting co-op experience. “Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory” is praised for its co-op mode, which features a unique story running parallel to the main campaign and requires players to use special cooperative moves. The co-op missions are noted for being more open-ended and complex. “Lost Planet 2” is mentioned for its extensive use of co-op elements, where many in-game actions and set pieces require multiple players, making it a more enjoyable experience with friends but potentially frustrating when played solo due to AI limitations and the awkward split-screen design.

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In this segment, the video discusses several notable co-op games. “The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures” is highlighted for its unique and chaotic multiplayer gameplay, requiring four Game Boy Advances and link cables to play as intended, making it a rare but rewarding experience. The game’s distinctive feature is its balance of cooperation and competition among players. Next, “Zombies Ate My Neighbors” is presented as a simple yet highly entertaining game where players save neighbors from various monsters, a task complicated by the permanent death of neighbors, adding a challenging and fast-paced dynamic. The segment then transitions to “It Takes Two,” praised as the ultimate co-op experience by Hazelight, featuring a wide range of gameplay styles and continuous, diverse action.

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In this part of the video, the speaker explains how the game dynamically shifts focus and challenges between players, ensuring everyone is engaged. Despite the story being somewhat controversial, the gameplay itself is highly enjoyable. Mention is made of “Left for Dead 2,” highlighting its straightforward yet entertaining co-op gameplay. The sequel, set in Louisiana, introduced improvements like melee weapons and quality of life changes, making it superior to its predecessor and even more beloved due to an active community and nostalgic value.

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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the appeal of co-op gameplay in various games. They highlight that while the built-in campaigns are good, custom campaigns often surpass them in quality, offering endless entertainment and exceptional cooperative play.

The video then recommends the Halo Master Chief Collection for the ultimate co-op experience, as it includes all the campaigns from the series. Each Halo game is celebrated for its gameplay mechanics, such as driving vehicles and fighting challenging enemies, which are enhanced when played with friends.

The speaker also adds bonus game recommendations:
1. **Evil West** – An aggressively linear game with great cooperative combat that becomes increasingly fun as the player unlocks more gameplay mechanics.
2. **Vermintide 2** – A Left 4 Dead-like game focused on melee combat against hordes of rat enemies, providing a thrilling co-op experience.

Overall, the emphasis is on how these games provide superior entertainment value when experienced with friends.

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In this part of the video, the speaker talks about several video games that excel in their respective genres. Firstly, a Warhammer game is highlighted for its intense difficulty and excellent use of the Warhammer license, making it the best in its series. The next focus is on the Borderlands series, known for its consistent co-op gameplay, abundant loot, and entertaining storylines, with Borderlands 2 standing out due to its variety and engaging humor. Lastly, the spotlight is on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, praised for its chaotic and fun beat-’em-up action, detailed levels, and impressive animation, making it highly recommended for multiplayer enjoyment. The video wraps up by encouraging viewers to leave comments, like, and subscribe for daily content updates.