The Co-op Show
By Britt Brombacher & Jayson DeMers
The Co-op ShowDec 03, 2021
Halo 5: Guardians Review/Spoilercast
SPOILERS FOR HALO 5 AND HALO 4 WITHIN!
We're BACK! This episode is all about Halo 5: Guardians. Let's talk about what we loved about Halo 5, what we wish was different, AND some of the narrative decisions we just can't wrap our heads around.
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Pokémon Unite
Britt and Jayson talk about their time forcing pathetic monsters to kick the shit out of one another in Pokémon Unite!
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Release date: 7/21/2021
Genre: MOBA
ESRB: E
Developer: TIMI
Publisher: The Pokémon Company
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
Local/Online co-op: Online
# of Players: Five per team
MSRP: Free w/ microtransactions
Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life For Us
This week Britt and Jayson talk about their time sailing the seas, having their ship set on fire, being sank, drinking grog - essentially living the pirate dream in Sea of Thieves! They also chat about A Pirate's Life DLC, the latest adventure and collaboration with Disney.
Release date: 3/20/2018
Genre: Action/Adventure
ESRB: T
Developer: Rare
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Platforms: PC and Xbox
Local/Online co-op: Online
MSRP: $39.99 or available with Game Pass
Outward: A Must-Play Survival RPG
Britt and Jayson talk about their time trying to survive the great outdoors in one of their favorite co-op games, Outward!
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Release date: 3/26/2019
Genre: Open world fantasy survival RPG
ESRB: M
Developer: Nine Dots
Publisher: Deep Silver
Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Stadia
Local/Online co-op: Local/Online
# of Players: 2
MSRP: $39.99
Parenting: The Most Realistic Sim Ever?!
Britt and Jayson talk about their time keeping a real human alive in the game of Parenting!
Thank you for your patience as we navigate this new life!
Release date: May 19th, 2021
Genre: Sim
ESRB: M Blood, strong language
Developer: Jayson and Britt
Publisher: Britt
Platforms: Most if not all platforms
Local/Online co-op: Single player and co-op, can be played in single player, but we recommend inviting as many people to your party as possible!
MSRP: THOUSANDS
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance Re-Release
Britt and Jayson talk about their time dungeon crawling in chainmail bikinis in Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance!
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Release date: 5/7/2021
Genre: Isometric RPG
ESRB: T
Developer: Interplay Entertainment
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Platforms: Xbox One, Series S/X, PS4/PS5, Switch, PC (later this year)
Local/Online co-op: Local
# of Players: 2
MSRP: $29.99
New Pokémon Snap
Britt and Jayson talk about their time taking great (and not so great) photos of wild Pokémon in the New Pokémon Snap!
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Release date: 4/30/2021
Genre: Simulation/Photography
ESRB: E
Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Local/Online co-op: N/A
# of Players: 1
MSRP: $59.99
How We Choose Co-op Games: Q&A
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Stubbs the Zombie: Brainless Fun
Britt and Jayson talk about their time throwing their guts and converting civilians into zombies in Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse (remaster)!
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Release date: 3/16/21
Genre: 3rd Person Action
ESRB: M
Developer: Aspyr
Publisher: Aspyr
Platforms: Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, PC, Switch
Local/Online co-op: Local
# of Players: 1-2
MSRP: $19.99
PHOGS: A Barkin' Cute Time
Britt and Jayson talk about their time being a two-headed noodly dog in the adorable platformer, PHOGS!
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Release date: 12/3/2020
Genre: Co-op Puzzle/Platformer
ESRB: E
Developer: Bit Loom Games
Publisher: Coatsink
Platforms: Switch, Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, PC, Stadia
Local/Online co-op: Local/Online
# of Players: 1-2
MSRP: $24.99
Outriders Review: We’re HOOKED
Britt and Jayson talk about their time exploring the world of Enoch (and dealing with pants that pass gas) in Outriders!
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Release date: April 1st, 2021
Genre: 3rd Person RPG Shooter
ESRB: M
Developer: People Can Fly
Publisher: Square Enix
Platforms: Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, PC
Local/Online co-op: Online
# of Players: 1-3
MSRP: $59.99
Balan Wonderworld: A Fever Dream
Britt and Jayson talk about their time trying to understand the wild world of Balan Wonderworld.
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Release date: March 26th, 2021
Genre: Platforming
ESRB: E10+
Developer: Arzest & Balan Company
Publisher: Square Enix
Platforms: Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, PC, Switch
Local/Online co-op: Local
# of Players: 2
MSRP: $59.99
It Takes Two: We're In LoOoOve
Britt and Jayson talk about their time trying to save the relationship of a clay and wooden doll in the excellent co-op game, It Takes Two!
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Release date: March 26th, 2021
Genre: Action/Adventure/Platforming
ESRB: T
Developer: Hazelight Studios
Publisher: EA
Platforms: Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, PC
Local/Online co-op: Online/Local
# of Players: 2
MSRP: $39.99
We Were Here: Escape Room Shenaniganry
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Release date: 2017, 2019, 2021
Genre: Adventure
ESRB: E10+
Developer: Total Mayhem games
Publisher: Total Mayhem games
Platforms: Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, PC
Local/Online co-op: Online
# of Players: 2
MSRP: $4.99
39 Days to Mars: A Jolly Good Time
Britt and Jayson talk about their short, but very memorable, time making tea, scones and fixing spaceships in 39 Days to Mars!
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Release date: 2/7/2021
Genre: Adventure/Puzzle
ESRB: E
Developer: It’s Anecdotal
Publisher: It’s Anecdotal
Platforms: Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, Switch, PC
Local/Online co-op: Local
# of Players: 1-2
MSRP: $14.99
Rogue Heroes Ruins of Tasos: A Link to the Past Roguelite
Britt and Jayson talk about their time hoarding gems, riding around in the mouths of toads and throwing skulls in Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos!
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Release date: 2/23/2021
Genre: Action/Adventure/RPG Roguelite
ESRB: E10+
Developer: Heliocentric Studios
Publisher: Team 17
Platforms: Nintendo Switch & PC
Local/Online co-op: Local and Online
# of Players: 1-4
MSRP: $19.99
It Takes Two Preview: Panic Whacking?!
Britt and Jayson talk about their time solving relationship woes this special preview episode of Hazelight Studio’s latest game, It Takes Two!
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Release date: 3/26/2021
Genre: Action/Adventure Platformer
Developer: Hazelight Studios
Publisher: EA
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
Local/Online co-op: 2-player local or online
MSRP: $39.99
Ghosts ’N Goblins Resurrection: STRAWBERRY PANTIES
Britt and Jayson talk about their time almost rage-quitting and running around in their underwear in Ghosts ‘N Goblins Resurrection.
Thank you Capcom for the review copy!
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Release date: 2/25/2021
Genre: Action Platformer
ESRB: E
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Local/Online co-op: 2-player local
# of Players: 1-2
MSRP: $29.99
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
Britt and Jayson talk about their platforming and pussyfooting around in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury!
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Release date: 2/12/2020
Genre: Platformer
ESRB: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Local/Online co-op: Super Mario 3D World: Up to four players local, online, or a combination of both/Bowser’s Fury: Local co-op with one other person ONLY
# of Players: 1-4 depending on mode
MSRP: $59.99
Human Fall Flat: Hilarious & Gelatinous
Britt and Jayson talk about their time wobbling about in Human Fall Flat! They talk about what makes this game one of their absolute favorites, and why it’s so effin’ hilarious.
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Release date: 2016-2020
Genre: Platform/Puzzle
ESRB: E
Developer: No Brakes Games
Publisher: Curve Digital
Platforms: PS4/PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, iOS, Android, Stadia
Local/Online co-op: Local/Online
# of Players: 2 Local, 8 Online (16 on Stadia)
MSRP: $14.99
Ghost of Tsushima Legends: How is this DLC free?!
Britt and Jayson talk about their time trying to be sneaky squirrels in Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima DLC, Ghost of Tsushima Legends.
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Release date: 10/16/2020
Genre: Multiplayer Action/Adventure/Stealth
ESRB: M
Developer: Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher: Sony
Platforms: PS4, PS5
Local/Online co-op: Online Only
# of Players: 2-4
MSRP: Free DLC for Ghost of Tsushima
Temtem: A Better Pokémon?
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Release date: 12/8/2020 (PS5 early access)
Genre: MMORPG/Creature-Collection
ESRB: E
Developer: Crema Games
Publisher: Humble Games
Platforms: Steam, PS5
Local/Online co-op: Online Only
# of Players: 2
MSRP: $39.99
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Britt and Jayson talk about their time hack ‘n slashing in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity! They chat about their favorite characters, the grind for Korok seeds, fancy armor and more.
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Release date: 11/20/2020
Genre: Hack ‘n Slash
ESRB: T
Developer: Omega Force
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Local/Online co-op: Local only
# of Players: 2
MSRP: $59.99
Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access
Britt and Jayson talk about their time adventuring together in Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access, from flinging poor gnomes across vast areas to accidentally squishing each other with gigantic boulders.
*Baldur's Gate 3 early access provided by Larian Studios
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Release date: Early access: 10/6/2020
Review copy: Yes. Thank you Larian!
Genre: Adventure/RPG/Strategy
ESRB: M (blood/gore, nudity, sexual content, violence, strong language)
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios
Platforms: Steam, Stadia, GOG
Local/Online co-op: 4 player online, two player local coming during EA
MSRP: 59.99
Untitled Goose Game
Britt and Jayson chat about their time greatly inconveniencing folks together in Untitled Goose Game!
Release date: 2019, FREE co-op update 9/23/2020
Genre: Puzzle
ESRB: E
Developer: House House
Publisher: Panic
Platforms: Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Steam, Epic Game Store
Local/Online co-op: Local only
# of Players: 2
Game Pass/PSN: Game Pass
MSRP: $19.99
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Kalimba
Britt and Jayson talk about one of their favorite co-op games, Kalimba, AKA "The Relationship Test Game."
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Release date: December 17, 2014
Genre: Puzzle/platformer
ESRB: E
Developer: Press Play (now Flashbulb games)
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Platforms: Xbox One, Windows, iOS
Local/Online co-op: Local only (iOS co-op on iPad only)
# of Players: 2
MSRP: $9.99 Xbox/PC or $3.99 (iOS)
Marvel's Avengers
Britt and Jayson talk about their time kicking ass in Marvel’s Avengers, including what missions they like (and what could change), which platform you might consider playing on (those dang exclusives), favorite characters and more!
Thank you Square Enix for the review code.
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Struggling
Britt and Jayson talk about their hilarious time with the crazy co-op platformer, Struggling!
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- Genre: Indie platformer/puzzle/strategy
- ESRB: T (Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence)
- Developer: Chasing Rats
- Publisher: Frontier
- Platforms: PC and Nintendo Switch
- Local/Online co-op: Local only (Remote play together on PC)
- # of Players: Single player, or up to 2
- Release date: August 27th, 2020
- MSRP: $14.99
Battletoads (2020)
In this episode of The Co-op Show Britt & Jayson talk about their hands-on time with Battletoads! They discuss the combat, some of those wild mini-games and that crazy Act III.
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ESRB: E-10+
Genre: Beat ‘em up
Developer: Dlala Studios
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Platforms: Windows, Steam, Xbox One
Local/Online co-op: Local only (up to 3 players)
Release date: August 20th, 2020
Game Pass/PSN: Gamepass
MSRP: $19.99
Heroes of Hammerwatch
Britt and Jayson talk about their time with Heroes of Hammerwatch, a rogue-lite action/adventure game from Crackshell.
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ESRB: T
Genre: Rogue-lite action-adventure
Developer: Crackshell
Publisher: Crackshell, Surefire.Games
Platforms: Steam, Switch, Xbox (PS is coming)
Local/Online co-op: Online only
PVE/PVP: PVE
Release date: July 2020 (console) 3/1/2018 (Steam)
Game Pass/PSN: N/A
MSRP: $19.99