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What are the best 2D platforming shooters for the PC?
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Best 2D platforming shooters for the PC
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Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
$14.99
Windows
4 Player Online / 4 Player Couch
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Broforce
$14.99
Win / Mac
4 Player Online / 4 Player Couch
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Shank 2
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Cuphead
$19.99
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Shared / Spit screen
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Ronin
$12.99
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Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
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Mix of RPG and platforming beat 'em up
There are a few additions that make these games more than just a regular beat 'em up. Branching paths, item shops with usable inventory and special player abilities create a game that is more like an action RPG than a side scrolling beat 'em up.
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Co-op is spotty and limited
There is no way to mix local and online players, so it has to be one or the other. On top of that the net code seems a bit spotty as disconnects can happen.
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4 Player Online / 4 Player Couch
Controller Support:
Full
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Allows for 4-Player co-op (online and local) just as in the arcades
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara has 4 player local and online co-op play which is the same scenario that the arcade allowed with up to four players at the same time.
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Short gameplay
At only 2 hours the games are a bit short and are easily finished in a single sitting. This is to be expected however, as they are ports of classic arcade games which normally had similar play times.
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Challenges and trophies
Newly added into the game are challenges and earn-able trophies which extends the gameplay by allowing those to seek out these tasks. It also allows for some bragging rights for those that have completed certain ones.
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Widescreen support
Being that the original arcade games in this set were 4:3, it is nice that the developers included a widescreen mode for modern monitor support.
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$14.99
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Broforce
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Broforce
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Broforce
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Things are kept fresh by requiring you to switch up your gameplay style often
The game has 30+ different characters and each character plays differently. You change them every time you die or save a hostage which can be anywhere from every few minutes to seconds.
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Single player not as fun as multiplayer co-op
The single player mode becomes boring pretty quick making the game more of a puzzle platformer than a multiplayer co-op frag fest.
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Genre:
Action / Indie / Platformer
Co-Op:
4 Player Online / 4 Player Couch
Controller Support:
Full
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Everything is over the top
Much like an 80s action movie, the violence, destruction and plot is all overly exaggerated. Players can blow apart their enemies with bullets as well as blow up whole section of the game with explosives. There will be blood everywhere and explosions all around.
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Large amount of repetition
Enemies are repeated often and environments do not change up that much either, the majority of time is spent in a jungle with a few urban or tunnel environments thrown in the mix with enemies that look and act the same scattered around too much. There is a level of "sameness" with this game that may tire some people out.
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Excels at co-op
Broforce features 4-player couch and online co-op and it truly shines in that environment. Each additional player will increase the hilariously frantic nature of the game by a significant margin.
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Tons of level destruction
Many objects in the levels are destructible allowing for large explosions, which keeps the gameplay frantic. This will multiply depending on how many players are playing at the same time making for a very hectic gaming session.
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$14.99
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Shank 2
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Shank 2
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Shank 2
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Has a very enjoyable co-op mode
The game has a worthwhile multiplayer mode that is great to play with friends. it is separate from the main campaign (which would make the campaign too easy most likely) in that the players will face off against waves of enemies through coordination.
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Story is pretty bland
The story does not really stand out and is a weak point of the game, though being a side scrolling platforming shooter/brawler the story is not really integral to the gameplay itself. Shank 2 takes on some heavy storied elements but sadly does not really take advantage of them and instead tends to just go over the top, which usually just falls flat.
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Steam Rating:
Very Positive
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Nice comic style look
Has Cel-Shaded graphics which displays this games graphics with smooth animations and has lots of attention to detail.
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Cuphead
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Cuphead
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Cuphead
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Steam Rating:
Overwhelmingly Positive
Genre:
Platformer
Co-Op:
Shared / Spit screen
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$19.99
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Ronin
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Ronin
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Ronin
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Steam Rating:
Mostly Positive
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$12.99
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Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime
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Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime
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Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime
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5
Pros
3
Cons
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Gameplay focuses on relying on the other player
Much like a good marriage the game focuses on having each player rely on the other in ties of need. This makes for an experience that when executed properly shows how much of a team two people can be.
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Co-op is local only
Unfortunately, online co-op is not an option. However, forcing the players to be side by side aids in coordination and makes for a more personal experience.
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Steam Rating:
Very Positive
Genre:
Shooter, Platformer
Co-Op:
4 Player Local
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Adorable aesthetic
Both the story and art style are beautiful and playful, encouraging a fun atmosphere even in difficult or complicated scenarios. The soundtrack carries you along with a light but fast-paced beat to maintain the balance between fun and focus.
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Teamwork is demanded
As offense, movement and defense are entirely separate stations, you simply cannot beat the game alone in co-op mode, regardless of any single player's skill level. This holds true especially in harder difficulties where constant communication and coordination is critical.
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$14.99
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The Expendabros
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The Expendabros
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The Expendabros
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It's free for anyone
This costs nothing to download and play and is a good precursor to the paid full BroForce game.
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Not as fun when played alone
Playing with friends is more enjoyable as this game loses some of its charm when playing by yourself.
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Steam Rating:
Very Positive
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Expendables movie characters in BroForce the game
Expandables movie character roster in a mashup with BroForce.
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My Friend Pedro: Blood Bullets Bananas
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You can play it solo
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So fun!
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Overwhelmingly Positive
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Free game
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$19.99
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Slain
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Slain
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Slain
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Gunnheim
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Gunnheim
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Fistful of A Gun
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Fistful of A Gun
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The Joylancer: Legendary Motor Knight
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Trash TV
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Trash TV
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Tembo the Badass Elephant
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Warlocks vs Shadows
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Mighty No. 9
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