Slant community chat on DiscourseCon Fair amount of grinding
There is a good amount of grinding that will need to take place for players to be able to advance past certain bosses.
Pro Individualistic levels
Each level in the game has its own look and design which can keep the gameplay varied thanks to creating a need to explore in order to see what comes next. Ranging from deserts to ice filler terrain, there is no level that looks the same.
Pro Gameplay with a sense of humour
There are several jokes and silly moments throughout the game. All done without speaking any word. This keeps the game lighthearted and amusing thanks to the humor of the creators and how they infused it into the game itself.
Pro Unique and diverse co-op versus mode
Left 4 Dead 2 features a versus mode that pits two teams against one another. For the survivor team, it is basically the same game as the normal campaign. However, versus mode adds a new way for teammates on the opposing team to work together by playing as the infected, which opens up a whole new...
Pro Awesome game for singleplayer
One of the best co-op games for offline bot play.
Pro Local two-player and online four-player co-op
Left 4 Dead 2 supports two-player local co-op as well as four-player online co-op.
Pro Split Screen on PC
A rare feature for a PC game, you can play with friends in the same room, made easier with wireless controllers. Obviously a larger monitor would make this experience more enjoyable, but even on a 20 inch screen it is playable with minimal detail loss.
Pro Clear objective
Get the ball in the net! Soccer at it's simplest, this game is physics driven using different cars as players, making it a fast-paced and exciting game.
Con Minimal in features
Other than the main gameplay mode there is little in options for the game. While there may be DLC with time currently the game is pretty bare bones for modes of play.
Pro Skill based gameplay
Spelunky gives the player everything needed to succeed from the start so it is only when the players skills get better will they advance.
Pro Roguelike origins allow for quick sessions
Being that Spelunky is at its heart a roguelike the gameplay sessions can tend to be quick as the player will die quite often. This makes for something that can be played in quick bursts throughout the day. the convenient saving also lends to this as a game that is still ongoing can be quickly sav...
Pro Expanded gameplay through mods
Ranging from Mega Man to Metroid, there are a tone of great mods for Spelunky all of which make for a new experience in the game which vastly expands the replayability.
Spelunky is an open-source procedurally generated 2D roguelike platformer that costs $14.99. Co-op: 2-4 local co-op, shared screen. The gameplay consists of randomly generated worlds where the player is tasked with exploring without dying, of which will happen quite often due to the roguelike mechanics of the game.
Con Optimization could be better
At certain times during competitive play, the game can lag or slow down (not rare for an online game), which may mess up the timing of skill shots in the game. Being that timing is highly important to the gameplay, having a poor netcode that fluctuates during play can be upsetting, especially if it
Con A bit of a learning curve
You have to figure out various and sundry spell combinations, but once you know them, you'll be able to counter anything that's thrown at you.
Pro 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.
Con 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.
Pro 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.
Pro Works on different OS's: Linux/Mac/Win
Torchlight II is a multi-platform game that works on OSX, Linux and Windows. Which is great for users who dual-boot as the game can be played no matter what OS is booted at the time.
Pro Varied level design
Unlike the first title there are many areas to see in the game that all have different looks. Plus there are large open ares as well as close quarter caverns.
Con Limited respec system
Much like an old school dungeon crawler, there is little to no useful respec system here. You can respec the last three skill points used on a character, but that is it. This tends to lead towards plenty of skills in the skilltree that ended up going nowhere, which are just wasted points. Unless y...
Pro Characters based on 7 deadly sins
Each character represents one of the seven deadly sins making the game a bit of a moral tale.
Pro 3 player local co-op
The Cave supports up to 3 player local co-op play. Sadly there is no online co-op.
Pro Cheesy jokes of the best kind
The Cave has a good sense of humor within, something expected when considering the game was created by the same people as The Secret of Monkey Island.
Pro Multiple game modes allowing for great variation
TF2 has more than 10 game modes, plus variations on those, as well as community mods that offer a wide range of objective-based play. Classic game modes include Capture the Flag, Control Point, King of the Hill and Payload. There's also Mann vs. Machine, a co-operative game mode where you play...
Pro Random critical hits add a significant luck element into the game and push certain types of players out
In most 'public' servers, an option called 'random crits' (short for 'random critical hits') exists by default. This allows a random percentage of your shots to multiply damage by 3 for a shot, and also remove the damage drop-off over range. This 'feature' gets incr...
Pro Free to play
The game is can be downloaded and played for free. There are items that can be bought with money, but those are optional.
Pro Line-of-sight system
Monaco implements a line-of-sight system that many top-down games forgo. The lack of complete situational awareness keeps tensions high as you never know what could be around the next corner.
Pro Minimalistic art style
The art style is very beautiful and shows off the glowing French Rivera in a vibrant pixelated form that gives a feeling of the lights and environment one would expect of such a location.
Pro Competitive 4 player local and online co-op
Co-op often descends into chaotic fun as people try to work together to complete the objectives while still trying to steal the most money and get the highest score.
Pro User selectable respawn points
Users can select where they want to respawn after death. There are even vehicles that provide new spawn points on the map that players can drive and leave. This creates a great element of strategy on where to place spawn points when attacking certain targets.
Pro Vehicles
The vehicle options in game add a lot more depth to the strategy of planning attacks on the enemy.
Pro Open world MMO-FPS with huge persistent battles between 3 factions
Three factions are in constant battle for points on a map, with the goal of getting the most pieces on the map or the whole thing.
Pro Combines the best of Hollywood space battle tropes
Artemis is designed around many popular sci-fi tropes, providing an enjoyable sense of fan-service for those who are interested in pop culture and movie media.
Pro A scripting system allows players to be creative and write their own scenarios
Users can create their own mission scripts which they can then share on the developers' forums so that other players can make use of them.
Con Difficult to play online
Artemis is built with LAN play as its focus, making online multiplayer a bit of a pain as the user has to port forward.
Con Limited to 4 players only
This game has not been built for huge LAN parties (unless you split your players to multiple heists).
Pro Actively maintained
New DLCs are released regularly.
Con Stat boosting microtransactions
With Crimefest 2015, the developer (Overkill) decided it would be a good idea to add stat boosting gun skins which can only be acquired through use of real money. This makes for a pay-to-win scenario where people who use real money can gain advantage over non-paying players.
Pro Very active professional scene
Dota 2 has one of the most if not the most active professional scenes in e-sports today.
Pro Most Diverse MOBA
This game has a steep learning curve, but it's well worth it. The games that came after Dota like League of Legends, Heroes of the Storm, Smite, and other lookalikes don't even compare to the complexity of Dota 2. Every hero is unique and valuable in one team composition or another. The a...
Pro Players can trade self-made cosmetic items
The game includes a system for players to create, buy, and sell cosmetic items.
Con Somewhat simplistic puzzles
The game includes mostly physics based puzzles, but they're not particularly challenging.
Pro Gorgeous art style
Trine has a very fairytale-esque art style.
Pro Easily practice in single player
Upon Armageddons release this was the first Worms title to have a single player campaign. This allows for a great way to practice before going online to play, which can be difficult due to being matched with players with a higher skill level.
Pro Easy to access multiplayer
Due to Worms Armageddons integrated Worms.net server the multiplayer is simple to join making for an intuitive online experience.
Pro Allows for large multiplayer battles
Up to 6 teams, each with up to 8 worms can be present in the game.
Pro Rockstar editor
The included Rockstar editor allows for user to create their own Machinima and gameplay videos. The tools are very robust allowing for many different day, weather and character options.
Pro Online multiplayer
GTA V has included an online multiplayer mode where up to 30 players can play at the same time in the online world.
Pro Supports up to 4K resolutions
GTA V supports resolutions all the way up to 4K on the PC version.
Grand Theft Auto V is a third-person (and optionally first-person) action-adventure open-world game with many online multiplayer elements. The basics of the gameplay sees you traversing a huge open-world, either on foot or in a vehicle, while completing missions, many of which pertaining to robbery and heists.
Pro Linux support
Natural Selection 2 has full Linux support.
Pro Dynamic environments
During play levels will change and react, making for dynamic levels and environments.
Pro Community driven development
From the very beginning NS2 has had a very passionate community - they've contributed maps, designs and even core features (such as the Spectator Mode). And since build 265, the game's development has been handed off completely to a 14-man community development team (with oversight from UW...
Pro Absolutely fantastic co-op
Unlike the first game in the series Orcs Must Die 2 allows for co-op multiplayer where two players can team up to kill hordes, each with their own skills and many slots to add equipment. This not only allows for more fast paced action but for strategical combat where it is best played out with hea...
Pro Offers heaps of replayability
The game has many maps, a ranking system, a wide variety of items that change each game significantly. Due to these changes each game played allows for a level of differentiation making for a title that does not get stale.
Pro Challenging gameplay
The game requires a good bit of balance from the player as traps can only be used so much in the game due to limited currency earned from killing Orcs. This means that often there is not enough traps to kill the amount of Orcs in the stage and as so the player will have to run in and slay these Or...
Pro Hilarious situations arise as tension increases
Both sides in the game can not see what the other does, this creates a situation of confusion that needs a good bit of team work. Of course there being a bomb that needs defused adds to the tension of this difficult communication situation.
Con Morse code section difficult for those with dry or bad eyes
There is a morse code module section of the game that relays morse code through visual cues, in order to understand the code the player will need to not blink for 3 seconds straight. While for most players this is not an issue, those that have chronic dry eyes or any other condition that requires...
Pro Great for parties due to its communication-based asymmetrical puzzle gameplay
One person has the bomb on screen, 1-5 "experts" need to consult the PDF manual. Thing is, the bomb defuser doesn't see the manual, the experts don't see the bomb with its various modules. As many people as you want can participate in the game when describing what is in the man...
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