When comparing Shadow Warrior 2 vs Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime, the Slant community recommends Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime for most people. In the question“What are the best games on Steam with a co-op campaign?” Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime is ranked 3rd while Shadow Warrior 2 is ranked 10th. The most important reason people chose Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime is:
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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Pros
Pro Fun and well designed melee combat
Melee combat has been done in the past in FPS games, but SW2 pulls off this combat exceedingly well. Not only is if fun to run and gun in the game but it is even more fun to run around with a sword (or many of the other crazy melee weapons) hacking up demons. The melee combat feels intuitive and smooth, not as a secondary attack but one that is part and parcel of the gameplay.
Pro Unique experience for each player of the game
Every level is procedurally generated with random spawning enemies, this allows for each level of the game to play out differently for every person playing. While the assets will be mostly the same as well as the enemies, the placement of them will be different, which makes for a lot of good replayability due to these changes as well as makes for unique experiences for all.
Pro 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.
Pro Catchy techno soundtrack
Lovers has a very interesting and catchy soundtrack that goes great with its retro, neon-based aesthetic.
Pro 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.
Pro 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.
Cons
Con 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.