THE COOPGAMER REVIEW LIST - BETA

You are looking at a work in progress. I have no experience with tables and it shows. Bear with me while I attempt to work through my ignorance. ~Mark


GameCube

Name Type Description
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Online
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1P
Score
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Notes
Beach Spikers Sports 2 on 2 volleyball.
Yes (2)
No
5.50
8.00
None
Play it for the coop, not the single player. Good, fast fun.
Donkey Konga 2 Music Play bongos to the beat.
Yes (2)
No
7.50
8.5
None
Unlike the first game, you can play the main mode in coop. Both players will want a set of bongos. Super fun game, but your enjoyment is greatly influenced by music taste.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles ARPG Action RPG with gorgeous graphics.
Yes (4)
No
6.00
7.75
None
This is actually a really fun game marred by very heavy setup (time/cost) and a couple annoying gameplay issues.
Mario Power Tennis Sports Tennis game with Mario characters added gameplay.
Yes (2)
No
8.75
9.50
Fantastic tennis game, play it with your best friend!
Phantasy Star Online ARPG Futuristic, MMO-style RPG.
Yes (4)
Yes (4)
7.00
8.00
None
You can play up to 4 player offline, but it gets cramped, so 2 players is recommended. Online play has a fee.
Sega Soccer Slam Sports 3 on 3 soccer with a twist.
Yes (3)
No
7.00
7.50
None
Solid game, but if you are looking to purchase now, you are better off with the Mario Strikers series.
Super Smash Bros Melee Fighting Up to 4 players platform fighting.
Yes (4)
No
8.00
8.50
None
You can play as teams, although the gameplay here is more tuned for free-for-all play.
Ultimate Muscle: Legends vs New Generation Sports Up to 2 on 2 comical pro wrestling.
Yes (2)
No
7.00
7.50
None
Fun in quick spurts with crazy moves and easy to get into gameplay, but not deep or engrossing.
Zelda: Four Swords Action Sort of like playing Link to the Past with friends!
Yes (4)
No
7.00
8.50
None
Like Crystal Chronicles, everyone needs a GBA and link cable to enjoy this. Great game with a heavy setup and cost.

 


Wii

Name Type Description
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Alien Syndrome Action Action game with RPG elements.
Yes (4)
No
5.00
4.50
Bad game. Buying it kills puppies.
Ghost Squad Gun Shoot terrorists with the Wiimote.
Yes (4)
No
8.00
8.50
You need to buy gun addons for full enjoyment of the game, but they are pretty cheap and worth it. See review for recommendations.
Mario Party 8 Mini A board game focused around mini games with Wii controls.
Yes (2)
No
7.25
8.25
None
One of the best Mario Party games if you like this series.
Rayman Raving Rabbids Mini All about minigames with Wii conrols.
Notes (2)
No
7.75
8.00
None

Coop limited - only in shooting (gun) minigame, but it is fun.

 


Xbox 360

Name Type Description
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Eternal Sonata RPG Japanese-style RPG with great graphics and music.
Yes (3)
No
8.50
8.75
None
Coop 1-3 players in battle only.
Dynasty Warriors V Empires Action 3rd person beat 'em up with light strategy elements
Yes (2)
No
8.00
9.00
Coop in Empire and Musou modes!!!
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia Action Top-down run around beating and shooting zombies.
Yes (4)
No
6.00
6.25
None
It has online support, but not for coop. Great production value but poorly executed.

 


New Work in Progress...

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Yes, PS2 and others will be here shortly. Hang tight.