[peppermints]

My fiance mentioned the other day that she wanted to play through some games with me. Previously we put a lot of time into the old Donkey Kong Country games in addition to the new one on Wii.

What are some similar games on 360? They don't necessarily have to be platformers, but games that have the same type of co-op are a plus.

I was thinking of getting RE5, how is the split screen co-op on that? She keeps seeing commercials for the new RE game and saying it looks like fun, but I've heard pretty bad things about that.

[2San]

Lara Croft and the Gaurdian of Light.

[sixteen-bit]

Split screen on RE5 is cropped, be aware of that.

[Phonomezer]

Lara Croft and the Gaurdian of Light.

This. Also Castle Crashers.

Gears of War local co-op is a lot of fun too, so are the L4D games.

[SykoTech]

Rayman Origins would probably be a good pick.

[Rikkun]

Scott Pilgrim
RE5
GoW 1, 2 and 3
CoD W@W if you don't mind the RE5 cropping
Army of Two
Rayman Origins (even if I wouldn't call it coop)
Matt Hazard BBB
Metal Slug something

[Rickard]

Shoot Many Robots.

Quick Look

[Criminal Upper]

I think deBlob2 has some sorta co-op component, doesn't it?

It's really hard to think of ANY co-op games on the 360 that aren't just generic shooters.

[TheApatheticOne]

Lord of the Rings: War in the North wasn't too bad.

RE5 is still this gen's co-op king for me.

[Visualante2]

Castle Crashers is pretty good co-op. Damnit beaten

[pretty much posted by]

Castle Crashers is a good time sink co op.

Metal Slug 3 and Metal Slug XX are on xbla and are both good choices for what you are looking for. Both are really short but have a bunch of replay value.

[Cisce]

I rented Hunted: The Demon's Forge on LoveFILM, played it on split-screen coop with my bro and absolutely loved it. I'd recommend going through a playthrough on it on coop, it's not the best of games but it's just great to play with a friend.

[RPG Wizard]

Castle Crashers is a good time sink co op. Metal Slug 3 and Metal Slug XX are on xbla and are both good choices for what you are looking for. Both are really short but have a bunch of replay value.

Metal Slug 3 is short? It's longer than any other entry in the series by a significant amount!

I'd say they're good run-and-guns, but as far as platformers go, go for Rayman Origins. Absolute fantastic game.

[dosh]

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is probably your best pick: it's really nice looking, super fun and has the uncanny ability to unite both casual and more experienced gamers under the starry sky of cooperation.

RE5 is quite fun but as _dementia mentionned, the split screen is cropped.

Other than that, Left 4 Dead and Portal 2 maybe? Left 4 Dead and L4D2 can keep you busy for weeks, and Portal 2 co-op is brilliant. Also, fun.

[fluffydelusions]

Left 4 Dead 2. I'm not sure how active it still is on 360 but on Steam it's huge

[Mitama]

Since you guys liked Donkey Kong I'm sure you'll like New Super Mario Bros. Wii too. It's a lot of fun in co-op, especially when your partner likes jumping on your head to get a boost while sending you crashing in a pit. :D

[Nekobo]

Dungeon Defenders. Very neat tower defense game with RPG elements (leveling up, collecting better gear). You can play it split-screen AND play online with others if you need help beating the levels.

[Sis Focaccia]

[KageMaru]

Plenty of games...

-RE5
-Lego games are co-op IIRC
-L4D 1&2
-Gears trilogy
-Halo games
-Castle Crashers
-R-Type Dimensions
-Scott Pilgrim vs the World
-Splosion Man 1&2
-EDF 2017 & Insect Armageddon
-Marvel Ultimate Alliance 1&2
-Borderlands
-Assault Heroes 1&2
-Omega Five
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I think deBlob2 has some sorta co-op component, doesn't it? It's really hard to think of ANY co-op games on the 360 that aren't just generic shooters.

This really couldn't be further from the truth.

[IOnEI Falcon]

It looks like Fable Heroes is going to be your next best bet.

[tw1164]

Since you mentioned playing DK on the wii I would suggest

Kirby's Epic Yarn
Kirby's Return to Dream Land

[AAK]

It's awesome.

[Orayn]

If you're both alright with first person shooters and Diablo, I cannot recommend Borderlands enough.

Also, Castle Crashers and Trine 2.

[Nocturnowl]

I think deBlob2 has some sorta co-op component, doesn't it? It's really hard to think of ANY co-op games on the 360 that aren't just generic shooters.

It does but it works in a similar manner to the Super Mario Galaxy style co-op if i'm not mistaken, that is player 2 is basically a cursor.

[sn00zer]

For the love of god Portal2...best coop to date

[Rikkun]

He didn't ask for the best coop game ever, Focaccia. Sorry.

[SnowHawk]

I second portal 2

[dummydecoy]

360 only? Coz my wife loves playing coop Dead Nation on the PS3

[DJIzana]

If you can find a copy of this... I highly recommend it. ;)

[animlboogy]

She keeps seeing commercials for the new RE game and saying it looks like fun....

So this situation must have happened around half a million times.

[SquallLeonE]

Resident Evil 5
Halo 3: ODST
Castle Crashers

[PistolPete]

Can someone tell me what's so great about RE5? I've never played it but it appears I should have.

[Red Dolphin]

Splinter Cell Conviction is suprisingly good. Long unique co op story and levels.

Splosion man games are great!! Really great.

New Super Mario Broa Wii if you still have a Wii.

Rayman Origins is good but only the primary player gets achievements which sucks!

[Yoshichan]

Resident Evil 5 is amazing!

[Thoraxes]

My fiance mentioned the other day that she wanted to play through some games with me. Previously we put a lot of time into the old Donkey Kong Country games in addition to the new one on Wii. What are some similar games on 360? They don't necessarily have to be platformers, but games that have the same type of co-op are a plus. I was thinking of getting RE5, how is the split screen co-op on that? She keeps seeing commercials for the new RE game and saying it looks like fun, but I've heard pretty bad things about that.

Halo 1/The Halo 1 remake.

[Red Dolphin]

Can someone tell me what's so great about RE5? I've never played it but it appears I should have.

As a single player game it has nothing on RE4. However the co op is amazing. It's just a really solid game that is much more satisfying when played with another buddie or partner. The game is built for co op after all. I do play it over Live though. The split screen viewing area is quite small even with my 46". I guess I'm just spoiled these days when I think back to N64 4 player days!

[KAL2006]

Gears of War war series is probably my fav co-op games I have played this gen. Lara Croft is also good. Resident Evil 5, Borderlands, Portal 2 and NSMBWii are also good choices.

[TommyManberg]

It's awesome.

Yeah if you like getting your dick ripped off.

Anyways, RE5 is probably the best third person co-op game this gen. It's fantastic and works very well. Plus you play a guy and a gal. Should be fun for you and your fiance.