GTA with friends- not GTA Online, actual GTA. And that’s the beauty and fun of it- working together, in spite of the urge to work against each other, to conquer a game that is truly difficult, delivers one of the standout multiplayer experiences of 2017.

Sorry, did I say easier? Like with any co-op game, the shenanigans make it harder if anything. This brutally difficult, incredibly stylized and charming 2D action platformer allows you to make things a bit easier for yourself by bringing a friend along in local co-op to take on its formidable stages and bosses. But Bungie has shown us previously that they know how to maintain a community over the long term- and with Destiny 2, there’s a strong foundation laid down already. Yes, there are problems- once again, the end game is lacking, and there are balance problems that need fixing. 2017 saw a great amount of fantastic multiplayer games- and yet, one stood out over all others… Let’s look at them.ĭestiny 2 takes all that was great about the original game, while also fixing up its flaws, to deliver one of the standout multiplayer experiences of the year.

So of course, multiplayer is a hugely integral component of video games. Gaming has its roots in players playing against each other in arcades, whether by directly facing off, or just trying to beat each other’s high scores.

Best games of 2017 multi player