2020-02-07 15:01 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (RPS)
Everyone loves a good action game. It’s the driving force behind so many of our favourite PC games, but only a few can lay claim to being the best action games of all time. That’s why we’ve compiled this list – to sort the pulled punches from the bestest biffs that PC has to offer. Whether it’s the joy of pulling off a perfect combo, riding the wave of an explosive set-piece or the hair-raising thrill of dodging enemy attacks in slow-motion that gets you going, there’s an action game here for you. (more…)
2020-01-24 11:05 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (RPS)
Every game is better with friends, but some games are the most betterer of all. These are the best co-op games you can play on PC in 2020. Whether you want to survive against zombie hordes, fell giant monsters, or fling your physicsy forms across chasms, there’s a game for you below. (more…)
2019-10-10 10:05 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Matt Cox)
Oh, the possibilities. Late night TowerFall tournaments, no longer restricted to the too-rare occasions when I’m in the same room as my internet friends. I might get to finish Overcooked 2, this time with a pal who finds efficient cooking more entertaining than winding me up by pretending to mistake fire extinguishers for lettuces. Multiple developers have revealed Valve’s plans for “Remote Play Together”, which will bring automatic online support for local multiplayer games. It’s one more step towards freeing us from the tyranny of geography, with an open beta du
2019-10-10 09:57 UTC · Eurogamer
Steam has a wealth of excellent local multiplayer games, and soon you'll be able to play them online with your friends thanks to a brand new feature: Remote Play Together. In an email sent to developers this week, it was revealed that Remote Play Together will make its way to Steam Beta around 21st October and automatically enrol any games involving local multiplayer, co-op, and split-screen mechanics. According to Adam Spragg, developer of stealth-based party game Hidden in Plain Sight, only the host will need to own the game, and they'll be able to invite others over the internet to join in.
2018-10-01 16:00 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Matt Cox)
Multiplayer games are the best type of games, because they’re built around the most interesting components known to humans: humans. Men, women, and an awful lot of children. Internet strangers aren’t always the friendliest bunch, but they can surprise you in ways that a static system can’t. People form the living, beating hearts of the gaming moments I value the most. Join me, then, as I point at the games that encase those beating hearts best. (more…)
2018-01-18 17:00 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (RPS)
Aw, hey! I’m so glad you came. You know, I was saying to Alice, just a second ago I was saying to her: “I hope our favourite listener drops in” and now look here you are. That’s great, that’s so nice. YOU’RE nice. Ha ha. Have a drink. No thank you, I’ve had twelve. Look, there’s Adam. Watch out though, he’s gabbing on about Overcooked and those Jackbox Party Packs But never mind, Alice is outside by the paddling pool, talking some chumps into a game of Jelly Stompers. I also think she has a copy of Deadly Premonition with her for some reaso
2016-08-30 14:35 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Alice O'Connor)
Fast and deadly 2D arrow-o-platformer TowerFall Ascension has been big on the local multiplayer scene since even before its official release but what if you have more than three friends? Are you expected to take turns to fight? Can TowerFall expect patience after pumping your blood with fire and murder? That’s not right. But, good news: an eight-player version is now out, touched up for frenetic murderfun. …
2016-07-20 15:49 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Alice O'Connor)
TowerFall creator Matt Thorson has announced his next game, a mountain-climbing platformer named Celeste . Together with Noel Berry, he’s “re-imagining” the wee prototype they made last year in only four days – which you can still play online. Unlike the local multiplayer murder madness of TowerFall, Celeste looks like quite a chill – though certainly not easy – solo adventure. …
2016-05-29 02:53 UTC · Community Announcements · Matt
Hey folks, just pushed another small TowerFall patch on Windows. Mac and Linux will follow soon. The match results screen now shows Revives if you play Team Deathmatch with the Team Revive variant enabled Fixed getting two kills if you detonate a trigger arrow on the same frame that the arrow itself kills someone Have fun! :) -Matt
2016-05-29 02:53 UTC · Community Announcements · mattmakesgames
Hey folks, just pushed another small TowerFall patch on Windows. Mac and Linux will follow soon. The match results screen now shows Revives if you play Team Deathmatch with the Team Revive variant enabled Fixed getting two kills if you detonate a trigger arrow on the same frame that the arrow itself kills someone Have fun! :) -Matt
2015-12-04 19:25 UTC · Community Announcements · mattmakesgames
Hey folks! Time for another quick TowerFall patch. Here's the details: Crusher blocks can no longer sense players during their invincibility frames Changes to the layout of a Dreadwood stage in Dark World mode Changes to the layout of a Flight stage in Versus mode Fixed a crash when minimizing the game Fixed a crash with player invisibility when using modded archers This patch is live right now for Windows, with Mac and Linux coming soon. Enjoy! (: -Matt
2015-12-04 19:25 UTC · Community Announcements · Matt
Hey folks! Time for another quick TowerFall patch. Here's the details: Crusher blocks can no longer sense players during their invincibility frames Changes to the layout of a Dreadwood stage in Dark World mode Changes to the layout of a Flight stage in Versus mode Fixed a crash when minimizing the game Fixed a crash with player invisibility when using modded archers This patch is live right now for Windows, with Mac and Linux coming soon. Enjoy! (: -Matt
2015-11-02 20:36 UTC · Community Announcements · mattmakesgames
Hey everyone! Today I uploaded a quick little patch to address a few lingering issues after the Workshop Update. Added a new achievement! Speed of Light - Hyper jump across a level Fixed a crash when placing Mud on a bottom row of a level in the editor Modding in new archers or co-op towers by hand, rather than replacing the already-existing ones, should no longer crash the game Thanks, and have fun!
2015-11-02 20:36 UTC · Community Announcements · Matt
Hey everyone! Today I uploaded a quick little patch to address a few lingering issues after the Workshop Update. Added a new achievement! Speed of Light - Hyper jump across a level Fixed a crash when placing Mud on a bottom row of a level in the editor Modding in new archers or co-op towers by hand, rather than replacing the already-existing ones, should no longer crash the game Thanks, and have fun!
2015-09-23 12:30 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Alice O'Connor)
TowerFall Ascension is a grand game for friendly jostling on the couch with your pals as you try to murder each other (and in the game). Pling arrows, snatch powerups, catch arrows in mid air, and shout “OH MY GOD NO HOW DID YOU-!” – it’s a right lark. Now you can make your palmurders a little more personal, as a level editor is out for folks who also own its Dark World expansion. For folks who are new to chumicide, the game and Dark World are on sale for a bit. …
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