Bloodthorn Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Has anyone else noticed that over the past few years split screen has completely died out? I understand the fact that every man and his dog is available for online play now, but I don't think that games developers should just scrap split screen modes. I mean, who didn't have fun in the old days playing games like 'Halo 2' and 'Timesplitters' split screen? (Well, before you accused your mate of screen-watching). But what happened to co-op split screen? Most games have now forgotten about it. I'm at university and live with 2 other gamers, we have a main set up in the front room. It would be awesome if we could actually split screen again and actually make everyone in the room involved with the game. I personally think that games shouldn't necessarily take a step back, but just include these options, it would certainly make gaming in our house more interesting. What do you guys think? Also could you recommend any games that still include split screen. (Apart from Resi 5). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gackt Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I hate split screen, I just wish more games had full co op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsaako Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Doesn't really bother since I play on my own anyway. Plus, I've always hated split screens when its horizontal split, I've always preferred it as vertical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Winged Joker Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I miss more co-op games with split screen as a form of offline co-op. I think offline co-op in general may be dying because of online co-op. Too bad, if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingJuanII Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I think the games that need it still have it (I'm looking at COD Zombies) It is nice when offline but again, all the coop games I play have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiftie Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I think every game with multiplayer should have splitscreen for the day when I have friends again I always found it more fun than playing with people online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barad Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I think there should be more splitscreen multiplayer, Gears have nailed it but more games need to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickinOnaChain Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I hate split screen, I just wish more games had full co op. Again...I agree 100% with Gackt! The thing about split screen is, even on a 73" TV, you still lose a lot and it's hardly worth it. I'd rather hook up two 360s and play on different TVs like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gackt Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I think every game with multiplayer should have splitscreen for the day when I have friends again I always found it more fun than playing with people online. Thats why you have your friends bring their console over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APassingShadow Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Yo pretty sure screen watching started with Goldeneye on the N64. Yea I agree with you tho split screen is awesome (except the small screen). Great games that include split screen Borderlands 1+2, Minecraft (think it's up to 4 players), Halo 4 (comes out today sure it's going to have it also probably 4 players), Black ops 2 (zombies) (comes out next week if not Black ops 1 had split screen zombies). There are also tons of games where you can share a screen like the Lego games, family game night 1, and many XBLA games which are remakes of 2 player games (Guardian Heroes [XBLA Dotw for 400m$ tomarrow<--Get it], Streets of Rage Collection, Aegis Wing [FREE], Castle Crashers, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, ect., ect.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiftie Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thats why you have your friends bring their console over I did that as well, but then you never got the "STOP SCREEN LOOKING, QQ !" arguments that I loved so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gackt Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I did that as well, but then you never got the "STOP SCREEN LOOKING, QQ !" arguments that I loved so much. lol, I know how that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecadentBeaver Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Again...I agree 100% with Gackt! The thing about split screen is, even on a 73" TV, you still lose a lot and it's hardly worth it. I'd rather hook up two 360s and play on different TVs like that. You have a 73 inch tv?! Holy poop on a stick. Gaming must be a proper treat for you. I've got a 42 inch rv which looks big to me, but 73 inches of televisual goodness must make the experience so much better. I do like a bit of co op. Only Minecraft gets played on split screen now as none of my current games have the option of split screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickinOnaChain Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 You have a 73 inch tv?! Holy poop on a stick. Gaming must be a proper treat for you. I've got a 42 inch rv which looks big to me, but 73 inches of televisual goodness must make the experience so much better. Gackt and I both have a 73" TV, same model and all...unless he's sold it...which I doubt. But it not only makes gaming the best but any HD program just awesome. 6' x 3' of screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Face Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I think every game with multiplayer should have splitscreen for the day when I have friends again I always found it more fun than playing with people online. Yeah same. I have friends over sometimes and can't play most of my MP games because of the lack of splitscreen. As to the TV size discussion going on: I wouldn't want a TV that big. Anything over 34 inches and you're just hurting the look of your picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gackt Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Gackt and I both have a 73" TV, same model and all...unless he's sold it...which I doubt. But it not only makes gaming the best but any HD program just awesome. 6' x 3' of screen. I still have it, but I do my gaming on a 46inch Samsung LED now, picture is a lot better. I use the 73inch for movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWhite Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 To Gackt and ChickinOnaChain, let the record show that I am envious of your 73 inch televisions and respect you both a little more than I already did. Because some people might disagree but we all know that the true measure of a man is the size of his TV - it's a hard fact - but a fact none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickinOnaChain Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thanks Walter. I thank you and my TV thanks you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEADLY DOG Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Split Screen.. Oh the sweet memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasp Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) WRONG! Local co-op is alive and kicking. These are only the ones I own: Alien Hominid Army of Two Army of Two: 40th Day Bionic Commando Rearmed Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 Blue Toad Murder Files Bomberman Live Borderlands Borderlands 2 Carcasonne Castle Crashers CoD 4 CoD Black Ops CoD Modern Warfare 2 CoD Modern Warfare 3 CoD: World at War Critter Crunch Dead Nation DeathSpank DeathSpank 2 Fable II Fable III Flatout Ultimate Carnage Gatling Gears Gears of War Gears of War 2 Gears of War 3 Halo 3 Halo 3 ODST Halo Anniversary Halo Reach Hard Corps Uprising Heavy Weapon Hustle Kings Ilomilo Kameo Kane & Lynch Kane & Lynch 2 Killzone 3 Lara Croft: Guardian of Light Left 4 Dead Left 4 Dead 2 Lego Batman Lego Batman 2 Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 Lego Indiana Jones Lego Indiana Jones 2 Lego Pirates of the Caribbean Lego Star Wars III Lego Star Wars: Complete Saga LittleBigPlanet LittleBigPlanet 2 ModNation Racers MotorStorm Apocolypse MotorStorm Pacific Rift Ms Splosion Man Okabu Peggle Perfect Dark HD PixelJumk Sidescroller PixelJunk Monsters PixelJunk Shooter PixelJunk Shooter 2 Plants vs Zombies Portal 2 Rainbow Six Vegas Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Rayman Origins Renegade Ops Resident Evil 5 Resident Evil 6 Resistance Resistance 2 Resistance 3 Scott Pilgrim Shank Shank 2 Shoot Many Robots Skylanders Skylanders Giants Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing South Park: Let's Go Tower Defence Play Splinter Cell: Conviction Split/Second Splosion Man Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon Super Stardust HD Tales From Space The Baconing The Simpsons Game TMNT: Re-Shelled Toy Story 3 Trine Trine 2 Uncharted 3 Virtua Tennis 2009 Wipeout HD Worms 2: Armageddon Worms Ultimate Mayhem Edited November 6, 2012 by Wasp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRee Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 It's true that split-screen is lacking in most serious games these days, but I agree that it's not completely neglected. CoD Zombies is totally one good use of it. I don't think you should have to carry another xbox and tv around with you if you want to play locally at someone's house. LAN is for parties and computers, not casual play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gackt Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 LAN is for parties and computers, not casual play. Casual play is for sissies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kairi Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 WRONG! Local co-op is alive and kicking. These are only the ones I own: Alien Hominid Army of Two Army of Two: 40th Day Bionic Commando Rearmed Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 Blue Toad Murder Files Bomberman Live Borderlands Borderlands 2 Carcasonne Castle Crashers CoD 4 CoD Black Ops CoD Modern Warfare 2 CoD Modern Warfare 3 CoD: World at War Critter Crunch Dead Nation DeathSpank DeathSpank 2 Fable II Fable III Flatout Ultimate Carnage Gatling Gears Gears of War Gears of War 2 Gears of War 3 Halo 3 Halo 3 ODST Halo Anniversary Halo Reach Hard Corps Uprising Heavy Weapon Hustle Kings Ilomilo Kameo Kane & Lynch Kane & Lynch 2 Killzone 3 Lara Croft: Guardian of Light Left 4 Dead Left 4 Dead 2 Lego Batman Lego Batman 2 Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 Lego Indiana Jones Lego Indiana Jones 2 Lego Pirates of the Caribbean Lego Star Wars III Lego Star Wars: Complete Saga LittleBigPlanet LittleBigPlanet 2 ModNation Racers MotorStorm Apocolypse MotorStorm Pacific Rift Ms Splosion Man Okabu Peggle Perfect Dark HD PixelJumk Sidescroller PixelJunk Monsters PixelJunk Shooter PixelJunk Shooter 2 Plants vs Zombies Portal 2 Rainbow Six Vegas Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Rayman Origins Renegade Ops Resident Evil 5 Resident Evil 6 Resistance Resistance 2 Resistance 3 Scott Pilgrim Shank Shank 2 Shoot Many Robots Skylanders Skylanders Giants Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing South Park: Let's Go Tower Defence Play Splinter Cell: Conviction Split/Second Splosion Man Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon Super Stardust HD Tales From Space The Baconing The Simpsons Game TMNT: Re-Shelled Toy Story 3 Trine Trine 2 Uncharted 3 Virtua Tennis 2009 Wipeout HD Worms 2: Armageddon Worms Ultimate Mayhem The OP was talking about split screen disappearing, not local co-op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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